The Japanese skincare line Awake has been low key under the radar Stateside. Until now. A sister brand to tarte cosmetics, the range is back on the beauty scene serving revamped lewks with the catchy ‘Tokyo Meets New York’ slogan.…
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June was a blast — a family visit to San Francisco, a revisit to Gargiulo Vineyards in Napa (fans of Vintner’s Daughter must check it out!), a couple of new beauty projects in the works, and quite a few products…
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Real talk: It has taken me a while to embrace beauty subscription boxes. Why? There are just way too many frogs to kiss. The truth is, with far too many there is invariably the one month in which you start…
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Once considered innovative, the concept of monodose capsules in skincare nowadays seems more like convenient ‘portion control’ than groundbreaking newness. I say this with no hint of shade intended because I travel with a handful of Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide…
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Current situation: greetings from a cramped exit row seat en route to Phoenix, AZ. The second the plane levels at 35,000 feet, I’m ordering a double vodka on ice, and then planning to lose myself in a playlist full of…
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Fascinating to observe, male grooming has evolved to something fierce in the beauty industry. Probably the fastest growing market segment, men are inspiring countless brands to concentrate on them as the latest audience eager to explore anti-aging products and caring…
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I do love slathering on facial oils before bedtime year round, but the moment the warmer weather hits, my combination skin becomes very demanding as to which lighter, water-based formulas I apply during the day. Over the last decade, I’ve…
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There is no shame in my self-tan game. Consistently intrigued by drops, waters, oils and overnight masks that elevate my pale eastern European complexion with a subtle hint of bronze, I find this particular beauty category one of the most…
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