• 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 Ayuna Shampoo Bar Finally Won Me Over

    The Ayuna Shampoo Bar Finally Won Me …

    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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    My Skinstore Memorial Day Weekend Sale Picks + Extra  Savings Code

    My Skinstore Memorial Day Weekend Sale Picks + …

    Happy Memorial Day Weekend, you guys! What a 180 from this time last year, eh? I sure hope your weather is more festivities-friendly than what we’re getting in the Northeast. Either way, while you enjoy the next few days off,…

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    May Skincare Favorites

    May Skincare Favorites

    As we begin to venture out without masks and jump start our social lives, I’ve had no choice but to step up my face care game. Happily, dozens of new skincare launches have been supplying endless opportunities for intrigue and…

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    I Spent 250 Euro at a Lisbon Airport Pharmacy. Here Is What I Found.

    I Spent 250 Euro at a Lisbon Airport …

    If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I took my first international flight last week in over two years. And, while life in Poland and Germany is nowhere near back to normal, Lisbon Airport seemed to be…

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    Chantecaille Purifying Acid Toner Review: Years Later, Still a Winner

    Chantecaille Purifying Acid Toner Review: Years Later, …

    This luxury brand has yet to steer me wrong. Seems like only yesterday that our choices in acid toners were limited to Pixi Glow Tonic and Biologique Recherche P50. Talk about a narrow window and an astronomical price difference. Luckily,…

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    I Did Not Expect To Love The PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask… Yet Here We Are

    I Did Not Expect To Love The …

    A deep dive into PCA Skin’s hyaluronic acid sleep mask — how it hydrates, layers, and why it’s become a surprise nightly staple. Ask me about my favorite PCA Skin product and I’ll need you to be way more specific.…

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