Do you ever randomly think of a brand you used to love and now hardly see anywhere? That’s Darphin for me. I actually had to look up whether it’s still owned by Estée Lauder. (It is.) In Spain, a handful…
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Last month is a blur. I spent nearly four weeks back in the US, returned to Madrid a week ago, and the city has gone full summer in my absence. I am still unpacking, literally and figuratively, and the product…
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Ten products worth considering during the Sephora Spring Sale 2026, from a PDRN ampoule to the eye cream worth every penny of the splurge. One of my core memories of early skincare obsession is saving up for the Sephora sale.…
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At the risk of sounding like a snob and a half, The Ordinary continues to be the epitome of a mixed bag for me. I love the clinical aesthetic and fully support the concept, but only every fifth product I…
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The cult-classic exfoliant gets a clever new format. Few products are as instantly recognizable as the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. The little black bottle has long been a staple for oilier skin types. I have had…
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We may not be getting younger, but our pores don’t need to know that. I have a long and complicated history with Ole Henriksen. It all started with a throwaway blurb in Us Weekly—back when I never missed an issue…
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This dual-acid exfoliant from Paula’s Choice makes a strong case. Nothing makes me happier than kicking off the new year with a skincare launch that brings joy. Today, Paula’s Choice expands its lineup of micro-exfoliating potions with the addition of…
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This luxury brand has yet to steer me wrong. Seems like only yesterday that our choices in acid toners were limited to Pixi Glow Tonic and Biologique Recherche P50. Talk about a narrow window and an astronomical price difference. Luckily,…
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