Category: beauty
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Moena 12|69 – Carta Fragrances
I’m a believer that the best things in life are created out of desire for change and genuine love; Carta Fragrances Moena 12|69 is exactly that. Heather D’Angelo traveled deep into the Tambopata province of the Peruvian rainforest with Camino Verde to meet the star of her fragrance – Moena Alcanfor. Camino Verde is an…
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Limitless Lash: Ilia
Fact: finding mascaras that do what I want performance-wise and don’t smudge or flake on me is like finding a needle in a haystack. The struggle is real. While a mascara may be okay in terms of performance and not smudge, they often don’t give me the drama I personally want. I love big, fluttery,…
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Hynt Beauty
First things first, I love love love Hynt. This is my second haul and this one may be even more spectacular than the first, which is hard to top. If you missed it, here it is. The Lumiere powder is a multi-tasker that punches some serious glow factor. It can be mixed in with moisturizer…
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Abbott NYC: Telluride
Adventurers Jose Alvarez and Michael Pass created Abbott NYC with the idea of capturing scent memories in fragrance form. Their deep love for the outdoors and environment inspires their collection; mountains, deserts, lush forests, and oceans are all poured into the heart and soul of Abbott. The noses behind the fragrances are Antoine Lie…
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Rahua
Rahua is rainforest grown goodness, bottled. The primary ingredient – the ungurahua nut – comes from the Amazon rainforest and is harvested by indigenous people. I love floral scents so when I initially smelt Rahua’s Color Full Shampoo and Conditioner, I fell in love. It’s a beautiful clean gardenia scent. This lathers well, but…
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MCMC Fragrances: Phoenix
“Phoenix is about a girl I know. With fair skin and light blond hair, she’s ethereal and beautiful like a mythical fire bird. When I call her she does not come, but she floats in and out of my life.” …
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Honest Review about Honest Beauty Mascara
Mascara junkie, checking in here. I am obsessed with trying mascaras and feel like I’m on the forever hunt for the perfect mascara. I love the way it can open up your eyes and make you look instantly more alert and perky. My eyes are deep set, so I often run into smudges on my upper brow…
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Harvey Prince Perfumes
My first introduction to Harvey Prince Perfumes came several years ago: I received a small rollerball of Hello, a bright cheery citrus based fragrance. This was long before my clean beauty journey began. Little did I know, we’d meet again. I received the perfume Sincerely. It’s described as ‘The scent that transports you’. Oh girl,…
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Heretic Parfums: Dirty Jasmine & Pistil Whip
What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘heretic’? In non-religious jargon, it can simply mean “to go against the norm”. Heretic Parfums does exactly that by using the purest of ingredients that are 100% natural. No synthetics, parabens, or harsh chemicals. This is a brand that maintains the original heart of perfumery…
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My skin’s new best friend: the Elevare+
Anti-aging. We’re all familiar with the concept. It’s everywhere – Magazines, creams, the latest celebrity dermatology obsessions (hello vampire facials) and how to fight it. The truth is, aging happens to all of us, and it’s a privilege! Aging means you’ve lived to see another day, and that is something none of us should…
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