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Skin Soothers

dry skin and eczema products

Recently my good friend KP mentioned to me that she was experiencing some Covid anxiety skin issues; specifically dry, irritated eczema. The excessive washing of hands coupled with the daily worry and the salty snacking creates a perfect storm for skin flareups. I know in our house both my husband and I are battling cracked skin on our knuckles… Read More

Mini Madness: Travel-size products

the Sephora spring sale

During the month of April, Sephora has their semi-annual VIB sale (also known as Sephora Rouge sale) where all beauty junkies can stock up on favorite products and try out newly released items for a discounted price. Become a beauty Insider (register with email and start collecting points), and shop the sale today!  I don’t know when my obsession with mini… Read More

Liz’s Lineup: Morning Skincare

my morning skincare routine

My morning skincare routine is thankfully shorter than the 10-step procedure I go through each night. Before bed I focus more on cleansing, treating and moisturizing. In the AM I don’t feel like I have to cleanse as much, so it’s more prepping for the day ahead. I start off wiping my Bioderma micellar water over my face with… Read More

Simple Spritz

an easy DIY face mist project

I rarely try DIY endeavors because I am not a crafty person. I shy away from anything that Martha Stewart whips up, sure that I will crash and burn. However, this project is guaranteed to be simple, clean and beneficial…to your skin! By now, you know that I love to maximize the daily glow through skincare and makeup. To… Read More

Monthly Must-have No.6

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

I have found another holy grail item in the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 ($46). My latest obsession is a super product: part skincare, part makeup, part sunblock, and all these parts add up to one powerful serum. After reading up on this latest release from Ilia, I was immediately interested and ordered it in color shade Porto… Read More

Splurge or Save: Hair Accessories

fun hair items for every budget

I remember buying ribbon barrettes when I was in elementary school. As a fifth-grader, these colorful woven hair clips were the closest thing I had to jewelry back then. And then came the headbands, made with preppy grosgrain ribbon in polka dots and stripes. Hair accessories have come a long way since 1982! It took me a while to… Read More

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