Welcome to Confessions of a Beauty Addict! I created this site to share my field notes on all things beauty, fashion, lifestyle and travel. I’m an engineer, writer and adventure-seeker with a passion for understanding the science behind skincare and cosmeceuticals, and an affinity for quality and luxury. My understanding of the engineering design process has facilitated my deep-dives into the details of every product I try.
In an era when the volume of products in every category is mind-boggling, I hope my “engineering reviews” and critiques help others to narrow down the choices and make meaningful selections. I am grateful for this opportunity to share with you!
A bit about my skin type, for reference…
I have strawberry blonde hair, blue eyes and Fitzpatrick Type II fair NC 15-NC20 skin that tends to be quite dry and burns easily. I’ve been on Accutane twice after picking up a fantastic case of adult acne in my mid-twenties that lasted for a subsequent decade, and I have flushing-rosacea. I hope some of what I’ve learned through trial and error can help others with similar skin issues!