reviews

  • estee lauder advanced night repair II review

    Product Review: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

    If you’re a regular here, you know I don’t have much time for department store skincare. Dior, Lancome & co make the best makeup, but their skincare efforts leave a lot to be desired. The exception to the rule? Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex. Estee Lauder is the one department store brand […]

  • best vitamin C serum: drunk elephant c-firma day serum

    This Skinceuticals Dupe Goes The Extra Anti-Aging Mile (And Is Way Cheaper, Too)

    For years, I’ve gotten my vitamin C fix from Paula’s Choice C15 Booster. It’s a dupe for Skinceuticals CE Ferulic serum, the original CEF serum (CEF stands for vitamin C, vitamin E and Ferulic acid). Same benefits for way less than half the price. Sure, I tried different vitamin C serums over the years (hey, […]

  • vintener's daughter review

    Is Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum Worth The Hype?

    It’s the question on everyone’s lips atm: is Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum worth $185? I know, I know, worth is subjective. You may not hesitate to splurge 1K on a designer bag while your BFF thinks you’re crazy. That’s cool. Your money. Your call. Same with skincare. Kind of. I’m all for splurging on […]

  • Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Serum

    My Best Kept Skincare Secret: Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Serum

    The best skincare products are best kept’s secrets. Take Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Serum. While everyone’s raving about the brand Vitamin C and retinol boosters, this unassuming little serum creates a flawless, suppler canvas that gives you that radiant, younger-looking glow. Think of it as the foundation on which to build the rest of your […]