• 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 …

  • This True Botanicals Balm Is the Only Thing You Need for Dry Skin Emergencies.

    This True Botanicals Balm Is the Only …

    Salves, balms, and all-in-ones are among my favorite things. The lush, multitasking, mega-moisturizing formulas you can slather on lips, cuticles, dry patches, and even unruly eyebrows. The True Botanicals Everything Rescue Balm fits squarely into that category. Occlusive without feeling…

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    Murad’s 5-Minute Fixers Are Clever, Targeted, and Very Need-Dependent.

    Murad’s 5-Minute Fixers Are Clever, Targeted, …

    Murad expanded on the popularity of its best-selling Targeted Wrinkle Solution and launched two new 5-Minute Fixers: Targeted Eye Depuffer and Targeted Pore Corrector. These clever formulas promise (and deliver) instant, visible results with just one catch: proper application. I’ll…

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    These Avène Products Are Worth Shopping The Sale For

    These Avène Products Are Worth Shopping …

    We may be experiencing a heatwave this week but I feel confident that, come Monday, we’ll be seeing sweater weather. And while I’m all about hoodies, scarves, and red wine by the fireplace, this time of year is not the…

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    Jones Road Miracle Balm Happy Hour: Beautiful, But Not for Me

    Jones Road Miracle Balm Happy Hour: Beautiful, …

    And I’m still not able to pull off the shimmer look. I promise this will be super quick. If you’re not familiar with my favorite Jones Road Miracle Balm, please read my, much more in-depth post about the Au Naturel…

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    Do You Need The Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue?

    Do You Need The Estēe Lauder …

    If your skin tends to be on the sensitive side, this ANR formula is GREAT. The world of beauty is constantly evolving so it’s not easy for a formula to achieve cult status. Globally, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, Embryolisse…

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    Is This the Best Sunscreen for Combination Skin? My Top Picks Tested and Ranked

    Is This the Best Sunscreen for Combination …

    Daily SPF is not optional. It is not a nice-to-have or a seasonal consideration. It is the single most effective anti-aging step in any skincare routine, and I say that as someone who has spent more money on serums than…

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    The RéVive Resurfacing Essence Is Excellent For Dull Skin

    The RéVive Resurfacing Essence Is Excellent …

    A review but with a 20% off code (BART20). 🙂 Over the past decade, the essence category grew leaps and bounds. I, too, have dramatically changed my outlook on and understanding of the concept. In my twenties (and well into…

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    My Favorite Body Washes – The Summer Edit

    My Favorite Body Washes – The Summer Edit

    The July heat has just been brutal. With air conditioning working overtime—literally, twenty-four seven—I’ve also embraced cooler showers. And since I’m covered either in bug spray or sunscreen, I shower twice a day. Hence the rather selective approach to what’s…

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