I put Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Eye Cream to the test for 3 months—and the results genuinely surprised me. See the before-and-after photos, ingredient breakdown, and what it actually did for my dark circles and puffiness.
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Get the glow-down on M-61’s Vitablast C Serum 2.0. I'm sharing results, tips, and whether this Vitamin C serum lives up to the hype—plus, is it pregnancy safe?
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In my humble (but very experienced) opinion, this might be one of the best gifts you can give a new mom. Hands down. No contest. It was gifted to me by one of my dearest friends—someone who lives across the country but somehow made me feel more cared for than…
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Light, luxe, and officially my favorite SPF—Tatcha’s Silk Sunscreen has earned a permanent spot in my beauty rotation. In this review, I’m sharing what makes it a standout (hello, hydration and pregnancy-safe!) and why I’m begging Tatcha for a better bottle. Spoiler: it's that good.
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Some hotels are just places to sleep, and others—like Hotel 1110—are destinations all on their own. Picture it: a lobby that greets you with upholstered Louis-style chairs, a bar ready to pour you a welcome cocktail, and a vibe so trendy and chic it feels like the setting of a…
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Table of Contents California Coast Road Trip Itinerary California Road Trip Essentials Highlights from Cali Road Trip Landed in San Francisco San Jose: Winchester Mystery House Monterey Bay Big Sur Returning to Monterey Bay Avila Beach Pismo Beach Los Alamos Santa Barbara Los Angeles The coast of California is a…
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SPF that disappears into your skin—or all over your clothes? I put ISDIN’s Photo Sunblock to the test, both in its classic and tinted form. From white cast concerns to real-life wear in the California sun, here’s everything you need to know before adding it to your beauty bag.
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Is Beauty Safe Anymore? Or Am I Just Battling My Own Vanity? Lately, I’ve found myself doing something I never thought I’d do: squinting at the ingredients on my beauty products like I’m deciphering hieroglyphics. Every day there’s a new study claiming our lotions and potions could be doing more…
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If there’s one thing I dread more than assembling IKEA furniture, it’s sitting in a hair salon chair for hours on end. Between the ticking clock, the chemical cocktails threatening to suffocate my scalp, and the hefty price tag that always leaves me gasping—it’s a trifecta of frustration. And let’s…
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There comes a time in every person’s life when they decide to take the plunge—to face their fears and do the thing they’ve always dreamed of. For me, that thing was starting My Beauty Trials. After years of dreaming, overthinking, and coming up with every excuse under the sun, here…
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