Let’s talk about hyaluronic acid… Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard people talking about hyaluronic acid. TV commercials, Instagram ads, skincare Tiktoks, blog posts, chats with friends, it’s everywhere. And for good reason! If you’re wondering if this seems to good to be true ingredient is your ticket to youthful, glowing skin, you’re in the right place. What’s The Buzz First things first, what even is it? Don’t let the word “acid” scare you! It’s a…
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Who Says You Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks? 5 Easy Makeup Tips For Women Over 40
Read moreLet’s talk about makeup tips for women over 40… As we age, our skin changes, and so should our makeup routine. Imagine if you were still using glitter eyeshadow on your brow bone?! And if your makeup routine hasn’t changed, consider this a sign from the universe to switch it up a little. With a couple little tweaks the right products, you can look like a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed like a gal of thirty! I’m sure there are a million…
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The Best Drugstore Red Lipsticks
Read moreLet’s talk about drugstore red lipsticks… I am, first and foremost, a lipstick girlie. In my twenties I swiped on some Ruby Woo and never looked back…PS Ruby Woo is on sale at Nordstrom. Now in addition to being a lipstick girlie, I am also a bargain girlie. As much as I love to treat myself to higher end products every now and then, I am a connoisseur of drugstore lipstick. Oh and I’m also a sharing girlie, so I’m…
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The Best Anti-Aging Skincare, Handpicked By A Celebrity Dermatologist
Read moreLet’s talk about anti-aging skincare products… I don’t know about you, but I am very much a “regular” person. I don’t have access to high-priced celebrity dermatologists, and even if I did, I don’t have the funds to pay them. And regardless of what JLo says, it takes a lot more than olive oil to get glowing skin, especially as we get old. Remember being 27 and having skin like a baby’s ass every morning? Those were the days! While…
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Glossier Is At Marshalls And TJ Maxx, Here Are The Products I’ve Found
Read moreGlossier at Marshalls and TJ Maxx?! A couple of days ago I stopped at a local Marshalls to see if they had my favorite moisturizer (IT Cosmetics and yes they did have it). I stopped my tracks when I saw the iconic pink packaging of one of Instagram’s biggest cult faves, Glossier. For those who are unfamiliar, Glossier is a direct to customer beauty brand focusing on a back to basics, natural beauty. I have on occasion called their makeup…
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5 Ways To Instantly Upgrade Your Outfit
Read moreLike Beyonce says, let me upgrade your outfit…ok fine, she actually said “let me upgrade you” but same thing. Sometimes you get dressed, look in the mirror and think “blah” (I was going to do the raspberry noise but I had no idea how to spell it out). When this happens you have three options, be blah that day, change your entire outfit, or tweak the blah out. I hate walking around all day blah, and I’m too lazy (and…
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The Single Best Thing I Did For My Skin
Read moreIf you know me, you know I can be a bit of a skincare product whore. I’ll try almost anything, as long as it isn’t an MLM product. Since turning 40 I’ve not only amped up my product research, but I’m also just paying a lot closer attention to my skin. After almost two years of diligent work, I did it, I found the single product that has had the most noticeable effect on my skin, makeup wipes. Or more…
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High End Beauty Products You Can Buy At Costco
Read moreYou know you can get 48 rolls of toilet paper, but did you know Costco has high end beauty products? Costco hive rise up! Costco has so much more than Kirkland Brand ketchup, it has some holy grail, high end beauty products! Even your boujiest friends would be impressed with what Costco has to offer! La Mer When I tell you Costco has La Mer, I mean ALL THE LA MER. Not only does Costco have the iconic moisturizer we…
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What You Need To Buy At Costco
Read moreHey guess what? I love Costco! I love it so much I’m there a few times a month! I love it so much I want to share what you need to buy at Costco! So let’s go! Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Costco’s GIANT tub of Vital Proteins is a great buy! I use it every day in my coffee and have a tub at home and at work E&C’s Heavenly Hunks These oatmeal dark chocolate squares are far from good,…
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Need A New Morning Skincare Routine?
Read moreLizzo does her hair toss and checks her nails, but my morning skincare routine is a little more involved…we can’t all be Lizzo! Like a lot of women of a certain age, my skincare routine has grown as I’ve aged. In a fevered attempt to slow the aging process, I have tried countless products and gadgets over the years, and I’ve got regimen that’s currently working pretty well for me if I do say so myself. So without further ado,…