Journal

Formulation notes, sourcing stories and the occasional argument with the beauty industry.

Ritual · 4 min

The case for slowness

Why a four-step ritual practised consistently outperforms a twelve-step routine you abandon by Thursday.

Formulation · 6 min

INCI names, percentages and the small print that tells you whether a formula is doing anything at all.

Science · 3 min

On mist, humidity and the twenty minutes after cleansing that decide how your skin feels all day.