The Magpie Diary: Dec. 7, 2025.
Musings + Essays
This week's diary: reflections on letting ourselves be interrupted, Wendell Berry's "Like Snow" poem, and…
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My “Regrettably Worth It” (RWI) Discoveries from 2025.
Beauty
The top items that made my "regrettably worth it" list this year -- everything from…
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My AM Skincare Routine: Fall / Winter Edition.
Beauty
My current morning skincare routine, including favorites from Irene Forte, Whitney Bowe, and Vintner's Daughter.
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Fall Skin + Body Care Favorites.
Beauty
As the days get colder, sharing all of the products I use in my skin…
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New Fall Makeup.
Beauty
A roundup of recent makeup and cosmetics finds from Finding Ferdinand, Gee, Westman, Sacheu, and…
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Two Months with the Ziip Halo.
Beauty
A review of the Ziip microcurrent device, the Halo -- the concerns it addresses, how…
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My Favorite Luxury Body Lotions.
Beauty
A roundup of my favorite luxury body lotions and their merits -- detailed reviews and…
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Pop Culture Questions.
Musings + Essays
Everything that inspired me this week, from fizzy pop culture moments to the new Haim…
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Honest Beauty Reviews: Saie Mascara, Clarins V-Facial Intensive Lift, + More.
Beauty
My latest honest beauty reviews, including a review of Saie's famous mascara, Clarins' cult-following V-Lift…
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Goop Beauty Favorites + Reviews.
Beauty
My favorite clean beauty products from Goop, including the microderm exfoliator, glow serum, cleansing balm,…
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A Smattering of This Month’s Small Joys + Discoveries: June 2025.
Beauty
A roundup of small joys and shopping discoveries for June 2025, including a fun rom-com…
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European Pharmacy Favorites.
Beauty
A roundup of French pharmacy cult favorites -- European beauty products at exceptional prices.
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