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2024 in beauty highs and lows
Skincare basics: Ceramides 101
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Skincare basics: Ceramides

Ceramides are a skincare ingredient that I really love, and that’s because from time to time –  coughcough – I

best sunscreens of 2024
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Best sunscreens of 2024

I tested around a dozen sunscreens this year, although not all of them made it to the blog. The following

beauty news in February
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Beauty News, Launches & More in July!

Urban Decay’s Naked 1, Blake Lively’s haircare, sunxiety, the Guillotine haircut and dog perfume. This edition of Beauty News in

the best beauty products of 2024 so far
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The best beauty products of 2024 so far

The best beauty products of 2024 so far, while being basically on a no-buy; with products from make-up, skincare and

Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Moisturizer SPF50 review
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Paula’s Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF50 review

Given that I hated the last sunscreen they launched with a passion, let’s see how the new one fares. Filters

summer skincare refreshing products you need
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Perfect Summer Skincare: refreshing products!

Want some cooling skincare products that feel just perfect on the skin on hot summer days? I’ve got you covered!

Japanese lip balms with SPF review
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Two Japanese lip balms with SPF: review and comparison

I require of my summer lip balms a few things: they need to have SPF, feel hydrating, and not melt

Skincare products that feel wonderful
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Skincare products that feel great on your skin

Sometimes, you want a skincare routine that just FEELS luxurious and wonderful on your skin. I’ve got the products for

Paula’s Choice Calm Toner review
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Paula’s Choice Calm Nourishing Milky Toner review

As a toner & Paula’s Choice connoisseur I’ll answer all your questions about the Calm Nourishing Milky Toner in my

wrecked your skin barrier
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Wrecked your skin barrier?! Do this!

Sooooo, your skin behaves weirdly. You don’t understand it any more. It acts up. Could it be?! Could it? Yes,

Paula’s Choice Barrier Repair Moisturizer review
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Paula’s Choice Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer review

Paula’s Choice reformulated their old barrier repair moisturizer, and I was intrigued: a moisturizer that promises to improve your skin

Best of 2023: skincare and makeup
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Best of 2023: skincare and makeup I love

Which starts with a confession, and goes on to some amazing products. From drugstore to high-end, from German pharmacy to

Tretinoin skincare routine for sensitive skin
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AM/PM skincare routine with Tretinoin for sensitive skin

Time for an update! This time with extra retinoid power – my Tretinoin skincare routine for sensitive skin! Skintype? Usually,

Skincare basics: toner
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Skincare basics: toner

Toners are one of my most fave skincare category and my stash is the home of at least four different

best and worst sunscreens 2023
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The best and worst sunscreens of 2023

I tried a lot of Euro sunscreens this year, and can’t help to admit that – they (mostly) weren’t good.

what to buy from Paula's Choice
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Paula’s Choice product review round-up

It’s scary how many Paula’s Choice’s products I’ve tested over the years, and for some time, I wanted you to

Paula’s Choice Replenishing Toner review
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Paula’s Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner review

This toner has a cult following, and in all my Paula’s Choice years, I haven’t tried it yet. Let’s remedy

best of Allies of Skin
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Best of Allies of Skin: best bang for your buck!

I’ve tried so many Allies of Skin and sister brand’s PSA products that I feel pretty confident to tell you

Isdin Fotoultra Redness SPF50 review
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Isdin Fotoultra Redness SPF50 PA++++ review

Is it the summer of garbage sunscreen?! It certainly looks like that from over here. Case in point: the following

Allies of Skin Niacinamide Booster review
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Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

What’s up with Allies of Skin Niacinamide Booster? Let’s find out in the following Allies of Skin Niacinamide Booster review.

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