• What to Buy During the Sephora Spring Sale 2026 

    Ten products worth considering during the Sephora Spring Sale 2026, from a PDRN ampoule to the …

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    At first glance, everything about Beauty of Joseon is textbook K-beauty. The name. The aesthetic. …

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    Iceland has been on my wish list for as long as I can remember. The …

  • The Luxury Concealer Pen That Almost Got Everything Right

    I dragged my feet on the Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader Concealer Pen. The reason? …

  • Fall/Winter Self-Care: Favorite Body Washes

    Fall/Winter Self-Care: Favorite Body Washes

    (Updating this post on February 6th, 2022 with some amazing finds at the bottom of the post) Fall has arrived. And, with the crisp, cool weather comes the inevitable need to upgrade my shower shelf. Even I, who rarely experience…

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    Favorite Products That Extend That Summer Holiday Glow Into Fall

    Favorite Products That Extend That Summer Holiday …

    And just like that, it’s Fall. From now until Halloween or on whatever date we turn the clocks back and the days get depressingly shorter, I pretend that I still have some of the summer glow we’re excited about come…

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    The Feelist – Total Package

    The Feelist – Total Package

    Summer 2021 certainly delivered some impressive skincare launches but if I were to pick one particular product that more than lived up to its hype, it would be The Feelist Total Package serum. Pardon the liberty I’ve taken in abbreviating.…

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    The Pai Carbon Star Is Unique, Effective, and Just Affordable Enough.

    The Pai Carbon Star Is Unique, Effective, …

    Over the years, I’ve tried a number of face oils formulated specifically to be used overnight. It all started with Sunday Riley’s Luna. After that, I embraced Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Years later, I continue to recommend these picks. They’re…

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    Mosquito Repellents That Are Keeping Me Bite-Free This Summer

    Mosquito Repellents That Are Keeping Me Bite-Free …

    Something that doesn’t thrill me about the summer? The bugs. And this year, here in Connecticut, the bug situation has been pretty horrible. Unfazed by brutal humidity or the chilly mornings, mosquitos have been out in full force these past…

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    Finally Found A Shampoo Bar That’s Pretty Close To Perfect

    Finally Found A Shampoo Bar That’s …

    Do you know what I’ve liked about every single shampoo bar I’ve tried over the years? The idea of it. Sadly, the performance of multiple formulas has left me, well, scratching my head. My hair felt dry, the scalp was…

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    The Skincare Travel Duos You’ll Want To Pack This Summer

    The Skincare Travel Duos You’ll Want …

    Yay for the return of summer travel. A big ass YAY, actually. If you’re anything like me, booking a getaway comes with the excitement of ensuring your favorite skincare is available in travel-friendly sizes. And while I do have a…

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    Why Tatcha The Essence Is Still One of the Best in the Category

    Why Tatcha The Essence Is Still One …

    If you are new to the concept of an essence, think of it as the step between toner and serum. Lighter than a serum, more active than a toner, and genuinely useful for anyone who wants their subsequent products to…

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