Potent but polished, Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Serum is proof that high-strength actives don’t have to come with side effects. When I’m asked about no-nonsense skincare, I think Paula’s Choice. It doesn’t just top the list, it…
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It’s barely there, oddly addictive, and unexpectedly elegant. Years ago, I was absolutely fixated on Bath, a fragrance from Bobbi Brown. It was clean in a soapy but uniquely familiar way. It also lasted on the skin the entire day.…
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Jones Road is best known for its inclusive makeup lineup — the Miracle Balm, the Face Pencil, the WTF. But the skincare side of the brand deserves equal attention. The Oil-Free Moisturizer sits alongside the Known for its inclusive-of-all-skin-tones range…
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This Humanrace skincare review covers three products from Pharrell’s line, with three very different verdicts. Back in 2020, or what I refer to as the first year of the pandemic, Pharrell launched a skincare line called Humanrace. Blame my finding…
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Yes, there are before and afters! Now that the summer weather is in full swing, I am trading my What The Foundation touch ups for a subtle bronzer application. A few months ago, Jones Road added bronzing powders to their…
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Slightly off-topic but not really: while prepping and researching a bit before writing this post, I noticed Philosophy is no longer at Sephora. When did that happen? It felt like Philosophy literally carried the retailer back in the early 2000s.…
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The easiest concealer you’ll ever use. And it comes in 25 shades. *** UPDATE *** As of January 23, 2024, Jones Road launched The Neutralizer Pencil, which comes in 9 shades. My favorite Face Pencil #11 is now officially moved…
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Fun fact: I was a fan of the Kate Somerville range back when ExfoliKate was called Kate In A Jar. Social media did not exist yet. I relied on QVC and sales pitches from the brand’s founders to learn about…
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