• 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 …

  • Is Victoria Beckham’s $120 Cleansing Duo Worth It? I Tested It So You Don’t Have To.

    Is Victoria Beckham’s $120 Cleansing Duo Worth …

    The Victoria Beckham Daily Cleansing Protocol may look like a vanity flex. But, it’s smartly formulated, beautifully executed, and (un)surprisingly effective. This is what I like about Victoria Beckham: the woman respects the process. Her first dip into the beauty…

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    The Best Under-the-Radar Skincare at Dermstore

    The Best Under-the-Radar Skincare at Dermstore

    If you’re only shopping what’s trending, you’re missing out on the amazing selection available at Dermstore. You do not browse Dermstore for fun. You go there for formulas that work. Sure, it stocks SkinCeuticals, Augustinus Bader, and SkinMedica, but the…

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    The Soak Must Go On: My Love for Japanese Bath Powders

    The Soak Must Go On: My Love …

    A proper soak, no translations required. It’s been almost three months since we moved out of Connecticut, and while I keep telling my husband I don’t miss anything from back “home,” there may be a small, steamy exception: spontaneous baths.…

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    How To Make SPF Re-Application Your Personality Trait?

    How To Make SPF Re-Application Your Personality …

    These Sunscreen Formulas Help. I’m not going to pretend this is brave or controversial, but here goes: I still struggle with facial sunscreen re-application. It’s not a habit, it’s a hassle—and I know I’m not alone. The reality? Most of…

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    Is iHerb Good for Korean Skincare? Here’s What I Ordered.

    Is iHerb Good for Korean Skincare? Here’…

    Shopping for Korean skincare in Spain has been hit-or-miss—until now. If you want Korean skincare and you live in Europe, the shopping is more of a hassle than it should be. Sephora carries the usual names, Beauty of Joseon and…

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    The Best Moisturizing Masks for Dry Skin That’s Had Enough

    The Best Moisturizing Masks for Dry Skin …

    Sun damage, long-haul flights, one-too-many actives—these masks reset your skin before it spirals. Hydrating masks aren’t a daily staple for me—but when I reach for one, it’s because something’s gone a little sideways. Sun exposure that crept up after “just…

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    The Best Hand Creams You’ll Actually Look Forward to Using.

    The Best Hand Creams You’ll Actually …

    First of all, no hand cream should start at $40. Secondly, the best hand cream isn’t always the one that looks great on your nightstand. Sometimes it’s the €7 pharmacy find that saves your cracked knuckles from IKEA trauma. Other…

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    Is the Allies of Skin Silk Amino Cleanser the Best Hydrating Face Wash Right Now?

    Is the Allies of Skin Silk Amino …

    A hydrating cleanser that actually feels indulgent. And yes, there is a discount code. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a great cleanser is one you actually look forward to using. The Allies of Skin Silk Amino…

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