A proper soak, no translations required. It’s been almost three months since we moved out of Connecticut, and while I keep telling my husband I don’t miss anything from back “home,” there may be a small, steamy exception: spontaneous baths.…
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This is what I’ve learned over twenty years of using skincare products: finding a favorite everyday sunscreen isn’t easy. It can be even more elusive than pinning any favorite serum, cleanser or eye cream. It’s the most difficult. Luckily, the…
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Every brand has its hero product. The Japanese skincare line DHC has two. Most of us associate the line with the golden bottles of their silky Deep Cleansing Oil. Others cannot live without the single ingredient treatment that is Olive…
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If my summer skincare routine seems effortless, it’s the mix of low key staples and emergency formulas I have to thank. This combination skin is not on its best behavior during travel, the humidity, or days filled with copious amounts…
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Greetings from Japan! This is what I learned in my 24 hours in Kyoto: the Kanji for ‘long-winded’ takes sixty four strokes (oh, the irony), Japanese purple potato soup is a breakfast dish, and most importantly, the best face washing…
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The Janapese finds we all need. Claiming exclusive presence on the shelves of mass retailers, Hada Labo Tokyo is the first Japanese skincare brand to have secured such a spot stateside. With its “Perfect and Simple” message, this latest beauty…
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By definition, facial cleansing cloths are meant to be basic, handy, and convenient. And as much as we love them, they aren’t intended as replacements for your daily cleanser. The Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water Cloths break all the…
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One product has reportedly sold every 12 seconds in Japan for years. That product is the Cure Natural Aqua Gel, a gentle water-based exfoliator that has been a staple in Japanese skincare long before the rest of the world started…
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