The most hydrating red lipsticks for the cold, dry winter

Winter is still here with a vengeance, and that means time to cosy up with hot cocoa, bundle up in scarves and gloves, and rock a bold red lip to add some warmth to those chilly days. With the cold, dry air sucking the moisture…

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Gothamista Picks!

Let’s get those deals, Skin Squad! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now open to the public! Here’s a quick rundown of the sale deets : Public Access: August 19 – August 30 For our friends up North in Canada, Nordstrom will hold the Anniversary Sale…

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The Most Important Thing We’re Ignoring About Retinol

Despite being the most widely available retinoid, retinol has always been a very inconsistent experience for me. Some formulas with 0.5% retinol would give me more skin irritation than prescription tretinoin whilst others with 1% retinol in their formulas give me almost no side-effects. The…

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My Top Picks From Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale 2020

While in the spirit of supporting a healthy community by staying far away from one another, captive in our homes, is it just me or has there been a surge in online sales? As always, I’ve been getting requests for my picks from one of…

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10 Top Picks from Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale

Due to popular request, I grant you my 10 top picks from Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty, which officially starts today! This is where we can steal some of our favorite skin care and makeup products for 50% off!  As the name suggests, this highly…

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