Serum

I had an in-depth skin analysis from DDF (Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula) at Sephora during Fashion Week. Consultants from the skincare line were doing a free cross-country tour throughout February, and I’m so happy I made it in. I have to thank Roy, the lovely skincare expert who helped me discover I’ve been treating my skin [...]

As we age, our hormones inevitably change, and these changes have many effects on our bodies. Since our skin is the largest organ, it shows the most amount of unwelcomed changes. Murad has created a line specifically for hormonal aging. Whether it’s wrinkles, dark spots, lack of luster, or even hormone-induced acne, this comprehensive line [...]

I’ve never used Philosophy’s Oxygen Peel (I’m not big on peels…), but it always gets rave reviews so I was curious to try Philosophy’s new Oxygen Boost ($50). The boost sounds more or less like a brightening serum so I figured that it could possibly make my treatment creams, which are all anti-aging moisturizers at [...]

COOLA’s Sport range is one of my go-to SPF lines. It goes on sheer, is non-chalky, and most importantly it’s hypoallergenic and doesn’t clog my pores (I’m so pale and fearful of burns that when it’s hot out I’m a machine when it comes to sunscreen application!). The eco-conscious brand’s products are all packed with [...]

There are so many holiday gift sets that are offered at bargain prices this time of year and it’s easy to get lured in by their prices and end up with a kit that’s just got a bunch of filler/throw-away products, which is why I love Ole Henriksen’s Three Little Wonders ($70 – $101 value). [...]

I know it’s far from being a new brand, but AmorePacific is a new personal favorite. I’ve used a few of their products over the past year including an eye cream, nighttime moisturizer, and now I’ve been using the Refreshing Hydra-Gel, which is one of five products in the brand’s limited edition Moisture Bound Oil-Free [...]