• 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 …

  • The Violet Grey Spring Sale Event (And My Picks!)

    The Violet Grey Spring Sale Event (And …

    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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    Who Needs The Philosophy Dose Of Wisdom Serum: Full Review

    Who Needs The Philosophy Dose Of Wisdom …

    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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    Jones Road Face Pencil And Why I Love The Neutralizer

    Jones Road Face Pencil And Why I …

    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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    EVE LOM Renewal Treatment Oil Is Better Than The Original

    EVE LOM Renewal Treatment Oil Is Better …

    (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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    The Mega-C Mask Really Delivered. Here’s My Brightening Take.

    The Mega-C Mask Really Delivered. Here’s …

    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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    3 Tata Harper Face Cleansers That Are Worth The Money

    3 Tata Harper Face Cleansers That Are Worth …

    Ask my friends and they’ll 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 down the…

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    TULA Sunscreens Ranked According To My Preference

    TULA Sunscreens Ranked According To My Preference

    Fun fact: TULA was my very first affiliate brand partnership when I started writing this blog. Back in 2014, in a rather unique business move, TULA launched exclusively on QVC, something I believe had not been done previously. Co-founded by…

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    My Sephora Spring Sale Picks

    My Sephora Spring Sale Picks

    Emerging from the wicked winter feels good, doesn’t it? In New England, Spring is officially here and I’m ready to make some self-care switches for the season. And since nothing is more tempting than a good sale, this post highlights…

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