For those who appreciate artisan-grade formulas, Votary is probably already on your radar. My first encounter with this aesthetically pleasing luxury brand from London remains a highlight of my beauty journey. If you’re new to Votary, here’s a key piece…
View Post
As an avid skincare enthusiast, I have learned to navigate around constant newness by zooming in either on my favorite ingredients or on targeted treatments that intrigue me. I’ll admit to being influenced by the trigger phrase ‘pro strength.’ So…
View Post
This formula is no longer available as of January 2024. Please check out the updated Honey Glow by Farmacy here. There certainly is no shortage of resurfacing acid treatments in the skincare space. We can pick and choose from among…
View Post
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of learning about the latest ARCONA launch from the brand Owner, Chief Product Formulator and Creative Director of ARCONA Skincare herself, Chanel Jenae, over a delicious lunch in Manhattan. Mesmerized as much…
View Post
Dr. Dennis Gross, the man who took the fear (and redness, and burning, and downtime) out of at-home peels, low-key launched of a new masterpiece recently, the Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturizer. If you’re familiar with the cult classic peel pads,…
View Post
Entering the very trendy space of acid toners, REN recently launched the Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, which provides yet another option to transform dull to radiant without any downtime. Having completed a solid trial run of the tarte…
View Post
Far too many toners for far too long have caused me to question the benefits derived by practicing the traditional Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize mantra. I did fully embrace treatment-driven essences from around the world when they began to appear on the beauty…
View Post
Known for its trendy and affordable color options, Pixi is still probably most famous for the iconic Glow Tonic. With the glycolic game strong, it is no surprise that the Skintreats empire has grown significantly over the last couple of…
View Post