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Colorscience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Brush: Give Your Old Sunscreens the Brush-Off

Now there is really no excuse to neglect to put on sunscreen, each and every day, no matter what. Colorscience‘s Sunforgettable brush-on powder is the most convenient, mess-free sunscreen ever. Where has this been all my life? Loose mineral powder dispensed from a handy on-the-go brush gives great coverage that protects you from UVA and … Continue reading “Colorscience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Brush: Give Your Old Sunscreens the Brush-Off”

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French Skincare Investigation by Renée Rouleau: PART DEUX

I recently returned from a trip to Europe where I attended Paris Beauty Week in France, an amazing trade show featuring new innovations in skin care ingredients and technology – a true playground for this esthetician and skin care expert!

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Hampton Mist Continuous Sunscreen: A One-Shot Deal

I went through so many sunscreens this summer I felt like I was conducting my own science experiment, and after trying them all, this is number one in the sun. Hampton Sun Continuous Mist Sunscreen is a truly lightweight, water-resistant spray that provides all the protection you need with none of the grime. The most … Continue reading “Hampton Mist Continuous Sunscreen: A One-Shot Deal”

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Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense: The Art of Self-Defense

This new formulation of Kiehl’s UV Defense Total Sun Block is miraculous. I loved the old formula, though it was a bit thick and heavy – great for beach days, but when I’ve got a full face of makeup, that’s the last thing I want to slather on beforehand. With SPF 50+, you are getting … Continue reading “Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense: The Art of Self-Defense”

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Ultimate Beauty List: Snobbiest All Time Favorites

Best Mascara Lustrafy High Definition Mascara at Motives for $16.95. Stay Put Eyeliner Gel Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner at Neiman Marcus for $21. Most Protective Sunscreen Clarins ‘UV Plus HP’ Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF 40 at Nordstrom for $38 Fluid and Natural Foundation La Mer The Treatment Powder Foundation SPF 15 at Neiman Marcus … Continue reading “Ultimate Beauty List: Snobbiest All Time Favorites”

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L’Occitane Introduces Limited Edition Sun Verbena

Even though my favorite L’Occitane products are their Amande ones, the Verbena ones are perennial bestsellers so it’s fitting that they just introduced some new, limited edition, verbena-infused products for summer. What makes the launches particularly notable is that they were all designed with sun-exposed skin in mind and all are made with organic verbena … Continue reading “L’Occitane Introduces Limited Edition Sun Verbena”

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