Tag: advice
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The skincare advice I refuse to follow, to my detriment
I don’t know when or why it started, but for some reason I developed a drinking problem. By that I mean I struggle to drink water. It’s so bad that I had to set a goal to consume 16 ounces each day. And even then, I couldn’t do that, knowing full well there are people…
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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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Two biggest things I learned about running events
I recently had the opportunity to manage some events at work. Here are the biggest takeaways: Delegate where it makes sense: Don’t be afraid to bring in others to help with the details. It’s okay to bring in a company to plan out and put up your décor or ask a colleague to support. You…
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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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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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The assumptions I had before going to San Francisco
I went on my recent trip to San Francisco with some assumptions. These are the two biggest things you might come across as you plan or go about your journey. Let’s have a quick chat about weather and safety. Before I left, I was told to pack warmer than I would think necessary for a…
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Why I don’t stress about fragrance compliments
As a fragrance lover, there is nothing better than hearing, “Wow, you smell incredible!,” or just noticing people sniffing trying to figure where that great scent is coming from, when you know it is definitely you. I know that I enjoy getting compliments on my fragrances. It validates some fragrances for me and provides a…
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No need to set a fire
All ablaze, you self-combusted to keep them warm, and now they won’t even sit still to absorb the heat. You are turning in to ashes. No good to anyone, especially yourself. You’ve bent so yourself so they wouldn’t break, and here you are now, in pieces, while they continue on with no intent to help…
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Here’s why you might not want to use retinoids
Multiple skinfluencers insist that the ingredient that you need to add into your routine now is retinoids. They tout it as the premier anti-aging ingredient. If you are deathly afraid of wrinkles, maybe you trust them and run and get the product. But now it is time to stop and think, is that really the…
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