After a number of impressive acid toner launches (tarte, REN, and Glossier all spring immediately to mind), it is so refreshing to see a resurfacing serum arrive on the clean beauty scene and to receive a unison of five star…
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Naturally gravitating towards bronzing, tinted and ‘healthy glow’ promoting formulas, I have gone through dozens (if not hundreds) of powders, liquids and glotions. There are a handful of brilliant bronzers that work on my Eastern European complexion (that wishes it…
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So much more than an industry buzzword, peptides are among a handful of the most effective anti-aging ingredients in skincare. So while I needed another serum like I needed a hole in my head, I quickly made room for Paula’s…
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The good news: we are days away from gaining an hour of daylight. The bad news is that despite the gorgeous Spring weather we’ve been having in the New York area this week, another nor’easter is on its way. And,…
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With the magic touch experienced by some of the most radiant A-listers (Gwyneth), Dr. Karyn Grossman runs a booming dermatology practice in Santa Monica and visits NYC every month to keep her East Coast loyalists aglow. Extending her professional know-how…
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Niche but with an air of friendly inclusivity, the Jane Scrivner line of skincare is straightforward, innovative, and unfortunately, not easy to find Stateside. Ok, it’s borderline impossible. Having drooled forever over British bloggers’ instagram posts, the uber kind Jane…
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While the internationally coveted Advanced Night Repair is without a doubt the most iconic serum from Estēe Lauder, the Idealist and Perfectionist formulas have been my on and off staples for over a decade. The first one delivered glass-like smoothness…
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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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