• The Loudest Thing About Sweet Chemistry Is How Well It Works

    I don’t like the phrase “industry disruptor.” To me it implies noise. And my …

  • European Sunscreens vs. American: What a Year in Madrid and 45 Bottles Taught …

    For as long as I’ve been obsessed with skincare, I’ve picked up a …

  • La Roche-Posay Nutritic Intense Rich: A First Impression Worth Writing Home About

    I recently picked up a La Roche-Posay moisturizer and was struck by its simplicity, which …

  • Serious Skincare Stole My Photo. Turns Out That’s Kind of Their …

    I hate writing this post. I detest conflict. But I refuse to roll over when …

  • DS & Durga Debaser in Bloom and 4 New Beauty Launches Worth Your Attention

    DS & Durga Debaser in Bloom and 4 …

    Five new launches have been competing for space in my routine lately. D.S. & Durga Debaser in Bloom started it all. D.S. & Durga Debaser in Bloom I had ten minutes to kill before our lunch reservation. The restaurant next…

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    The World’s #1 Retinal Serum Is 20% Off Right Now

    The World’s #1 Retinal Serum Is 20% Off …

    Yes, it’s the Medik8 icon. Without a trace of sarcasm, I can say that Medik8 Crystal Retinal being named the #1 retinal serum worldwide* came as absolutely no surprise. Why? It really is that good. It’s quite rare that I…

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    Jones Road Mini Miracle Balms Join the Permanent Lineup

    Jones Road Mini Miracle Balms Join the …

    They came back and are here to stay. For years, Jones Road Mini Miracle Balms were a limited edition release. Black Friday was your one window to grab them in travel size. But the brand heard you. Heard us. And…

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    Nivea Creme Natural Touch Review: Is The New Vegan Formula Any Good?

    Nivea Creme Natural Touch Review: Is The …

    Nivea Creme Natural Touch is the first line extension of the iconic blue tin in over 100 years, and that’s not a small thing. This is Vicks VapoRub territory. Ivory Soap territory. A utilitarian, unpretentious staple so embedded in daily…

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    This Powerful New Kiehl’s Cream Rescues Reactive Skin Fast

    This Powerful New Kiehl’s Cream Rescues …

    The eighth formula in Kiehl’s iconic Ultra Facial range is also its most targeted.  Kiehl’s has been plastering Madrid with it. Bus stops, social media, the works. That unmistakable red jar is impossible to miss, and clearly that was the…

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    L’Oréal Age Perfect Micro-Collagen Peptide Serum Review: Best Under $25?

    L’Oréal Age Perfect Micro-Collagen Peptide …

    Ingredient marketing is loud right now. Peptides on every label, collagen promises everywhere, and we’re all getting savvier about what’s substance versus what’s spin. So when I picked up the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Micro-Collagen Firming Serum for €15.55 at…

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    10 Face Oils for Dry Skin I’ve Tested (And How to Layer Correctly)

    10 Face Oils for Dry Skin I’ve …

    From African Botanics to Vintner’s Daughter… These are my top picks. Dry skin wasn’t an issue for me until my mid-40s. During a Tammy Fender facial, my aesthetician casually mentioned my skin was dry. Moving to Spain last year didn’t…

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    I Tried the New Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Concealer. And You Should, Too.

    I Tried the New Milk Makeup Hydro …

    This will be quick. Milk Makeup just launched the Hydro Grip Gel Concealer, and I bought it the second I spotted it at Sephora yesterday. Why? Because I had very high hopes for the face tint last year. I picked…

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