In my twenties, a bottle of Gatorade handled the morning after. I upgraded to coconut water in my thirties. By the time I hit forty the solution needed to be considerably more sophisticated. The Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial is…
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Every brand has its hero product. The Japanese skincare line DHC has two. Most of us associate the line with the golden bottles of their silky Deep Cleansing Oil. Others cannot live without the single ingredient treatment that is Olive…
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Since my skin rarely, if ever, gets sensitive, the soothing and calming Cicapair range by Dr. Jart+ hasn’t been on my radar all that much. I’ve always gravitated towards the Ceramidin Liquid and sheet masks as my combination skin thrives…
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In addition to loving Drunk Elephant for their handful of complexion-perfecting staples (Framboos, A-Passioni, and D-Bronzi, to name a few), I have to give major props to the brand for consistently improving their already best-selling formulas. While some brands quickly…
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Father’s Day is almost two weeks away so mark calendars for June 16 and call Dad! If your plan includes a thoughtful gift, there is no shortage of options in the ever growing grooming space. None, however, is as impressive…
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It’s 80 and so humid that I refuse to leave the icy chill comfort provided by central air today. In other words, the gel moisturizer season has officially begun. If you’re looking for formulas that minimize the dreaded shine by…
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Ever since Farmacy plowed (pun very much intended) into my vanity almost four years ago, their New Day exfoliating powder has remained a favorite travel staple. Two other formulas have joined the ranks of ‘reached-for more often than others:’ Green…
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It’s been way too long since my last favorites post but here it is. The year kicked off with some impressive launches, which I am beyond excited to share. Additionally, I have expanded my horizons and re-discovered some gems over…
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