Hylamide Archives · the beauty endeavor

Hylamide SubQ Anti-Age

I tend to not buy or use Hylamide by Deciem as much as The Ordinary or NIOD. It just doesn't speak to me as much as...

February 6, 2018February 7, 2018

Deciem Hylamide SubQ Eyes: Review

I've been slowly working through Deciem's products. Mostly the Ordinary, but I test a few Hylamide and other Deciem brands here and there. Hylamide SubQ...

July 23, 2017

Hylamide HA Blur: Review

Hylamide HA Blur was a product I saw pop up on a blog, plus I've seen Hylamide in Caroline Hirons' blog, so being intrigued I...

May 3, 2016

about me

Welcome to my blog! I'm Michelle an artist turned nurse and a long-time beauty addict. I created this blog to help anyone in their beauty endeavors by sharing swatches, comparing products, writing reviews of makeup, hair care, skin care & niche fragrances.

I have been an active member of various online beauty communities for over twenty years—starting with MakeupAlley. I love all areas of beauty from luxury to affordable. I look for what works with the best overall user experience.

I established this blog in 2014 and have written over 1200 posts. I've tried thousands of products over the decades making it easy to compare and cut through the marketing and hype.

I focus on well-aging. I have Rosacea and my skin is now dry as I'm going through normal aging and Perimenopausal hormonal changes. I was combo for years and have been through hormonal acne plus pregnancy changes. Being in my mid-forties I look for products that actually deliver on their results.

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