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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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Eve Lom Cleanser: Clean Beauty Is Skin-Deep

I got a sample of the Eve Lom cleanser when I bought their rescue mask just a couple weeks ago. It now looks like I’m a new Eve-Lom convert. This cleanser is amazing. Even though it has a weird smell (seems like all her products do; this one has a medicinal, grassy, earthy scent), who … Continue reading “Eve Lom Cleanser: Clean Beauty Is Skin-Deep”

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Chanel Démaquillant Yeux Intense Gentle Biphase Eye Makeup Remover: Small Amount, Big Wonder

It’s always nice to get back to basics, especially when it comes to cleansing products. I love Lancôme’s Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover (I’ve been using it for years), but now that I’m in Taiwan, the humidity is making me yearn for something a bit lighter and less oily. This dual-phase eye makeup remover by … Continue reading “Chanel Démaquillant Yeux Intense Gentle Biphase Eye Makeup Remover: Small Amount, Big Wonder”

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Melvita’s New Nectar de Roses

I have to admit that while I consider it a bonus when a product is organic/made with mostly natural ingredients, it’s not something I actively seek out. I do however have great respect for brands, like Melvita, that were pioneers in going eco before it was the “cool” thing to do. Melvita, which is now … Continue reading “Melvita’s New Nectar de Roses”

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Philosophy Clear Days Ahead (Thank God!)

I was sent Philosophy Clear Days 30-Day Acne Trial Kit ($38 – $67 value) to try out and it couldn’t have come at a better time. My new-found obsession with hot yoga means that I inevitably breakout with a blemish (or a few), especially right around my period, so I was excited to try out … Continue reading “Philosophy Clear Days Ahead (Thank God!)”

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Cor Silver Soap: Clean to the Cor

It’s hard to believe that a single soap can offer everything from cleaning to antibacterial protection, brightening, reducing pore size, exfoliating, and even providing anti-aging and SPF. Seriously, can one bar of soap really be this powerful? If it’s Cor Silver soap, then yes. This soap delivers, and it’s pretty amazing. The only claim a … Continue reading “Cor Silver Soap: Clean to the Cor”

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