There are two reasons I have always liked Kate Somerville skincare. One: the brand values clarity and brevity. It does not overwhelm you with a new launch every other week. Two: the products work. From its early days, the brand…
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It’s not just a dupe. It’s a derm-approved alternative with serious skin barrier benefits. Dupe. There isn’t a word in the beauty space I loathe more. Back in the golden days of magazines, I constantly monitored the ‘splurge vs steal’…
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iS Clinical has been part of my cleansing routine for years. The brand’s Cleansing Complex is a staple, and the Active Peel System remains one of my all-time favorite exfoliating treatments. So when the iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Polish landed…
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My congestion-prone complexion thinks so. Combination skin doesn’t really have an off-season. The oily T-zone, the dry patches, the occasional mystery redness that shows up out of nowhere. It’s a year-round situation, and your cleanser is either helping or making…
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Every once in a while, a product surprises the hell out of me. Moisturizers rarely make the list. The Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream is an exception I have now bought four times. I knew Ursa Major primarily from…
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If your routine goes beyond cleanse-and-moisturize, you know the core building blocks: hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide for pores, alpha and beta hydroxy acids for surface exfoliation, retinoids for firming, and vitamin C, the most famous antioxidant of the bunch,…
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Skincare that’s as decadent as it is effective. If you long for a truly indulgent, splurge-worthy face cleanser, you’ll be hard pressed to find a brand that holds a candle to Omorovicza. This sublime truly bespoke experience encompasses so many…
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Over the years, I’ve tried a number of face oils formulated specifically to be used overnight. It all started with Sunday Riley’s Luna. After that, I embraced Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Years later, I continue to recommend these picks. They’re…
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