• The Violet Grey Spring Sale Event (And My Picks!)

    If you held off during the Sephora sale back in April… I am impressed by …

  • Philosophy Dose Of Wisdom Serum

    Slightly off-topic but not really: while prepping and researching a bit before writing this post, …

  • Jones Road The Face Pencil

    There’s something so no-nonsense about Jones Road that I absolutely love. Each product is …

  • EVE LOM Renewal Treatment Oil

    I’ve learned to manage expectations when hearing about a new face oil. Is it …

  • My Skin Is Loving The SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF (Yet I Never Liked The CE Ferulic OG)

    My Skin Is Loving The SkinCeuticals Silymarin …

    Do you have a skincare product that everyone swears by but leaves you underwhelmed? I do: the cult favorite SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic. No stranger to Vitamin C serums (a huge fan of them, actually), this particular formula was just a…

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    Clarins Launches Total Eye Lift (And If You’re Over 30, You May Need It)

    Clarins Launches Total Eye Lift (And If …

    I’ve always been partial to Clarins as a brand because of my consistently positive experiences since I first dabbled in skincare twenty years ago.  Some highlights: The green toner with iris is among the best toners for combination skin (it’s…

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    New Dr Jart+ Cicapair Launches — Enzyme Foam Cleanser & Sleepair Intensive Mask

    New Dr Jart+ Cicapair Launches — Enzyme Foam …

    There are two ranges within the Dr Jart+ brand lineup that consistently excite me: Ceramidin and Cicapair. Curiously, both collections are geared toward sensitive skin types, so technically I don’t fit the mold. However, they have been very good to…

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    Krigler Mont Suisse 67 — My Current Fragrance Obsession

    Krigler Mont Suisse 67 — My Current Fragrance Obsession

    One self-care step that has become truly selfless during the pandemic is to wear fragrance. Rarely out and about, personal scent has become just that, personal. And while I look forward to days when friends or strangers will compliment my…

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    Omorovicza Midnight Renewal – The Retinal Serum You Need To Try

    Omorovicza Midnight Renewal – The Retinal Serum You …

    Few brands evoke that foreign, luxe spa aesthetic as strongly as Omorovicza. With a heritage deeply rooted in the mineral rich thermal springs of Hungary, the collection offers a range of targeted treatments wide enough to accommodate all skin types…

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    Augustinus Bader – The Cleansing Balm

    Augustinus Bader – The Cleansing Balm

    I haven’t seen a brand launch hit after hit product in such rapid succession as Augustinus Bader. Ever. What started as a dual SKU brand of the same formula (The Cream & The Rich Cream) has quickly become a fully…

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    YINA — Beauty Heroes February Discovery

    YINA — Beauty Heroes February Discovery

    Although I’m a self-proclaimed skincare enthusiast, I admit to being somewhat lackadaisical about body care, specifically paying regular attention to keeping my body moisturized. I do love my bath potions, body scrubs and the latest of creamy washes, but somehow…

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    Votary Brightening Hyaluronic AHA Serum

    Votary Brightening Hyaluronic AHA Serum

    Do you know what I love about a good serum? Everything. My ideal formula is juicy but not too runny, hydrating, and smoothing. It has me looking rested immediately after application and really delivers that ‘did he actually get a…

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