Skincare Christmas Gift Guide 2026

There is something particularly lovely about unwrapping a beautiful beauty gift at Christmas. Whether it’s a hard-working skincare hero, a little everyday luxury or a…

May 2026 Empties

A monthly accounting of what has been used up, and whether any of it was worth the shelf space. 
❤️ – Repurchased Already😍 – Would…

March 2026 Empties

❤️ Repurchased 😍 Would repurchase 😢 Not for me 😍 Kate Somerville HydraKate Power Plumping Primer* This sits in that useful middle ground between skincare and makeup,…

Skincare & Beauty Christmas Gift Guide 2025

There are two kinds of beauty gifts: the ones you give with love, and the ones you swear are “for someone else” but mysteriously end…

Merit Skincare Review

Merit is one of those brands that understands restraint. When I received the entire Merit skincare offering (all two products – properly minimal) for Christmas,…