May Skincare Favorites

May Skincare Favorites

As we begin to venture out without masks and jump start our social lives, I’ve had no choice but to step up my face care game. Happily, dozens of new skincare launches have been supplying endless opportunities for intrigue and…

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I Did Not Expect To Love The PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask… Yet Here We Are

I Did Not Expect To Love The …

A deep dive into PCA Skin’s hyaluronic acid sleep mask — how it hydrates, layers, and why it’s become a surprise nightly staple. Ask me about my favorite PCA Skin product and I’ll need you to be way more specific.…

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Fall Launches My Skin Is Loving Right Now (Including The Augustinus Bader Exfoliating Toner)

Fall Launches My Skin Is Loving Right …

What’s new? A lot, actually. Pandemic and election related anxiety aside (for a moment anyway), I’ve been enjoying quite a few recently launched skincare finds. And since sharing is caring, below is a quick round-up of what truly impressed me…

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Everything You Need to Know About The Elemis Superfood AHA Cleansing Butter

Everything You Need to Know About The …

Elemis does cleansers better than almost anyone. I have been using the Dynamic Resurfacing Wash since it was called Tri-Enzyme, and the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm has been a bathroom shelf staple for years. So when the Superfood AHA Cleansing Butter…

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The Best Lightweight Moisturizers for Combination Skin I Have Actually Tested

The Best Lightweight Moisturizers for Combination Skin …

Finding a lightweight moisturizer that actually works for combination skin is harder than it sounds. Most formulas either hydrate the dry zones and congest the oily ones, or they mattify so aggressively that skin feels tight within an hour. The…

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Oily Skin? Dr. Jart+ Teatreement™ Might Be What You Need

Oily Skin? Dr. Jart+ Teatreement™ Might Be …

Tea tree-power meets K-beauty aesthetic. Dr. Jart+ tackles summer breakouts without drying you out. A few months ago Dr. Jart+ sent out the most adorable mailer to celebrate the launch of the Teatreetment™ Collection. The tight edit of three formulas…

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New From First Aid Beauty: Tinted Mineral Sunscreen, Brightening Eye Cream, and an Oil-Control Moisturizer

New From First Aid Beauty: Tinted Mineral …

Were I asked to sum up First Aid Beauty, the overall synopsis would be: an extensive line up that won’t overwhelm you at an approachable price point. The formulas embody ‘basic done well.’ My current favorites include the FAB Pharma…

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Overview: Scrivner for Men

Overview: Scrivner for Men

For the last forever and a day, I have been sitting on a rather generous package from Jane Scrivner. There is literally no excuse I can come up with to justify not digging into it sooner — I work from…

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