Drunk Elephant Skincare: First Impressions Review

Drunk Elephant Skincare: First Impressions Review

Drunk Elephant? Say what? When Drunk Elephant (no, the brand was not named after me) landed at Sephora a year and a half ago, I knew we were destined to be drinking buddies. I was right. While slightly late to…

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide – The Spoil & Indulge Edition

Mother’s Day Gift Guide – The Spoil & …

With Mother’s Day closing in on us (it’s May 8th in the US, you guys!), your inbox is bound to experience a significant increase in urgent promotions heavily laced with free shipping offers. Because I don’t want you getting carpal…

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The Magic of Peel Pads – Use as Directed

The Magic of Peel Pads – Use as …

A couple of months ago, one of the most sought-after Hollywood facialists said to me “you’re overusing the peel pads, but otherwise have great skin.” Busted. I cover the slight redness with a tinted moisturizer, but the glow remains. Seriously!

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K-Beauty For Men – The Face Shop Favorites

K-Beauty For Men – The Face Shop Favorites

Dominating the beauty industry, Korean skincare brands are without a doubt the most inclusive of the male market segment. Oblivious to aggressive marketing, faux-sculine fragrance, and lumberjack packaging, K-Beauty ‘for men’ is actually driven and inspired by K-Pop boybands. On…

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Kat Burki – Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm & Intensive Face Cream

Kat Burki – Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm & …

Never underestimate the power of a Gift With Purchase. The most recent ‘Spring Beauty Edit’ swag bag at Space NK included an eye cream from Kat Burki, a brand I have never tried before. Long story short, I went from…

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Darphin Stimulskin Plus Serumask

Darphin Stimulskin Plus Serumask

Never short on hybrid formulas, the beauty industry offers countless options to cut our skincare routine in half while guaranteeing double the glow. Count me in among those who have explored cleansers that tone, face oils that tan, and eye…

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Shea Terra Organics – African Black Soap, Baobab & Coconut Water Face Masque

Shea Terra Organics – African Black Soap, Baobab & …

Known for incorporating some of the most beneficial raw materials into its products, Shea Terra Organics delivers pure, natural, borderline miraculous skin, body and hair solutions. Surprisingly affordable, the range popped on my radar while researching facial oils a decade…

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NIVEA Men Creme Made in Germany Does One Thing and Does It Better Than Most.

NIVEA Men Creme Made in Germany Does …

  Last year, I blinked extra hard to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating when a tin of NIVEA Men Creme popped up on social media. Initial reaction: NIVEA and I go way back. For those of you whom I don’t…

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