• 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. …

  • ‘Tis the season – AMOREPACIFIC Color Control Cushion Compact SPF 50+

    ‘Tis the season – AMOREPACIFIC Color Control Cushion …

    You know you’re pushing the season when you switch to a darker tint and up your SPF to 50. With snow still on the ground. It’s mid-March. Maybe I’m feeling desperate. Or delusional. I broke into my AMOREPACIFIC CC cream…

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    While You Were Sleeping – Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque

    While You Were Sleeping – Kiehl’s Ultra …

    Kiehl’s and I go way back. Not even close to 1851, but long enough that I can’t count how many of their masks I have used. I remember enjoying the long gone Algae and Soothing Gel Masques back in the…

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    Clarins Double Serum Review: Original vs. Light, Tested and Compared

    Clarins Double Serum Review: Original vs. Light, …

    I first used a Clarins serum called Total Double Serum in 2002. I was in my early twenties, working in the marketing department at Jo Malone, and already the kind of person who read ingredient lists for fun. That serum…

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    Basic Masks Need Not Apply – Clark’s Botanicals Intense Radiance Mask

    Basic Masks Need Not Apply – Clark’s …

    Every time I hear someone say, “less is more” I roll my eyes and repeat my mantra: “more is better.” I believe in abundance, choices, and options. I want to accommodate my skin. We both tend to get moody. With…

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    The Power of Three – ARCONA Triad Pads

    The Power of Three – ARCONA Triad Pads

    My very good friend Nicole and I have a one-liner of a running joke, which is, “Is there no end to your laziness?” While we’re both known for being overzealous when it comes to projects in which we’re involved, I…

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    The post that started it all. My Tatcha Polished Rice Enzyme Powder review from Gedlab.com is back!

    The post that started it all. My …

    The review below is a repost from Ged’s blog for which I will be forever grateful.  Ged was a complete stranger to me prior to my encountering him on Instagram.  I reached out asking if he’d accept a guest review…

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    Today’s blur-b: Lancôme Visionnaire [1 Minute Blur]

    Today’s blur-b: Lancôme Visionnaire [1 Minute …

    Dictionary.com defines the word “blur” as a smudge or smear that obscures.  I myself,  have developed a love/hate relationship with the word, associating the adjective with the far too overplayed ‘Blurred Lines’ but living for the epic nights out with…

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    Read. My. Lips. (MALIN+GOETZ) mojito lip balm

    Read. My. Lips. (MALIN+GOETZ) mojito lip …

    What is the likelihood that a complete skincare neophyte would introduce you to a beauty brand that impresses you so much you convert to it overnight?  Throw in that the brand’s flagship store is right in the city in which…

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