Luxury skincare fatigue is real. But this one surprised me. A sleek box from Violet Grey arrived unexpectedly, which instantly piqued my interest. Inside, a bottle of Cell Forté Serum, formulated by Angela Caglia, the Los Angeles based master aesthetician with…
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The name isn’t subtle. Neither is the price. But there’s a reason this cream is still everywhere. My review of the iconic Augustinus Bader Rich Cream has been a long time coming. Having received countless questions along the lines of…
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The brand puts real skincare into a hand cream, and it shows. I’ll admit to experiencing some healthy skepticism when Nécessaire hinted at the launch of Hand Retinol. And if I’m being completely honest, I was a bit torn. I…
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Only if your skin need a hydration/moisture balance. When it comes to face serums, the bar is set very high. To get my attention, it must feel borderline weightless while also becoming the hardest working step in my skincare routine.…
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Slightly off-topic but not really: while prepping and researching a bit before writing this post, I noticed Philosophy is no longer at Sephora. When did that happen? It felt like Philosophy literally carried the retailer back in the early 2000s.…
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An understated evolution of a classic If I were to award the ‘best of’ to indulgent (and effective) face masks, Sisley would sweep the category clean. My experience with the brand has not (yet) spanned the entire skincare collection, but…
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Think you can’t use retinol? This serum proves you probably can. If you are a seasoned retinol user, the bar for being impressed by an anti-aging launch is set high. Over years of obsessing about skincare, I have learned to…
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Every once in a while, a product surprises the hell out of me. Moisturizers rarely make the list. The Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream is an exception I have now bought four times. I knew Ursa Major primarily from…
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