• 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. …

  • A Minimalist Essence That Still Outperforms the Category

    A Minimalist Essence That Still Outperforms the …

    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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    New Farmacy Launches: Filling Good Serum & Sweet Apple Clean Cleansing Balm

    New Farmacy Launches: Filling Good Serum & Sweet …

    Over the last month, Farmacy added two new formulas to their rapidly (yet thoughtfully) expanding range of complexion perfecting potions. Filling Good is the brand’s next step into anti-aging and complements the Honey Halo moisturizer — both are best suited…

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    The Haruharu Wonder Toner Review: My Honest Take

    The Haruharu Wonder Toner Review: My Honest …

    Over the past few years, I’ve tried a staggering number of Korean toners. Many of which came highly recommended by other skincare enthusiasts in the beauty community. Some were spontaneous buys while browsing K-beauty stores or sites. I found a…

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