Skincare Brand Spotlight: Strivectin

Skincare Brand Spotlight: Strivectin

I remember when I first tried Strivectin; I was in college and my mom and I had begun our venture into advanced skincare. It was refreshing to find a product that worked on both of our skin types and we ran through multiple tubes with great satisfaction.Since then, the line has expanded beyond its original breakthrough formula to updated products […]

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Peachy Pink Nude Galore: A Budget-Friendly Beauty Look

Peachy Pink Nude Galore: A Budget-Friendly Beauty Look

Peachy. Pink. Nude. These colors speak to me on every level of life…from clothing and art to food (cheese! melon! bread!) and, of course, makeup, these tones anchor my aesthetic. After some recent requests for an accessible and budget-friendly take on my favorite beauty look, I challenged myself to carefully choose products that rival my luxury leanings–this time from Walmart–that […]

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Sulfate-Free Haircare my Hair Loves: A Beachside Review

Sulfate-Free Haircare my Hair Loves: A Beachside Review

Pantene Nutrient Blends Hydrating Glow with Baobab Essence.I wash my long hair every other day which means that I go through copious amounts of shampoo, conditioner and detangler on a regular basis. The bright side is that this consumption en masse yields the opportunity for me to constantly try new formulations. Enter the brilliant Pantene Nutrient Blends Hydrating Glow with […]

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Lightweight Heavy Lifters: The SUQQU Glow Powder, Fresh Skin and Body Care and Current Base, Brow and Lip Favorites

Lightweight Heavy Lifters: The SUQQU Glow Powder, Fresh Skin and Body Care and Current Base, Brow and Lip Favorites

Applying my weightless Christian Audette lip color in Golightly. With spring less than four days away, today I am sharing a round of lightweight, versatile formulas that do the heavy lifting of the most stalwart of products. From a featherweight foundation powder and multitasking face cream to body care, base, brow and lip color options that will constitute a veritable […]

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A Luxurious Deep Dive Into French Skincare: Orlane

A Luxurious Deep Dive Into French Skincare: Orlane

The latest innovation from Orlane, the B21 Extraordinaire Dark Spot Radiance Serum.When it comes to French skincare, Orlane is one of the most luxurious and efficacious brands on the market. Founded in 1947 and currently 100% family owned, I like to think of this Orleans-based research-first range as a well-guarded secret amongst beauty connoisseurs. Today, I am thrilled to spotlight […]

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On Location at the Kahala: Easy Ways to a Clean + Green Beauty Routine

On Location at the Kahala: Easy Ways to a Clean + Green Beauty Routine

Many of you have asked me what my favorite clean and green skincare and beauty products are. While I am a fan of beauty in every categorization, I have found a lovely array of clean and green products that, due to their efficacy and performance, make for easy substitutions in one’s routine. Today’s tutorial–featuring some of my go-to clean product […]

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GrandeLASH-MD: When Research and Efficacy Converge

GrandeLASH-MD: When Research and Efficacy Converge

I’ve been a beauty writer for over 12 years and, while safety in the products I choose to use has always been a crucial focus for me, it’s exciting to see the increase in consumers actively having conversations about ingredients and transparency in the beauty industry. What’s equally refreshing is when a beauty brand goes above and beyond to conduct […]

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15 Products for Silky Hair + My Clover + Anise Spring Makeup Collection

15 Products for Silky Hair + My Clover + Anise Spring Makeup Collection

One of the questions I receive most from my beloved readers and followers is what haircare I regularly use and recommend. In turn, I’m excited to share my 15 favorite products for silky, healthy hair . Also, I’m sharing some silk style staples, new spring makeup and a look at my latest makeup collaboration with au Naturale, Clover + Anise! […]

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