The Father’s Day Gift You Will Want To Keep For Yourself

The Father’s Day Gift You Will …

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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The Best Gel Moisturizers for Combination Skin That Are Never Sticky.

The Best Gel Moisturizers for Combination Skin …

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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Farmacy Honey Grail + Better Daze Ahead

Farmacy Honey Grail + Better Daze Ahead

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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A Few Things That *REALLY* Impressed Me Lately

A Few Things That *REALLY* Impressed Me …

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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First Aid Beauty New Launches

First Aid Beauty New Launches

If you’re looking to switch things up in your skincare routine, First Aid Beauty has been rolling out some impressive formulas recently. Best known for the super affordable face-and-body Ultra Repair Cream, the line has grown and expanded into skin…

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Is The Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream Too Strong For You?

Is The Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream …

Only if you’re a retinoid newbie. Were I to credit a single ingredient for most visibly improving my skin over the years, prescription strength retinol would be it. Tazarotene, to be exact. I first learned about Tazorac from Jean Godfrey-June…

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New GLAMGLOW Launches: Good in Bed & Gentlebubble

New GLAMGLOW Launches: Good in Bed & Gentlebubble

Launched only days apart, GLAMGLOW unveiled Gentlebubble daily conditioning cleanser and Good in Bed passionfruit softening night cream this holiday season. Praise be. A fan of the brand since the original facial in a jar that is Youthmud, it’s been…

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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask

Living for a season appropriate launch, Glow Recipe’s new Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask recently, couldn’t have been timed more perfectly. The temperatures here in the sticks are currently single digit after dark so a richer, denser, and more deeply moisturizing…

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