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

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  • My Top 5 Skincare Gift Picks Under $100 – Nordstrom Holiday 2017

    My Top 5 Skincare Gift Picks Under $100 – Nordstrom …

    Free shipping. Fast delivery. Easy returns: three critical elements in my decision on where to shop online. Kicking off the holiday shopping mania, Nordstrom offers a range of gift-ready options that are bound to please even the pickiest names on…

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    African Botanics Fleurs d’Afrique Intensive Recovery Cream

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    If I were to describe African Botanics in a single word it would be ‘exquisite.’ Beyond impressed with their intricate formulas, my skin has been thriving with every drop of these glow boosting potions for at last a few years…

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    Perricone MD CBx for Men Overview

    Perricone MD CBx for Men Overview

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    Why you should consider attending the Consumer Discovery Show in NYC Nov. 17-18

    Why you should consider attending the Consumer …

    FounderMade breaks out from traditional expos and connects entrepreneurs, founders, retailers, influencers, and press professionals in the beauty and health industries. Gathering next week under what is one of the most sought after roofs in New York City, the Consumer…

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    First Impressions: L’OCCITANE Immortelle Divine Cleansing Balm and Foaming Cleansing Cream

    First Impressions: L’OCCITANE Immortelle Divine Cleansing …

    Expanding on the luxurious Immortelle Divine range, L’OCCITANE has launched a double-cleansing system fueled by the radiance-boosting powers of organic Immortelle Flower Extract. Inspired by the ‘forever young’ botanical, the latest additions complement your anti-aging skincare ritual and provide the…

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    Fall Favorites from Paula’s Choice feat. the NEW Cleansing Oil and more!

    Fall Favorites from Paula’s Choice feat. …

    Paula’s Choice may be best known for its no-nonsense approach to skin care with straightforward formulas that are free of hype, fragrance, and anything ‘filler.’ On my radar for over fifteen years, the line introduced me to Niacinamide and delivered…

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    Birchbox Man – Up Your Grooming Game For $10/month

    Birchbox Man – Up Your Grooming Game For $10/…

    Real talk: I never ‘got’ subscription boxes. When you live in NYC, all you need is to demonstrate genuine interest while window shopping and you instantly score a deluxe sample of anything grooming related. Sales associates are eager to send…

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    Glossier Body Hero Duo – Millennial Pink finally looks good on me

    Glossier Body Hero Duo – Millennial Pink finally …

    Millennial pink usually looks terrible on me, the Glossier Body Hero duo actually proves otherwise. Sort of. The new daily use formulas, Oil Wash and Perfecting Cream, take self care below the neck to cleanse and moisturize in and out…

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