• 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 …

  • Good Vibrations – Sonic Cleansing with LUNA by FOREO

    Good Vibrations – Sonic Cleansing with LUNA by …

    When Vogue wrote that “FOREO is revolutionizing the beauty world,” I was like ‘fo reals?’ With one sonic cleansing device in the shower I already felt clean. But what if I was just clean enough? The horror! After reading more…

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    #MadeInBrazil – L’OCCITANE Au Brésil

    #MadeInBrazil – L’OCCITANE Au Brésil

    When L’OCCITANE launched their Au Brésil line earlier this month, I couldn’t ignore the new sun care range. After all, the footwear I could live in year round comes from Brazil. With a handful of sunny days and a glorious…

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    Dudes, polish up! With man-e-cure by Essie.

    Dudes, polish up! With man-e-cure by Essie.

    There might be man in manicure but how many men actually get them? Essie is not only the international pioneer in the nail polish industry but also a brand recognized for its wildly creative shade names. While matte about you…

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    In Season – A Spring in Tokyo by Odacité

    In Season – A Spring in Tokyo by …

    I discovered Odacité while searching for a mini cosmetic fridge online. Then, I thought my better half would probably notice it in our bathroom… Browsing their exquisite website, The Private Collection caught my eye. When the custom-blended A Spring in…

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    Shampoo Who? – WEN by Chaz Dean – Bamboo Green Tea Cleansing Conditioner

    Shampoo Who? – WEN by Chaz Dean – Bamboo …

    When I first heard that shampoo might not be good for me, well… ignorance is bliss. After living in denial a bit longer, I caved while home alone late at night, restless, and watching QVC. Celebrity hair stylist, Chaz Dean…

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    Bespoken – JO LOVES Pomelo

    Bespoken – JO LOVES Pomelo

    We all remember our first bespoke experience. Mine was a bottle of Grapefruit cologne from Jo Malone. I sure have changed since then! Luckily, I’m not the only one. After selling her namesake empire to the Estée Lauder Companies and…

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    The Bobbi Brown Bronzer That Made Me a Bronzer Person

    The Bobbi Brown Bronzer That Made Me …

    The Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Golden Light has been in my bathroom since 2014. Eleven years. In a beauty routine that changes constantly, that kind of longevity is not an accident. My relationship with this bronzer started with a…

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    Breaking Brad – BRAD Sublime Youth Creator

    Breaking Brad – BRAD Sublime Youth Creator

    According to Instagram, I first ‘liked’ a picture of a product by BRAD Skincare 11 months ago. A brief comment began a conversation and a week later, I experienced what Vogue called “L.A.’s Cultiest Skin Care Line.” Produced in small…

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