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Hair Breakage: What Actually Worked

Over the past four years, I’ve tried everything I could to combat my hair breakage. I finally feel like I have a winning routine — but it took years to get there, and along the way I tried more things that didn’t work than those that did. Read on for more — or listen to our new Olaplex-focused podcast report!

lush dream cream review

Lush Dream Cream Review

Here’s our Lush Dream Cream review. In short: A legit miracle worker. Read on or listen to our Lush Dream Cream story in the podcast below! What they say: “What makes Dream Cream so effective? It contains every ingredient nature makes for soothing sore skin! One of our proudest product achievements ever.”

supergoop sunscreen review

Supergoop Sunscreen Review

Here’s our Supergoop sunscreen review — specifically, the SuperPower Sunscreen Mousse Broad Spectrum SPF 50. In short: Don’t leave home without it. (Sometimes I do, but I try not to.)  What they say: “A lightweight, whipped, antioxidant-rich mousse with SPF 50 protection.” Our grade: A The Supergoop sunscreen review: Sunscreens are tricky, right? Not gonna lie: I have trouble getting into the habit of wearing one. This is primarily because — well, primarily because I don’t want to. But the secondary reason was because I couldn’t find one that didn’t make me break out. Then came Supergoop.

Marc Jacobs Youthquake

Marc Jacobs Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer Review

Here’s our Marc Jacobs Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer review. In short: Smells nice, looks good, but a pass. Read below, or try our new beauty product podcast!  What they say: “A multitasking moisturizer, with powerful pineapple enzymes and encapsulated sodium hyaluronate, that provides deep hydration and rexturizing results for a glowing, makeup-ready canvas.” Our grade: C- Most explicative Sephora comment headline: “I actually don’t love this product.”

Ouai Rose Hair and Body Oil

Ouai Rose Hair and Body Oil Review

Here’s our Ouai Rose Hair and Body Oil Review review. In short: Can’t live without it. At least as a body oil.  What they say: “A head-to-toe hydrator that doubles as a perfume.” Our grade: A Most explicative Sephora comment headline: “Nice for body, not for hair” The Ouai Rose Hair and Body Oil Review: Is there anything that smells as nice as this body oil? OK, so, officially this is a hair oil as well, though it was useless for me — my hair doesn’t love an oil, especially in the summer, so I’m just going to skip that particular functionality.

Tom Ford shimmering body oil review

Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil Review

Here’s our Tom Ford shimmering body oil review. In short: What a waste.  What they say: “A shimmering body that oil captures the sultry effect of sunkissed summer skin and tempts the senses with a fragrance of scorching sensuality.” Our grade: F Most explicative Sephora comment headline: “This is literally oil and glitter.” The Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil Review: This is a ridiculous product.

Sunday Riley Juno review

Sunday Riley Juno Review

Here’s our Sunday Riley Juno review. In short: Hard pass.  What they say: “An obsession-worthy face oil, Juno gives an instant glow to dehydrated skin by restoring and rehydrating the skin’s natural moisture barrier with a blend of organic, cold-pressed, antioxidant-rich, superfood seed oils.” Our grade: D Most explicative Sephora comment headline: “That is $125 I will never see again.” The Sunday Riley Juno Review: My expectations for Juno were high, not least because it comes in one of the most beautiful bottles I’ve ever seen, like iittala bird beautiful: a yellow-to-purple ombré in a gorgeous glass container. But this did nothing—nothing for my face.

Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip review

Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser Review

Here’s our Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip cleanser review. In short: Don’t say we didn’t warn you.  What they say: “Gentle, plant-based cleanser pulls out impurities while pulling in clean hydration, for smaller-looking pores and a clean, radiant complexion.” Our grade: F Most explicative Sephora comment headline: “Wtf is this awful new version” (Also: “it smells terrible (like chemicals or toilet cleansers)”) The Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser Review: Goodness knows what happened here. The old — and beloved — Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip is no more, though here’s a positive review of the original one, with pump dispenser and higher-end ingredients like neroli oil. Where have you gone, friends? What budgeting shortfall did you fall victim to?

sunday riley good genes review

Sunday Riley Good Genes Review

Here’s our Sunday Riley Good Genes review. In short: A forever product, shame about the price.  What they say: “An all-in-one AHA treatment, powered by lactic acid, that clarifies, smooths, and retexturizes the appearance of skin.” Our grade: A+ The Sunday Riley Good Genes Review: Honestly, I’d be happier if this didn’t work. I don’t need magical potions that cost between $105 and $158, depending on bottle size — ideally, I would like products that positively affect my mood and are free, like sunshine and starry nights. Alas. Here we are.