Category Archives: skin

moisturizers, lotions, masks & cleansers

aquaphor healing ointment giveaway2

if a picture is worth a thousand words, than a tube of aquaphor healing ointment is worth at least a thousand dollars. ok, so maybe that’s a stretch, but in fairness it has a minimum of a thousand uses. i … Continue reading

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mario badescu aloe moisturizer3

i’m sitting poolside soaking up a few last florida sunrays before jetting back to virginia tonight and i am completely in awe of how well my skin has behaved on this little getaway. normally flying alone is enough to send … Continue reading

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simple foaming cleanser9

in the evenings, i need a gentle but effective cleanser that is going to obliterate my makeup, dissolve my mascara, and make my lip color vanish without stripping or irritating my skin. i’ve recently been turned on to foam cleansers … Continue reading

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la prairie anti-aging eye and lip perfection4

it’s a wicked gloomy day here in virginia so i’m tucked up at my kitchen table sipping hot coffee and perusing boots and sweaters online, thinking about how i have to spend three days in virginia beach this weekend. at … Continue reading

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a few recent favorites14

* i’ve been a little testing machine lately and sometimes there is just TOO much goodness to share at once. rather than keep you waiting while i craft individual posts for each of these pretty products, i’ve mashed them into … Continue reading

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boscia konjac cleansing sponge6

file this one under weird, but wonderful. boscia’s new konjac cleansing sponge is the coolest thing to come into my skincare routine, possibly ever. i’m always looking for ways to exfoliate gently but effectively and while the regular old household … Continue reading

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not-so-scary serums2

* i’m easily intimidated by things like masks and serums. deep down i’m not always sure why i need them and don’t even get me started on trying to figure out which one is best. worst of all, even if … Continue reading

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simple twitter giveaways galore0

my friends at simple have been busy this month and as a brand ambassador i am so thrilled that i get to share all of the goings on with you! hot on the heels of their fun pinterest promotion and … Continue reading

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a simple skincare pinterest giveaway2

are you as in love with pinterest as i am? while tons of social media platforms come and go, my fondness for the bookmarking site is still going strong after what feels like eons. i hope you’ll follow along over … Continue reading

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sephora collection 8 hr mattifying moisturizer sunscreen4

don’t get me wrong. i’m happy that we had a hot and sunny holiday weekend to say farewell to summer, but blistering heat can pose problems for a weekend that demands outdoor activities (even if those activities are strictly drinking … Continue reading

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