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  • Okoko Cosmétiques Diamant Bleu & Les 16 Précieux Prestige Edition

    Okoko Cosmétiques Diamant Bleu & Les 16 Précieux Prestige Edition

      A new launch from Okoko Cosmétiques is always a cause to rejoice.  Recently, I had the delightful opportunity to indulge in two new Okoko treasures, Diamant Bleu Clarifying Cream with Niacinamide and Blue Tansy as well as Les 16 Précieux Prestige Edition Next-Level, Age Defying Face Oil with Retinol Fusion. Let’s take these beauties

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  • Chebula Active Immunity Serum Review

    I’m thrilled to share my Chebula Active Immunity Serum review.  A hotly-anticipated new release from True Botanicals, the star active Chebula is one of the most bioactive and potent full-spectrum cascading and anti-inflammatory antioxidants ever to grace a skincare product!  The fact that it is a cascading antioxidant means that after it’s done fighting a

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  • True Botanicals “You Make Me Glow” Kit Review

    True Botanicals “You Make Me Glow” Kit Review

      True Botanicals is an uncompromising, highly effective clean skincare line that combines the best natural ingredients with the latest scientific advances in formulation.  Their motto is “pure, potent, proven,” and they live up to it, backing up product efficacy with actual research that demonstrates their products outperform some of the most iconic skincare on

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  • Five Elements Skincare: New Zealand-Grown, Botanist-Created Beauty

    Five Elements Skincare: New Zealand-Grown, Botanist-Created Beauty

    Five Elements Skincare is a standout handcrafted, all-natural line of skin-loving botanical products from New Zealand that powerfully restore and enhance skin’s wellbeing and vitality, all without any questionable ingredients, common irritants, or harmful additives.  When Five Elements founder Karen Mackay reached out to me and offered me the chance to try a few of

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  • Code of Harmony CBD Skincare: The Original Luxury CBD Skincare

    Code of Harmony CBD Skincare: The Original Luxury CBD Skincare

    After falling in love with Kana Skincare’s CBD Sleeping Mask and experiencing its great skin-soothing results, I was eager to explore this promising trend of CBD skincare further.  There are tons of emerging brands to choose from, with more popping up all the time.  However, I’m not naive:  I know that with an ingredient as

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  • LILY DE MAI: All the Benefits, None of the Compromises

    LILY DE MAI: All the Benefits, None of the Compromises

      If you consider your skin sensitive, reactive or compromised, LILY DE MAI Sensitive Skincare is a line you should know.  Why?  Because LILY DE MAI solves one of the biggest problems those of us with sensitive skin face:  finding that just-right intensity level of high-performance skincare that will deliver results without stripping the barrier,

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  • Iremia Skincare: Tranquility for Sensitive, Reactive Skin?

    Iremia Skincare: Tranquility for Sensitive, Reactive Skin?

      Iremia in Iremia Skincare translates to mean tranquil or serene, and this is an apt description of what you can expect from this gorgeous, clean, ultra-soothing line. Elaine Li, the founder and formulator of Iremia Skincare, knows the challenges of sensitive skin firsthand, having struggled with eczema, hypersensitivities, and redness as long as she can

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  • Savon Mama 24K Gold Silk Cream Reviewed

    Savon Mama 24K Gold Silk Cream Reviewed

    I must rave about a new creation by my formulator friend Frankie Chui, newly released Savon Mama 24K Gold Silk Cream.  On her inspiration for this new creation, Ms. Chui said, “I went to a luxurious spa in Hong Kong this past summer and was lucky enough to experience their gold leaf mask.  I was amazed at

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  • The Bohemian Collection Kijani Enzyme Mask and Green Goddess Beauty Balm

    The Bohemian Collection Kijani Enzyme Mask and Green Goddess Beauty Balm

    The Bohemian Collection is a special assortment of natural and organic herbal skin care handcrafted in small batches for the ultimate in wholesome goodness.  After admiring nearly every ingredient blend in the Collection, I knew that the products would be amazing, and they absolutely are (more on that in a bit). What caught me a

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  • An Exclusive & Heartfelt Interview with Naturallogic Skincare Founder Toni

    An Exclusive & Heartfelt Interview with Naturallogic Skincare Founder Toni

    I am thrilled to be able to introduce you to Toni, the Founder and Formulator of Naturallogic Skincare.  Whether you are newly discovering Toni’s line or are a longtime fan, you are in for a treat, as Toni was exceptionally generous in our conversation. I am delighted to be able to share our candid and

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