Category: Skincare
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Are seasonal allergies wreaking havoc on your skin?
It is peak seasonal allergy torture where I live at the moment. The stuffiness, grogginess, headache, and sore throat are why I just want to stay in bed all day and not get started on things. I feel miserable, but I can’t let my skin suffer as a result. Here’s some skincare advice to help…
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Hue Drops vs Dew Drops: Which Glow Recipe serum is right for you?
Spring has sprung. As the northern hemisphere emerges from a rough winter, we are looking forward towards more sunny days. But many of us don’t look like we’re ready for it at all. Enter Hue Drops. The Glow Recipe Watermelon Hue Drops is the cousin of the Watermelon Dew Drops. Or rather, think of the…
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Do you need to do ice baths for your face?
Working through Oprah’s skincare favorites, I saw an odd sight: The Face Tub. Okay, it’s not that odd given the virality of morning dunks into bowls of ice water. Even Duo the Duolingo owl adopted the practice. However, it’s basically just a water bucket. Right? Instead of just trying to hold your breath underwater, The…
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Some skincare favorites from female founded brands
In honor of international women’s day, here are some female-founded skincare brands and my favorite products I’ve tried from them.
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The unexpected reason why I have to wash my face daily
I have products to review, and there are topics I want to write about. But for some reason, I am stalling. I don’t know why, but I’m not inspired to write today. This is the routine I set up for myself, but I just don’t want to do it. So, I’ll do it anyway. I’ll…
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Clinique, I tried to love your rinse-off cleanser
Have you ever tried so hard to fall in love with a brand, against your better interests? Truth be told, Clinique was my first skincare love. It was the maker of the first moisturizer I ever used as part of my burgeoning skin routine. And then we felt out of love. I moved on to…
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Before you buy a retinol hand cream
You look down at your hands, and ooo jump scare. Your facial skincare routine has people believing you are years younger, but your hands are telling all your secrets. So, you look at the new trend of anti-aging hand creams and see a glimmer of hope. The retinol that helps smooth the wrinkles on your…
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Quick thoughts on this eye serum from Agent Nateur
It was only a sample packet. Just a taste of what the holi (glow) ageless eye and lip serum from Agent Nateur could do for my eyes. With just that little taste, I’m intrigued. I was only able to use this product for a few days, so this will only be a first impressions post.…
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Finally trying a product from Rhode Skin
When rumors hit that Rhode beauty would be offered in Sephora, I was relieved. I could finally try this most hyped brand. Yes, I could have bought direct from their site a long time ago, but there is just something about being able to add to cart while I make my other purchases and still…
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