• Origins Youthtopia Apple-Derived Skincare Overview

    I never thought I’d say this, but the launch of Origins Youthtopia Peel and …

  • Best of Dermstore: The Mask Edit

    For as long as I can remember, face masks have been my go-to introduction to …

  • Doctor Rogers AM & PM Treatments

    My first encounter with Doctor Rogers was via a small tube of the Restore Healing …

  • A Wake-Up Call – Origins GinZing Refreshing Face Mask

    A Wake-Up Call – Origins GinZing Refreshing Face …

    Recently, Origins added a face mask to their GinZing collection, which proves it is possible to offer a great three ounce face mask for under thirty bucks. Five years ago, they knocked it out of the park with their GinZing…

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    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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    Scenter Stage – Orla Kiely Rhubarb and Earl Grey Home Fragrances

    Scenter Stage – Orla Kiely Rhubarb and Earl …

    Everyone recognizes the Classic Stem print from Orla Kiely a mile away. While I always spot totes, umbrellas, and even their stationary, I had no idea this London based designer also makes incredible home fragrances. Since our house has recently…

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