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Two sisters: an internal medicine resident and a current health sciences student. We take an aesthetic but highly intentional approach to beauty reviews and skincare knowledge. We also talk product photography, creative pursuits, and our love of trinkets.
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New in Beauty, Summer 2026 (opens the original)
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Happy weekend! We’re sharing a quick list of new beauty products we’ve been enjoying as of late. There haven’t been some incrediby exciting launches in beauty for a while but these few have tided us over in the late summer. Let’s jump in:Soshe Ectoin Multi-Use Concealer This is a medium-buildable, gel/serum-like concealer with an olive-focused shade range. It has a hydrating feel on the skin but sets to a natural semi-matte finish that wears surprisingly long when set well. It does have a slight
Semi-Annual Favorites (opens the original)
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Hey, friends! Sarah here. It’s been a painfully long time since we sat down to chat but I’m officially done with residency boards so it’s time to get back to Substack—I plan to get back to posting on IG on a semi-regular basis as well. Safiyah is also in the midst of school herself so you’re stuck with just me for the time being! Anyway, some quick life/career updates before we get into the good stuff. My first year as an internal medicine resident physician is over and I can’t believe how quick
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