Potent but polished, Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Serum is proof that high-strength actives don’t have to come with side effects. When I’m asked about no-nonsense skincare, I think Paula’s Choice. It doesn’t just top the list, it…
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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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For my skin, there is no contest. 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,…
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Omorovicza has always done things its own way. The Hungarian thermal water base, the spa-adjacent positioning, the price point that makes you commit. The Midnight Renewal Serum has been in my PM rotation since 2021. They’ve now reformulated it, and…
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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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Think skin-resurfacing acid blend and a cleanser that wakes up your face. There are two Elemis formulas that most people with any interest in skincare already know. The Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, which built the brand’s reputation and remains one of…
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I find ‘all-in-one’ product claims to be among the most unrealistic and triggering. Philosophy began what has become the norm when it launched its “3-in-1” body washes ages ago. While lovely as a body wash, nobody in their right mind…
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Because not oils were created equal. Here’s the most often asked product-related question I continuously receive on Instagram DM: “is the Augustinus Bader cream worth it?”. I actually can’t believe I haven’t ever covered the royal blue masterpiece before. In…
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