Jones Road Makes a Lot of Great Products. This Moisturizer Is the Most Overlooked.

Jones Road Makes a Lot of Great …

Jones Road is best known for its inclusive makeup lineup — the Miracle Balm, the Face Pencil, the WTF. But the skincare side of the brand deserves equal attention. The Oil-Free Moisturizer sits alongside the Known for its inclusive-of-all-skin-tones range…

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The Pai Carbon Star Is Unique, Effective, and Just Affordable Enough.

The Pai Carbon Star Is Unique, Effective, …

Over the years, I’ve tried a number of face oils formulated specifically to be used overnight. It all started with Sunday Riley’s Luna. After that, I embraced Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Years later, I continue to recommend these picks. They’re…

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May Skincare Favorites

May Skincare Favorites

As we begin to venture out without masks and jump start our social lives, I’ve had no choice but to step up my face care game. Happily, dozens of new skincare launches have been supplying endless opportunities for intrigue and…

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The Haruharu Wonder Toner Really Delivered. Here’s My Honest Take.

The Haruharu Wonder Toner Really Delivered. Here’…

Over the past few years, I’ve tried a staggering number of Korean toners. Many of which came highly recommended by other skincare enthusiasts in the beauty community. Some were spontaneous buys while browsing K-beauty stores or sites. And while I…

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The SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Is Better Than CE Ferulic

The SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Is Better Than …

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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The Best Lightweight Moisturizers for Combination Skin I Have Actually Tested

The Best Lightweight Moisturizers for Combination Skin …

Finding a lightweight moisturizer that actually works for combination skin is harder than it sounds. Most formulas either hydrate the dry zones and congest the oily ones, or they mattify so aggressively that skin feels tight within an hour. The…

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Oily Skin? Dr. Jart+ Teatreement™ Might Be What You Need

Oily Skin? Dr. Jart+ Teatreement™ Might Be …

Tea tree-power meets K-beauty aesthetic. Dr. Jart+ tackles summer breakouts without drying you out. A few months ago Dr. Jart+ sent out the most adorable mailer to celebrate the launch of the Teatreetment™ Collection. The tight edit of three formulas…

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5 Recent Launches I am Currently Loving

5 Recent Launches I am Currently Loving

And so it’s summer. Finally. It’s the first summer I can remember with absolutely no travel plans. No birthday agenda. And no hanging out at local spots sipping rosé alfresco. Well, not yet. Quarantine has provided plenty of time to…

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