If you are new to the concept of an essence, think of it as the step between toner and serum. Lighter than a serum, more active than a toner, and genuinely useful for anyone who wants their subsequent products to…
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And proper cleansing is fundamental. From gels and jellies to balms and creams, Summer 2020 is having a very strong face cleanser moment. A number of new formulas have joined the beauty landscape and offer impressive textures, results, and noteworthy…
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My beauty pile of the latest and greatest launches is growing incredibly fast this winter. And that’s a very good thing because I need all the destruction from the miserable cold up in NW CT. It’s brutal even though I’ve…
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Is it me or is Sephora a breeding ground for spectacular skincare launches of late? What makes the issue worse is that they’re all pretty tempting. Over the past month, I’ve gotten to play with a bunch of newness and…
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Once a pro tip from backstage, makeup primers have become a beauty category all on their own. With that said, as someone whose makeup application extends to a tinted moisturizer and undereye concealer (ok, *sometimes* a little bronzer), I’ve always…
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Expanding on the decadent cleansing experiences they offer, TATCHA launched The Deep Cleanse recently, and if your skin hovers between normal to oily, consider this product a dream come true. My fascination with this impeccable brand started via Polished, only…
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Having successfully bridged the gap between TV shopping and the luxury retail space, the Japanese beauty brand TATCHA has yet to leave my complexion underwhelmed. The latest launch of Violet-C Radiance Mask is, neither surprise nor exception. Recognizing my bias…
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Real talk: I exfoliate like it’s my job. In addition to products for the face, I probably reach most often for body scrubs as my morning and evening favorite grooming essentials. It wasn’t until Elle Macpherson’s interview with The Daily…
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