Dermalogica PreCleanse Balm (sadly, discontinued)

Dermalogica PreCleanse Balm (sadly, discontinued)

A quick update before we start: Dermalogica has discontinued the PreCleanse Balm. The good news is the original PreCleanse oil is still very much alive, and you can see the rest of the current lineup on Dermalogica’s cleanser page. What follows is what…

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While You Were Sleeping: ELEMIS Peptide⁴ Night Recovery Cream-Oil

While You Were Sleeping: ELEMIS Peptide⁴ Night …

My complexion thrives on rich overnight treatment balms and creams in spite of my having a textbook case of combination skin. Many formulas, however, barely have had the time to sink in before I am up posting my first cold…

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Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Hand Cream

Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Hand Cream

Three areas that show signs of aging sooner than we’d like are our eyes, neck and hands. Back in 2008, Dr. Hauschka launched the Regenerating range and helped us address the first two with respectfully targeted formulas. Last month, the…

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Should You Try This Phytomer Face & Eye Moisturizer? My Full Review.

Should You Try This Phytomer Face & …

Here’s my thing about gel formulas: love the cleansers, the masks are great, but when it comes to moisturizers, gels are definitely the trickiest to master. Hence my often dreaded task of writing a gel moistrurizer review… Yet here we…

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What your skin needs now: LING Dual Moisture Emulsion

What your skin needs now: LING Dual …

It’s officially February, which means winter may end four weeks or three months from now. With the insane weather (what climate change?) of late, chances are your skincare routine needs a boost. Perhaps your beauty related New Year’s Resolutions didn’t…

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My Elemis Pro-Collagen Skincare Highlights (and a genius QVC offer)

My Elemis Pro-Collagen Skincare Highlights (and a …

Combining spa grade quality with approachable formulas that deliver on every promise, ELEMIS easily lands in my top three favorite British imports. As someone who plays with skincare for a living, I skillfully rotate an estimated 300 products each year.…

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide – The Spoil & Indulge Edition

Mother’s Day Gift Guide – The Spoil & …

With Mother’s Day closing in on us (it’s May 8th in the US, you guys!), your inbox is bound to experience a significant increase in urgent promotions heavily laced with free shipping offers. Because I don’t want you getting carpal…

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M-61 Skincare Favorites from Bluemercury

M-61 Skincare Favorites from Bluemercury

Having nailed the concept of a luxe beauty superstore that is Bluemercury, its Founders Marla and Barry Beck casually own a an impressive skincare range known as M-61. Carefully researched and using the latest technological advances with potent natural ingredients,…

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