Why I’ll Never Be Without The Mila Moursi Refining Lotion.

Why I’ll Never Be Without The …

The best glow? Yes. I reached for my Mila Moursi Refining Lotion the other night and thought: have I ever actually raved about this? Turns out, I have—over ten years ago, when the blog (and my SEO skills) were both……

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The Paula’s Choice BHA Toner Pads Are Better Than the Liquid and Here Is Why

The Paula’s Choice BHA Toner Pads …

The cult-classic exfoliant gets a clever new format.  Few products are as instantly recognizable as the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. The little black bottle has long been a staple for oilier skin types. I have had…

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All You Need To Know About The Ole Henriksen Detox Drops 2% Salicylic Acid Toner

All You Need To Know About The …

We may not be getting younger, but our pores don’t need to know that. I have a long and complicated history with Ole Henriksen. It all started with a throwaway blurb in Us Weekly—back when I never missed an issue…

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A Doctor-Made Serum That Actually Gets Texture Under Control

A Doctor-Made Serum That Actually Gets Texture …

Royal Fern Purifying Solution proves you can smooth skin, not strip it. To say I wait for each new Royal Fern launch with bated breath, would be quite the understatement. The  dermatologist-founded brand from Germany is wrapping this year on…

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The SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Is Better Than CE Ferulic

The SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Is Better Than …

For my skin, there is no contest. Do you have a skincare product that everyone swears by but leaves you underwhelmed? I do: the cult favorite SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic. No stranger to Vitamin C serums (a huge fan of them,…

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6 Lightweight Moisturizers That Are Actually Hard-Working

6 Lightweight Moisturizers That Are Actually Hard-Working

It’s been HOT in the North East. As in 90 degrees Fahrenheit plus almost daily. And while my skin is in pretty good shape, the summer heat tends to trigger dehydration and congested pores in my finicky complexion. When I…

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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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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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