It may come as a surprise to many (heck, I surprised myself with that one) but I’ve been seriously exploring the green beauty space for a while now. I am not ready to purge the vanity just yet but many…
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If my summer skincare routine seems effortless, it’s the mix of low key staples and emergency formulas I have to thank. This combination skin is not on its best behavior during travel, the humidity, or days filled with copious amounts…
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This formula is no longer available as of January 2024. Please check out the updated Honey Glow by Farmacy here. There certainly is no shortage of resurfacing acid treatments in the skincare space. We can pick and choose from among…
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A month or so ago, I finished my bottle of Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi. And panicked. Slightly. When it comes to selecting a fragrance, I’m a creature of habit. Especially in the summer. A half-full flask of JO LOVES…
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Among the instagram DM questions I’m asked most often is for me to name my favorite Vitamin C serum. Vitamin C is, of course, one of three absolutely non-negotiable ingredients in a proper skincare regimen. The other two? Niacinamide (for…
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Most face oils get their moment in the spotlight and fade. Plum oil never quite got the attention it deserved, which is a shame because the science behind it is genuinely impressive. Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil is cold pressed…
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In a low key move, the Australian brand Jurlique unveiled four newly re-packaged and slightly re-formulated facial cleansers last week. The luxe spa aesthetic comes through in very on-brand white and gold color accents, slim pump bottles, and upgraded natural…
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After a number of impressive acid toner launches (tarte, REN, and Glossier all spring immediately to mind), it is so refreshing to see a resurfacing serum arrive on the clean beauty scene and to receive a unison of five star…
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