My Favorite Face Moisturizer: Clarins Extra Firming Mask

My Favorite Face Moisturizer: Clarins Extra Firming Mask

The Clarins Extra Firming Mask exceeded my expectations and today I want to talk about why I love it so much, and why you should put this luxurious, moisturizing goddess on your radar. My skin type Normal, these days. Oily skin seems to be a problem of the past, even in the summer. Also a reminder that I am aging!…

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Top 3 Summer Sun Care Favorites

Top 3 Summer Sun Care Favorites

Summer is in full force in my neck of the woods and the sun and humidity are pretty unrelenting. Here’s a little summary of my current favorite sun care items for commuting, taking walks, and pool days. The one thing that has been providing me the most protection are my hats! My favorite one right now came from Amazon and…

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A Great Moisturizing Skincare Routine for Dry, Sunburned Skin

A Great Moisturizing Skincare Routine for Dry, Sunburned Skin

I do know better than this… but I managed to get myself sunburned. On top of that, I recently moved to a new apartment where the dry air (and electric static) is out of control. So, to remedy that, I first bought an aesthetically pleasing humidifier, which is working quite well for the static electricity and humidity levels in the…

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Checking In | Beauty and Life Updates
Key West

Checking In | Beauty and Life Updates

Stock Island, Key West In the middle of this cool, brisk, October in the DC metro, I can’t help but wonder where the year went and what I did with it. To say the year has been stressful is an understatement, and I’d be preaching to the choir. It’s definitely affected my beauty and lifestyle habits, although I’m not really…

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High Joy Alert: Then I Met You Cleansing Balm

High Joy Alert: Then I Met You Cleansing Balm

Just when you think you’ve seen and felt it all on your face, something great comes along and says, “Hey, now, look at me!” I received the Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm several months ago (maybe even a year!) and have been totally smitten with it. It’s unlike any cleansing balm I have ever used and I really…

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