Category: Skincare
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Yes, you still need sunscreen in the winter
Winter is coming. And yet, my advice remains the same: you should still wear your sunscreen. If there is one part of my skincare regimen that I can’t do without, it is definitely SPF. Year round. And if you’re serious about improving your skin, you should be doing the same. It is so easy to…
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This product was like hydration magic for my skin
My skin was having a time. It needed a quick fix, if ever there were one, to help it get over the dryness. It was time to finally put the HydraPlus ampoule to the test. The little glass vial from Babor was intimidating. The first step was to some how break it open without injuring…
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If you have dry skin, read this before getting that Beauty of Joeson sunscreen
If you are not new here, you’ll know that I am serious about my sunscreen, and unapologetically so. When I needed a new sunscreen that was both hydrating and travel sized, I figured the Day Dew Cream by Beauty of Joeson would fit the bill perfectly. With a name like, I stood in my local…
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Add selfie to your skincare routine.
Take a picture of your face. Did you just cringe at the thought of that? And I didn’t even tell you to do it without makeup on. (But definitely do it without makeup.) If the thought of having a camera reveal what you really look like scares you, ask yourself why. You could take the…
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This is my gripe with “invisible” sunscreens
How do I say this professionally? I’m tired of sunscreen makers lying to me. I know that everyone is searching for an invisible sunscreen. Brands want to deliver on that need. Here’s the thing though: Your invisibility claim needs to live up to actual use. And by that, I mean how dermatologists recommend we use…
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Sometimes you just need a simple eye cream
I try a lot of skincare products. Often, that means that I need to find some products for my routine that won’t compete with the active ingredients I’m testing out. So, when it comes to eye creams, I need something basic, just enough to do the job of providing moisture, but not trying to do…
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Visiting the Guerlain Spa
Some how I found out that there were Guerlain Spas in the U.S. Even better, there was one right there in Boston, just walking distance from where I would be staying. During a week where I’d be treating myself, I could not pass up this opportunity. I booked the tailor-made treatment. Based on my needs,…
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Okay, your skin’s tattling on your diet.
I am still working to change my habits. It’s tough to change my diet to take better care of my health. I know it is important, I know it’s needed, but that doesn’t make it any easier. But I’m learning more and more how diet can impact facial appearance. What you eat could potentially impact…
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The other change I’m making
I don’t know what to write about today. I am trying to understand my skin, through the lens of my health. Last week I wrote about how I will finally start drinking the recommended servings of water. This week, I suppose it’s fitting to say that I will also start exercising consistently. The importance of…
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I hadn’t thought about this part of skin aging before
The room was filled with women-founded, women-focused products. I noticed a moisturizer, specific for menopausal women: Versalie Hydrating Facial Moisturizer. As a skincare enthusiast and a skeptic, I was doubly intrigued. Was it really worth it, or was it just marketing to capture a key consumer group? I am not in that consumer group, but…
