Category Archives: skin

moisturizers, lotions, masks & cleansers

how lindsay of belle belle beauty keeps it simple3

you guys might already be aware, but i absolutely LOVE my partnership with simple skincare. never before has a more accessible, high-quality and sensitive-skin-friendly brand captured my heart. as much fun as i’m having talking about the brand here in … Continue reading

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murad instant radiance eye cream2

turn around, bright eyes: i have been full-on wowed by this brightening undereye treatment from murad. the texture is unlike any eye cream i have ever tried, with a buttery (almost slight silicone) effect that hydrates and smooths every unwelcome … Continue reading

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eve lom rescue mask1

last weekend was one of those weekends that was so much fun – i had visitors in town and the weather cooperated wonderfully with our plans – but due to a combination of too much time in the sun, eating … Continue reading

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ysl top secrets flash touch wake-up eyecare3

there is nothing worse than puffy eyes. nothing that betrays my upbeat attitude and readiness to face the day than tired little eyeballs. i will not have it. i splurged on ysl’s top secrets flash touch wake-up eyecare pen a … Continue reading

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simple exfoliating facial wipes6

can anyone tell me where the heck the summer has gone? june and july were supposed to be my quiet months and they have flown! august is going to be a doozy and i know labor day will be here … Continue reading

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fake it ‘til you make it6

* i love a good beach tanning session as much as the next gal, but it’s hard to ignore the health hazards that laying out in the sun can bring. to keep my dermatologist happy and my skin bronze for … Continue reading

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friday favorites10

i found myself faced with too many amazing products to count this week (always a good problem) so i’m sharing a handful of bite-sized reviews. as always, let me know if you want more : ) dermablend skinperfector blemish and oil clearing … Continue reading

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clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion+10

sometimes i wonder why the beauty brands mess with perfection. formulas change, favorites disappear from shelves only to return revamped and far less fabulous. in the case of clinique, their world famous yellow moisturizing lotion has been a top seller … Continue reading

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sleeping beauty4

* i’m big on products that work while i sleep. taking an extra minute to pump moisture in to my skin, eyes, and lips before hitting the pillow means that i wake up to clearer and calmer skin each morning. … Continue reading

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everyday eye essentials5

* it has taken me a long time to learn how to dress up my eyes each morning, but the little tricks i have learned over the years really make a big difference in brightening my face and polishing off … Continue reading

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