The Boxwalla x Votary February Box (That You Probably Need)

The Boxwalla x Votary February Box (That …

Two years ago today, I wrote how the Votary Super Seed Nutrient Cream blew my green beauty socks off (you can read that post here). I am happy to report those feelings haven’t changed. What I am really ecstatic to…

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Why is Marula Oil my all-time favorite face oil?

Why is Marula Oil my all-time favorite …

To be fair, Argan Oil should rightfully take credit for the single ingredient facial oil craze that began over a decade ago. This skincare enthusiast, however, had never been persuaded by what the New York Times once referred to as…

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Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Recovery Mask-In-Oil

Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Recovery …

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum’s brown bottle might just be the most recognized skincare formula in the world. A beauty industry legend, the original masterpiece led to a handful of equally successful ancillaries some of which include cleansers, eye…

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Active Argan, Morgen Schick, *THAT* 5-Minute Facial  & more…

Active Argan, Morgen Schick, *THAT* 5-Minute Facial & …

Fifteen years ago, I remember Morgen Schick educating makeup enthusiasts about the power of “hiding and highlighting.” As part of those shopping channel calls to action, she launched her 4-Layer Marine Facial spa grade mask system, to which I attribute…

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It’s here! And it is all that. – La Mer The Renewal Oil

It’s here! And it is all …

Launching this month, The Renewal Oil might just be the most anticipated addition to La Mer’s skincare line. Taking the now ubiquitous concept of a facial oil to new heights of luxury and infused with the brand’s legendary ‘Miracle Broth,’…

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The Body Shop – Oils of Life Collection

The Body Shop – Oils of Life Collection

Almost overnight, the popularity of face oils has taken the IT ingredient straight from the wobbly shelves of health food stores to the marble floors of high end department stores. Introduced earlier this month, the Oils of Life range from…

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Sunday Riley LUNA Sleeping Night Oil

Sunday Riley LUNA Sleeping Night Oil

I may be the last one to jump on the Sunday Riley LUNA Sleeping Night Oil bandwagon, but better late than never, right? And as some of my friends collectively sigh ‘finally,’ allow me to first admit that ‘yes, I have…

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Raise Your Glass! – ARCONA Wine Oil [AM/PM] Repair

Raise Your Glass! – ARCONA Wine Oil [AM/…

There is officially a facial oil with my name written all over it. The ARCONA Wine Oil launched a couple of weeks ago and I’m pretty sure my hands were shaking (not like that!) getting the lush bottle out of…

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