If the flight to San Francisco weren’t so damn long (and bumpy af 87% of the time), I’d be going west way more often. And not only because I love catching up with my husband’s side of the family. The…
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I first discovered Valmont via a handful of generous samples included in my bag by a lovely sales associate after a spontaneous purchase at Osswald in Downtown Manhattan. The Swiss brand is not widely available in the States and stays…
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Since my far-from-sensitive skin rarely breaks out (knock on wood and watch me jinx it…), I pay little attention to launches of new formulas created to address acneic or problematic complexions. I never ignore new products from Omorovicza, however, a…
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Although I love every epicurean Thanksgiving feast, I just can’t get behind the traditional cranberry side on my dinner plate. Not a fan, don’t get the concept, can’t explain. Which is why when it comes to skincare, it’s peculiar that…
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The newly launched Celestial Activating Essence from ARCONA takes any knowledge of or experience with the trendy ‘beauty water’ step you think you may have to new levels. This crafty multi-tasker contains ultra-pure and super effective botanical extracts to address…
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For years, Elemis sold its most famous anti-aging cream without a drop of SPF. A little ironic, given that UV is the single biggest driver of the lines that cream promised to soften. The brand finally caught up. The Pro-Collagen…
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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of learning about the latest ARCONA launch from the brand Owner, Chief Product Formulator and Creative Director of ARCONA Skincare herself, Chanel Jenae, over a delicious lunch in Manhattan. Mesmerized as much…
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My favorite part of a professional facial? The beginning. A thorough cleanse and the aesthetician’s stimulating massage are incredibly gratifying. It’s actually worth walking around all day with my hair standing straight up (suggestions welcome on ways to recover from…
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