If the number of products in our bathroom were to deliver on their “Fountain of Youth” claims, we would have more fountains than Rome. Dozens of formulas land on my desk each week, so the bar for performance is raised…
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Commodity is expanding its scented landscape beyond personal fragrance, intriguing eau de parfum options, and luxurious Bath Bars and has recently launched its first line of beautiful home candles. The brand’s bold yet minimalist aesthetic translates perfectly into home decor…
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Navigating the beauty world can feel both exhausting and challenging and isn’t helped by the almost daily bombardment of new marketing solutions. So much more than industry buzzwords, however, phrases such as ‘free radical damage’ and ‘antioxidant protection’ are why…
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Best known for the potent botanical formulas brought to life by the latest in anti-aging technology, Darphin recently launched L’Institute Youth Resurfacing Peel, the strongest exfoliant released to date. Since products labeled ‘mild’ hold minimal interest to me, I am…
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Long before double cleansing became popular with the masses, a bottle of dermalogica PreCleanse was all I needed for miraculous removal of sunscreen, makeup and city grime, all of which regularly factored into my life since I had been living…
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As one of the most adventurous summers comes to an end, there is one unwanted reminder about my epic travels, suspiciously enlarged pores. This cumulative side effect of seasonal overindulgence is currently being addressed by the latest Sunday Riley launch.…
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Since the day the brand arrived on the beauty scene three summers ago, TULA has been a constant in my ever evolving skincare routine. Forever partial to the Exfoliating Treatment Mask, the Pro-Glycolic 10% pH Resurfacing Gel may be one…
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Launching two non-negotiable staples, the master of resurfacing Alpha-H expands its complexion transforming repertoire with new Essentials: Cleansing Balm and Vitamin Mist. And while one shall always remain a little ‘extra’, essentials is where perfection begins. During my travels to…
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