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My Review of Pure•ly Mei Botanical Skincare
Pure•ly Mei Botanical Skincare is a tightly curated, sophisticated line consisting of two gorgeous hero-status plant-based products, Renew Cherry Blossom Oil-to-Milk Cleanser and Everlasting Bakuchiol and White Lupin Facial Oil Serum. Founded by licensed esthetician and trained formulator Sarah Duran, Purely Mei is a line that is designed to bring skin back into balance
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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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The Skin Herbalists Rhubarb Cleansing Jelly
With the launch of Rhubarb Cleansing Jelly, the Skin Herbalists is a line to watch. Created by one of the foremost skincare formulators in the world, The Skin Herbalists’ founder and formulator Jacine Greenwood combines the unique wisdom of both an expert aesthetician and a certified cosmetic chemist. Jacine is the force of
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Code of Harmony Skincare Founder Interview: Meet Janet Schriever
Janet Schriever, Code of Harmony Skincare founder, approaches her passion for clean, multi-benefit cannabidiol (CBD) skincare with impressive commitment and energy. Her products synergistically combine hemp with a luscious array of soothing plant-based cosmeceuticals. Code of Harmony Skincare formulations are loaded with active ingredients yet designed to nurture even sensitive skin, with a strong emphasis
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Beige Dusk Greys Founder Andrea Rogers on Finding Artistry in Formulation
Beige Dusk Greys is a delightful Etsy-hosted shop (and, in my opinion, one of the best on the wide-ranging platform) in which Dallas maker Andrea Rogers channels her creative powers and artistic talents to create two of her favorite things: handcrafted skincare products and fine paper goods. An artisan with many talents, Ms. Rogers makes
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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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Cannabidiol (CBD) Meets Korean Beauty: Kana Skincare Lavender CBD Sleeping Mask
If you are looking for green beauty’s most incredible, innovative, high-performance, multi-benefit mask, you need look no further, because I have found it: Kana Skincare Lavender CBD (Cannabidiol) Sleeping Mask. CBD is a hot ingredient right now, and CBD-themed products seem to be popping up everywhere but make no mistake: Kana Skincare Lavender CBD Sleeping
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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 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