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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A polished guide to the best powder cleansers to try right now. Just last week, we grabbed lunch with an old neighbor from New York who was visiting Madrid. She brought her daughter, whom we had not seen in at…
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What I’m Using (Up) Before the Big Move My husband and I are gearing up for a year-long move to Madrid, and while I’m beyond excited for the tapas lifestyle, I’ll miss certain comforts of home—like our shower in Connecticut.…
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The best 2-in-1 formulas for quick, frequent showers. When it comes to body washes, the idea of a 2-in-1 is appealing—to some. In the world of men’s grooming, this usually means a shampoo-body wash hybrid (questionable, at best). But what…
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The Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is among the most popular balm-to-oil makeup removers on the market. The vividly purple jar is inescapable at major beauty retailers and duty-free counters. Personally I’ve never been a fan — the…
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That’s just what I’m loving this month… Too often, we are way too critical of ourselves. So, I’m here to share that I’ve been very happy with how my skin has been looking lately. This can rarely be said during…
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My congestion-prone complexion thinks so. Combination skin doesn’t really have an off-season. The oily T-zone, the dry patches, the occasional mystery redness that shows up out of nowhere. It’s a year-round situation, and your cleanser is either helping or making…
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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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