Avène A-OXitive Collection & Free Radical Damage 101

Avène A-OXitive Collection & Free Radical Damage 101

Navigating the beauty world can feel both exhausting and challenging and isn’t helped by the almost daily bombardment of new marketing solutions. So much more than industry buzzwords, however, phrases such as ‘free radical damage’ and ‘antioxidant protection’ are why…

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Clarins Double Serum The Next Generation is the Cult Classic’s Best Re-Launch to Date

Clarins Double Serum The Next Generation is …

When it comes to 2017 upgrades in the skincare world, the recent re-launch of Clarins Double Serum might just qualify as my personal favorite. I dread the reformulation of any cult classic, which includes this very serum since I liked…

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Paula’s Choice NEW Omega+ Complex Serum

Paula’s Choice NEW Omega+ Complex Serum

Fans of serums that pack serious moisture in addition to hydration and treatment benefits, will find the latest Paula’s Choice RESIST Omega+ Complex fitting the bill to a T. Almost lotion-like, this new addition to the advanced anti-aging collection aims…

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Rose Ceremony – Valentine’s Day Inspired Spa Night Checklist

Rose Ceremony – Valentine’s Day Inspired Spa …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there is a plethora of gift guides for everyone you love. Turning the tables on cupid, I have decided to feature rose derived well-being and complexion boosters to soothe your mind and body…

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Peter Thomas Roth Super-Size Retinol Power Trio Wins the QVC TSV Game…

Peter Thomas Roth Super-Size Retinol Power Trio …

The face mask genius behind some of my all time favorite treatments, Peter Thomas Roth, may actually be best known for his iconic Retinol Fusion PM formula. And while I seriously cannot get enough of the Rose Stem Cell, Irish…

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Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations & My Personalized Facial Concentrate

Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations & My Personalized Facial …

Kiehl’s the brand we’ve been loving for… ever, is back to its roots — introducing a prescription style apothecary approach that has made it an industry champion since its founding in 1851. Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations is all about a personalized,…

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Darphin Lumière Essentielle – Illuminating Skincare Collection

Darphin Lumière Essentielle – Illuminating Skincare Collection

One of my favorite heritage driven brands, I discovered Darphin when I purchased my very first facial oil over a decade ago. The Niaouli formula saved my insanely congested and rebellious skin circa 2002. Fast forward to the same skin looking pretty…

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Current French Pharmacy Favorites feat. Killer Hangover Prevention…

Current French Pharmacy Favorites feat. Killer Hangover …

A for Avène, B for Bioderma, C for Caudalie… Picked up on a pattern yet? While I cannot speak French to save my life, I know my ABCs of French pharmacy. Clean but far from sterile, these chic ‘drugstores’ carry…

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