European Sunscreens vs. American: What a Year in Madrid and 45 Bottles Taught Me

European Sunscreens vs. American: What a Year …

For as long as I’ve been obsessed with skincare, I’ve picked up a few things at European pharmacies during international travels. It was not always sunscreen, though. Believe it or not, I never expected such a vast difference between formulas…

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The Best Products for Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin

The Best Products for Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin

My thirties were defined by acid toners and peel pads. Not in a reckless way, but in a very compliant, beauty-industry-trained way. Everything was about resurfacing. Exfoliate more. Brighten faster. Turnover, turnover, turnover. If your skin wasn’t tingling, it probably…

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The Best Hand Creams You’ll Actually Look Forward to Using.

The Best Hand Creams You’ll Actually …

First of all, no hand cream should start at $40. Secondly, the best hand cream isn’t always the one that looks great on your nightstand. Sometimes it’s the €7 pharmacy find that saves your cracked knuckles from IKEA trauma. Other…

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