• My Fall Selfcare Wishlist: The New Launches I Want Now

    Madrid just dipped to a crisp 10°C. That’s 50°F for my American readers, though …

  • One Cancels Shadows, One Brightens. Here’s How I Wear the Jones …

    When the Brightening Concealer and Brightening Neutralizer joined the Jones Road lineup, my first thought …

  • Skin, Only Better. My Westman Atelier Foundation Verdict.

    For someone who doesn’t wear makeup, I sure own a lot of it. After …

  • Azelaic Acid Finally Feels Like Water. Here’s Why It Matters.

    Over the past year, azelaic acid has become one of the buzziest ingredients in skincare. …

  • 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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    Why the Angela Caglia Cell Forte Serum Is the Most Interesting Serum I Have Tested

    Why the Angela Caglia Cell Forte Serum …

    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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    TULA H2Oasis™ Instant Skin Revitalizing Mask

    TULA H2Oasis™ Instant Skin Revitalizing Mask

    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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