The Loudest Thing About Sweet Chemistry Is How Well It Works

The Loudest Thing About Sweet Chemistry Is …

I don’t like the phrase “industry disruptor.” To me it implies noise. And my Eastern European soul will always tie loudness to a poem I read in Poland, circa 1995. Its punchline, translated: “Do you know why the bell is…

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Olay Super Serum Review: The Most Impressive Drugstore Serum I’ve Tested

Olay Super Serum Review: The Most Impressive …

This serum claims five benefits in one drop. Here’s how it really performed on my skin. The Olay Super Serum (sold as Oil of Olay Super Serum in some markets) is affordably priced and boasts multiple treatment properties that address…

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The Holy-Grails That Made the Move to Madrid

The Holy-Grails That Made the Move to …

SkinCeuticals P-TIOX made the cut. We moved to Madrid with seventeen boxes, three cats, and a skincare stash I had every intention of downsizing. I turned 45 on July 31 and have been using skincare long enough to remember when…

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The Magic Of Doctor Rogers AM & PM Treatments

The Magic Of Doctor Rogers AM & …

(You should try both. But I have a favorite.) My first encounter with Doctor Rogers was via a small tube of the Restore Healing Balm. It’s a great ointment, claiming to be “better” than Aquaphor, but since I’m a die-hard…

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5 Best Vitamin C Serums for Glowing Skin in 2025

5 Best Vitamin C Serums for Glowing Skin …

The only five Vitamin C serums I’d recommend if you want brighter, stronger, healthier-looking skin. After sunscreen and retinoids, Vitamin C has become an indispensable staple in my skincare routine. My introduction to this potent antioxidant was through Cellex-C’s iconic…

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