• My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Beauty Edit

    Living in Spain has main character energy about 95% of the time. But online shopping here …

  • Sephora Collection Scalp Scrub vs. Christophe Robin: A Mindful Swap, Not a …

    I loathe the concept of a dupe. To me, it implies cutting corners, a lack …

  • Lookfantastic Pro-Ageing Edit Review: Is the £45 Kit Worth It?

    Is anyone else a sucker for a well-curated edit? Too many skincare kits try to …

  • The Mandelic Serum That Made Exfoliation Feel Effortless

    Mandelic acid is the most underrated acid in skincare, full stop. Quiet part out loud: …

  • Is the Vintner’s Daughter Cleanser Worth $105?

    Is the Vintner’s Daughter Cleanser Worth $105?

    Not your average step-one cleanser I can’t think of a brand that exemplifies and embraces “less is more” than Vintner’s Daughter. As a single SKU brand for years, it quickly earned the “face oil to end all face oils” status.…

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    Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

    Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

    It’s been a minute since Sunday Riley launched a serum, hasn’t it? Having perfected iconic formulas such as Luna and Good Genes, the mindfully expanding collection just welcomed a brand new brightening treatment– the B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum. As…

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    A Doctor-Made Serum That Actually Gets Texture Under Control

    A Doctor-Made Serum That Actually Gets Texture …

    Royal Fern Purifying Solution proves you can smooth skin, not strip it. To say I wait for each new Royal Fern launch with bated breath, would be quite the understatement. The  dermatologist-founded brand from Germany is wrapping this year on…

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    The HydraKate Duo Really Delivered. Here’s My Hydration Take.

    The HydraKate Duo Really Delivered. Here’s …

    There are two reasons I have always liked Kate Somerville skincare. One: the brand values clarity and brevity. It does not overwhelm you with a new launch every other week. Two: the products work. From its early days, the brand…

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    It’s Greasy, It’s Basic, and It Repairs Your Skin Barrier Better Than La Mer.

    It’s Greasy, It’s Basic, and …

    It’s not just a dupe. It’s a derm-approved alternative with serious skin barrier benefits. Dupe. There isn’t a word in the beauty space I loathe more. Back in the golden days of magazines, I constantly monitored the ‘splurge vs steal’…

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    The New & Improved Origins Ginzing Gel Cream Just Got A Boost

    The New & Improved Origins Ginzing Gel Cream …

    And it’s juicier than ever before. Fun fact: the first night cream I ever purchased originated at, you guessed it, Origins. I still remember the not-so-practical bottle of night-a-mins that was begging for a pump of sorts. The faint aroma.…

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    Beauty Heroes September Discovery feat. Blüh Alchemy

    Beauty Heroes September Discovery feat. Blüh …

    If you haven’t yet heard of Beauty Heroes, I’m happy to introduce you to this non-toxic beauty monthly subscription box pioneer that has built its reputation on curating the most sought after self-care treasures. Each delivery (aka Discovery) features at…

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    August Favorites

    August Favorites

    How is the summer over? And what has been up with the weather lately? As most of us are looking forward to crisper mornings and cozier long-sleeves (count me out on pumpkin spice anything though), my skincare routine shall be…

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