• 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 …

  • Will The Dermalogica Biolumin-C Gel Moisturizer Brighten Your Skin?

    Will The Dermalogica Biolumin-C Gel Moisturizer Brighten …

    If your routine goes beyond cleanse-and-moisturize, you know the core building blocks: hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide for pores, alpha and beta hydroxy acids for surface exfoliation, retinoids for firming, and vitamin C, the most famous antioxidant of the bunch,…

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    Omorovicza Queen Cleanser & Cream Are What Luxury Is About

    Omorovicza Queen Cleanser & Cream Are What …

    Skincare that’s as decadent as it is effective. If you long for a truly indulgent, splurge-worthy face cleanser, you’ll be hard pressed to find a brand that holds a candle to Omorovicza. This sublime truly bespoke experience encompasses so many…

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    The Scoop On November Beauty Subscription Boxes — Beauty Heroes, The Detox Box & Boxwalla

    The Scoop On November Beauty Subscription Boxes — …

    Do you know what I love most about beauty subscription boxes? The variety. And since I loathe comparison posts, content that pins products against one another brings me no joy whatsoever. And do not get me started on ‘dupes’ or…

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    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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    Pai Carbon Star Detoxifying Face Oil Review

    Pai Carbon Star Detoxifying Face Oil Review

    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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