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Current Favorites & Product Obsessions

Hi everyone. These last two weeks have been busy. Lots of upcoming projects plus some colds which have put me behind (what else is new)....

February 29, 2020February 29, 2020

Sunscreen Round Up 2019

Memorial Day always makes me think of sun & sunscreen. The number one skincare step you can do for yourself is daily sunscreen. Not only...

May 27, 2019May 28, 2019

Current Favorites & Product Obsessions

This week the weather is fully changed to spring and I've officially changed all my skincare drawers over to fit warmer weather. These are some...

April 21, 2019

Current Favorites & Product Obsessions

I have quite a few new things I'm playing with right now, but I also go back to those few old favorites. The new Aqua...

August 5, 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.

See more about me HERE

I have a ton of skincare & beauty tips on Instagram that aren't on this blog. Click below.