Category Archives: skin

moisturizers, lotions, masks & cleansers

philosophy purity made simple one step cleansing cloths0

my third favorite facial cleanser (after this one and this one) is climbing the ranks! not only has it been voted best department store facial cleanser by allure readers four years running, but it now comes in an amazingly convenient, … Continue reading

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smooth landing0

it’s been a crazy few weeks and the insanity just keeps coming as i head to orlando for work tomorrow. i’m dashing straight from an early plane to a demanding five-day conference with little turnaround time. luckily i’m traveling with … Continue reading

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even steven1

apparently, women with skin discolorations are perceived to be up to 10 years older than they really are.* we all know that avoiding the sun is the best way to prevent those little love bites known as hyper pigmentation but … Continue reading

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hey dude skincare2

what is it with men and their skin? they rarely wash it, never protect it, and they’re already behind the 8-ball due to the necessary evil of daily shaving. i don’t expect them to be interested in it but it’s … Continue reading

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bringing sanity back to my skin2

alright, people. let’s get real. as much as i would like to claim perfection, i suffer from rare but aggressive cystic acne. a few times a year, these single planet-sized spots appear in the chin area and wreak havoc in … Continue reading

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this works0

meet vogue beauty guru kathy phillips’ award-winning collection of products that deliver what they promise on the bottle and leave your skin looking and feeling incredible. “this works” is the phrase kathy heard time and time again from product testersĀ  … Continue reading

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soothing soy1

the leaves are falling in our nation’s capital and it’s time for me to switch from a light, mattifying moisturizer to one that nourishes and soothes my tight, super-sensitive skin. i’ve been testing a small army of skincare to find … Continue reading

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maid of the mist0

philosophy wows us once again with an innovative ultra-fine mist designed to wake up a tired complexion. hope springs eternal is hydrating and nourishing (over 250 minerals!) bringing moisture levesl right up to where they need to be in order … Continue reading

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philosophy eye hope0

while i may be a fresh 27 in years, grad school is aging me quickly and my eyes are starting to show it. mostly attributed to bleary-eyed textbook studying and not enough sleep, the uninvited side effects are bags, puffiness, … Continue reading

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coola suncare0

organic moisturizing skincare? sounds almost too good to be true! well believe it, baby. this truly is prestige suncare with advanced sun protection at the right price. created by a sibling pair on a mission to bring luxe sun safety … Continue reading

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