• 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 …

  • New Farmacy Vitamin C Launches: Cherry Bright & Very Cherry Clean

    New Farmacy Vitamin C Launches: Cherry Bright & …

    Just as I began wondering why the world would ever need another Vitamin C serum, Farmacy dropped their new Very Cherry Bright formula with not one, two or three but four forms of the active ingredient. If you’re curious if…

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    Dr. Jart+ Cicapair – What’s New & What’s Updated

    Dr. Jart+ Cicapair – What’s New & What’…

    Since my skin rarely, if ever, gets sensitive, the soothing and calming Cicapair range by Dr. Jart+ hasn’t been on my radar all that much. I’ve always gravitated towards the Ceramidin Liquid and sheet masks as my combination skin thrives…

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    First Impressions Of Versed Skincare

    First Impressions Of Versed Skincare

    Affordable and effective skincare merits its own category. Ever since The Ordinary boldly entered the beauty industry, consumers have become more aware and mindful of marketing budgets, influencer campaigns, and any number of hype factors that contribute to confusing price…

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    How I Kept Things Cool (Cute & Dry) During The Heat Wave

    How I Kept Things Cool (Cute & Dry) …

    You may have heard that some of us were treated to a heat wave over the weekend, a sneak peek into the pits of hell. And so after making a pitcher of cucumber mint water first thing Saturday morning, I…

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    The Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Ceramide Upgrade Is the Best Thing to Happen to This Moisturizer.

    The Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Ceramide Upgrade …

    In addition to loving Drunk Elephant for their handful of complexion-perfecting staples (Framboos, A-Passioni, and D-Bronzi, to name a few), I have to give major props to the brand for consistently improving their already best-selling formulas. While some brands quickly…

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    Do You Need A $95 Face Cleanser? It’s Kjaer Weis Though.

    Do You Need A $95 Face Cleanser? It’…

    Kjaer Weis is best known for its eco-luxe yet practical, refillable compacts. The line is not entirely makeup centric, however. It includes a gorgeous lip balm, a body oil, and The Beautiful Face Oil that promises (and delivers) a brighter,…

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    Beauty Heroes July Discovery: Graydon Fullmoon Serum & Green Cream

    Beauty Heroes July Discovery: Graydon Fullmoon Serum & …

    When it comes to new skincare products, I’ll admit to being prone to excitement. Rarely does the initial excitement last, however. I get bored easily. So when Beauty Heroes sent over their July Discovery featuring Graydon, a skincare line new…

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    The New FOREO Luna 3 Is The Softest Face Brush Ever

    The New FOREO Luna 3 Is The Softest …

    I feel comfortable saying there isn’t a facial brush I haven’t tried. I purchased my first Clarisonic in 2008. Loved it, but I wasn’t consistent and got lazy getting brush head replacements. When I received the much touted by Vogue…

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