I have what one might consider a candle obsession. At any given time, there are at least 20 candles scattered around my apartment, all in various stages of burning. In fact, I’ve put myself on a self-imposed candle purchasing hiatus more than once, just to try and get through the ones already in my possession. I’d give up all the candles in the world, though, for one in particular. This candle’s scent is so intoxicating, so rich, so decadent, that I’ve purchased it repeatedly for over 10 years. Read More...
I don’t remember when I first noticed keratosis pilaris form on my skin, but I can confidently say it’s been there for nearly two decades. The skin condition involves the appearance of rough body bumps that are caused by a buildup of hair follicle-blocking keratin — so it’s barely a hyperbole when I say I’ve been waiting for the modern day body care boom my entire life. As a beauty editor, I try dozens of body serums, exfoliators, and moisturizers every month, and one of the best is the very first one I used: First Aid Beauty’s KP Smoothing Body Lotion. Read More...
I only recently began a legitimate body care routine. My lack thereof for years prior had stemmed from the inconvenience of adding extra products to my routine; plus, I have an aversion to greasy, occlusive body lotions. While I’ve since found lightweight creams and in-shower body exfoliators that cover my bases, there are still days when time doesn’t permit a multi-step routine for anything beyond my face. It’s for this reason I’m highly intrigued by the routine-streamlining, two-in-one body moisturizer and exfoliator from The Inkey List. Read More...
