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YOU NEED A NIGHTTIME

June 30, 2025 //
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retinal. Lately I am very happy with the results I have been seeing from Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty’s Retinal Night. This .1% Retinal serum is gentle yet effective. I do not have sensitive skin and am used to using Retinal, so I jumped right in. I used it five days on two days off for a month with no issues. I had zero peeling or signs of sensitivity. I like how the consistency goes on and seems to absorb fast. It layered well under my night-time moisturizer. I think this a great option if you are looking for Retinal.

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MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO….

May 11, 2025 //
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Poems From The Lab Future Focus Vitamin C Serum

this months new favorites. I have a new favorite Vitamin C serum. It is Poems From The Lab Future Focus. It uses 15% Ascorbic Acid and Ferulic Acid as well as Glutathione related Amino Acids. It feels amazing upon application.  It comes with a cool squeezy tube to make sure you get every drop. 

Elizabeth Arden Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum #1

I have also found an outstanding Hyaluronic Acid. Elizabeth Arden’s Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum.This is HA on acid. Like adding velvet to your skin.

Laura Mercier - Long-Wear Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30 with Hyaluronic Acid 1W Blonde 1.52 oz / 45 mL Laura Mercier Long-Wear Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30 with Hyaluronic Acid

Lastly the world’s best BB Cream. Laura Mercier’s Long Wear Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30 with Hyaluronic Acid. This gives coverage, hydration, and a natural-luminous glow.

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WHAT I’M INTO…

August 13, 2024 //
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this August. I found some new products that I am really enjoying. The first is DRMTLGY’s Luminous Eye Corrector with SPF 41. This may be my favorite find of the year. It is a color corrector with SPF. It works so well you may not need concealer with it. The good news is it lays beautifully under makeup. It is packed with good for you ingredients. I like to apply it with my finger.

Next I’ve gotten into Lancome’s LIP IDÔLE SQUALANE BUTTERGLOW HYDRATING LIP BALM in keep it Glowy. This is a barely there, lip enhancing product. I like to use it for a no makeup look. It feels hydrating and soft.

Lastly I am using Neutregena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum. This serum absorbs super fast and is extremely lightweight. It fights wrinkles and dark spots. I layer a heavier moisturizer on top.

Stay tuned for September Super Stars….

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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!

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GLOW UP…

January 13, 2024 //
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I really like Pacifica’s GLOW BABY Booster Serum. I personally incorporate vitamin c serum in my daily regimen. I take it very seriously because I think when done well the product can be a game changer. What I like most about this serum is the smell! It smells just like a creamsicle. It is an uplifting fragrance that adds joy to the routine. In addition to that wonderful smell the weight and speed of absorbency are perfect. It has a light consistency that feels heavy enough to coat but light enough to work into skin and play nicely with moisturizer and makeup. This serum also has glycolic acid. It was an adjustment for me as I realized I preferred it when not paired with an exfoliant. When I did it gave a slight sting that made me think it was too much.

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GET INTOXICATED…

November 2, 2023 //
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skincare. Intoxicated Skincare is a brand “based on ectothermic animal venom, plant-based stem cells, and a number of active biomimetic peptides and natural ingredients, in an effort to bridge the gap between topical serums and injectable solutions.” I tried each of their serums (Bee,Snail,and Snake). They can be used alone or mixed together. I love how lightweight they are. They do what a serum should- sink into skin fast and absorb quickly. I also loved the Antidote Moisturizer. It has a lux feel and is super lightweight. The line leaves skin hydrated with an even tone. The site will help you pick which is best for you. Check it out and pick your poison…

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I HAVE RESTING C FACE…

July 23, 2023 //
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and I love it. I have been using Drunk Elephant’s C-Firma Fresh Day Serum. It is one of the top Vitamin C serums I have tried. I love that the potent c powder and serum come separately. You combine them before the first use to give you the freshest bottle possible. This serum has 15% vitamin C and .5% ferulic Acid to improve skins evenness, bright, and firm. It also has Vitamin E and Pumpkin Ferment Extract. You should see diminished photodamage and increased radiance. If you want a highly effective Vitamin C Serum, I recommend Trying this one.

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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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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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PINK….

October 14, 2022 //
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banana! I have yet to try a Kadalys product I haven’t liked. Kadaly’s Organic Pink Oil Banana Glow Booster Serum is another great product in the line. It is called a serum and an Oil. To me it is an Oil and should be used as an Oil. Though it says you can layer moisturizer on top of it, I’m not sure the actives like Retinols would seep through? You need very little of this product for majorly hydrated skin. I live in humid Miami and was able to layer makeup on top of it. I’m excited to bring this up north on vacation to fight the dry winter weather. It is designed to fight aging, free radicles, and uneven skin tone. I enjoy the scent, and love the color. I love that it is clinically tested as well as vegan, organic, paraben free and cruelty free. Remember two drops does the job. It’s easy to go to heavy with this.

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