My 2017 Favorites! Skincare, etc.

My 2017 Favorites! Skincare, etc.

2017 was another year filled with new to me brands and impressive launches from some of my favorite names in beauty. There were, of course, a few re-discoveries that came back like boomerangs. All are phenomenal. Ranging from a massive…

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GLAMGLOW Waterburst Hydrated Glow Moisturizer

GLAMGLOW Waterburst Hydrated Glow Moisturizer

Adding something a little more lightweight to its daily face care repertoire, GLAMGLOW launched Waterburst Hydrated Glow Moisturizer earlier this month and this combination and dehydrated complected groupie couldn’t be more excited. Having decided to extend our Thanksgiving holiday visit…

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African Botanics Fleurs d’Afrique Intensive Recovery Cream

African Botanics Fleurs d’Afrique Intensive Recovery …

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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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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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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While You Were Sleeping: ELEMIS Peptide⁴ Night Recovery Cream-Oil

While You Were Sleeping: ELEMIS Peptide⁴ Night …

My complexion thrives on rich overnight treatment balms and creams in spite of my having a textbook case of combination skin. Many formulas, however, barely have had the time to sink in before I am up posting my first cold…

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Summer Hits 2017 feat. Farmacy Honey Drop Moisturizer

Summer Hits 2017 feat. Farmacy Honey Drop Moisturizer

I’m not only a fan of the exquisite formulas, but also a huge believer in their mission. My complexion has yet to meet a Farmacy product it doesn’t love. The recently launched Honey Drop moisturizer, however, is legit one of…

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PHYTOMER CITADINE CITYLIFE Face & Eye Contour Sorbet (aka Gel Moisturizer Perfection)

PHYTOMER CITADINE CITYLIFE Face & Eye Contour Sorbet (…

Here’s my thing about gel formulas: love the cleansers, the masks are great, but when it comes to moisturizers, gels are definitely the trickiest to master. If you’re looking to lighten up your daily hydrator, Phytomer CITADINE CITYLIFE Face and…

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