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FOUND A NEW FAVE…

February 12, 2024 //
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Exponent’s Time Rewind Retinol Power System. I love this product for many reasons and it will be my go-to Retinol moving forward. I first love the innovative system. The airtight containers allow the perfect dosage and activation of the product. One dispenser is a powder and a separate one is a Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Hydrator. Stamp them both in your hand, mix for 5 seconds, and you get the perfect product. It is patented and ground breaking. Products loose their effectiveness and freshness as soon as they are opened. This packaging allows you to have a “first time” use with each use. The other thing I loved about the product is how quickly it sinks into my skin. It has a lux feel and immediately penetrates. I didn’t feel like product would be wasted ending up on my pillow at night. My skin took to this right away. I had not reactions or sensitivity. I can’t wait to try their Vitamin C!

Categories face, serum

READY,SET, RADIANCE

May 27, 2023 //
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I love Jason Wu Beauty’s Ready Set Radiance in Glow! This is my new favorite setting powder. I wasn’t sure I would like it because these days a lot of “illuminating” products are not for me. They are too shiny, greasy, or glittery. This powder gives you just a touch of glow, like you’re walking around during the golden hour permanently. It kept my makeup in place, and I did not get shiny throughout the night. It comes with a super soft powder puff that gives the perfect application. It allows you to press in the powder and be exact about where you want it. I love that it is infused with vitamin c and rosehip oil to give a bit of care as well perfection. I think all ages and skin types will love this product. I will definitely be buying this again. 

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Categories face, make-up

KEEPING UP WITH KOSAS

April 22, 2023 //
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I love most things I try from Kosas. Recently I tried both their Concealer and Foundation. They do not disappoint. Kosas’s Revealer Concealer. For me I prefer to use it to lighten areas of my face as apposed to under eye concealer. It does work well under the eyes, but I prefer something a with a bit more coverage for that area. I love the applicator. It makes it really easy to apply directly to your face where you need it. It feels good on my skin and lasts. The Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation with Broad Spectrum SPF 25 is fantastic. It feels light on the skin and dries down fast. It lasts all day and night, and worked well with my other products. It gives a medium finish with a touch of glow. I think oily and dry skin would work well with it. 

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Categories eyes, face, make-up

MULTITASKING….

April 16, 2023 //
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I love PÜR Beauty’s Multitasking Essentials Best Sellers Kit. Each piece is great and includes the basics for a quick touch up, post beach, post gym, post work, whatever/whenever moment. It comes with a primer that I found to be lightweight and effective. There is a mascara that definitely gave length and definition to my lashes. There is a brush included for their star product- the 4 in 1 Pressed Mineral Makeup foundation that has Broad Spectrum Spf 15 coverage. I love the look this mineral powder gives. My skin looked flawless and Matte but not flat. There is a slight luminousity without any shine. I went a shade darker than my skin and it gave me a gorgeous, natural sun kissed look.

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Categories face, make-up

PUR LOVE

April 8, 2023 //
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I was surprised by how much I liked PÜR Beauty’s Cloud Cream Gel-to-Water Hydrating Essence Moisturizer. I have tried many “gel to water” moisturizers and I haven’t noticed anything special about them. This is the first one that one that truly gave me an amazing experience. It’s lightweight, absorbs fast, and hydrates as promised. It worked fabulous under my makeup and sunscreen. I will continue to use this year round. I believe all skin types, sexes, and ages will benefit. The Gel to Water solution is extra great for oily skin since it leaves no residue. I would use sunscreen with this product since it has encapsulated retinol. I am a fan of the simple packaging. This line is clean beauty without the annoyingness that sometimes comes with clean brands.

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Categories face, moisturizer

SPRINGING INTO THESE FINDS…..

April 1, 2023 //
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I use sunscreen 365 days a year, and you should too. I found a great one for your face. It’s Kinship’s Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide SPF 32. It feels great on my skin and works well under makeup. It also has Turmeric in it so soothe and protect skin. 

My hair is really long, and I’m always looking for products to give it volume at the root. I have found that Drybar’s Southern Belle Volume Boosting Root Lifter really helps. You add a bit to your roots and get major volume.

I found an inexpensive night cream I love. I use it over a retinol serum. It’s Versed Skincare’s Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream. It’s a pretty purple cream designed to fight aging and dryness. It uses fermented purple tea, green coffee, and microalgae. I love how it sits on my skin. It’s not too heavy but highly protective.

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Categories face, hair, moisturizer, sunblock

MOONKISSED…

February 27, 2023 //
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I love Iero’s Moonkissed Radiant Skin Restorative Serum-Oil. I have more oils in my beauty cabinet than I know what to do with. The fact that this one stands out to me means a lot. This oil is very thin and quick to absorb. It is one of the most fragrant products I have ever used. It smells like a blend of flowers and herbs. The product itself is gorgeous and will add to your skincare shelf. The beautiful blue color stands out, and there’s bits of purple flowers floating it. This serum/oil can be used in many ways. It’s a serum, it’s strong enough to be a moisturizer, and it’s a great oil topper. I find myself using it most as a last step in my night routine, following my serum and moisturizer.

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Categories face, moisturizer, oil

FEB FINDS….

February 4, 2023 //
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here’s what I am playing with this month…

Alastin Skincare’s HA Immerse Serum. It’s lightweight, absorbs quick, great for layering, and sits well under makeup. It’s won some awards, and Alastin is a skincare company you can trust.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss. Everytime I think I found my favorite gloss, I fall in love with another. This is definitly a top 3. I have it in Pink 001, and it is perfect. The right amount of shine, no stickyness, and great hold.

I pair the above gloss with the perfect Nude Liner I found from ColourPop. It’s their Lippie Pencil in BFF. It goes on smooth and easy, and pairs with any nude lip or pink gloss.

Stay tuned for what March brings…

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Categories face, lips, make-up, serum

SPRAY IT ON

October 16, 2022 //
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I am in love with Kosas’s Plump and Juicy Spray on Serum. It is a genius idea for the category. The spray pump allows the product to gently get onto your skin in minimal or maximum amounts. My favorite thing about it is how it is perfect for layering serums. I have tried it as a first layer and second layer with serums and it combines beautifully. You should wait at least two minutes between layers to allow each product to absorb. There was no pilling under my makeup. It can also be layered throughout the day as a pick me up and hydrator. It even works over makeup. There is no scent and it is vegan. Kosas is clean beauty you can be excited about. The bottle is glass, it’s very barbiecore and looks great on my shelf. 

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Categories face, serum

PEELease me….

August 16, 2022 //
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked Cosmedix PHA Hydration Peel. It is designed to exfoliate skin, while brightening your complexion. I noticed upon application a slight tingling sensation. Not like a burn at all, more like a lovely cooling “it’s working” feeling. It comes off easily with water. My pores looked tighter and my complexion looked even. It seemed to have lifted some deep in the skin issues to the surface (in a good way). The next morning I noticed soft skin, and a continued even complexion. Though it is said to be gentle enough for all skin types I recommend not following it with any strong skincare. Stick to hydrators and oils verse retinols and acids. It says to use at night so it likely makes your skin more sensitive to the sun.

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