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Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream: A Hidden Gem?

by | September 2, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

When I worked at Ulta, Acure was a brand that never really caught my eye. It wasn’t something I thought I’d try, let alone be impressed by. However, my curiosity was piqued when I received a sample of the Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream as a gift with...
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Beautycounter Think Big All in One Mascara: Overpriced and Underwhelming

by | September 2, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

Beautycounter is another brand that doesn't justify its high price tags. Historically linked to MLM practices, the brand has now transitioned to retail, distancing itself from the controversial pyramid scheme model. But even with this shift, the quality of their...
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Beauty Bio’s Vitamin C Serum: Effective but Overpriced

by | September 2, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

As one of the few vitamin C products I’ve tried, I found this one to be both effective and gentle. With semi-consistent use, it noticeably lightened some of my hyperpigmentation. The serum has a light, fluid consistency and is virtually scent-free. I initially...
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Verb Ghost Oil – Review

by | August 31, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

After using this product for over a year, I can confidently say that I love it. This lightweight hair oil provides a healthy shine without leaving your hair greasy, and it does an excellent job of controlling frizz. I like to apply it when my hair is about 70% dry...
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Juvia’s Place Magic Lip Oil – Tangerine

by | July 15, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

First impression: the scent is not very strong, I would have liked a stronger orange smell. I like my lip products to either A. Smell fruity or B. Smell cocoa-y. It's supposed to be a lip oil but it reads more like a thick gloss, with a gel consistency. It's...
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Lume Whole Body Deodorant

by | July 14, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

I have the tangerine scent and it is very strong, especially if it's meant to be an all over body stick. I bought a mini travel size from Target to try out before committing to a full size.Another thing I don't love is that it becomes very heavy on skin and can take a...
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Mix:Bar Trial Set & Body Spray

by | July 13, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

Vanilla BourbonFirst impression: vanilla note right away, a deeper caramelized vanilla, warm and smokey but not musky, exactly like it's named after. Don't smell the alcohol from the dry down. I would definitely buy this. I could see this as a givenchy dupe, it's not...
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Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara

by | June 23, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

I bought this because of its small brush size. I prefer a classic wired or nylon brush rather than the plastic, molded type. The formula didn’t really offer any volume or length and it was pretty flakey. After about an hour of wear, it began to flake and I had black...
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Seen Conditioner – Fragrance Free

by | June 23, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

Seen Conditioner is specifically formulated as a “skincare haircare brand”. It’s designed to be gentle on skin & scalp. They have two versions of their original conditioner, with fragrance and without. I tried the fragrance free version and it really was just...
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Murad oil and pore control mattifier broad spectrum SPF 45 | PA ++++

by | June 10, 2024 | reviews | 0 Comments

This SPF is excellent for keeping your skin matte and non-sticky. I found that it maintained a relatively matte finish for about three hours. While some oils did come through, it was significantly less than with regular sunscreens. I started with a travel size and...
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