For most of my adult life I filed my skin under oily to combination and left it there. Then an aesthetician looked at my face during a facial and said, plainly, that my skin was dry. Not dehydrated. Dry. I…
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Iceland has been on my wish list for as long as I can remember. The Blue Lagoon specifically. I haven’t made it there yet but the brand has made it to my bathroom shelf more than once. Before the masks…
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Nivea Creme Natural Touch is the first line extension of the iconic blue tin in over 100 years, and that’s not a small thing. This is Vicks VapoRub territory. Ivory Soap territory. A utilitarian, unpretentious staple so embedded in daily…
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From African Botanics to Vintner’s Daughter… These are my top picks. Dry skin wasn’t an issue for me until my mid-40s. During a Tammy Fender facial, my aesthetician casually mentioned my skin was dry. Moving to Spain last year didn’t…
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One unexpected side effect of living abroad is how clearly your beauty priorities come into focus. When products aren’t constantly landing on your doorstep, you stop chasing everything and start noticing what actually lingers in your mind. Also, all PR…
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Dr. Loretta formulated a liquid step you didn’t know you needed. For a long time, I considered the liquid steps in a skincare routine optional. In most cases, toners or essences filled in gaps where other products fell short. In…
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A Multipurpose Balm That Actually Feels Luxe Let’s talk about the Jones Road Hippie Stick. It’s one of those “do everything” balms that actually delivers, without trying too hard to prove it. Designed as a multi-purpose moisturizing stick for face,…
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Premier Cru finally catches up to its promises. Over the last decade, Caudalie hasn’t played a major role in my ride-or-die face care lineup. Well, maybe the Caudalie Grape Water, which I own in every size—but choosing a mist feels…
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