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AmorePacifc Moisture Bound Oil-Free Essentials Clarifying Skincare Regimen

I know it’s far from being a new brand, but AmorePacific is a new personal favorite. I’ve used a few of their products over the past year including an eye cream, nighttime moisturizer, and now I’ve been using the Refreshing Hydra-Gel, which is one of five products in the brand’s limited edition Moisture Bound Oil-Free … Continue reading “AmorePacifc Moisture Bound Oil-Free Essentials Clarifying Skincare Regimen”

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Actifirm: How Important is the Outer Layer?

I’m very often drawn to out-of-the-box packaging. In fact if it wasn’t for fantastic outer layers, I probably wouldn’t own 75% of what’s in my beauty arsenal and I’d be a brand loyalist as soon as I discover an effective product. For obvious sensitive skin-related concerns I’m definitely way more adventurous when it comes to … Continue reading “Actifirm: How Important is the Outer Layer?”

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Bare Escentuals On the Spot Eye Cotton Swabs: Make No Mistake About It

Here it is, my new Can’t-Live-Without-It product!!! For anyone who is ever putting their makeup on in a hurry (yep, that’s all of us), this is a total lifesaver when you’re on the go but don’t want to look unpolished. Bare Escentual‘s On the Spot eye makeup-remover swabs look like Q-Tips, but these are very … Continue reading “Bare Escentuals On the Spot Eye Cotton Swabs: Make No Mistake About It”

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La Prairie’s New Advanced Marine Biology Eye Gel

La Prairie just added three new products to their Advanced Marine Biology collection: Advanced Marine Biology Revitalizing Emulsion (50 ml, $135 – it’s for face, eyes, and neck), Advanced Marine Biology Eye Gel (15 ml, $105), and Advanced Marine Biology Foaming Mousse Cleanser (125 ml, $65). I got a little packet of each to try … Continue reading “La Prairie’s New Advanced Marine Biology Eye Gel”

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Patyka Biokaliftin Intensive Cleansing Milk Cleanser: Magic Milk

Ever since falling deep in love with Patyka‘s sensuous body oil, I have been obsessing over the rest of the line. Cleansing milk is my preferred face-washing method – I’m not a fan of the stripped, squeaky-clean feeling; it seems to take too much away in the process – and this milk had me at … Continue reading “Patyka Biokaliftin Intensive Cleansing Milk Cleanser: Magic Milk”

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Dealing with a Beauty Product-Induced Rash

I know that I’m extremely fortune that trying out a variety of beauty products is part of my job description, but every so often even though I’m relatively discerning about the products I opt to try and the quantities of them I put on my face, I have a bad reaction to a product. The … Continue reading “Dealing with a Beauty Product-Induced Rash”

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