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Zoe Nutrition Review for PCOS Part 1: Blood Sugar and Gut Health Testing

Why I think ZOE will help me lose weight What is ZOE? Maybe you’ve seen it on Instagram (where they first found me). It’s an exciting new health tech startup…

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I'm just a mom, not a model, and this is my review of Summersalt bathing suits.

I'm just a mom, not a model, and this is my review of Summersalt bathing suits.

Summersalt Bathing Suits Review – What I’m Returning and What I’m Keeping

You might start seeing a few more reviews for me that aren’t related to thoughtful skincare and sensitive…

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The Best Lip Gloss, Balms and Lip Oils I've found to treat dry lips

The Best Lip Gloss, Balms and Lip Oils I've found to treat dry lips

The Best Lip Treatments to Heal Dry Lips and Lip Picking

I’m so relieved the addition of Biologique Recherche into my skincare routine in the past 12 months alleviated…

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I had to try even more natural deodorants this year to handle my stress sweat. Primally Pure deodorant works well - especially the charcoal version. And I'm going back to my Noniko magic deodorant as well

I had to try even more natural deodorants this year to handle my stress sweat. Primally Pure deodorant works well - especially the charcoal version. And I'm going back to my Noniko magic deodorant as well

Primally Pure Deodorant Review + The Best Stress Sweat Deodorants

I really wanted to title this post “The Best Natural Deodorants for Women trying not to lose their…

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Slow Beauty Favorites - Manasi 7 All Over Color in Sanguinello with Ere Perez Harmony and Holy carrot colour - both are gorgeous green beauty mutli-use cream blushes and lip tints, although I wish they were in stick form.

Slow Beauty Favorites - Manasi 7 All Over Color in Sanguinello with Ere Perez Harmony and Holy carrot colour - both are gorgeous green beauty mutli-use cream blushes and lip tints, although I wish they were in stick form.

Slow Beauty Love – Manasi 7 All Over Colour vs Ere Perez Carrot Colour Cream Blush

I don’t want you to have to choose between these beautiful creamy color formulas. But I do think…

by Maggie

Tinted Sunscreen moisturizer reviews - Zinc oxide sunscreens from Elta MD, iS Clinical and Josh Rosebrook

Tinted Sunscreen moisturizer reviews - Zinc oxide sunscreens from Elta MD, iS Clinical and Josh Rosebrook

Elta MD Sunscreen vs iS Clinical SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizers

In San Diego, it’s easy to remember to wear sunscreen all year long because the weather is almost…

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I'm loving Caroline Hirons' new book Skincare: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide. She and I both love Biologique Recherche P50 and have mixed feelings on Drunk Elephant. I don't think she would like that I sometimes use Dr. Barbara Sturm foaming cleanser.

I'm loving Caroline Hirons' new book Skincare: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide. She and I both love Biologique Recherche P50 and have mixed feelings on Drunk Elephant. I don't think she would like that I sometimes use Dr. Barbara Sturm foaming cleanser.

Caroline Hirons New Skincare Book – Top 8 Takeaways

My husband told me I’m wearing myself out and I needed to find a non-screen hobby. So I…

by Maggie

Picture of this holy grail skincare top shelfie! So many Biologique Recherche Lotion P50s and Lait Face Cleansers to choose from!

Picture of this holy grail skincare top shelfie! So many Biologique Recherche Lotion P50s and Lait Face Cleansers to choose from!

Biologique Recherche Is So Worth It: Skincare, P50 and Facial Review

I’ve been writing this review of my Biologique Recherche facial experiences for 4 months. And I had been…

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An almost full Westman Atelier Makeup Collection Review - Vital Skin Foundation, Mascara, Face Trace Contour Stick, Peau de Rose and Peau de Peche with Lit Up Stick

An almost full Westman Atelier Makeup Collection Review - Vital Skin Foundation, Mascara, Face Trace Contour Stick, Peau de Rose and Peau de Peche with Lit Up Stick

Westman Atelier Foundation & Mascara – Honest Reviews

Hi! I’ve chatted more about Westman Atelier on Instagram but wanted to give a full review of her…

by Maggie

I'm testing out 2020's latest tinted serums with mineral SPF: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint for $40 and Biologique Recherche Serum de Teint for over $100

I'm testing out 2020's latest tinted serums with mineral SPF: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint for $40 and Biologique Recherche Serum de Teint for over $100

New Biologique Recherche Serum De Teint vs Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint

I’m always so excited to see the new foundations and tinted serum that come out each year so…

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Sephora Sale Buying Guide for Drunk Elephant, the Ordinary and more

Sephora Sale Buying Guide for Drunk Elephant, the Ordinary and more

What NOT to Buy at Sephora – VIB Insider Sale Guide

I used to be so many products at Sephora that I regularly qualified for VIB Rouge status, for…

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Gressa Review - Organic makeup for dry skin from Gressa

Gressa Review - Organic makeup for dry skin from Gressa

Gressa Minimalist Makeup Review- Foundation Serum for Dry Skin

I’ve tried more foundation and makeup to cover my (now mostly healed) melasma than I can count! I…

by Maggie