Banila Co Launches at Ulta With Some Tempting Exclusives + a brief message from me

Banila Co Launches at Ulta With Some …

Please read: as the world is currently dealing with a brand new level of fear, stress, and uncertainty, I do not want you to think that I am oblivious to what we all are going through. I am back to…

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Versed Launches 2 New Liquid Formulas: Baby Cheeks & Weekend Glow

Versed Launches 2 New Liquid Formulas: Baby Cheeks & …

When Versed appeared on the shelves of our local area Target (where I buy our cat litter and from where I leave with random self-care products, a kitchen utensil, and a book, every single time), I was ecstatic to see…

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Slathering On This Month: African Botanics Infusion

Slathering On This Month: African Botanics Infusion

We all have that one brand that occupies a special place on our vanities, the one that gets us extra excited with every single launch. Mine? African Botanics, but you probably guessed that since I can wax poetic on their…

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I tried Awake, Tarte’s Japanese sister brand!

I tried Awake, Tarte’s Japanese sister …

The Japanese skincare line Awake has been low key under the radar Stateside. Until now. A sister brand to tarte cosmetics, the range is back on the beauty scene serving revamped lewks with the catchy ‘Tokyo Meets New York’ slogan.…

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My Acid Toner / Essence Sequence Dilemma

My Acid Toner / Essence Sequence Dilemma

What goes on first? An acid toner or an essence? For the longest time, the torment was real. Clearly, I suck at layering products but I am not willing to eliminate either liquid step from my skincare routine. I’ll admit…

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Fresh Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence

Fresh Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence

Familiar to most and popularized in Asia as part of their elaborate skincare routine, the concept of an essence is to provide a boost of hydration somewhere between a toner and a serum. Speaking for myself, incorporating this additional ‘essence…

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Currently Loving: Kat Burki PH + ENZYME ESSENCE

Currently Loving: Kat Burki PH + ENZYME ESSENCE

It seems that lately, more than ever before, we are being constantly reminded about the importance of our skin’s pH level and the role it plays in proper anti-aging routine. When one of my favorite lines, Kat Burki launched the…

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TULA Pro-Glycolic™ 10% pH Resurfacing Gel

TULA Pro-Glycolic™ 10% pH Resurfacing Gel

Combining their signature probiotic technology with one of my all time favorite skincare ingredients, TULA has just launched Pro-Glycolic™ 10% pH Resurfacing Gel. It joins the impressive line up of tightly edited complexion perfectors, whose gel like toner essence hybrid…

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