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Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Augustinus Bader The Overnight Restorative Cream is a good barrier-supporting moisturiser wrapped in much more ambitious anti-aging language than I’m convinced the formula can justify. And at over $300 a jar, that’s a problem. I’m not expecting literal magic, but I am expecting something more impressive […]

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Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti If you’re looking at Skinbetter Science sunscreens, you’ve probably noticed the prices first. These aren’t exactly bargain-bin SPFs, so I wanted to know whether the formulas actually justify the cost or whether you’re mostly paying for pretty packaging and a fancy name. I looked at the […]

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Last Updated on August 11, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Microdermabrasion vs facial: if you’re looking for smoother, brighter skin, you might wonder whether one is actually better than the other. The problem is, it’s like comparing apples to oranges. Microdermabrasion is a specific type of exfoliation, while “facial” covers a wider range of treatments, from cleansing […]

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Last Updated on August 10, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Looking for a Korean beauty store in Chicago? It might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of K-beauty, but if you’re looking for Korean skincare or makeup, you do have some good options. Especially if, like me, you prefer to […]

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Last Updated on August 9, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti I’ve been looking at the Hello Bello baby sunscreens and kids sunscreens because, honestly, mineral sunscreen can be a bit of a nightmare. You’ve got the white cast, the thick texture, the rubbing, the weird smells… and when you’re putting it on a child, you really […]

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