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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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