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

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    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 …

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

  • Sunday Riley CEO Vitamin C Serum: Full Review (And Why You Should Try It)

    Sunday Riley CEO Vitamin C Serum: Full …

    What Is Sunday Riley CEO? The Sunday Riley CEO vitamin C serum has been in the lineup since 2017. That is a long time in prestige skincare, where products get discontinued, reformulated, or replaced by the next launch. The fact…

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    Why The Paula’s Choice Omega+ Serum Is Worth Your Time

    Why The Paula’s Choice Omega+ Serum …

    Note: photos show an earlier version of the packaging. The formula is unchanged. Fans of serums that pack serious moisture in addition to hydration and treatment benefits, will find the latest Paula’s Choice RESIST Omega+ Complex fitting the bill to…

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    African Botanics Infinite Resurfacing Mask

    African Botanics Infinite Resurfacing Mask

    Topping the all time favorite short list, African Botanics is easily my ride or die brand. Elegant, luxurious, and innovative, each formula is so pure and clean that my skin can’t get enough of the lush textures. Did I mention…

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    Hair is Fabric Cleansing Conditioner (The DECIEM Chronicles)

    Hair is Fabric Cleansing Conditioner (The DECIEM …

    For guys, there is something extremely appealing about a cleansing conditioner. The convenience of a single application is reason alone to explore this fast growing hair care category. My Spring hair clean-up secret weapon? A tube of Straight Hair Support…

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    Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift (your new travel must-have)

    Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift (your new …

    What does the skin under my eyes need after a stretch of bad sleep and travel? Brightness, firmness, and a way to lose the bags. The Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift handles all three. This high-performance formula is a godsend for anyone…

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    National Dry Shampoo Day Klorane Giveaway!

    National Dry Shampoo Day Klorane Giveaway!

    The one beauty category that needs no best-of debate? Dry shampoo. There are more than a few options from drugstore to prestige, but nothing beats Klorane, the French pharmacy cult favorite. It’s so good that the original formula is available…

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    Epionce Daily Shield Lotion Tinted SPF 50 Review

    Epionce Daily Shield Lotion Tinted SPF 50 Review

    My favorite part of beauty editors’ letters or columns? Hearing about the number of products that land on their desks before they discover the latest and greatest worth sharing. This was the secret inspiration behind starting inhautepursuit.com with a few…

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    Pommade Divine – Travel Size Tube Crowdfunding Project

    Pommade Divine – Travel Size Tube Crowdfunding Project

    I can’t deny my obsession with the ultra luxurious, all purpose miracle, Pommade Divine. Another fact: the brand is thriving with a single superhero SKU. The bad news? As posh, elegant and effective as the salve is, the fancy jar…

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