• 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. …

  • Fresh Rose Sleeping Mask Review: Still Repurchasing Six Years Later

    Fresh Rose Sleeping Mask Review: Still Repurchasing …

    The Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask has been in my bathroom for six years. Not continuously. It comes and goes. But it keeps coming back, and that tells you more than any first-impression review could. Everything below explains why.

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    All About The New ARCONA Cranberry Mist & A Giveaway!|AD

    All About The New ARCONA Cranberry Mist & …

    Although I love every epicurean Thanksgiving feast, I just can’t get behind the traditional cranberry side on my dinner plate. Not a fan, don’t get the concept, can’t explain. Which is why when it comes to skincare, it’s peculiar that…

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    The AMOREPACIFIC Treatment Enzyme Peel Got a New Name and a New Formula (And I Have Feelings)

    The AMOREPACIFIC Treatment Enzyme Peel Got a …

    Since picking up my first ever powdered face wash, the concept has become a solid staple in my grooming routine. It started with a rare find of Komenuka Bijin mono-dose rice bran packettes at a super cute apothecary called The…

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    Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow – The Vitamin C Face Oil You Need To Try

    Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow – The …

    To be clear: I haven’t been this excited about a Sunday Riley launch since the early days of Luna. The C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil is easily the most talked about drop in skincare so far this…

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    World Sleep Day – My Favorite My Non-Skincare Solutions

    World Sleep Day – My Favorite My Non-Skincare …

    A bit about me: a sucker for clever marketing, a fan of relaxing aromatherapy, and, sadly, not the best sleeper. It is no surprise then, that anything that even promises a hint at achieving the recommended amount of beauty sleep,…

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    A Few Things That *REALLY* Impressed Me Lately

    A Few Things That *REALLY* Impressed Me …

    It’s been way too long since my last favorites post but here it is. The year kicked off with some impressive launches, which I am beyond excited to share. Additionally, I have expanded my horizons and  re-discovered some gems over…

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    Is the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay the Best Clay Mask Out There?

    Is the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay …

    The Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay has been on Amazon’s bestseller list for longer than most prestige skincare brands have existed. One ingredient. No fragrance. No additives. Under $10 for a jar that makes twenty to thirty masks. The packaging…

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    Alpha-H Liquid Gold Is Effective Because It’s Straightforward (and Iconic)

    Alpha-H Liquid Gold Is Effective Because It’…

    Not long ago, a very brave stranger hiding behind their iPhone 4 screen called me out in instagram comments for enlarged pores and deep forehead wrinkles. While looking literally everywhere for a fuck to give, I stumbled upon my bottle…

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