30 Skincare Empties: The Best, the Worst, and the Surprises.

30 Skincare Empties: The Best, the Worst, and …

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 quite this many empties. But here we are—and today just happens to be the…

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10 New Balenciaga Fragrances, One Store Visit, and the Scent I Walked Out Buying.

10 New Balenciaga Fragrances, One Store Visit, and …

Full review ahead. 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…

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Diptyque Made a Luxury Bug Spray. You Need It.

Diptyque Made a Luxury Bug Spray. You …

As a self-proclaimed beauty enthusiast, I am not very adventurous when it comes to fragrance. You could say I’m a creature of habit. When I find a favorite, I usually stick with it for at least a decade. Diptyque Eau…

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Is the Caudalie Premier Cru Cream the Best Moisturizer the Brand Has Ever Made?

Is the Caudalie Premier Cru Cream the …

Premier Cru finally catches up to its promises. Over the last decade, Caudalie hasn’t played a major role in my ride-or-die face care lineup. Well, maybe the Caudalie Grape Water, which I own in every size—but choosing a mist feels…

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What Makes The Bonjout Le Balm So Good?! Full Review & 15% off Code

What Makes The Bonjout Le Balm So …

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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Elemis Green Fig Cleansing Balm: All You Need to Know

Elemis Green Fig Cleansing Balm: All You …

If you missed it last time, don’t make that mistake twice. Elemis’ fig-scented take on its iconic balm is back—and just as sensorially addictive. The Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm started as a limited edition and has since become…

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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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