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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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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