Category Archives: skin

moisturizers, lotions, masks & cleansers

clinique dramatically different0

if you ask any makeup guru they will tell you that the most important step is prep. how you care for your own skin before laying down foundation or bronzer is key – and since this is the only face you will … Continue reading

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gel moisturizers0

all of a sudden, the moisturizer that i have been loving all winter long, is no longer soaking into my skin. it’s just kind of…sitting there. and it is not playing nicely with my foundation causing things to kind of … Continue reading

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march favorites0

sometimes the beauty goodness comes across my vanity so quickly that i don’t have time to share it with you in individualized posts. there are currently a handful of products rocking my world – and i just have to give each … Continue reading

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dove dry spray antiperspirant0

there are few brands that have been in my life as long as dove. in fact, probably one of my youngest beauty memories is opening a new bar of dove soap as a little girl – and that scent, yum! … Continue reading

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paula’s choice CALM redness relief6

the products in this post were provided to me by the manufacturer on behalf of pretty in my pocket inc. my skin can best be described as pink, with pale undertones. i have never been someone who turns golden brown … Continue reading

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paula’s choice1

the products in this post were provided to me by the manufacturer on behalf of pretty in my pocket inc. way back at the beginning of my beauty obsession, i sussed out an industry bible titled ‘don’t go to the … Continue reading

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sephora has gifts upon gorgeous gifts!0

so, the bad news is that there are just ten days until chistmas, but the good news is that sephora has everything you need for everyone on your list. need proof? see below. masks for every concern will easily fulfill … Continue reading

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a new routine with origins1

on saturday afternoon, i visited the beautiful and newly redesigned origins store at market common clarendon. after a tour of the new space, i sat down with kristen for a mini facial. since my skin is so super finicky, i … Continue reading

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murad complete reform0

miracle of all miracles, after months (and months) of trying to clear up my face, it is now blemish free. on a  recent business trip, one of my coworkers tipped me off to this glycolic acid treatment from murad. desperate … Continue reading

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l’oreal revitalift #askskinexpert2

i am constantly seeing changes in my skin – i can chalk it up to endless product testing, postpartum hormonal surges, diet choices, the weather, you name it. the problem is that i don’t want to go running to my … Continue reading

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