Only if you’re a retinoid newbie. Were I to credit a single ingredient for most visibly improving my skin over the years, prescription strength retinol would be it. Tazarotene, to be exact. I first learned about Tazorac from Jean Godfrey-June…
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The Boxwalla Beauty Box never disappoints. Earlier in the year, I was introduced to Twelve Beauty and moss. Thereafter, two back-to-back boxes featured superstar formulas from one of my all time favorite eco-luxe brands, African Botanics. This month’s delivery, my…
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Last month, I did something I haven’t done in a while: I shopped my stash. Always extremely grateful to brands for their regular deliveries of new product, I chase the latest and greatest in skincare innovation and move from one…
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Among the instagram DM questions I’m asked most often is for me to name my favorite Vitamin C serum. Vitamin C is, of course, one of three absolutely non-negotiable ingredients in a proper skincare regimen. The other two? Niacinamide (for…
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Most face oils get their moment in the spotlight and fade. Plum oil never quite got the attention it deserved, which is a shame because the science behind it is genuinely impressive. Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil is cold pressed…
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What goes on first? An acid toner or an essence? For the longest time, the torment was real. Clearly, I suck at layering products but I am not willing to eliminate either liquid step from my skincare routine. I’ll admit…
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While it may indeed take two to tango, when it comes to the latest Drunk Elephant C-Tango™ Multivitamin Eye Treatment, it takes a little more than that. Five forms of Vitamin C, eight peptides, and a solid handful of plant…
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So much more than an industry buzzword, peptides are among a handful of the most effective anti-aging ingredients in skincare. So while I needed another serum like I needed a hole in my head, I quickly made room for Paula’s…
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