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Estée Lauder

A personal review of four Estée Lauder skincare products: from a cleansing balm and anti-aging serum to moisturizers, based on firsthand experience.

September 16, 2022·4 min

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Ingredients

Combining Skincare Actives

Which actives work well together and which should you avoid pairing? A guide to the best combinations and the more controversial ones.

September 11, 2022·5 min

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Makeup

Clarins – Ever Matte Compact Powder

A review of the Clarins Ever Matte compact powder: organic mulberry and peach extract, mattifying effect, and my experience with combination skin.

August 23, 2022·3 min

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Makeup

Guerlain – Météorites Pearls

Introducing Guerlain's iconic Météorites powder pearls: a handcrafted luxury product for natural radiance and skin correction.

August 21, 2022·3 min

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Makeup

Dior – Forever Natural Bronze Dioriviera – Limited Edition

A review of the Dior Forever Natural Bronze bronzer from the limited Dioriviera collection: 95% mineral pigments, a natural glow, and the number 3 technique.

August 18, 2022·3 min

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Products

Shiseido – Expert Sun Protection Cream SPF50+

A review of the Japanese luxury brand Shiseido's SPF50+ sunscreen: SynchroShield technology, a water-resistant formula, and antioxidant protection.

August 15, 2022·3 min

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Tips

Why You Should Wear Sunscreen Every Day

Five compelling reasons to wear sunscreen daily: preventing hyperpigmentation, premature aging, and skin cancer — plus a breakdown of sunscreen types.

August 13, 2022·4 min

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Products

The Rituals – Summer Box of Joy 2022

A detailed review of the Rituals summer gift box: 13 luxury products at an accessible price, the brand's sustainability commitment, and packaging quality.

August 7, 2022·3 min

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Products

Clinique

Products from the Estée Lauder Corporation's dermatologist-developed brand: a detailed review of their makeup remover, moisturizers, and CC cream.

August 2, 2022·4 min

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Products

Paula's Choice

A detailed look at Paula's Choice products: cleansers, toner, BHA exfoliant, serums, and sunscreens — based on personal experience.

August 2, 2022·4 min

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Products

Geek & Gorgeous

Three products from the Hungarian brand Geek & Gorgeous: B-Bomb niacinamide serum, aPAD azelaic acid, and A-Game 5 retinal emulsion — active-focused skincare at an accessible price.

July 31, 2022·4 min

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Products

The Ordinary

A detailed look at four The Ordinary products: niacinamide, azelaic acid, EUK 134 antioxidant, and hyaluronic acid serum — serious actives at an accessible price.

July 30, 2022·5 min

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