• The Loudest Thing About Sweet Chemistry Is How Well It Works

    I don’t like the phrase “industry disruptor.” To me it implies noise. And my …

  • European Sunscreens vs. American: What a Year in Madrid and 45 Bottles Taught …

    For as long as I’ve been obsessed with skincare, I’ve picked up a …

  • La Roche-Posay Nutritic Intense Rich: A First Impression Worth Writing Home About

    I recently picked up a La Roche-Posay moisturizer and was struck by its simplicity, which …

  • Serious Skincare Stole My Photo. Turns Out That’s Kind of Their …

    I hate writing this post. I detest conflict. But I refuse to roll over when …

  • Today’s Fix – Jurlique Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Gel Mask

    Today’s Fix – Jurlique Herbal Recovery Antioxidant …

    What better time to test a face mask than on a Monday morning? Today is brought to you by Jurlique Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Gel Mask, part of the brand’s age-preventing Herbal Recovery range. While this past weekend didn’t include any…

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    Clean Up – Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash

    Clean Up – Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing …

    The recent launch of the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash by Kiehl’s a few weeks ago couldn’t have been more season appropriate. With warmer weather, humidity, and the constant re-applying of SPF, a daily deep cleanse is exactly what…

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    PRO-approved – Chatting With NYC Makeup Artist Todd Harris

    PRO-approved – Chatting With NYC Makeup Artist Todd …

    Imagine being able to pick the brain of a professional NYC based Makeup Artist for an hour. Recently, I had such an opportunity. Todd Harris has been on my social media radar for a while. His Instagram feed is inspirational…

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    Who’s Your Daddy? – Father’s Day Gift Guide feat. LATHER, L’OCCITANE, Dr. Dennis Gross, Origins and Dreadnought

    Who’s Your Daddy? – Father’s Day …

    There’s no doubt–guys are hard to shop for. Dads are the worst though. They never need nor want anything. Whether you’re shopping for a single dad, a stay-at-home dad, or a stepdad, all appreciate a masculine touch to their self-care…

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    I’ve Got the Power – GLAMGLOW POWERMUD MUD TO OIL DUALCLEANSE TREATMENT REVIEW

    I’ve Got the Power – GLAMGLOW POWERMUD …

    In the beginning there was YOUTHMUD. One of my all time favorite mud masks. Over the last 2 years GLAMGLOW has launched SUPERMUD, BRIGHTMUD and THIRSTYMUD addressing problem skin, tired eyes and a dry complexion. Their newly launched POWERMUD is a mud to oil…

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    5 Best Face Mists To Try This Summer

    5 Best Face Mists To Try This Summer

    On long summer days, fixing your face midday, post workout, or pre happy hour can be challenging. Whether you need to refresh, soothe, or rejuvenate there is a mist for that! Having tried dozens, I picked seven that help to…

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    Peel at Home – Baby Foot Exfoliant

    Peel at Home – Baby Foot Exfoliant

    The night before I launched my blog I met with someone whom I only knew through Instagram. Over drinks at Tribeca Grand Hotel in downtown NYC, she told me about a foot peel from Japan that I had to check…

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    Clogged Pores? Blackheads? Try The Mario Badescu Silver Powder!

    Clogged Pores? Blackheads? Try The Mario Badescu …

    If you deal with even the occasional clogged pore or two, keep reading. If you don’t get blackheads, you have bigger issues. Like being a pathological liar. Regardless of skin type, this common annoyance is addressed by virtually every beauty…

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