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Author Archives: lara ramos
one love organics the cleansing sponge rose clay heart3
i scrub my face with a steaming hot washcloth every other morning. it helps to get the blood flowing and it also ensures that i don’t apply my moisturizer to a dry face (a huge no-no according to my derm). … Continue reading
le traveleur the weekender travel kit0
i’m packing up my stephanie johnsons and heading to atlanta for the wedding of my very best friend this weekend. packing is already pretty much the worst, but there’s nothing more painful than chasing down travel-sized portions of your favorite … Continue reading
murad healthy skin facial8
beauty confession: before last week, i have had one facial in my entire life. it was in high school, at the peak of my acne battle, it was painful and my face was red and angry for days afterwards. the … Continue reading
mark. buenos aires vibe eau de toilette spray0
i like to change up my scent for summer. for me, it’s right up there with increasing the spf in my daily moisturizer and going a touch heavier in the bronzer department. so, what do i want in a fragrance for … Continue reading
earth tu face skin stick0
i have long been needing a nourishing nighttime lip treatment. 33 years of pursing my lips when concentrating, driving and writing blog posts has left me with some major lines in that department and i will do just about anything … Continue reading
follain5
there’s a new beauty haven in washington dc and i am in love with its owner, its mission, and every single safe (read: free of toxic chemicals) product on its beautifully curated shelves. tara foley’s follain was born in boston (home!) … Continue reading
l’oreal true match super-blendable makeup4
when it comes to makeup, finding a foundation that matches both your skin type and your skin tone can feel near impossible. in recent weeks, i have sat at multiple department store beauty counters and i have gone through the … Continue reading
covergirl cheekers blush in classic pink2
finding the right blush is just plain hard. you want something flattering, but natural-looking (i mean, you don’t want to look like you’re actually wearing blush). a true winner is one that makes you look alive, vibrant and glowing, … Continue reading
murad anti-aging acne regimen1
acne in your 30’s is straight up obnoxious. i don’t know whether mine is attributed to hormones, stress or just a general curse from the universe, but my cyclical breakouts can be relentless and my sensitive skin always seems like … Continue reading
gold circle barrette2
half up hair is happening everywhere and as if the less-is-more trend isn’t enough of a welcome and refreshing change, it comes with a little icing on the cake in the form of a gold circle barrette. these beauties have … Continue reading
