• 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 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 …

    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’ pages of many weeklies. And while I personally find the concept of a ‘dupe’…

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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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    Is The New Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment Better Than Before?

    Is The New Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow …

    Here for this comeback! First things first: the way Glow Recipe phased out its OG sleeping mask was not one of, but THE classiest, most consumer-conscious event I’ve ever witnessed in the beauty space. One afternoon, the brand casually announced…

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    ReVive Moisturizing Renewal Lotion Is The Lighter Version Of The Classic

    ReVive Moisturizing Renewal Lotion Is The Lighter …

    This ReVive review comes with a 20% off code! I first encountered ReVive almost twenty years ago when I convinced myself I needed to try the iconic Moisturizing Renewal Cream. Glycolic Acid had begun to make the rounds and I…

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    The iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Polish Delivered. Here’s My Take.

    The iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Polish Delivered. …

    iS Clinical has been part of my cleansing routine for years. The brand’s Cleansing Complex is a staple, and the Active Peel System remains one of my all-time favorite exfoliating treatments. So when the iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Polish landed…

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