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Skincare

From the Beauty desk

Formulas explained without the marketing, makeup that moves past the trend cycle, and the slower pleasures of fragrance and hair. Tested by editors, written for adults.

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Beauty

The Case for a Shorter Skincare Routine

Ten steps, twelve actives and a bathroom shelf that needs its own shelf. Our beauty editor argues for doing less, better.

Oct 14·2 min read

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Fragrance Is the New Memoir

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Hair, Unstyled

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