The Best Eye Gels: Votary, Belif, and Tocobo Reviewed

The Best Eye Gels: Votary, Belif, and …

Because the wrong one will flake, fade, or fight your concealer.  Eye gels and I have never had much of a rapport. Too many dry to a tacky film. Some flake within minutes of supposed absorption. Others offer so little…

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Ranavat Saffron Serum Review: It’s a Face Oil And Why I Love It.

Ranavat Saffron Serum Review: It’s a …

Ranavat, and How Far Back We Go I don’t often get to say my history with a brand goes back to the beginning. With Ranavat, it does. I remember the original packaging, back when there were powder masks and teas.…

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Ranavat Brightening Saffron Essence Review

Ranavat Brightening Saffron Essence Review

Why I’m Not Over Liquid Skincare Steps I have an announcement to make: I am not tired of liquid skincare steps. In fact, I’m leaning in harder than ever. Maybe it’s because I’m turning 45 this year, but essences have…

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The NIVEA Creme Made in Germany Is Better Than the US Version. Here’s Why.

The NIVEA Creme Made in Germany Is …

This blue tin has been around for over a century and the German-made formula still hits different.  Side note as of March 2026: if you’re looking for info on the new NIVEA Creme Natural Touch vegan formula, please check out…

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Kiehl’s Keeps It Simple With These High-Potency Serums. Here’s My Verdict.

Kiehl’s Keeps It Simple With These …

Nothing says commitment like a full serum wardrobe. It can be cumbersome to navigate ingredient-specific treatment products that target isolated issues. Ok, it’s actually really annoying. To help us take the guesswork out of stressful skin care situations, Kiehl’s has…

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Banila Co Launches at Ulta With Some Tempting Exclusives + a brief message from me

Banila Co Launches at Ulta With Some …

Please read: as the world is currently dealing with a brand new level of fear, stress, and uncertainty, I do not want you to think that I am oblivious to what we all are going through. I am back to…

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First Impressions: Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Cleansing Foam & Hydration Juice

First Impressions: Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Cleansing …

The British brand Elemis may be best known for the iconic Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Or, depending on who you ask, the intoxicating Cleansing Balm. But if you were to dive deeper into the spa-grade range, you’d be amazed at the…

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Slathering On This Month: African Botanics Infusion

Slathering On This Month: African Botanics Infusion

We all have that one brand that occupies a special place on our vanities, the one that gets us extra excited with every single launch. Mine? African Botanics, but you probably guessed that since I can wax poetic on their…

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