• Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream

    Anyone else proud to be a body care minimalist? Give me a great shower gel …

  • Jones Road Miracle Balm in Pinky Bronze Is Here!

    If you’re a fan of the Jones Road Miracle Balm, you already know it’…

  • First Impressions: VOTARY Sensitive Resurfacing Peel

    For those who appreciate artisan-grade formulas, Votary is probably already on your radar. My first …

  • U Beauty The Super Oil & a 20% off promo

    U Beauty The Super Oil & a 20% off …

    This month, it will be ten years since I began this blog. I’ve been an active consumer, however, for more than a decade prior to that. I’ve tried plenty of face oils. If you’ve met me, you know how discerning…

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    From The Archives: The Original NIVEA Creme (Made in Germany)

    From The Archives: The Original NIVEA Creme (…

    Oh, hey! This was originally posted in July of 2014. But… since we are currently snowed in and I just picked up a brand-new tub of NIVEA, I decided to update the photos and bump it up from the archives.…

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    Best Of: Winter Fragrance Edit

    Best Of: Winter Fragrance Edit

    Similar to making some skincare switches when the weather gets cooler, my fragrance wardrobe undergoes a significant shift in winter months. I gravitate toward richer and more comforting scents, especially on any day in which we hit single digits. Since…

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    Jones Road Adds Multivitamin Serum To Their Skincare Range

    Jones Road Adds Multivitamin Serum To Their …

    We probably all associate Jones Road with makeup. But those already familiar with the brand know that most formulas combine pigment play with skincare benefits. Bobbi Brown may be all about chic minimalism but at the end of the day,…

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    Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Mousse

    Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Mousse

    If you’re reading this on March 8th, make sure to check out ulta.com for an amazing 50% off deal on all Clinique cleansers. I have used the Liquid Facial Soap in Mild for years in my 30s and my combination…

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    The Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer

    The Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer

    Today, I want to quickly share my thoughts on the recently launched Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer. I may only battle dry(ish) skin this time of year, but skin-firming goals are always front and center in my…

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    Paula’s Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

    Paula’s Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid …

    Nothing makes me happier than kicking off the new year with a skincare launch that brings joy. Today, Paula’s Choice expands its lineup of micro-exfoliating potions with the addition of the Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid…

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    Angela Caglia Skincare Cell Forté Serum

    Angela Caglia Skincare Cell Forté Serum

    A couple of months ago, a sleek box from Violet Grey arrived, which instantly piqued my interest. Inside, a bottle of Cell Forté Serum, dreamed up and formulated to perfection by Angela Caglia, the Los Angeles based master aesthetician of…

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