Category: Skincare
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Thoughts on the Thrive Causmetics cleanser
I have been washing my face with Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser from Thrive Causmetics for a few weeks now. I have come to a pretty clear assessment of how I feel about it. And that clear assessment, for me and my face, is that it is just okay. One pro off the top is…
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Giving the Drunk Elephant Protini a try
Drunk Elephant and I have had a longstanding difficult relationship. I don’t hate it, but I haven’t loved it for my dry skin. But for some reason, I decided to give it another chance and try the Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer. Protini Polypetide Moisturizer $22 for 15 mL Lightweight gel cream moisturizer that should help plump…
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Quick and unfair thoughts on the Augustinus Bader Eye Cream
Over the course of three weeks, I tried out the Augustinus Bader Eye Cream. And you know what, I wasn’t amazed. But before you take that as the review, let’s get some context. The Eye Serum $225 for 15 mL Targeted solution for eyes, using the brands patented TFC8 AB touts these as the key…
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I tried Cle de Peau’s brightening mask. Spoiler, I liked it.
While traveling, I realized that I had completely forgot to bring moisturizer. Being right across from a shopping center, I decided it was the best time for me to try out some new face masks. And I certainly splurged in doing so by trying the Cle de Peau Intensive Brightening Mask. I used the product…
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I tried toty sunscreen. Here’s what my dry skin thought.
Based on my constant admonition on this site for you to wear your sunscreen, you could guess that I’m pretty into wearing mine. As you might imagine, I was intrigued when I came across a brand that I hadn’t heard of before and got to try it out for myself. The product was toty. Solaria…
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Darker skin needs sunscreen, too
Knowing how into skincare I am, she asked, “Is sunscreen actually a racket?” “I beg your pardon?” “I mean, do you actually need sunscreen if you have darker skin?” It’s a good question, and she certainly is not the only one to ask it and probably won’t be the last. Before I dive in, let…
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Don’t forget the sunscreen!
Sigh, I rushed out the house today without putting on sunscreen. Let’s both get a refresh on why this item is important in your skin care regimen. You know that you should wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer, but you also should wear if you are just plain vain like me. Sunscreen can help protect…
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Initial thoughts on 111Skin’s lightweight day cream
Confession, I came to know 111skin through their stellar face masks. I hadn’t given any thought to their other products, until now. My trial of their Repair Day Cream NAC Y²™ was my first time using any of their other product types. After using this product for a few days this is what I thought.…
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I finally gave retinol a wee try- Verso Night Cream
One thing I have repeated for sure on this site is my weariness about retinol as an ingredient in my skincare products. Even though I used it unknowingly in an eye cream that I loved, I’m still hesitant. In my mind, it is going to make my skin instantly photo-sensitive. And as soon as I…
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I tried Dior’s Le Nectar. Here are my thoughts
I had high hopes for Dior’s Prestige Le Nectar Premier. I mean, if you call something nectar, I am imagining it would something heavenly. Maybe also sticky, juicy, plumping, godly. I chose not to look up the intended benefits, so I didn’t know what to expect exactly, but I was expecting a lot. The product…
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