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Current Favorites & Product Obsessions

This week I'm all about the Lovinah Dragon's Blood Vitamin C Cleansing Oil. I love Lovinah and this was a gift with purchase during Black...

January 11, 2020

Current Favorites & Product Obsessions

I never get peonies in January so I had to do a pink and white themed favorites post. Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator is easily one...

January 13, 2019January 13, 2019

Current Favorites & Product Obsessions

Though not officially summer yet, sure feels like it doesn't it? I've been playing with a few new makeup items (I actually haven't bought that...

June 17, 2018

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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