• Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream

    Anyone else proud to be a body care minimalist? Give me a great shower gel …

  • Jones Road Miracle Balm in Pinky Bronze Is Here!

    If you’re a fan of the Jones Road Miracle Balm, you already know it’…

  • First Impressions: VOTARY Sensitive Resurfacing Peel

    For those who appreciate artisan-grade formulas, Votary is probably already on your radar. My first …

  • Jones Road Beauty — Makeup Brushes

    Jones Road Beauty — Makeup Brushes

    Jones Road Beauty is part of my self-care routine for three main reasons: simplicity, efficacy, and aesthetic. After covering a few of my favorites in detail (that would be Miracle Balm, Face Pencil, Gel Bronzer, What The Foundation, and Shower…

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    Medik8 Liquid Peptides & Other October Favorites

    Medik8 Liquid Peptides & Other October Favorites

    Too often, we are way too critical of ourselves. So, I’m here to share that I’ve been very happy with how my skin has been looking lately. This can rarely be said during such completely unpredictable seasonal temperature drops (and…

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    Beauty Thinkers Antioxidant Boost Face Oil

    Beauty Thinkers Antioxidant Boost Face Oil

    If you think I open unsolicited mailers filled with upcoming skincare launches all day everyday…you wouldn’t be completely wrong. Part of chasing the latest in beauty and sharing what works for me, however, also requires quite a bit of legwork.…

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    Current obsession: The D.S. & DURGA Deluxe Box Set

    Current obsession: The D.S. & DURGA Deluxe …

    This time of year, the abundance of ready-to-gift holiday exclusives can make one’s head spin. It‘s also rare for any single seasonal limited edition to stand out. Enter the D.S. & DURGA Deluxe Box Set, which seems to be doing…

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    Orveda The Vital Sap Review

    Orveda The Vital Sap Review

    If you missed the make-up free Pamela Anderson during Paris Fashion Week last month, you must be a Luddite. In our culture now dominated by too-elaborate-for-their-own-good makeup tutorials and cartoonish Instagram filters, bare complexions have become scarce, dare I say…

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    Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C & Glutathione Serum

    Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C & Glutathione Serum

    When I’m asked about no-nonsense skincare, I think Paula’s Choice. It doesn’t just top the list, it began it. But as much as I enjoy most of the brand’s formulas, the recent launch of 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical…

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    Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Clean Correction

    Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Clean Correction

    For as long as I can remember, I’ve associated the Perricone MD skincare line with potent, doctor-recommended, formulas that dramatically firm and brighten the skin. Personally speaking, Cold Plasma Plus+ and Growth Factor serums have delivered pleasing results. The most…

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    ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum

    ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum

    When it comes to face serums, the bar is set very high. To get my attention, it must feel borderline weightless while also becoming the hardest working step in my skincare routine. This time of year, there non-negotiables are: it…

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