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Vol. 60 - Cheeky Takes + Lined Lips
Plus an ode to brow powder.
Feb 6
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Vol. 59 - Laser Recovery + the Barrier Creams We Deserve
It's cold comfort season, and we could all use some calm.
Jan 31
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Vol. 58 - The Real-Life Inspo Behind This Fictional Makeup Company
Vanessa Lawrence's new book set in the beauty industry takes a transparent look at what it means to be a public founder under pressure.
Jan 23
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Vol. 35 - Big Little Skincare Lies
Aug 8, 2025
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Vol. 26 - Jane Larkworthy + Legacy
Jun 7, 2025
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Vol. 1: Glowy Tinted SPF + Pachinko + Housewives + Polly Mellen
Dec 14, 2024
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Vol. 41 - Hidden Gems from Big Beauty Brands
Sep 19, 2025
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Vol. 30 - Travel Potions + First-Class Sleep
Jul 4, 2025
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Vol. 5: Everything Serums + The Toteme of Beauty
Jan 10, 2025
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Vol. 57 - New Good Skin Things + the State of the Hardcore Spa
Lotsa links, parties and longevity.
Jan 16
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Vol. 56 - Cashmere for Your Face + 4 Mantras for Uncertainty
January comforts for when things feel out of whack.
Jan 9
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Vol. 55 - The Frequency Beauty Awards
My 25 most used products this year, from the prettiest makeup colors to top skincare.
Dec 26, 2025
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Vol. 54 - Makeup Innovation + Neck Lift Texts
Brushes for not-so-steady hands, and a glimpse into glands.
Dec 19, 2025
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Vol. 53 - The Fascia Queen + Sound Bath King
It's a miracle on 17th Street! One NYC block that contains my body fixer, gong go-to, and mushroom destination.
Dec 12, 2025
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Vol. 52 - A Year of Beauty Texts
And answering your messages about what really works
Dec 5, 2025
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Vol. 51 - Home-Run Beauty Buys + Acne Help
Sure things on sale, and taking my almost 12-year-old niece to NYC's walk-in pimple clinic.
Nov 28, 2025
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Vol. 50 - Lights, Currents, Extraction!
On NYC's best facials with bells-and-whistles, and how to fake a post-treatment glow at home.
Nov 21, 2025
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Vol. 49 - Rachel Green on Era-Defining Scent + Greasy Eyelids
Deep takes on perfume that powers you, perfecting winged liner, and eye makeup that doesn't travel.
Nov 14, 2025
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