I do love slathering on facial oils before bedtime year round, but the moment the warmer weather hits, my combination skin becomes very demanding as to which lighter, water-based formulas I apply during the day. Over the last decade, I’ve…
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This is how little I know about protein powders: I actually had to google what whey is. A derivative of milk and one of its two major proteins, it is the liquid that separates during the cheese making process. Completely…
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So much more than an industry buzzword, peptides are among a handful of the most effective anti-aging ingredients in skincare. So while I needed another serum like I needed a hole in my head, I quickly made room for Paula’s…
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There is no shame in my self-tan game. Consistently intrigued by drops, waters, oils and overnight masks that elevate my pale eastern European complexion with a subtle hint of bronze, I find this particular beauty category one of the most…
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And so it’s May… Finally. But before we bust out body sunscreens, a handful of my recent favorites will help your skin cope with issues experienced during any change in seasons Last month’s weather can be described only as bipolar—snow…
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As one who naturally gravitates to clean, green, clean, crisp notes, I have relied on pure grace as a fragrance constant for almost fifteen years. This year’s seasonal launch of pure grace endless summer elevates the iconic ‘fresh out of…
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I was once told that to write well, you have to write about something you’re passionate about. Hence, skincare. Those who follow me on instagram know that I absolutely love to read. Gravitating toward fiction, well-written true crime, and twisty…
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It had finally started to warm up in Connecticut only to punish us with multiple ice and snow storms after two perfect Spring days. But even less wacky and predictable seasonal changes in temperature beg for tweaks in my skincare…
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