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I am a HUGE advocate of WASHING YOUR FACE! Yes, that’s right people…skincare. The most basic principle of making sure your makeup is flawless is making sure you take it ALL OFF. Now, you all know I am a huge devotee of the Clarisonic BUT these muslin cloths are life changing honey! I’m talking about [...]
Okay….you all know how crazy I am about my skin right? It’s important for me to take care of it, moisturize it, protect it etc. So you can imagine that I would get pretty freaked out if there was something wrong right?? Well, since the weather has been crazy lately, I have had the heat [...]
Looking for a paraben & preservative free alternative to your regular cleanser? Why not try something new, Juen Jacobs Creamy Cranberry Cleanser is just the ticket for summer tired skin. You can get just enough moisture without it being too much (perfect!!) This hydrating creamy cleanser provides moisture to the skin during the cleansing process [...]
I love trying new skincare, especially ones that are innovators. I am truly fickle when it comes to anything beauty, sure there are my old standby’s but I am drawn like a moth to a flame to anything new and exciting (hellluuuur beauty junkie??). Case in Point, L’Oreal’s latest, Go 360 Clean Deep Facial Cleanser [...]
If you are a fan of natural skincare (and avocados…) you need to check out the wonderfulness that is Limoniera. I have had the pleasure of noshing on Limoneiera Avocados for years. When I lived in California, I found them at a few places around….very yummy and buttery, everything that an avocado should be. The [...]
Here on the east coast…it is hot and humid this time of year (August is the worst). The weather makes for the perfect breeding ground for what i like to call “summer acne”. The best way to keep the ugly stuff at bay is to use a clay based skin care which has the ability [...]
PreCleanse you say?? YES! This is the old school philosopy or removing your makeup before you actually wash your face. We’ve talked about Cleansing Oils before and this is the same thing. Dermaologica’s PreCleanse is a cleansing oil that works into a creamy emulsion that removes all makeup (including waterproof mascara and the like). Rice [...]
When the weather gets warmer, I tend to shelve items that are creamy or heavier in texture in favor of lighter versions. My new warm weather favorite is Bigelow Vitamin Boost Gel Cleanser No. 1671. I have been going to the original Bigelow Apothecary in the West Village since I wandered in there when I [...]
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