• My Fall Selfcare Wishlist: The New Launches I Want Now

    Madrid just dipped to a crisp 10°C. That’s 50°F for my American readers, though …

  • One Cancels Shadows, One Brightens. Here’s How I Wear the Jones …

    When the Brightening Concealer and Brightening Neutralizer joined the Jones Road lineup, my first thought …

  • Skin, Only Better. My Westman Atelier Foundation Verdict.

    For someone who doesn’t wear makeup, I sure own a lot of it. After …

  • Azelaic Acid Finally Feels Like Water. Here’s Why It Matters.

    Over the past year, azelaic acid has become one of the buzziest ingredients in skincare. …

  • 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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    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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