7 New Beauty Launches I’m Excited to Try

7 New Beauty Launches I’m Excited to …

One unexpected side effect of living abroad is how clearly your beauty priorities come into focus. When products aren’t constantly landing on your doorstep, you stop chasing everything and start noticing what actually lingers in your mind. Also, all PR…

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U Beauty at Sephora: Growth, Accessibility, and the Cost of Scaling

U Beauty at Sephora: Growth, Accessibility, and …

U Beauty’s retail journey matters here. When the brand launched in 2019, it debuted at Net-a-Porter, a platform that, at the time, approached beauty with the same level of editing and discretion it applied to fashion. That positioning felt intentional.…

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Best Sales To Shop This Labor Day Weekend 2025 Edit

Best Sales To Shop This Labor Day …

Labor Day Weekend is skincare’s semi-annual moment to be semi-affordable. If your idea of “seasonal essentials” involves peptides and a backup cleanser, keep reading. My Labor Day Weekend has always been less about grilling and more about restocking. Think of…

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Here Are The Best Skincare Finds At Beauty Heroes

Here Are The Best Skincare Finds At …

They grow up so fast. Happy 11th Birthday, Beauty Heroes! How has it been 11 years since the Beauty Heroes launch? I remember meeting Jeannie Jarnot at Indie Beauty Expo in New York City when the idea of her subscription…

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Elemis Green Fig Cleansing Balm—Here’s What You Need to Know

Elemis Green Fig Cleansing Balm—Here’s …

If you missed it last time, don’t make that mistake twice. Elemis’ fig-scented take on its iconic balm is back—and just as sensorially addictive. Elemis has brought back the Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm this week, and 2025 is already…

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The Eye Cream I Didn’t Want to Love (Yes, It’s Augustinus Bader)

The Eye Cream I Didn’t Want …

I rolled my eyes at the price—until it made mine look better. If you’ve followed my skincare journey, you know I’m a firm believer in eye creams. My relationship with this category started at age 20, and I’ve been loyal…

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La Mer Hydrating Infused Emulsion Is A Light Moisturizer with Serum Energy

La Mer Hydrating Infused Emulsion Is A …

I took a look at my overflowing vanity this morning and decided to pare it down. While I may be known for having an abundance of products to trial and test, I only use 3-4 items in my skincare routine.…

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My Review of The Augustinus Bader Rich Cream: Does the Icon Deliver?

My Review of The Augustinus Bader Rich …

The name isn’t subtle. Neither is the price. But there’s a reason this cream is still everywhere. Quick update: You can save 15% on all things Augustinus Bader if you shop at dermstore.com, just use my affiliate code OMGBART at…

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