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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2017 was another year filled with new to me brands and impressive launches from some of my favorite names in beauty. There were, of course, a few re-discoveries that came back like boomerangs. All are phenomenal. Ranging from a massive…
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Who needs a toner? Is one necessary to remove the last trace of whatever your cleanser left behind? My cleanser leaves nothing behind, thank you very much. And if yours does, this is why we double cleanse, amirite? Enter K-beauty…
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Recently, I counted the cleansing balms in my stash. Seven. Just balms. Moral of the story? I love them. While designed to be luxurious (and mind-blowingly effective) makeup removers in a double cleanse routine, they transform face washing into a…
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Amazon. A corn maze of the best deals and incredible finds. The safest drunk shopping destination. But also, the fastest growing luxury beauty landscape. Who would have thought that what began in the nineties as the “Earth’s Biggest Bookstore” online…
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A couple of months ago, one of the most sought-after Hollywood facialists said to me “you’re overusing the peel pads, but otherwise have great skin.” Busted. I cover the slight redness with a tinted moisturizer, but the glow remains. Seriously!
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Dominating the beauty industry, Korean skincare brands are without a doubt the most inclusive of the male market segment. Oblivious to aggressive marketing, faux-sculine fragrance, and lumberjack packaging, K-Beauty ‘for men’ is actually driven and inspired by K-Pop boybands. On…
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So much more than just trendy, K-beauty has become the most influential segment in the beauty industry. Monopolizing on the successful sheet mask concept, many brands are now launching their own versions of Korean inspired formulas such as essences or…
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