Aquarius BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity Facial Cleanser
A beautifully aromatic gel cleanser that won me over despite my longstanding preference for creams.
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Nourish Crème Riche
A richly textured, softly aromatic face cream that proves indulgence doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Ambrosia Beauty Nectar
An impressive formula with a devoted following, but not quite enough to justify its ambitious price.
Bio-Retinol Gold Face Mask
A genuinely golden, beautifully scented mask that delivers nourishment with a little theatrical flair.
Overnight Resurfacing Oil
A beautifully aromatic botanical oil that earns its place in my routine, with or without the resurfacing.
Silk Factor Serum
An ambitious, beautifully formulated serum that makes a compelling case for doing more with less.
Lunar Veil Chrono-Active Sleep Mask
A rich overnight treatment that stands apart on the shelf and earns its place in the routine.
Blue Tansy Cream
An enjoyable, straightforward face cream that does exactly what its name suggests, but comes at a price.
Queen of the Night Crème
A beautifully formulated night cream with an exceptionally plush texture and a soft, velvety finish.
Mermaid Moon Line-Filling Balm Cream
An inexpensive impulse purchase with an unusual texture, a lovely scent, and considerably more charm than I expected.
Matcha Silk
A blue-tansy facial oil, a monastic skincare brand, and an unexpected Madonna connection.
Honey Berry Mask
A beautiful-looking botanical mask that turned out to be considerably less enjoyable to use than I’d hoped.
The Super Lift
A beautifully formulated antioxidant serum with plenty to offer, if not the instant lift its name suggests.
The Night Cream
An unusual texture and a surprisingly lovely experience behind some rather enthusiastic marketing.
BARA Facial Balm
A beautifully scented botanical balm that never quite earns its place in my evening routine.
LAPIS Blue Tansy + Squalane Balancing Facial Oil
A simple facial oil that gets the important things right.
Twilight BeCalm Skin Serum
An unexpectedly sophisticated botanical serum that offers considerably more than its name suggests.
Super Renewal Serum
An interesting formula in a beautiful bottle, but a serum that struggles to distinguish itself.
Zen Matcha Cashmere
Beautifully presented, thoughtfully sourced, and considerably less extraordinary than its description would have you believe.
Chebula Multi-Corrective Eye Patches
An effective little under-eye refresh, though I’m not entirely convinced the price is justified.
Sleep Tight Rejuvenating Face Balm
An expensive overnight balm whose barely perceptible aroma fails to deliver the relaxing experience I bought it for.
Sublimage Le Baume
An outrageously expensive balm with a texture I’ve spent far too much time trying to replicate.
Raspberry Pore Refining Masque
An indulgent raspberry-jam facial that turns masking into a botanical dessert course.
Sérénité The Balm
A perfectly competent cream that doesn’t deliver the luxury sensory experience it promises.
Truffle Face Cream
A pleasant, moisturizing face cream that falls short of the rich, indulgent experience I was looking for.
The Blue Cocoon
The botanical balm that became my benchmark for blue tansy, luxurious oils, and oil-forward skincare.
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