The Smart Beauty Edit

The items I stopped buying (and what I choose instead)

For the longest time, I thought building a great wardrobe meant buying aspirational pieces that would…
Is good skin the new status symbol?

The other day I was doom scrolling Instagram, as I often do, and I came across…
Five timeless bags I keep coming back to

In an earlier post, I talked about no longer falling for slick marketing and the game…
The sunscreen debate – and why I’m not changing my mind

Remember the backlash over Gwyneth Paltrow’s application of sunscreen, using it on the high points of…
Luxury: why we want it

When I was just starting out in corporate life and received my first bonus, I made…
The French Pharmacy Products I always come back to

I’ve been devoted to French pharmacy beauty and skincare for over three decades now. The irony?…
The Skincare Ritual That Changed My Evenings

It feels like a lifetime ago, but I vividly remember the days when I used to…
How I faded my hyperpigmentation: the routine that finally worked

I am one of those people who only has to see sunlight to develop sunspots, or…
Bakuchiol: The Korean Skincare Ingredient Perfect for Sensitive Skin

Bakuchiol has become one of the most talked-about skincare ingredients in recent years, because it acts…
The Korean Skin Care Routine for Women over 40

For many women, skincare needs change after 40. Skin often becomes drier, more sensitive, and specific…