Soap Opera – Fresh, L’OCCITANE, Dr. Dennis Gross, Avène & Erno Laszlo

Soap Opera – Fresh, L’OCCITANE, Dr. Dennis …

In the beginning there was a bar of soap. Today, however, the traditional soap bar gets a bad rep as a drying and archaic cleansing agent. With countless offers ranging from simple fragrance free to the most sophisticated and elegant…

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HOLD IT! – Fudge Urban Hair Styling Products

HOLD IT! – Fudge Urban Hair Styling Products

Today is National Men’s Grooming Day. I’m not making this up. Google it. In observance of this very special holiday, let us guys focus on something accessible, affordable and user friendly that all of us can (and should) use. Fudge…

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H is for Haute – ALPHA-H Instant Facial

H is for Haute – ALPHA-H Instant Facial

Say ‘acid’ and my ears prick up. Put ‘glycolic’ in front of it and I need it. When I first encountered the Australian brand Alpha-H on a fellow blogger’s Instagram feed, I investigated it and became instantly intrigued. After receiving…

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Do you SUNcare? – L’ORÉAL PARIS Silky Sheer BB Lotion & Quick Dry Sheer Finish Spray

Do you SUNcare? – L’ORÉAL PARIS …

Shopping for sunscreen, especially during the summer, can be overwhelming to say the least. My ADD doesn’t allow me to focus on a two page menu, so seeing shelves full of sun block makes me want to just walk away.…

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Luxe Thy Pet – Gus and Kenzo pet grooming products

Luxe Thy Pet – Gus and Kenzo pet …

Exposure to newness is perhaps my favorite part of professional beauty blogging. Discovering new to me brands and products that are both different and impressive make for my most passionate posts. As a pet lover and owner of four cats…

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Show of Hands – essie SPA manicure set GIVEAWAY!

Show of Hands – essie SPA manicure set …

So…I’m so excited to be posting details on my very first GIVEAWAY! One lucky winner will receive the essie SPA 3- step hand care set along with apricot cuticle oil, a base coat, a top coat and my all time…

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Be Cool – The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet

Be Cool – The Body Shop Vitamin E …

Seeing The Body Shop’s new skin care launch triggered two initial reactions: I never choose sorbet for dessert and anything infused with Vitamin E makes me think of winter. Intrigued by its pink color though, I decided I had to…

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Wait a minute! No, really.  – REN Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial

Wait a minute! No, really. – REN Flash …

Rarely do I follow a product launch as intensely as I did the latest from REN. Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial made a brief appearance in the UK earlier this year but after a quick re-package, the tube now stands…

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