My Winter Skin Savior – REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm

My Winter Skin Savior – REN Evercalm Overnight …

As one who opts for lighter formulas in the morning skincare department (I’m a serum and sunscreen kind of guy), I choose denser, richer, and more nourishing options to work their anti-aging magic when I sleep. Last month, I needed…

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All About Boy de Chanel – the Makeup Line for Men

All About Boy de Chanel – the Makeup …

Hiiiiii! Apologies in advance for re-directing you out of here but hope you check out my review of Boy de Chanel over at Spotlyte! Click Click! xx B

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Maelove Adds Marula Oil To Their Lineup!

Maelove Adds Marula Oil To Their Lineup!

A bit over a year ago I wrote about three Marula Oil formulas that ranged significantly in price (and all that contributed to both value and quality). You can still check out those musings here. Most recently, Maelove, a brand…

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7 Lip Balms I Am Slathering On This Winter

7 Lip Balms I Am Slathering On This …

Lip balm. It has always been a gateway purchase for me since I began my exploration of the skincare landscape twenty years ago. Most always affordable, a brand’s lip balm provides a lens into what I can expect from the…

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The Super Budget-Friendly Face Oil I Am Loving RN

The Super Budget-Friendly Face Oil I Am …

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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