While You Were Sleeping: ELEMIS Peptide⁴ Night Recovery Cream-Oil

While You Were Sleeping: ELEMIS Peptide⁴ Night …

My complexion thrives on rich overnight treatment balms and creams in spite of my having a textbook case of combination skin. Many formulas, however, barely have had the time to sink in before I am up posting my first cold…

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Favorite Fragrances To Wear This Summer feat: Molton Brown, Jo Malone, and more

Favorite Fragrances To Wear This Summer feat: …

This summer, I’ve paired down my fragrance wardrobe to focus on everyday scents that evoke an effortlessly casual vibe. With four new staples in rotation, I am stepping away from my usual green and zesty notes and venturing towards slightly…

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Summer Hits 2017 feat. Farmacy Honey Drop Moisturizer

Summer Hits 2017 feat. Farmacy Honey Drop Moisturizer

I’m not only a fan of the exquisite formulas, but also a huge believer in their mission. My complexion has yet to meet a Farmacy product it doesn’t love. The recently launched Honey Drop moisturizer, however, is legit one of…

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The Dr. Bronners Shaving Soap Is *Almost* Perfect (Full Review)

The Dr. Bronners Shaving Soap Is *Almost* …

We always have a bottle of the ubiquitous Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Pure Castile Soap *somewhere* around the house, but that doesn’t qualify me as a faithful user. Not gonna lie…marketing a personal care item as a solution for the face,…

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GIVEAWAY! Avène Summer Favorites ($140 value)

GIVEAWAY! Avène Summer Favorites ($140 value)

Did you know that July is UV Awareness Month? To help remind everyone how important it is to wear sunscreen, the French pharmacy legend, Avène, is offering a generous sun care bundle ($140 value!) for one lucky blog reader and…

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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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Life after Smashbox: Holly Mordini’s Stroke of Beauty Concealer #TVshopping

Life after Smashbox: Holly Mordini’s Stroke …

Does anyone remember how they discovered skincare and makeup tricks pre-YouTube? How much did this opening line just age me? Many turned to makeupalley for the dialogue banter but I got my fix on the DL watching QVC and HSN.…

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The Marula Oil Comparison Nobody Else Is Doing. My Full Verdict.

The Marula Oil Comparison Nobody Else Is …

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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