• K-Beauty Worth Sharing—VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Pads

    Shopping for Korean skincare in Spain has been hit-or-miss—until I gave iHerb another try. …

  • Ole Henriksen Detox Drops 2% Salicylic Acid Toner

    Ole Henriksen Detox Drops 2% Salicylic Acid Toner

    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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    Best Beauty Sales This Memorial Day Weekend

    Best Beauty Sales This Memorial Day Weekend

    Some of the MDW sales have been going on all week. But since the holiday weekend officially starts today, and many brands waited to unveil their specials. And so held off on posting this round-up until now. There are plenty…

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    SkinCeuticals, Royal Fern & Other Launches I’m Loving Right Now

    SkinCeuticals, Royal Fern & Other Launches I’…

    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 my internal clock. On the beauty front, a handful…

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    Ranavat Brightening Saffron Essence Review

    Ranavat Brightening Saffron Essence Review

    I’m Not Over Liquid 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 become one…

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    My Thoughts On Luxury Sunscreens (including Augustinus Bader)

    My Thoughts On Luxury Sunscreens (including Augustinus …

    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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    6 Scents I Keep Reaching For This Spring

    6 Scents I Keep Reaching For This Spring

    Fresh Air, But Make It Fragrance Spring is the season of airing things out, swapping wool for linen, and rethinking what you actually want to smell like when the sun’s out. This lineup is for the fresh-air chasers, the spritz-happy…

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    Ursa Major Forest Water Hyaluronic Serum

    Ursa Major Forest Water Hyaluronic Serum

    forest bathing for your face I’m always excited about spring product launches, and the new Ursa Major Forest Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum has been one of the biggest highlights for me lately. I’ve been using a pre-release bottle for a…

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    Alastin Cleanser, Maya Chia Hair Care & other In-Shower Favorites

    Alastin Cleanser, Maya Chia Hair Care & …

    What I’m Using (Up) Before the Big Move My husband and I are gearing up for a year-long move to Madrid, and while I’m beyond excited for the tapas lifestyle, I’ll miss certain comforts of home—like our shower in Connecticut.…

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