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Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream

I will admit I was not a big fan of the original Drunk Elephant Lala. It was too heavy for my tastes. I was excited...

July 24, 2019
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AYUNA: Brand Overview

Ayuna is a really interesting brand I discovered late 2016 in my Beauty Heroes box. It was instant love. Created by Isabel and Begoña who...

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019
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Top 3: Cleansing Gel-Oil Balms

If you've followed me for any length of time you know I live for cleansing gel-oil balms. These oil-gel hybrid cleansers do it all. They...

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019
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La Bella Figura Modern Radiance Concentrate

I love the quality of ingredients of the La Bella Figura line. They were kind of one of the pioneers of green beauty. The Modern...

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019
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Dr. Sam's: Overview

I first became aware of Dr. Sam's line on Instagram. This lovely clear cleansing jelly showed up on my feed. The cleanser was the first...

July 15, 2019November 21, 2023
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Fresh Crème Ancienne Overview

I was always intrigued by the Fresh Beauty Crème Ancienne line. The idea that it was hand made in monasteries by monks was fascinating to...

July 11, 2019July 12, 2019
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Top 3: Retinol in Oils

I used to be afraid of retinol in oils. I liked mine separate so I could control them. I like to be a mixer and...

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019

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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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