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New Sunscreen Regulations + Ones You Can Trust

It’s insanely disturbing how carefully we have to shop these days to not be “duped” by sketchy marketing tactics and brands trying to shave off expenses without regard to how it effects their customers. Just yesterday my boyfriend spend a whopping $8 on a ‘Superfoods Juice’ at the Health Nut only for him to throw … Continue reading “New Sunscreen Regulations + Ones You Can Trust”

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Shiseido Sun Protection Stick Foundation with SPF 35: Here Comes the Shade

The next best thing to a coating of Zinc oxide (not that there’s anything great about looking like you stuck your nose in a container of Cool-Whip), Shiseido’s Sun Protection Stick Foundation is full-on protection from the sun, like being in the shade. And I do mean full. This is what my cousins and I … Continue reading “Shiseido Sun Protection Stick Foundation with SPF 35: Here Comes the Shade”

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Verve Firm Commitment Three-in-One Daily Protection Lotion Sun Shield: Time-Sensitive Skin Management

Verve is the skincare line developed by Dr. Stephen Bracci, a specialist in non-invasive medical cosmetics and owner of Verve Laser/Med Spas in New York City. His skincare products reflect his commitment to a healthy lifestyle – and it’s contributing to healthier skin for me! High on his list is protection from the sun’s harmful … Continue reading “Verve Firm Commitment Three-in-One Daily Protection Lotion Sun Shield: Time-Sensitive Skin Management”

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Origins VitaZing SPF15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer: Bada-Bing, Bada-Zing

No time in the morning for anti-age serum, moisturizer, sunblock and foundation? Or more than one of them?! No, none of us has the time, but believe it or not, Origins‘ energizing moisturizer does all of the above and does it well. This magical formulation is really magic: out of the tube, it’s white; as … Continue reading “Origins VitaZing SPF15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer: Bada-Bing, Bada-Zing”

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New from Vichy

A few weeks ago I went to an event to get a preview of what’s in store from Vichy for spring/summer and to celebrate the French brand’s 80th anniversary. It was a looong event packed with lots of presentations and even more information. While I admit I was getting a bit restless hearing about all … Continue reading “New from Vichy”

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New “Super” Products Launch

I’m not one to take dietary supplements aside from Vitamin D and calcium (and even calcium I’m told by my DR is controversial as to whether it actually has any effect when taken as a supplement), add to that, that I’m not a meat-lover and have a raging sweet-tooth and it becomes clear why I … Continue reading “New “Super” Products Launch”

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