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Top Ten: Vitamin C Serums

effective anti-aging skincare

When I turned 40, I went to my dermatologist for a skincare overhaul. I left with an earful of sun damage warnings and a bottle of SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic. She explained how this Vitamin C super serum was the first line of defense against aging elements in the environment. I had never heard of SkinCeuticals, Vitamin C for… Read More

Bougie Beauty: Westman Atelier

Gucci Westman's clean makeup line

Last March I published a post in the Perfect Product series about the Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlighter, one of my favorite makeup products (of all time). Well since then I have been acquiring more of her eponymous makeup line, one bougie piece at a time. I love each and everything I own from her line from the stick… Read More

Sunday Sales

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It is that time of year again–the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (going on now until Aug 8). Since I am a huge fan of Nordstrom, this is music to my ears. Whether you are stocking up on old favorites or trying something new, the savings will be significant, so now is the time to buy. This year I am doing… Read More

Perfect Polish: Summer Reds

the return of Essie's "Clambake"

Recently I learned that one of my favorite Essie summer red nail polish hues had returned (albeit briefly) after four years as a discontinued color. Clambake came back for a few months this past spring and was available only at CVS. In case you haven’t tried this cult classic yet, it is described as the perfect orangey-red “equal parts… Read More

Top Ten: Allure’s Clean Beauty

2021 Reader's Choice Awards

Every year Allure Magazine publishes its Readers’ Choice Awards. The obvious categories are Skincare, Makeup, and Hair, but they have some cool groups too, like Hall of Fame, best Splurge, best New Brand, and my fave, best Clean Beauty. Here are the top ten clean beauty products as voted on by the readers of Allure. Some of these were… Read More

Favorites for $50: Hair Accessories

whimsical hair accessories

On humid summer days, it’s just easier to clip or pull my hair up into a ponytail. It’s just too hot to have my hair down on my sweaty neck! I went searching on Baublebar for a whimsical clip and found so many goodies: monogrammed barrettes, colorful scrunchies, and a leopard headband (or two). I never want to spend… Read More

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