• 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. …

  • Is The Augustinus Bader Rich Cream The Best Luxury Moisturizer?

    Is The Augustinus Bader Rich Cream The …

    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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    Biologique Recherche Masque Vernix Is One of the Very Rare Skincare Buys I Never Regret

    Biologique Recherche Masque Vernix Is One of …

    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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    Nécessaire Hand Retinol Review: Chic but Serious

    Nécessaire Hand Retinol Review: Chic but …

    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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    The Peptide Serum That’s Actually Affordable: Full Review

    The Peptide Serum That’s Actually Affordable: …

    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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    What Makes The Susanne Kaufmann x BYREDO Body Oil Limited Edition So Good

    What Makes The Susanne Kaufmann x BYREDO …

    When I think of beauty collaborations, two categories come to mind: those meant to happen and those I didn’t see coming. The surprises are always fun, especially when an idea is quite a reach. So, when Susanne Kaufmann and BYREDO…

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    In The Spotlight: Mukti Queen Of The Night Crème (Full Review)

    In The Spotlight: Mukti Queen Of The …

    Is it the Beauty Heroes’ Superhero? I think so. Well, hello there, November. If you’re thinking this post will be all about the latest Beauty Hero discovery, you’re half right. This month, you get to experience two full-size products from…

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    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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