*NEW* Paula’s Choice Brow-Defining Cream Duo & Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment

*NEW* Paula’s Choice Brow-Defining Cream Duo & …

Addressing both makeup and skincare needs, the Brow-Defining Cream Duo and Resist Vitamin C Spot Treatment are the first launches of the year from Paula’s Choice. Hype-free and effective, this slightly underrated brand has been expanding greatly over the last…

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Is This $35 Boots No7 Serum the Reason Anti-Aging Got Affordable?

Is This $35 Boots No7 Serum the Reason …

Years later: still iconic and effective. When this serum landed in the US back in 2015, it was a full-on moment. News segments. Lines at Target. People genuinely losing their minds over an affordable anti-aging serum. That kind of debut…

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Pretty Hip – KORA Organics Luxurious Rosehip Oil

Pretty Hip – KORA Organics Luxurious Rosehip Oil

While packing for a sun-drenched, cocktail-filled December getaway, the KORA Organics Luxurious Rosehip Oil made the short guest list of beauty products I packed recently for Costa Rica. Its UV damage reversing properties and regenerating abilities could not be more…

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A Pot of Gold – Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Mask

A Pot of Gold – Peter Thomas Roth 24…

When the Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Mask showed up on Sephora.com, I knew it was bound to be more than just shiny and new. Pampering takes on a new level with this anti-aging treatment that not only delivers on…

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Swiss Air – Karin Herzog Oxygen Hyalu Lift

Swiss Air – Karin Herzog Oxygen Hyalu Lift

A month or so ago, a bottle of Karin Herzog Oxygen Hyalu Lift arrived in the mail.  A few days later, a note followed that emphasized the importance of using the accompanying brush rather than one’s fingers to apply it.…

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Is the Ordinary Argireline Serum the Best Acetyl Hexapeptide Serum Right Now?

Is the Ordinary Argireline Serum the Best …

Acetyl hexapeptide is one of the more interesting ingredients in skincare. It works by interfering with the neurotransmitter signals that cause facial muscles to contract repeatedly, which over time creates expression lines. It does not freeze anything. It softens. The…

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Five Stars – MIZON Returning StarFish Cream

Five Stars – MIZON Returning StarFish Cream

When I first heard of the MIZON Returning StarFish Cream, the whole concept sounded a bit fishy. Luckily, I’ve been enjoying some snail secretion infused face products from this unique Korean beauty brand (another post altogether and coming soon, I…

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Masker of Ceremonies – BLISS Multi-‘Face’-Eted Clay Mask

Masker of Ceremonies – BLISS Multi-‘Face’-Eted …

Bliss just launched the Multi-‘Face’-Eted All-In-One Anti-Aging Clay Mask and it’s a mouthful. Luckily, it has as many benefits as it does words in its name. Labeled by the brand as “your one ‘clay’ ticket”, this exfoliating, nourishing, brightening, detoxifying,…

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