Category: Skincare
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I want to like the collagen face mask from Dr Jart
I will start this way. I had very high hopes for the Dr Jart Cryo Rubber Mask. When I was looking at it at Sephora, the associate raved about the product. That definitely swayed me into making the purchase, which in hindsight was probably the goal. I went back for a bit of a relaxing…
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My thoughts on the Dior Prestige Serum, as someone with dry skin
Previously, I came to you a review of the Dior Prestige Crème. I had been waiting to do this review of the Prestige Serum because I wanted more time with it. I wanted to know how it worked on its own paired with a moisturizer from a different line, a different brand even. So here…
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How well does the Dior Prestige Micro-Lotion work?
I am ready to give you a review of the Dior Prestige Micro-lotion. Let’s cut to the chase. Dior Prestige La Micro-Lotion de Rose Advanced Formula $135 3.4 oz A rebalancing lotion that should lead to more hydrated, plumper, and more refined skin Expected results for the skin What I noticed is that it absorbed…
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Stretching your dollar when buying beauty products
Here are just a few strategies I use when I buy beauty products. I like nice things, but I try to save whenever I can. This is what I do to make sure I am making the most of all my purchases.
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Testing out the Patchology Served Chilled Rosé masks
I had the Patchology Served Chilled Rosé face and eye masks sitting around, unused. And then I decided, why not treat my skin before I head out to dinner. I put the eye mask on first. I had never used an eye mask before. It was a bit of a struggle to orient it on…
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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane reviewed: It’s a moisturizer
I’m not sure what it is, but I have not been able to fall in love with Kiehl’s, despite how beloved it is by so many other people. I’m trying products from the brand to better understand the hype. Today’s entry: The Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane. Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane $38 for 50…
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First impression of Algenist’s Genius Liquid Collagen on a dry skin type
How familiar you are with the brand Algenist? Not very? Okay here is a quick background. The key ingredient for the brand is algae. Only now did it register that is probably the inspiration for the brand name and insight on how to pronounce it. Algae is what the brand uses to make their patented…
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First impressions: Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C
This is a very quick review, first impressions really, of the Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C. Just a little test over a couple of days on my dry skin. Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C $155 Vitamin C serum to even skin tone, boost moisture, and improve the effects of aging On Day 1, I applied the product…
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Which sunscreen is better for glow? Cay Skin vs Supergoop
I decided to test Cay Skin Isle Glow and Supergoop Glowscreen side by side. I’m making the assumption they will both equally protect by my skin from UV rays so this is about the “glow” they provide. Both have glow in their title. I got curious. Isle Glow Face Lotion SPF 45: $34 for 1.5…
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First impressions of Cay Skin Isle Glow Face Lotion
Cay Skin was started by Winnie Harlow. While they have multiple skincare products, their bread and butter is suncare. Because of Harlow’s experience with extreme sunburn and need to protect her skin with vitiligo from the sun, I am just going to go ahead and trust in their sun protection properties. But here is my…
A Wren Says 