Have I Even Raved About This Yet? I reached for my Mila Moursi Refining Lotion the other night and thought: have I ever actually raved about this? Turns out, I have—over ten years ago, when the blog (and my SEO…
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The two-step cleansing system may look like a vanity flex, but it’s smartly formulated, beautifully executed, and (un)surprisingly effective. This is what I like about Victoria Beckham: the woman respects the process. Her first dip into the beauty pool was…
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Exfoliation for the easily irritated. 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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