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Stemulation Serum and Creme Set: Hope Turns to Reality

There are a lot of products that are nice – it smells good, feels good and is full of hope that you take on faith. But very few have immediately noticeable effect. This line was recommended by name friend who owns Temptress Cosmetics in El Segundo. She said to use it for one month and … Continue reading “Stemulation Serum and Creme Set: Hope Turns to Reality”

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Frugal Snob: NIP + FAB Glycolic Fix

NIP + FAB, the affordable line from the woman behind Rodial, has just launched a new product called Glycolic Fix. For you Rodial lovers out there, the quality of ingredients in both lines is comparable, N+F is less expensive because there are less actives in it – i.e. it’s meant for less damaged skin. The … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: NIP + FAB Glycolic Fix”

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LiftLab Daily Cleanser & Detox Mask: Don’t Scratch the Surface

Our hectic schedules sometimes leave our skin regimens with something to be desired. As a working mom, there are days when I’m lucky if I get to step into the shower at all. So, I’m always on the lookout for new products to help me multitask like this three-in-one LiftLab cleanser/mask/exfoliant! For days when you’re … Continue reading “LiftLab Daily Cleanser & Detox Mask: Don’t Scratch the Surface”

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Proactiv +

Who hasn’t used Proactiv or doesn’t know at least know like…10,000…people who have? I never used the original growing up, but so many of my friends did and from what I can remember they all had stellar results (though if memory serves me correctly those results tended to dissipate once they stopped using the regimen). … Continue reading “Proactiv +”

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Agadir Argan Oil Daily Shampoo & Conditioner: Stay Hydrated This Summer

It seems you can find beauty products of all kinds with Argan oil as a central ingredient, but in shampoo and conditioner? Seems risky, considering how easily hair can get greasy. But I’m pleased to share that Agadir’s haircare gives you slick locks, rather than oil-slicked ones. I love their treatment oil, and have been … Continue reading “Agadir Argan Oil Daily Shampoo & Conditioner: Stay Hydrated This Summer”

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Frugal Snob: John Frieda’s New Color Specific Haircare

I have color-treated hair, but I also have very dry hair which makes it critical that the shampoo/conditioners I use target both (a good color care product should be made with dry hair in mind). Aside from Serge Normant’s Meta Blonde line I’ve never seen products that were made specifically for the color of your … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: John Frieda’s New Color Specific Haircare”

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