• 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 Maelove Retinal Serum Really Delivered. Here’s My Honest Take.

    The Maelove Retinal Serum Really Delivered. Here’…

    My skin responds well to retinoids. Most of them, actually. I’ve only ever felt like backing down once, after upgrading my Tazorac cream from 0.05% to 0.1% strength. For well over a decade I’ve hopped around various formulas, both Rx…

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    Fall Launches My Skin Is Loving Right Now (Including The Augustinus Bader Exfoliating Toner)

    Fall Launches My Skin Is Loving Right …

    What’s new? A lot, actually. Pandemic and election related anxiety aside (for a moment anyway), I’ve been enjoying quite a few recently launched skincare finds. And since sharing is caring, below is a quick round-up of what truly impressed me…

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    The Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar 2020 Is Here!

    The Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar 2020 Is …

    If you’ve ever walked the beauty floor at Liberty London, you know it’s a real treasure hunt. The impeccably curated space balances the niche and iconic, offering a wide range of all things self-care. This holiday season, the luxe retailer…

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    My “I’m Back on Tazorac” Starter Pack

    My “I’m Back on Tazorac” Starter …

    Fourteen years ago, I learned about Tazorac, the magical anti-aging prescription treatment in Jean Godfrey-June’s ‘Free Gift With Purchase,’ and the metal tube has been a constant in my skincare regimen ever since. On and off, but especially over the…

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    Francis Kurkdjian L’Homme à la Rose: Everything You Need to Know About This Fresh Rose Scent

    Francis Kurkdjian L’Homme à la Rose: Everything …

    Francis Kurkdjian had three words in mind when creating his latest fragrance L’Homme à la Rose: fresh, masculine, rose. A symbol of femininity, rose is considered to be the most popular flower in the world. It also has impressive adaptive…

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    Elemis Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel Review: What You Need to Know Before Buying

    Elemis Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel Review: What You …

    Think skin-resurfacing acid blend and a cleanser that wakes up your face. There are two Elemis formulas that most people with any interest in skincare already know. The Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, which built the brand’s reputation and remains one of…

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    This Glow Recipe Serum Is The Secret To Plump Skin

    This Glow Recipe Serum Is The Secret …

    The juicy K-beauty formula is here. It’s only been a minute since Glow Recipe blessed our skins with the gorgeous Papaya Sorbet Cleansing Balm. A few days ago, the K-beauty Glow Gang expanded its juicy line up with the launch…

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    Wrapping Up The Summer With These August Finds

    Wrapping Up The Summer With These August …

    After rounding up some of the best face cleansers launched over the summer, I realized a handful of other formulas also merit shout outs. Hence, this collective post. Over the past few weeks, some seriously impressive creams and serums have landed…

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