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Spring Lip and Cheek Makeup Haul: Chanel, Nars and Charlotte Tilbury
It's technically spring already but it's been snowing all day and it doesn't look like it'll hit 60° anytime soon. That being said, I know it'll be sunny and warm again in no time and I can't wait to...
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Three Simple Steps To Soothe Flaky, Irritated Skin
Ever since I came back from a weekend trip to Boston a few weeks ago, my skin has been insanely dry. My face was so dry that there were small cracks throughout the outer layer of my skin which allowed...
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I Spent $85 On A Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad - Was It Worth It?
For years I lusted after the Tom Ford eyeshadow quads but the price was exorbitant - how good could a $85 quad be? After much deliberation, my curiosity got the best of me and I purchased Nude Dip...
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Get The Sunkissed Glow With This Sephora Favorites Set
I always pick up a few of the Sephora Favorites sets every year because it's a great way to try out products without committing to the full size. As someone who rarely finishes products, travel-sized...
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48 Hours in Sedona, Arizona
As much as I love traveling abroad and exploring new places, there's still so much of America I haven't seen. I've been all along the two coasts but I have barely scratched the surface when it comes to...
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Olaplex No. 3 Saved My Strands When I Went Blonde
Back in March I got a second round of balayage to lighten up the ends of my hair from a previously dyed light brown to a cool, ashy blonde. While I was happy with the color, my hair was obviously not...
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How I Score The Best Beauty Deals: GWP and Coupon Tips
And this isn't even all of it....I like getting a good deal just as much as I like trying lots of beauty products. Naturally, over the years I've become quite good at not paying full price for these...
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Tarte Aspyn Ovard Palette: Review & Swatches
It's been awhile since I've come across a palette that I felt I needed; a lot of the current trends (holographic duochromes, burnt oranges, etc.) aren't appealing to me. I'm a neutral makeup person...
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The Best "Clean" Makeup Remover I've Ever Tried
If you can't already tell by the title of this post, I adore the MŪN Akwi Purifying Cleanser as a first cleanse on days that I'm wearing makeup. I placed my first order from MŪN nearly a year ago and...
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Affordable Skincare I Love: Pixi's Glow Mud Cleanser and Mask
For someone with problematic, acne-prone skin, I've always been willing to pony up for pricey skincare in the belief (and hopes, so many hopes) that it will work better than something from the...
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SpaceNK Fall Beauty Edit 2018 & What I Picked Up
If you have a couple of things on your SpaceNK wishlist or need to stock up on essentials, now is the time to do it. SpaceNK's semi-annual giant gift with purchase is here! I've been making my list and...
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It's Been Awhile....
Hey there! Remember me? Somehow it's been 10 months since my last post.... I didn't plan on abandoning this space but at some point the joy that I got from blogging just disappeared. A few days ago I...
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Books I Read When I Was In The Depths of Grief
When I thought about the pros and cons of getting back into blogging and sharing my thoughts online, it weighed on me that so much of social media is essentially a highlight reel of our lives. In many...
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"Short Hair, Don't Care" and Thoughts About Hair
Yesterday I finally got around to dragging myself to get a much needed haircut and now my hair is the shortest it's probably ever been. It's summer and sweltering so it's nice not having so much hair...
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Overdue Praise for Neogen's Day-Light Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
I'm a big fan of the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence but I didn't like that I had to stock up on it when I go to Asia because I'm wary of ordering skincare products on Amazon. I'm happy to report...
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Recent Makeup Loves ft. Rediscoveries and New Favorites
It's been months since my last post and I've done an awful job at making good on my attempts to blog more - does anyone still read beauty blogs? Regardless, I wanted to share some rediscovered...
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A'pieu Madecassoside Cica Gel: A Great Budget-Friendly Moisturizer for...
Centella asiatica, better known as cica to most of us, is the it ingredient in Korean skincare right now and has been for the past year or so. Cica has many skin benefits but its main use is to soothe...
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Why You Need Manyo Factory's Galactomy Clearskin Toner In Your Routine
To tone or not to tone? That's a question I see a lot and I've debated the merits of incorporating a toner into my skincare routine more than once. I'm currently in the yes-to-toner camp because this...
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Putting Myself on a Beauty No-Buy and Evaluating My Spending Habits
Since I last posted back in November, so much has changed. I can't even attribute my lack of posting to all the things going on in the world because my motivation to blog was waning long before 2020...
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Drugstore Beauty Must-Have: Maybelline Lifter Glosses
I'm happy to report that my beauty no-buy is going strong and I'm pretty certain I'll be extending it through the end of September. Besides obviously having way too much makeup (what else is new?), I...
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Best Blush Find of 2020: EM Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blush
The year isn't quite over yet but I'm going to go ahead and crown the Em Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blushes as my favorite blush purchase of 2020. I believe these first launched last year with four...
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A Luxury Lip Tint to Wear Under Your Mask
I've long been a fan of glossy lip tint, but they've proven to be even more useful now that masks are a part of our daily lives. I'm lucky to be able to work from home so I don't venture out much (and...
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Why I Bought My Céline Large Trio Bag Pre-Loved & Buying With The Real Real
Last month I finally added the Céline Large Trio in a beautiful burgundy lambskin to my handbag collection after having this particular bag on my luxury wishlist for a few years. Today's post isn't a...
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My First Prada: The Re-Edition 2005 Saffiano Bag
Today's post is another one for the handbag-lovers. For my birthday a few weeks ago I wanted to gift myself a nice purse and was deciding between a few that are currently on my list. Ultimately I chose...
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First Foray into Fyrinnae (with Swatches)
Fyrinnae is one of the OG indie makeup brands that I've heard about for years but hadn't tried until last month. I really should have hopped on this bandwagon sooner but there are a few reasons as to...
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