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Powder Sunscreen Review

So many people ask me if Powder Sunscreens work and the research says that they do. They’re great for applying on top of makeup because they up the sunscreen protection factor without disturbing your foundation. I got my hands on … Continue reading

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Avene Tinted Mineral Fluid Video Review

I’m going through sunscreens and showing you all your options in real life.  When you see how this goes on my skin… you’ll see that the beige tint is a little whitish even on my light-medium skin tone.  I’m the … Continue reading

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Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Video Review

Finding a good mineral sunscreen that you actually look forward to using is harder than it looks, but Aveeno’s new Sensitive Skin Ultra Light Mineral Sunscreen with SPF 50 is actually pretty good.  Watch me apply it on video and … Continue reading

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Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Review

Added the Laneige Water Sleeping mask to my routine in the morning and night because my skin is parched from some peeling.  This mask is for all skin types – but with a light watery gel texture, it’s not going … Continue reading

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The Body Shop Hawaiian Kukui Rich Nurturing Body Cream

I got this Body Shop Hawaiian Kukui Rich Nurturing Body Cream in a holiday gift set, and I finally pulled it out to use it. Like most Body Shop body creams, this is richly scented – overwhelmingly so at first. … Continue reading

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Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum Review

OMG, so the name of this serum bugs me.  Phyto-Retinol?  It’s just so misleading.  There is no retinol in this serum, and the main active ingredient is Bakuchiol in a squalane formula that’s ultra-moisturizing.  Now, Bakuchiol has been studied a … Continue reading

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The Inkey List Lactic Acid Review

I love putting acids on my skin – my skin is very oily and has been acne-prone, so a good acid can help lighten old scarring and just makes my skin so much smoother.  If you’re wondering why you should … Continue reading

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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation Review Video

I’ve half-finished this bottle of foundation and I keep using it because has excellent coverage but doesn’t look or feel heavy. Check out the rest in the video. What I used: @armanibeauty Luminous Silk foundation in the colour 8. Bit on … Continue reading

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Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

Update: this foundation is on sale at Sephora right now for $37.50.  The problem with most matte full coverage foundations is that they look obvious on your skin, sometimes even magnifying skin imperfections and texture instead of making skin look … Continue reading

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Indeed Labs InDefense 30 Sunscreen Review Video

Want to know if this sunscreen leaves you looking like a ghost? Watch the video!

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