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The Scent of Springtime: Carter + Jane Neroli
There’s something about the changing of seasons that I truly appreciate; they signal both the end of a chapter and new beginnings in the year – and oftentimes our lives, too. With spring just around the corner, all I can think about are brisk, sun-drenched days, a thick carpet of greenery stretching across the hills,…
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The Foundation That Broke the Internet | Jones Road What The Foundation Tinted Moisture Balm
If you find yourself on beauty-Tok, you likely saw the highly controversial video posted by Tik Toker Meredith Duxbury where she applied nearly half a tub of Jones Road What The Foundation Tinted Moisture Balm to her face. At the end of the video, she expressed her disappointment in the product and unsurprisingly said it…
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Winterize Your Beauty Routine
Cold weather is upon us, and that can mean havoc for your skin and hair! While warmer months come with their own set of challenges (hello, frizzy hair and greasies), colder months can make for chapped skin and extremely dry hair. Here are the ways to tackle those issues regardless of your price point! As…
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Olivine Atelier, Full Regalia
Phases and moments of my life are punctuated with different scents – each evocative of a specific time, moment, or memory. Scent is an incredibly powerful tool to define us – take a moment to think of people who are special to you and the scent you recall. For me, I am very conscious of…
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I’ve Tried a Ton of Virtue Labs Products – These are My Must-Haves
As a licensed hairdresser, I’ve had the opportunity to try a cornucopia of products over the last decade, so when I say I’m not easily wowed, I truly mean that. The first time I used Virtue Labs, it was as if my hair went through a rapid metamorphosis; with just one use, the change in…
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I gave Exa High Fidelity Foundation a second chance, and I’m glad I did
I’m not afraid to admit when I was wrong, and whoooaaa buddy was I wrong about Exa Beauty’s High Fidelity Foundation! I first tried it when it launched in 2020 with mixed thoughts. I loved how it looked on some parts of my face, while it clung to texture on others. Seeing it in Ulta…
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A Hair Growth Serum that ACTUALLY Works | EVOLVh Better Roots RootBoost Serum
Several times in my life now, I have experienced hairloss. According to Mayo Clinic, approximately 55% of women will experience hairloss by the age of 70. While some of that can be attributed to aging, there are other factors that can affect hair-loss like postpartum, medications, stress, and weight fluctuations. It was not uncommon for…
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An Ode to the Flat Foundation Brush
I wear makeup daily. No, that’s not an exaggeration – it simply makes me feel like my best self. Even on my minimal days, you’ll find me lounging in lipgloss. Because I apply makeup on the daily, I have tried a plethora of makeup brushes over the years, and let me tell you…a good makeup…
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What You Need to Know About Lash Serums + My Personal Favorite
On and off for nearly the last decade, I’ve been a lash serum user; I’ve tried 7 to be exact. I personally struggle with hypothyroidism and because of this, my hair – including my eyebrows and eyelashes – is much thinner than when I was younger. Upon my diagnosis, I began looking into options to…