Category: Skincare
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I decided to finally drink water for 30 days to improve my skin
I am now 30 days into my new challenge of drinking 64 ounces of water every day. I embarked on this journey for multiple reasons. The first and foremost, vainly, being my hope that it would improve my appearance and skin condition. As someone who constantly is concerned about dry skin and lips, I had…
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A new release for the Sephora kids
If you remember the hysteria of the Sephora 12 year-olds, you will recall how the focus was on how they were using products like Drunk Elephant. Beyond the ways they tore up the stores, the real fear was that all of those actives were way too much for their young skin. So now, take the…
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Is La Mer’s new night cream worth it?
When La Mer came out with a night cream, my inner skincare geek got excited. It’s now over a year since the release and I’m only just now giving it a go. I had the chance to get in store to get a sample that lasted me about three days. Here is my first impression…
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The most fitting eye patches for your designer undereye bags
My alarm went off at 5 AM to get ready for a busy day. Unfortunately, I hadn’t even tried to get to bed until 1 AM, as I was still working out details and full of nervous energy. Despite how tired I was, I didn’t want to look it. I needed all the help I…
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A little truth about skincare
My life right now has been oddly busy. All of it has had to do with the choices that I have made, with the hope that it will all pay off. This is especially difficult, because I feel like I’m putting in a lot of work and seeing zero results. But I trust this will…
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You probably never thought your eyeshadow primer could do this
I am wearing zero makeup today, just sunscreen and lip balm. And yet, I was sure to use the Sephora Collection Boost & Lock eye primer. Huh? Hear me out. Maybe like me, you find yourself wanting to wear your sunscreen everyday, especially when you are out in the sun. You’re out there moving, you’re…
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I wanted to find out if the Ultra Violette hype was worth it
I decided to test the Ultra Violette Preen Screen for two reasons. First, I wanted an option to be able reapply my sunscreen throughout the day using a spray. Second, I have seen so many people talk about the brand that I figured it was time for me to try it for myself. Here is…
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Keep it simple
I have to admit, I have been grateful to spend a lot of time with visiting family. The problem is that my time to write this blog post has been severely restricted. With those time constraints, I’ve been struggling to think of the best post I could write under the time pressure. If you are…
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This lightweight moisturizer from Thrive surprised me.
If I were one of those old-timey explorers out on quests, one of mine would certainly be for a basic moisturizer. Something that hydrates my skin enough without active ingredients that compete with the various serums and tonic that I’m frequently testing out. Something, while I want it to basically do nothing for me still…
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Okay, so you want to test skincare in store
Last week I wrote about some tips for testing beauty products in store. Now let’s get more specific. You know, if you’ve been following this blog for a while, about my love affair with skincare. Because when I say skincare I really mean products that you put on your face, we have to make some…
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