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DIY Blackhead and Clogged Pore Removal from Renee Rouleau

DIY Blackhead and Clogged Pore Removal from Celebrity Esthetician, Renée Rouleau

Blackhead and clogged pore removals are a common step in a professional facial but did you know there’s a way to safely remove them yourself at home? Here’s my expert skin care advice for do-it-yourself extractions to keep your pores clean and clear without harming the skin.

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Summer Beauty Looks: From Runway to Real Life

The Fall 2013 shows brought us countless beauty looks to try (some crazier than others!), but the ones that caught my eye were at Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander. Both runways were dominated by prominent brows, flush nude lips, and soft eyes. This focus on easy beauty is just what you want in the summer. … Continue reading “Summer Beauty Looks: From Runway to Real Life”

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Nine Naturals Citrus + Mint Shampoo & Conditioner: Pregnancy-Approved

When I got pregnant, I didn’t color my hair for a year. Even after the baby was born I was breastfeeding, so I didn’t want to use any chemicals that could affect her. I also found a special shampoo and conditioner set that was sulfate-free. Having been formulated for pregnant women, Nine Naturals has no … Continue reading “Nine Naturals Citrus + Mint Shampoo & Conditioner: Pregnancy-Approved”

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Dos and Donts For Summer Hair And Beyond

A few weeks ago I went to get my hair highlighted with Jessica Stern at the Fekkai salon at the Mark. It’s something I do every 4-5 months and every time I get more anxious about the day where my hair is going to start graying and I’m going to have to do it more … Continue reading “Dos and Donts For Summer Hair And Beyond”

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By Terry Spring Launches

By Terry launched three key products for Spring (see their makeup looks here). I’m a nail polish freak so I was most interested in those. They’ve launched what they’re calling a base coat serum – By Terry Regenerating Nail Base – that’s designed to stimulate nail growth by replenishing oxygen to nail keratin, while also … Continue reading “By Terry Spring Launches”

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Oribe Côte D’azur

When it comes to haircare it’s pretty impossible to beat Fekkai, Kerastase, Living Proof, and Oribe. All four lines are no-fail and the only ones I’ve found to consistently live up to their claims to truly change your hair. Oribe’s latest launch is Côte D’azur ($22), which is an awesome product that does about a … Continue reading “Oribe Côte D’azur”

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