Rose skincare gets dismissed as pretty packaging and a nice smell, which sells it short. The flower has been in serious formulas for centuries for a reason. Rosa damascena is soothing and anti-inflammatory. Rosehip seed oil is dense with fatty…
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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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From $18 to $105, these fifteen clay masks tighten pores, nix blackheads, and deliver that post-facial glow without the facial. A recent DM asking about my favorite clay mask for congested pores had me answering instantly and then adding two…
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Sun damage, long-haul flights, one-too-many actives—these masks reset your skin before it spirals. Hydrating masks aren’t a daily staple for me—but when I reach for one, it’s because something’s gone a little sideways. Sun exposure that crept up after “just…
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For as long as I can remember, face masks have been my go-to introduction to new skincare brands. Before splurging on serums or moisturizers (which tend to get all the press), I’d start with a mask. They’re low commitment and…
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Fun fact: I was a fan of the Kate Somerville range back when ExfoliKate was called Kate In A Jar. Social media did not exist yet. I relied on QVC and sales pitches from the brand’s founders to learn about…
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A deep dive into PCA Skin’s hyaluronic acid sleep mask — how it hydrates, layers, and why it’s become a surprise nightly staple. Ask me about my favorite PCA Skin product and I’ll need you to be way more specific.…
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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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