• My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Beauty Edit

    Living in Spain has main character energy about 95% of the time. But online shopping here …

  • Sephora Collection Scalp Scrub vs. Christophe Robin: A Mindful Swap, Not a …

    I loathe the concept of a dupe. To me, it implies cutting corners, a lack …

  • Lookfantastic Pro-Ageing Edit Review: Is the £45 Kit Worth It?

    Is anyone else a sucker for a well-curated edit? Too many skincare kits try to …

  • The Mandelic Serum That Made Exfoliation Feel Effortless

    Mandelic acid is the most underrated acid in skincare, full stop. Quiet part out loud: …

  • GLAMGLOW INSTAMUD 60-Second Pore-Refining Treatment

    GLAMGLOW INSTAMUD 60-Second Pore-Refining Treatment

    After two years of lip balms, moisturizers, cleanser upgrades, and countless limited editions of Gravitymud, Glamglow launched Instamud last week, expanding on my all time favorite category. Beyond enthusiastic about the brand’s iconic OG, Youthmud, I immediately felt compelled to…

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    7 Things I Love About: Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream

    7 Things I Love About: Drunk Elephant C-Tango …

    While it may indeed take two to tango, when it comes to the latest Drunk Elephant C-Tango™ Multivitamin Eye Treatment, it takes a little more than that. Five forms of Vitamin C, eight peptides, and a solid handful of plant…

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    Gel Moisturizers For Combination Skin (that is constantly dehydrated)

    Gel Moisturizers For Combination Skin (that is …

    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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    I’m drinking the chocolate Kool-Aid… Evolution_18 by Bobbi Brown

    I’m drinking the chocolate Kool-Aid… Evolution_18 …

    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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    Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster – And what *are* peptides anyway?

    Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster – And what *…

    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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    Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops (now available at Sephora)

    Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops (now available …

    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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    April Favorites

    April Favorites

    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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    Loving this limited edition: philosophy pure grace endless summer

    Loving this limited edition: philosophy pure grace …

    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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