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Lancôme Absolue L’Extrait Regenerating Ultimate Elixir: Everything’s Coming Up Roses

Culling native cells from up to 2 million rose leaves, Lancome’s Absolue L’Extrait is the seriously the “ultimate elixir” for increasing collagen production and fighting wrinkles. Its unique, state-of-the-art biotechnological process keeps these stem cells alive and active during the 10-week regeneration period. This is a superior cream…with a superior price tag! I used Absolue … Continue reading “Lancôme Absolue L’Extrait Regenerating Ultimate Elixir: Everything’s Coming Up Roses”

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Elizabeth Arden Launches Visible Difference

Elizabeth Arden just launched Visible Difference – a skincare line that’s divided up by skin type (oil-free regimen, skin balancing regimen, and gentle hydrating regimen), and within each regimen they offer products in four categories (cleanse, tone, treat, and moisturize). I was sent the gently hydrating regimen (for dry skin), a few months ago and … Continue reading “Elizabeth Arden Launches Visible Difference”

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NARS Fall 2012 Collection

NARS killed it with their Fall 2012 collection! I loooove their limited edition grey polish, Storm Bird ($18), and The Multiple Stick ($39) is now out in a new shade called Undress Me. This is actually my first time using the multipurpose stick (you can wear it on eyes, cheeks, and lips, under and over … Continue reading “NARS Fall 2012 Collection”

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Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream: La Mer, Redux

For me, everything about Crème de la Mer trademark moisturizing cream has always been perfect. At least that’s what I thought until I was introduced to the new and – dare I say? – improved addition to the luxurious line. The Soft Cream changes everything. Lighter and airier in texture, it glides right on and … Continue reading “Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream: La Mer, Redux”

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Rodial’s Dragon Blood

Obviously as a lover of gimmicky things I was initially attracted to Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Moisturiser ($60) because of the name and bright red hue. I’m a major Rodial fanatic (Tummy Tuck and Boob Job are go-to products for temporary firm ups), because they fuse cute product names with great packaging and formulations with … Continue reading “Rodial’s Dragon Blood”

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Hydroxatone BB Cream

Few skincare/beauty products are getting as much buzz as BB Creams right now. I haven’t had much experience with them mostly because I’m loyal to my Sensai liquid foundation, but I was sent a sample of Hydroxatone BB Cream ($49.95), so figured I’d give the product a whirl. BB Cream stands for “blemish balm” or … Continue reading “Hydroxatone BB Cream”

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