I was sitting in a crowded bookstore café last week when a stranger tapped my shoulder, looking a little sheepish. “Sorry, you just smell incredible. Like a warm vanilla pastry. What is that?” I dug through my tote bag and…
I was standing in line at my coffee shop when the barista stopped mid-pour, looked at me, and went, “Okay, this is weird, but are you carrying warm cookies in your bag?” Nope. Just me. Specifically, Bianco Latte by Giardini…
Winter wrecks my skin. Every single year, without fail, and every single year, I somehow forget it’s coming until my face is already peeling. I’ve spent embarrassing amounts of money on serums with names I can barely pronounce, all promising…
Summer changes everything about how you get dressed; jackets go in the closet, sunglasses come out. Choosing one of the best summer colognes for men should be on that list, too. Here’s the thing about your favourite winter scent, the…
I’ve been using retinol products for about six years now, and Obagi’s 0.5% formula keeps coming up in conversations whenever someone asks where to start. So I spent the last few months actually testing it, comparing notes with a dermatologist…
Picking a skincare brand is a mess. You walk into a clinic, and there are shelves of bottles, half of them with names you cannot pronounce. Obagi vs Zo Skin Health are the two that keep coming up. Derms love…
Creed is one of the oldest and most loved perfume brands in the world. Their fragrances have been worn by kings, queens, and movie stars for over 260 years. But with so many options, picking the right one can feel…
If you’re reading this, your hair is probably greasy by 2 PM. Mine used to be. After more wasted money on shampoos than I want to admit, I have opinions. This isn’t a comprehensive ranking, and I’m not pretending I’ve…
Walk into any beauty store right now, and you’ll spot it: a whole section just for K-beauty. Korean skin care isn’t a trend anymore. It’s the standard a lot of us measure other products against. But “best-selling” can mean a…
If you’ve been recommended Alastin by a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or med spa, you’ve probably noticed the price tag and wondered: Is this stuff actually different from what I can buy at Sephora? Or am I paying extra for the…
