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Beauty Reviews: January 2018

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Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer Elizabeth & James Nirvana Black Dry Shampoo Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Lipstick Huda Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette in Smokey Cocofloss Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder Deep Polish Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm

Happy New Year!  I am starting off 2018 with a new focus… while I still plan to do my beauty reviews, I have so many travel posts that I have in the works that I want to share! As it is for all of us, time is limited so as much as I plan to try to continue with my monthly beauty posts, I will be shifting my priority to get in more travel posts this year.  Don’t get me wrong… I love reviewing all these beauty products, but I’ve had several requests for more travel posts and well, I’m a crowd pleaser!😜  With that said, here are the 1st of my beauty reviews for 2018! (click Continue Reading button below)

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Beauty Reviews: November 2017

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Volition Beauty Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask Volition Beauty Oil-Control Mattifying Mist Volition Beauty Oceanene Youth-Boost Gell Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Foaming Wash Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores Volition Beauty Turmeric Brightening Polish Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Exfoliating Cleansing Powder to Clear Pores

Last month I had tried out the eye gel from brand new line Volition Beauty and absolutely fell in love with not only the product but also with the company’s philosophy.  They call upon all their customers to become their next product innovators by encouraging wannabe beauty product designers like myself to submit their ideas for what they would like to see created.  Thousands of people vote and the best ideas get created in their labs.  Genius!  Why try to guess what your customers want?  Just ask them to create the products of their dreams!  Each product comes with the story of their innovator adding a great personal touch of inspiration. My fascination with this company sent me on a buying frenzy at Sephora as I wanted to try all of their products.  With lots of excitement, here are my reviews of the Volition Beauty products (and a few others):  (click “Continue Reading” button below to see the beauty product reviews)

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Beauty Reviews: October 2017

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Volition Beauty Helix AM/PM Eye Gel Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque Kevyn Aucoin The Exotique Diamond Eye Gloss Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask Clinique Pep-Start Hydroblur Moisturizer Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye Cream

After doing 12 months worth of “Beauty Obsession” posts, I realized that in almost every post, I had come across a product or two that fell a little short. This month I decided to change the title of my monthly beauty posts to “Beauty Reviews” since it felt more apropos. So, here are the beauty products I tested and reviewed for October:  (click “Continue Reading” button below to read the product reviews)

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Beauty Obsessions: August 2017 – Drugstore Edition

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It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Aveeno Ultra-Calming Makeup Removing Wipes Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner St. Ives Nourished & Smooth Oatmeal Scrub & Mask

For this month’s beauty obsessions, I wanted to share all of my favorite drugstore products.   I have gone through a lot of trial & error with drugstore products to extract my go-to gems.  While there are many lower priced products that fall short of expectations or even cause skin irritations in my case, there are quite a few that works wonders!  Here are some of the drugstore beauty products that I can’t live without: (click Continue Reading button below)

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Beauty Obsessions: June 2017

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Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral Bronzer SPF 30 Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance NARS NARSissist Loaded Eyeshadow Palette Laura Mercier Bronzing Body Makeup MAC Fix+ Spray St Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Every Day Body Lotion Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

Most of my summer 2017 beauty finds or fave essentials are skin-focused since nothing feels worse in that warm LA summer heat than a face caked with makeup. If your skin is on point, you don’t need as much and can go for much sheerer, lightweight makeup formulations that allow your skin to breath better making those little beads of sweat will look intentional. Get your summer glow on with these gems even if that means faking perfect skin 😉: … (click the Continue Reading button below)

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