It’s not hoarding if it’s discounted. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, and if you’ve ever said “I’ll grab it next time,” this is next time. From cult cleansers to full-on device sets, the beauty section is stacked with exclusives,…
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Seasonal rules? Toss them. These cold weather perfumes are unexpectedly some of the best summer fragrances I’ve worn this year. Wearing winter fragrances in summer sounds counterintuitive. But seasonal fragrance rules are more flexible than you think. Scents were divided…
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The Only Nuxe Lip Balm That Matters Here’s my problem with cult products: once the hype hits, brands can’t help but tinker. New formats, seasonal scents, fancy packaging. None of it beats the original. Case in point? The only lip balm from…
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As a self-proclaimed beauty enthusiast, I am not very adventurous when it comes to fragrance. You could say I’m a creature of habit. When I find a favorite, I usually stick with it for at least a decade. Diptyque Eau…
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We may not be getting younger, but our pores don’t need to know that. I have a long and complicated history with Ole Henriksen. It all started with a throwaway blurb in Us Weekly—back when I never missed an issue…
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Because pre-summer self-care is all about setting the tone. How is May almost over? Also—what a month. We moved to Spain. It’s warm. The days are long (like, sunset-at-10pm long), which feels great for the soul but also messes with…
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Why I’m Not Over Liquid Skincare Steps I have an announcement to make: I am not tired of liquid skincare steps. In fact, I’m leaning in harder than ever. Maybe it’s because I’m turning 45 this year, but essences have…
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Is a $140 Sunscreen Ever Justified? Let’s get one thing straight: nobody needs to splurge on luxury sunscreen. Especially in the U.S., where innovation in SPF filters is… limited, to put it kindly. I’m talking about your everyday face sunscreen—the…
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