Yes, there are before and afters! Now that the summer weather is in full swing, I am trading my What The Foundation touch ups for a subtle bronzer application. A few months ago, Jones Road added bronzing powders to their…
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Having blogged for almost a decade I can comfortably say I’ve received a remarkable number of complimentary facials. Be it a rustic treatment room in an upstate New York boutique, golf balls rolling across my face with Natura Bisse at…
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If you held off during the Sephora sale back in April… I am impressed by your strong will. And as they say, good things come to those who wait. Starting today, one of my favorites (and possibly the best curated)…
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Slightly off-topic but not really: while prepping and researching a bit before writing this post, I noticed Philosophy is no longer at Sephora. When did that happen? It felt like Philosophy literally carried the retailer back in the early 2000s.…
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The easiest concealer you’ll ever use. And it comes in 25 shades. *** UPDATE *** As of January 23, 2024, Jones Road launched The Neutralizer Pencil, which comes in 9 shades. My favorite Face Pencil #11 is now officially moved…
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(And it is.) I’ve learned to manage expectations when hearing about a new face oil. Is it because there are already so many options? Maybe. Does the world need another face oil? Debatable. This is why I have the strictest…
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Fun fact: I was a fan of the Kate Somerville range back when ExfoliKate was called Kate In A Jar. Social media did not exist yet. I relied on QVC and sales pitches from the brand’s founders to learn about…
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Ask my friends and they’ll tell you confirm I’m the consummate enabler with regard to skincare indulgences. This is not to say that I recommend things frivolously. Take cleansers, for example. Some ask, “why splurge?” on a product you rinse…
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