There is no arguing about the importance of properly cleansed face. After all, it’s the only way to ensure the precious actives, acids, -oids, and -mides get to deliver all the brightening and anti-aging properties we hope for. Some choose…
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My beauty pile of the latest and greatest launches is growing incredibly fast this winter. And that’s a very good thing because I need all the destruction from the miserable cold up in NW CT. It’s brutal even though I’ve…
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The British brand Elemis may be best known for the iconic Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Or, depending on who you ask, the intoxicating Cleansing Balm. But if you were to dive deeper into the spa-grade range, you’d be amazed at the…
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After the success of the Biolumin-C face serum, Dermalogica added an eye serum to round out its brightening lineup. The face version already sits in my short list of favorite vitamin C serums, so I was glad to see the range grow.…
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I actually salivated the moment I heard Glow Recipe would be launching Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream. Kudos to the brand’s founders on the soufflé visual; I absolutely loathe banana cream pie, which best remains locked in the Yankee Candle archives.…
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In my twenties, a bottle of Gatorade handled the morning after. I upgraded to coconut water in my thirties. By the time I hit forty the solution needed to be considerably more sophisticated. The Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial is…
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Almost a year ago, tarte launched their knockout tingling treatment — and as much as I hate the term ‘dupe,’ it is as close as one can get to the cult favorite P50 1970 acid toner. Without the guilt that…
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Eek! Christmas is officially a week away. Breathe. If you’re still on the hunt for that perfect skincare gift, I hope that featuring some of my personal highlights can be helpful. The truth is, I plan to share some of…
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