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Full Face Care from Spectro
Everyone wants to know what kind of cleanser they should be using and I guess it makes sense. Although switching your cleanser shouldn’t really make a huge change change in the condition of your skin, it is a product that … Continue reading
Make Your Own Beauty Products
Every once in a while a friend will suggest that we have some kind of get together where we make beauty products. You’ve seen the kits that help you make your own lip products and the like and you could … Continue reading
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Lancome La Base Pro
If you find that your foundation doesn’t go on as smoothly as you’d like, then what you need is a makeup primer! While some can be mattifying, there’s Lancome’s version, called La Base Pro, which is more of an intense … Continue reading
Should I Use a Top Coat for My Nail Polish?
Should you use a top coat on your nail polish? Short answer: yes! A top coat can make your nail polish last longer and makes it look shiny and professionally applied. For best results, use a thin coat after allowing … Continue reading
My Favourite Retinols Video
Here are my favourite retinols, but what can I say, I never met a retinol or peel I didn’t like. I mentioned Alumier, and Skinceuticals in the video which are both available at aesthetician or dermatologists’ office. I also loved … Continue reading
Retinol Reviews
I’ve tried a bunch of retinols over the past few years, and here are the reviews: A313. This is a French retinol that is over-the-counter. Don’t be fooled by the pomade texture. It is pretty strong. You can get it … Continue reading
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Tagged A313, Alumier, Beautycounter, Differin, Paula's Choice, Pixi, Retinol, Reversa, reviews, Skinceuticals, The Ordinary
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Prescription vs. OTC Retinols
Should you go get a retinol prescription or just buy something over-the-counter? It depends. Watch this video and I explain it all…Thoughts, comments? Leave them below!
Cookbook Reviews
Some of you might be cooking more than usual, and truth be told, I don’t really consult cookbooks anymore because it seems like a lot of recipes are on the Internet, but I do like these that I have and … Continue reading
Pictures from the Estee Lauder Chocolate Collection!
The Chocolate collection came out in 2008, and since we’re at home right now I thought it was a good time for me to revisit some of my older makeup. Below is the shimmer compact, and though it’s beautiful in … Continue reading
Poppy King’s Story – How the Lipstick Queen Became Royalty
I haven’t had a ton of time to read in recent months, but I finally go through Lessons of a Lipstick Queen by Poppy King. Overall, fascinating book for the details that it gives you about Poppy herself and how … Continue reading