My Current Obsession: Bakel Skincare
Editor’s note: this post is from our archive. Bakel’s Italian clean-luxury skincare line is still in production; the brand’s current […]
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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture
YSL Rouge Pur Couture review: the iconic satin lipstick in the gold case, how it wears, the line’s variations, who it suits, and where to buy it in 2026.
Somme Institute Skincare
Somme Institute review: the science-backed five-step regimen and MDT5 technology explained, who the system suits, how to use it, and where to buy it in 2026.
Lumixyl Brightening System
Lumixyl review: the non-hydroquinone brightening system built on decapeptide-12, how the Lumixyl peptide fades melasma and dark spots, who it suits, and where to buy it.
I Love Cosmetics
The British indie cosmetics line that’s been quietly reinventing budget beauty. I Love Cosmetics built a brand on big personality
Glyco-C Mask by Shira
Shira Glyco-C Mask review: the professional glycolic-acid-and-vitamin-C treatment mask, how the combination works, who it suits, and where to buy it in 2026.
Taking it to the Streets with Steve Sloane (aka Steve1der)
This week’s Taking It to the Streets goes a different direction: Steve Sloane, known online as Steve1der — and the
Giveaway: Threads of Friendship Bracelets
An accessory that doubles as a story. The Threads of Friendship bracelet collection is hand-woven by artisans from Guatemala, with
My Current Obsession: Smashbox Studio Skin
Smashbox Studio Skin foundation review: the long-wear hydrating base (now Studio Skin 24 Hour), how it lasts without caking, who it suits, and where to buy it in 2026.
What’s in the Bag with Tina Barros
This week’s What’s in the Bag: Tina Barros. The kind of bag that opens like a small atelier — every