• The Loudest Thing About Sweet Chemistry Is How Well It Works

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    For as long as I’ve been obsessed with skincare, I’ve picked up a …

  • La Roche-Posay Nutritic Intense Rich: A First Impression Worth Writing Home About

    I recently picked up a La Roche-Posay moisturizer and was struck by its simplicity, which …

  • Serious Skincare Stole My Photo. Turns Out That’s Kind of Their …

    I hate writing this post. I detest conflict. But I refuse to roll over when …

  • TULA Glow & Get It Eye Balm or How To Look Alive After a Long Night

    TULA Glow & Get It Eye Balm …

    This TULA eye treatment erases all signs of fatigue one swipe at a time. Straddling eye cream and brightening treatment, TULA’s brand new Glow & Get It delivered on both fronts during my weekend of jet-lag just days ago. Fans…

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    The Super Budget-Friendly Face Oil I Am Loving RN

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    It’s early January, which means you’re likely coping with the two apres-holiday realities …the skincare you wished for didn’t make the stocking and wasn’t under the tree or you way overspent and now need to pare back expenses dramatically. I’m…

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    First Aid Beauty New Launches

    First Aid Beauty New Launches

    If you’re looking to switch things up in your skincare routine, First Aid Beauty has been rolling out some impressive formulas recently. Best known for the super affordable face-and-body Ultra Repair Cream, the line has grown and expanded into skin…

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    Is The Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream Too Strong For You?

    Is The Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream …

    Only if you’re a retinoid newbie. Were I to credit a single ingredient for most visibly improving my skin over the years, prescription strength retinol would be it. Tazarotene, to be exact. I first learned about Tazorac from Jean Godfrey-June…

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    Paula’s Choice UnScrub

    Paula’s Choice UnScrub

    Paula Begoun, the queen of chemical exfoliation has always been vocal about her distaste for traditional face scrubs. She still is. But only when they’re really scrubby. At the same time and since Paula’s Choice is all about options (choose…

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    New GLAMGLOW Launches: Good in Bed & Gentlebubble

    New GLAMGLOW Launches: Good in Bed & Gentlebubble

    Launched only days apart, GLAMGLOW unveiled Gentlebubble daily conditioning cleanser and Good in Bed passionfruit softening night cream this holiday season. Praise be. A fan of the brand since the original facial in a jar that is Youthmud, it’s been…

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    Non Gender Specific Everything Serum Review & Giveaway! |AD

    Non Gender Specific Everything Serum Review & Giveaway! |…

    If I have learned one thing during my almost twenty year long skincare obsession, it is that everybody needs a serum. It has been somewhat perplexing to me, therefore, that the male grooming segment of the beauty industry casually and…

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    Beauty Heroes Indie Beauty Spotlight: Beneath Your Mask

    Beauty Heroes Indie Beauty Spotlight: Beneath Your …

    For someone so passionate about skincare, I sure neglect the body part of self-care… You see, once I step out of the shower, I zoom in on facial serums and any body related treatments remain peripheral. Until recently. You have…

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