From The Archives: The Original NIVEA Creme (Made in Germany)

From The Archives: The Original NIVEA Creme (…

Oh, hey! This was originally posted in July of 2014. But… since we are currently snowed in and I just picked up a brand-new tub of NIVEA, I decided to update the photos and bump it up from the archives.…

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Banila Co Launches at Ulta With Some Tempting Exclusives + a brief message from me

Banila Co Launches at Ulta With Some …

Please read: as the world is currently dealing with a brand new level of fear, stress, and uncertainty, I do not want you to think that I am oblivious to what we all are going through. I am back to…

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First Impressions: Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Cleansing Foam & Hydration Juice

First Impressions: Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Cleansing …

The British brand Elemis may be best known for the iconic Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Or, depending on who you ask, the intoxicating Cleansing Balm. But if you were to dive deeper into the spa-grade range, you’d be amazed at the…

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Slathering On This Month: African Botanics Infusion

Slathering On This Month: African Botanics Infusion

We all have that one brand that occupies a special place on our vanities, the one that gets us extra excited with every single launch. Mine? African Botanics, but you probably guessed that since I can wax poetic on their…

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Goldfaden MD Detox Hydrating Gel

Goldfaden MD Detox Hydrating Gel

It’s no secret that Goldfaden MD tops the list of my favorite skincare brands. The ‘detox’ range in particular has proven extremely helpful in addressing my temperamental combination skin (think enlarged, congested pores, uneven tone, frustrating breakouts that randomly pop…

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Dr. Jart’s Shake & Shot Rubber Masks

Dr. Jart’s Shake & Shot Rubber Masks

Back in the very late nineties (1999 to be exact), on my very first visit to Sephora (Times Square in NYC), I remember being fascinated by what at the time was a rather unique face mask from bliss. Packaged in…

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Spring Ready with Avène ft. the NEW Mattifying Sunscreen SPF 50+

Spring Ready with Avène ft. the …

The good news: we are days away from gaining an hour of daylight. The bad news is that despite the gorgeous Spring weather we’ve been having in the New York area this week, another nor’easter is on its way. And,…

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Jane Scrivner Bioluronic Buzz 2000 – Hydration with Benefits

Jane Scrivner Bioluronic Buzz 2000 – Hydration with Benefits

Niche but with an air of friendly inclusivity, the Jane Scrivner line of skincare is straightforward, innovative, and unfortunately, not easy to find Stateside. Ok, it’s borderline impossible. Having drooled forever over British bloggers’ instagram posts, the uber kind Jane…

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