I find ‘all-in-one’ product claims to be among the most unrealistic and triggering. Philosophy began what has become the norm when it launched its “3-in-1” body washes ages ago. While lovely as a body wash, nobody in their right mind…
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It was during a facial in New York City that an aesthetician made me first aware that my combination skin was super dehydrated. I’d always considered my skin to be plain ole combination so this caught me by surprise. All…
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And so it’s summer. Finally. It’s the first summer I can remember with absolutely no travel plans. No birthday agenda. And no hanging out at local spots sipping rosé alfresco. Well, not yet. Quarantine has provided plenty of time to…
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Vitamin C serum. Eye cream. These are the two product categories you guys ask me about most often on social media. Two years ago, I did a quick round-up of the Vitamin C serums I had in rotation with much…
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A few days ago, during my rapid fire Q & A on Instagram stories, someone asked about my favorite recent product launch. Usually, such a question would have required a pause to think. Not in this case. I responded immediately…
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I know I’m not the only one who has lost track of which day it is. But I am pretty certain April is just around the corner, which means Boxwalla is about to ship their latest beauty box. If you’re…
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A month or so ago, I received the newly released Paula’s Choice 20% Niacinamide Treatment. Already a huge fan of the 10% booster, I was immediately intrigued. After all, Niacinamide easily ranks among my top three favorite skincare ingredients. What…
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Please read: as the world is currently dealing with a brand new level of fear, stress, and uncertainty, I do not want you to think that I am oblivious to what we all are going through. I am back to…
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