Favorite Everyday Face Sunscreens – Summer 2020

Favorite Everyday Face Sunscreens – Summer 2020

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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New From DHC: Olive Virgin Oil Crystal Skin Essence & Essential Cream

New From DHC: Olive Virgin Oil Crystal …

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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What My Combination Skin Did Best With All Summer

What My Combination Skin Did Best With …

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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Yojiya Face Washing Powder – My Best Beauty Find in Kyoto, Japan

Yojiya Face Washing Powder – My Best Beauty …

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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Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water Cloths

Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water Cloths

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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