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I Love My Muff

I spotted I Love My Muff on a recent Henri Bendel shopping trip and a few of their products were on sale so I figured…why not try!? In theory the brand is very similar to Sweetspot Labs, a company whose products I often use, but unlike Sweetspot they are not made with artificial fragrances. Luckily … Continue reading “I Love My Muff”

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Argan Oil: Good for Skin?

Have I been living under a rock? Here I thought argan oil was a hair savior meanwhile it can be used for pretty much everything from toning to hydrating skin – studies have shown that you can even eat it for heart-health benefits comparable to olive oil. After being introduced to Kahina Giving Beauty, a … Continue reading “Argan Oil: Good for Skin?”

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Sprout Skincare…You Could Almost Eat It

I initially heard about Sprout Skincare via GOOP. Turns out Gwyneth Paltrow is a big fan of the Brooklyn-based brand that makes all of their products by hand in small batches. I figured if it was good enough for Paltrow’s highbrow taste it was certainly something worth looking into and the more research I did, … Continue reading “Sprout Skincare…You Could Almost Eat It”

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Assassin by Billy Jealousy: The Dry Assassin

For me, a moisturizer is the most important thing between my face and New York City air. My skin drives my crazy, especially in the beginning of fall, when it can’t decide between perspiration and sheer dryness. Recently, I was sent a killer project: a jar of a Billy Jealousy moisturizer called Assassin, and oh, … Continue reading “Assassin by Billy Jealousy: The Dry Assassin”

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ODonna Advanced Skin Treatment by Tricia Dikes: About Face

I finally found something that works to fight my hyper-pigmentation. This is my second time doing the Power Peel from Tricia Dikes, who works out of a plastic surgeon’s office in Beverly Hills. Technically, it’s called a microdermabrasion, but it really isn’t the typical one you’ve heard about. You name it, I’ve tried it: IPL, … Continue reading “ODonna Advanced Skin Treatment by Tricia Dikes: About Face”

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Queen Helene Batherapy: Bring the Hot Springs Home

While in Taiwan over each summer, even in deathly humid heat, one of my favorite things to do is go to the sulfur hot springs. I truly believe in the health benefits, but even without them, time in a hot spring is good for the soul and purifying for the mind just because it is … Continue reading “Queen Helene Batherapy: Bring the Hot Springs Home”

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