• My Fall Selfcare Wishlist: The New Launches I Want Now

    Madrid just dipped to a crisp 10°C. That’s 50°F for my American readers, though …

  • One Cancels Shadows, One Brightens. Here’s How I Wear the Jones …

    When the Brightening Concealer and Brightening Neutralizer joined the Jones Road lineup, my first thought …

  • Skin, Only Better. My Westman Atelier Foundation Verdict.

    For someone who doesn’t wear makeup, I sure own a lot of it. After …

  • Azelaic Acid Finally Feels Like Water. Here’s Why It Matters.

    Over the past year, azelaic acid has become one of the buzziest ingredients in skincare. …

  • 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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    In the Line of Duty – Adventures @ Duty-Free

    In the Line of Duty – Adventures @ Duty-Free

    All duty-free was not created equal. The duty-free section at Liberia Airport in Costa Rica was the size of a closet. Not Mariah Carey’s closet either. It was miniature with nothing good in it either. Just liquor and cigarettes. So…

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    The Dior Difference – Glow Maximizer & Lip Glow

    The Dior Difference – Glow Maximizer & Lip Glow

    Do you know what I like about Mondays? Nothing. My mood usually reflects the voiceover on the Cymbalta commercial and my face needs a life. Dior Lip Glow Color Revive balm and I go way back. It actually makes me…

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