Petrolatum-powered and unapologetically simple, the skincare classic that actually works for everyone. While I love indulging in a self-care ritual, sometimes going back to basics feels just as good—if not better. It all depends on what my skin needs, of…
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I miss the original formula. There, I said what I said. A note on the reformulation: Biologique Recherche has since updated the Masque Vernix formula. Early reports suggest the new version performs even better — though longtime devotees of the original,…
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It’s not just a dupe—it’s a derm-approved alternative with serious skin barrier benefits. Dupe. There isn’t a word in the beauty space I loathe more. Back in the golden days of magazines, I constantly monitored the ‘splurge vs steal’ pages…
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Since my far-from-sensitive skin rarely breaks out (knock on wood and watch me jinx it…), I pay little attention to launches of new formulas created to address acneic or problematic complexions. I never ignore new products from Omorovicza, however, a…
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I can’t deny my obsession with the ultra luxurious, all purpose miracle, Pommade Divine. Another fact: the brand is thriving with a single superhero SKU. The bad news? As posh, elegant and effective as the salve is, the fancy jar…
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Tracie Martyn. The name. The brand. The legend. Needing no introduction nor advertising, this all natural and 100% decadent range of skincare is an irreplaceable staple among beauty editors and the red carpet elite all over the world. Having successfully…
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Low key chic, Farmacy first blew me away with the Hydrating Coconut Gel Masks over a year ago. Shortly afterward, my husband made the New Day Gentle Exfoliating Grains a permanent fixture in our shower and refuses to use any…
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Launched earlier this year, the bio-regeneratif serum from själ skincare has quickly become a favorite among celebrities and makeup artist alike. A constant in my skincare routine during a recent two week stint in Europe, this unique formula rescued my face…
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