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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A quick update before we start: Dermalogica has discontinued the PreCleanse Balm. The good news is the original PreCleanse oil is still very much alive, and you can see the rest of the current lineup on Dermalogica’s cleanser page. What follows is what…
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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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Some of my most favorite beauty essentials come with a built-in brush applicator: YSL Touche Éclat or Supergoop! Invincible SPF, for instance. Come to think of it, I much prefer applying face masks and tinted moisturizers with a brush vs.…
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When it comes to 2017 upgrades in the skincare world, the recent re-launch of Clarins Double Serum might just qualify as my personal favorite. I dread the reformulation of any cult classic, which includes this very serum since I liked…
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