Category: Skincare
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A little bit of Dior’s Hyalushot, and a little expert advice
I had been using the Dior Hyalushot and noticed that it was behaving weirdly. It was getting gummy and stringy. I chalked it up to being a bad product. And then I signed for a one-on-one consultation with a Dior virtual advisor. “How much are you applying?” She was horrified to learn that I had…
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I left a masterclass with Dr. Dennis Gross with more questions than answers
Okay, this is the last Sephoria post from me this year, but I wanted to come to you with some thoughts I had following a masterclass with Dr Dennis Gross and an influencer. The two were talking about the new releases from the company, including a brand new moisturizer that I will start using and have…
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Clearing things up with the Innisfree clay mask
“Your face looks different, like there’s’ different colors. There’s definitely blush and a pore-minimizing product.” “OMG! You think I have a pore minimizing product on?!” The truth was that I had only put on some blush and concealer under my eyes, no complexion product. I went to the mirror and noticed that yes, my pores…
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I tried the Augustinus Bader Skin Infusion on my face. This is what happened for me.
Curiosity got the best of me, and I decided to try the Augustinus Bader Skin Infusion for myself. This is a four-week bootcamp for your skin. Augustinus Bader claims it should help refine skin texture, prevent premature skin aging, and lead to more resilient skin. I was willing to see what else it would do…
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Here is what you should know about Augustinus Bader’s new skin infusion
Augustinus Bader came out with their product the Skin Infusion. I attended a virtual workshop hosted by Alex Steinherr and esthetician Melanie Grant to learn more about it. This is what I learned. Like all of their products, this includes TFC8 but in an advanced version to support skin repair and rejuvenation. It also contains…
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The new La Mer night cream seems like a tempting splurge
La Mer has recently released a new night cream that contains a retinol alternative. The new Rejuvenating Night Cream is listed as for all skin types, but it is especially intended for sensitive skin types seeking anti-aging solutions. The ingredient, MRA-3™, increases cell turnover, similar to retinol, but should be less irritating. And of course,…
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Using a super luxe Cle de Peau sunscreen
If you aren’t new here, you will know that I am gradually becoming more and more impressed with Cle de Peau. Gradually because the price of the items means that it will take me a while to experience all of the products. This time, I tested out their UV Protective Cream. Quick caveat, I have…
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The real reason I use Tatcha
The associate asked what I used as a moisturizer. I said that I was using the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream. She looked horrified. “Girl, that will do nothing for you.” I said, “I know. I just like to use it while I test out active ingredients.” If you are new here. I like to use…
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Quick cleanser shout out: Fresh Soy Cleanser
Today, I am revisiting an old favorite, when it comes to my skincare. When I first started taking my skincare more seriously, Fresh Soy Face Cleanser is where I started. It was my faithful product. I knew I could trust it to remove eye makeup or mascara without irritating my eyes. (Should I be keeping…
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Why you get product pilling
You’re getting ready for the day. You’ve applied your favorite skincare product and move on to the next. And oh no, it’s rolling up into little balls and coming off in a very unattractive manner. You have got some product pilling. With the number of products I try out, I have had my own experiences…
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