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Category Archives: skin
simple skincare7
simple skincare has been the #1 skincare brand in the uk for nearly 50 years. with over half of the female population (yours truly and from what i know, many of you lovely readers included!) self-identifying as having sensitive skin, … Continue reading
clinique ‘moisture surge’ overnight mask15
my dermatologist taught me that skin is the most primed and ready to receive treatments of any kind at night. that’s because it’s the time when skin naturally works to repair and rebuild itself. your masks and creams are more … Continue reading
day to night: lip care4
it is chilly outside! and i swear the first part of my body to feel the effects of the winter change is my lips. every season i can tell when the humidity is leaving town and colder days are on … Continue reading
my mario badescu skincare regimen8
* at my wits end with my skin (yet again), i turned to the experts at mario badescu for a customized regimen. as i ran through my laundry list of complaints (acne-ridden, tight after washhing, oily in the afternoons, sensitive … Continue reading
koh gen do cleansing spa water5
between you and me, cleansing spa water is really just a fancy and chic way of saying makeup remover. good for a quick clean up, cleansing waters are super easy to use, making makeup removal completely painless. they’re great for … Continue reading
sephora collection perfecting ultra-smoothing primer4
products coming out of the sephora camp of late have really exceeded my expectations, but two of them have weaseled their way into my everyday beauty basket: my new favorite moisturizer being one and this primer being the other. the primer … Continue reading
on sundays, we boost7
yes, i know it’s monday, but as i sit here enjoying the effects of last night’s skin treatment, i feel compelled to share my little secret. first, you should know that for a high maintenance beauty queen, i’m sadly lazy … Continue reading
laura mercier almond coconut body butter4
this body butter has been running through my group of friends like wildfire. it all started when one of us received a complimentary bottle through a work function and let the rest of us in on her sweet-smelling secret. perhaps the $35 price … Continue reading
murad hydro-dynamic ultimate moisture0
fall is upon us, beauties, and a change in the air means a necessary change in the skincare routine. i don’t know about you, but the first day without humidity and my skin is dryer and tighter than it is … Continue reading
looks good for your guy: kiehl’s facial fuel ‘no shine’ hydrator4
guys have to change up their skincare routine for summer, too, and in my condo, it’s mandatory – as i’m running a bit of a beauty dictatorship here. lucky for mr. ramos, he doesn’t have to put much thought into … Continue reading
