• 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 …

  • Two New Jones Road Miracle Balm Shades Reviewed. Here’s Which One Won Me Over.

    Two New Jones Road Miracle Balm Shades …

    Before and after shots included. Steadily climbing into the beauty stratosphere, Jones Road expands its range with mindful and impressive launches. Today, the Miracle Balm color wheel adds two new swatches with the addition of Pinched Cheeks and Cocoa Bronze.…

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    10 years of omgbart.com

    10 years of omgbart.com

    Today marks the 10-year anniversary of my very first blog post. Without getting too deep or introspective, I want to share a handful of takeaways a decade in the making. Thinking back to a line from my first post, “I’m…

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    The U Beauty Face Oil Is Everything I Wanted and More.

    The U Beauty Face Oil Is Everything …

    A luxe face oil that plays well with others and happens to be 20% off with code OMGBART. This month, it will be ten years since I began this blog. I’ve been an active consumer, however, for more than a decade…

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    The NIVEA Creme Made in Germany Is Better Than the US Version. Here’s Why.

    The NIVEA Creme Made in Germany Is …

    This blue tin has been around for over a century and the German-made formula still hits different.  Side note as of March 2026: if you’re looking for info on the new NIVEA Creme Natural Touch vegan formula, please check out…

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    Best Of: Winter Fragrance Edit

    Best Of: Winter Fragrance Edit

    Similar to making some skincare switches when the weather gets cooler, my fragrance wardrobe undergoes a significant shift in winter months. I gravitate toward richer and more comforting scents, especially on any day in which we hit single digits. Since…

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    Jones Road Made a Serum That Feels More Like Skincare, Less Like Hype

    Jones Road Made a Serum That Feels …

    A gel-oil serum that hydrates and brightens. We probably all associate Jones Road with makeup. But those already familiar with the brand know that most formulas combine pigment play with skincare benefits. Bobbi Brown may be all about chic minimalism…

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    Truth: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Mousse Is Better Than Most Foaming Cleansers

    Truth: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing …

    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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    Paula’s Choice Mandelic + Lactic Acid Exfoliant Review

    Paula’s Choice Mandelic + Lactic Acid Exfoliant …

    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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