• 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 …

  • Jones Road Makeup Brushes Review: Which Ones Are Worth It?

    Jones Road Makeup Brushes Review: Which Ones …

    Jones Road’s tool lineup might surprise you. Jones Road Beauty is part of my self-care routine for three main reasons: simplicity, efficacy, and aesthetic. After covering a few of my favorites in detail (that would be Miracle Balm, Face Pencil,…

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    Retrouvé Priming Pads, Medik8 Liquid Peptides And More Amazing Finds

    Retrouvé Priming Pads, Medik8 Liquid Peptides And …

    That’s just what I’m loving this month… Too often, we are way too critical of ourselves. So, I’m here to share that I’ve been very happy with how my skin has been looking lately. This can rarely be said during…

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    Beauty Thinkers Keeps It Simple With This Antioxidant Face Oil. It Works.

    Beauty Thinkers Keeps It Simple With This …

    If you think I open unsolicited mailers filled with upcoming skincare launches all day everyday…you wouldn’t be completely wrong. Part of chasing the latest in beauty and sharing what works for me, however, also requires quite a bit of legwork.…

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    Current obsession: The D.S. & DURGA Deluxe Box Set

    Current obsession: The D.S. & DURGA Deluxe …

    This time of year, the abundance of ready-to-gift holiday exclusives can make one’s head spin. It‘s also rare for any single seasonal limited edition to stand out. Enter the D.S. & DURGA Deluxe Box Set, which seems to be doing…

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    Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C and Glutathione Is Strong, Smart, and Somehow Not Irritating.

    Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C and Glutathione …

    Potent but polished, Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Serum is proof that high-strength actives don’t have to come with side effects. When I’m asked about no-nonsense skincare, I think Paula’s Choice. It doesn’t just top the list, it…

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    Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Clean Correction

    Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Clean Correction

    For as long as I can remember, I’ve associated the Perricone MD skincare line with potent, doctor-recommended, formulas that dramatically firm and brighten the skin. Personally speaking, Cold Plasma Plus+ and Growth Factor serums have delivered pleasing results. The most…

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    All You Need To Know About The ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum

    All You Need To Know About The …

    Only if your skin need a hydration/moisture balance. When it comes to face serums, the bar is set very high. To get my attention, it must feel borderline weightless while also becoming the hardest working step in my skincare routine.…

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    Jones Road Shower Fragrance Is the Most Wearable Scent I Own.

    Jones Road Shower Fragrance Is the Most …

    It’s barely there, oddly addictive, and unexpectedly elegant. Years ago, I was absolutely fixated on Bath, a fragrance from Bobbi Brown. It was clean in a soapy but uniquely familiar way. It also lasted on the skin the entire day.…

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