An empties round-up feels so early aughts and also perfectly apropos as 2021 comes to a close. This was the year dedicated in earnest to exhaust—not add to—my beauty stash, and I must say: a serious dent was, in fact, made. Normal people would just toss the used-up goods but no, not I, a beauty ... Read More
A Year of Summer (Vacation)
It's hard to imagine that it's already September—and even more unimaginable is that in less than a month, I'll have spent most of 2021 in Los Angeles. This time last year, I made a sudden (though far from impulsive) decision to quit my job and move my life across the country. There was no ... Read More
The Review: Herbal Face Food Serum + Cure
I'll be honest: as someone who has worked in the beauty industry for 10 years, it's difficult to be impressed by most skincare. (Skincare formulated in the U.S., I should clarify.) A touch of jadedness plays a role, but I'd be remiss not to address the rarity in innovation these days. Beauty is ... Read More