Lighten, Brighten, Glow! #Valentia

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Hello, Fireflies!

Yesterday, I wrote about how I've been waking up with great skin, and today, I want to share with you one of the ways I keep that glow going all day long.

Skincare for the Ages #ARKSkincare

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Age is just a number, right?  Is it really, though?  I may act like a 12-year old, and my knees feel like they're 800 years old - and my skin?  Well, it looks good, but it's still been around for 44 years now.  I'd like it to feel good and look good for a long time to come!

Essa Says, "Whip It" #VitaCWhip

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You're welcome for the earworm.  Figured I'd share, since I can't think about ESSA Vita-C-Whip  without rockin' out to some Old School Devo. 'Cause when some skin problems come around, I must whip 'em!

When You Need One Moisturizer To Do It All! #asanabeauty

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When I packed for a trip to see my family, the Asana Beauty Synergy EX Retinol Hyaluronic Collagen Moisturizer was the only moisturizer I packed.  It had to do double-duty as both morning and evening moisturizer, and occasionally, a hand moisturizer, too.  How did it hold up under the stress of travel?

Fight the 12 Signs of Aging with Science #StriVectin

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Hello, Fireflies!

I review a lot of different kinds of skincare, from drugstore, to Amazon, to high-end.  There are great products at every level, for every skintype.  Some luxury products are worth it because of how they make you feel, and some are worth it for the results they give you.

Natural Blemish Control Moisturizer #Cloud9BlemishControl

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Like a magpie to shiny, if a product claims to control blemishes without drying out my aging skin, I'm all over that.  I love natural products that nourish and protect my face, while regulating my oil control and zapping zits.  Will I be on Cloud 9 after using this moisturizer?

My Oily Skin Has Been Waiting For #ForlanBBCream

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As a beauty blogger who tests a lot of skincare, I'm used to regimens that take multiple steps.  I'm also constantly trying to walk the line of finding products that are nourishing to my aging skin, but don't exacerbate my oily, blemish-prone skin.  Forlan BB Cream is a one-step product that moisturizes, has anti-aging properties, and leaves my skin smooth and ready for makeup - and no breakouts!

Skincare for the Green Urban Lifestyle #elbanaturals

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I think my alter-ego would be a city girl, at home in skyscrapers and graffiti-covered neighborhoods, shopping at the corner bodega. She would be the target audience for Elba Naturals - a company dedicated to helping those who live an urban lifestyle get the best natural skincare to help mitigate the damage an urban environment can do to the skin.

Is Perfective Ceuticals Perfect? #beauty

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I have a wide range of tastes when it comes to cosmetics and skincare, and while I definitely enjoy many drugstore offerings, I do love a nice luxurious splurge, too.  When I'm considering a higher-end product like Perfective Ceuticals Divine Age Guardian Creme, I am often swayed by three things - packaging, ingredients, and scent.  How does this luxury creme stack up? Read on!

Regenerate With Regen FX

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There are few things I like trying better than a system, be it a hair system, or nail system, or, in this case, a facial skincare system.  There is something special about having a series of products work in tandem to address a particular goal.  Regen FX is an age-defying skin system that works together to regenerate skin and give me back my youthful, healthy face.

Trilane Retinol + Vitamin C

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If you've been wanting to try Retinol, but have avoided it because your skin is very dry, I think I have found the Retinol moisturizer for you!

Sea and (Vitamin) C moisturizer!

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I'm back with another Oz-some OZ Naturals product.  *ba-dum-bum* Thanks, folks, I'll be here all week.

Previously, I reviewed some of their gel-tastic skincare, and a lotion great for skincare and massage.  Today, I have their Sea-infused, herbal moisturizer with Vitamin C, Algae Keratin Extract, and Blueberry Extract.

Anti-Aging with Adeline Skincare#adeline

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Even though I've been testing an acne skincare regimen, it doesn't come with a moisturizer, and moisturizing is important, even if you have oily skin! So, while I'm treating my breakouts with one system, I'm treating my aging skin with Adeline Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Matrixyl.

You're So Vain (Pursuits), You Probably Think This Skincare's About You...

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Hello, Fireflies!

Growing up in the 1970's meant that all the personalized products I saw were for girls named Jennifer and Katherine - I never saw my name on anything! As an older woman, I still feel pretty unique in that department, and even as a woman with aging skin that's still oily and prone to breakouts, I still feel like my skincare needs are fairly specialized, and not just anything off the shelf will do.  With Vain Pursuits, I get fulfill the needs of both that little girl I was and the older woman I am! Win/Win!

Helping Out My Beauty Goddess With Radha Beauty #RadhaBeauty

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Hello, Fireflies!

Radha (pronounced 'rada') means "Beauty Goddess."  Now, I believe that we are all 'beauty goddesses' already, which is why I address my readers as 'Fireflies' - we are all lit from within, like a firefly.  We all carry our beauty within us, glowing.

Sometimes, I need a little help getting my beauty going on on the outside, though.  So I've been using this trio of skincare products from Radha, for a little help.

Natural Moisturizers from Naprodis, Oblige by Nature, and Safe Organic Skincare

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 Hello, Fireflies!

A while ago, I reviewed this French Rose Clay mask from Oblige by Nature.  Their parent company, Naprodis, also sent me some really interesting moisturizers to try out.  One I loved, one was different from anything I'd ever tried, and one didn't work out for me, but for a weird reason.

Instantly moisturized with InstaNatural Youth Express Vitamin C Moisturizer! #InstaNatural

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The two places on your body more likely to betray your age are your face and your hands.  This new Vitamin C Moisturizer from InstaNatural is my latest favorite way to combat both of those problems!