The Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is among the most popular balm-to-oil makeup removers on the market. The vividly purple jar is inescapable at major beauty retailers and duty-free counters. Personally I’ve never been a fan — the…
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This dual-acid exfoliant from Paula’s Choice makes a strong case. Nothing makes me happier than kicking off the new year with a skincare launch that brings joy. Today, Paula’s Choice expands its lineup of micro-exfoliating potions with the addition of…
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Luxury skincare fatigue is real. But this one surprised me. A sleek box from Violet Grey arrived unexpectedly, which instantly piqued my interest. Inside, a bottle of Cell Forté Serum, formulated by Angela Caglia, the Los Angeles based master aesthetician with…
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If there is a time of the year when my skin needs that revitalizing boost, it’s in the winter. Actually, make that during the holiday season. Perfectly timed, the latest TULA launch is officially out. The brand new H2Oasis™ Instant…
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The name isn’t subtle. Neither is the price. But there’s a reason this cream is still everywhere. My review of the iconic Augustinus Bader Rich Cream has been a long time coming. Having received countless questions along the lines of…
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I miss the original formula. There, I said what I said. A note on the reformulation: Biologique Recherche has since updated the Masque Vernix formula. Early reports suggest the new version performs even better — though longtime devotees of the original,…
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The brand puts real skincare into a hand cream, and it shows. I’ll admit to experiencing some healthy skepticism when Nécessaire hinted at the launch of Hand Retinol. And if I’m being completely honest, I was a bit torn. I…
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Maelove’s Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum does a lot—without the luxury price tag. Look around any beauty retailer and you’ll agree that peptides appear to be the ingredient of the decade. The issue: navigating through the marketing buzz and countless…
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