U Beauty at Sephora: Growth, Accessibility, and the Cost of Scaling

U Beauty at Sephora: Growth, Accessibility, and …

U Beauty’s retail journey matters here. When the brand launched in 2019, it debuted at Net-a-Porter, a platform that, at the time, approached beauty with the same level of editing and discretion it applied to fashion. That positioning felt intentional.…

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My 30 Summer Empties (Including Some of the Best Skincare of 2025)

My 30 Summer Empties (Including Some of the …

30 products, rated and reviewed. Some were worth the hype. Some were just… gone. Warning: this post is long. Like, “used up 30 products since May” long. When we moved to Madrid in mid-May, I didn’t expect to go through…

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Balenciaga Just Launched 10 New Perfumes: Here’s What They Smell Like

Balenciaga Just Launched 10 New Perfumes: Here’s …

It starts with sea salt. It ends in smoke. I wasn’t ready. Are the new Balenciaga perfumes designed to smell like the next era? Balenciaga Makes Scents Again Balenciaga is back in the fragrance game and in signature fashion, it’s a…

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Bonjout Le Balm Is… Beige—in the Best Way (Full Review)

Bonjout Le Balm Is… Beige—in the …

It’s simple. It’s understated. And somehow, it’s the balm you will reach for every single night. Nobody amplifies the feeling of “not doing enough” quite like social media. With an already overwhelming array of beauty products out there, constant reminders…

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The Eye Cream I Didn’t Want to Love (Yes, It’s Augustinus Bader)

The Eye Cream I Didn’t Want …

I rolled my eyes at the price—until it made mine look better. If you’ve followed my skincare journey, you know I’m a firm believer in eye creams. My relationship with this category started at age 20, and I’ve been loyal…

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My Review of The Augustinus Bader Rich Cream: Does the Icon Deliver?

My Review of The Augustinus Bader Rich …

The name isn’t subtle. Neither is the price. But there’s a reason this cream is still everywhere. Quick update: You can save 15% on all things Augustinus Bader if you shop at dermstore.com, just use my affiliate code OMGBART at…

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The Feelist – Total Package

The Feelist – Total Package

Summer 2021 certainly delivered some impressive skincare launches but if I were to pick one particular product that more than lived up to its hype, it would be The Feelist Total Package serum. Pardon the liberty I’ve taken in abbreviating.…

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Krigler Mont Suisse 67 Is the Citrus Fragrance You Wear to Be Left Alone (in a Good Way)

Krigler Mont Suisse 67 Is the Citrus Fragrance …

This isn’t your typical citrus. Mont Suisse 67 is colder, greener, and knows its worth. One self-care step that has become truly selfless during the pandemic is to wear fragrance. Rarely out and about, personal scent has become just that,…

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