All Use, No Waste Serum! #Swissvita #AC-11®

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Sometimes, I want to super-customize what serums I use at what times.  And sometimes - especially when I'm traveling - I want one little tube that's going to do all the things I need.  So, on my last trip, I took with me my All-Use Skin Serum from SwissVita!

Retinol Revive #Valentia

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Does the word, 'Retinol' strike fear into your heart?  Do you immediately think of the harsh, doctor-prescribed formulas of yore that made your skin turn red and peel off before finally healing?  Skincare science has advanced, thank goodness, and now you can get the skin-clearing benefits of Retin-A, but in a non-prescription form of Retinol.  It takes longer, but is so much gentler, and it's become a staple, not only in my skincare, but that of my husband, as well.

Sniffy Saturday #brooklynbetter

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I don't know that aromatherapy can be the cure for all that ails me, but I sure do enjoy it.  A few drops of a perfectly scented oil in my diffuser can do wonders for my mood.  Essential oils mixed into massage carrier oils can ease my aches and pains, or transport me off to sleep.  I think I've found one of my new favorite oils for relieving stress and helping achieve a state of calm.

Twisty Black and Orange Stamping

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It's been awhile since I've posted a stamping nailart.. and while I'm working on one today, I figured I'd pull one up from the vault in the meantime. It was meant to be a bright, summer orange mani that I posted in a Facebook group sometime back, but it's giving me October Halloween vibes today!

Triple Buena, Triple C #BUENASKIN

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Have you noticed that as the seasons change, your skin's needs change a little bit, too?  I love changing up my skincare routine pretty often anyway, but there are times when I'm looking for a little more of this, or a little more of that, a little more help with blemishes, or a little lighter routine.  If you're looking for a little more Vitamin C, you might want to check out this Triple C serum from Buena Skin!

Strivectin Perfection #Strivectin

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Did anyone ever tell you to, 'sleep on it' when you had a problem or a difficult decision to make? Our body uses the down time to rest and rejuvinate, and often, things seem clearer after a good night's sleep.  With StriVectin's Overnight Resurfacing Concentrate, sleeping on it can mean waking up with great skin, too!

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!

Looking #ForeverYoung

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If you could stay forever young, would you?  I'm pretty sure my childish sense of humor will keep me *acting* forever young, but I wouldn't mind keeping my skin looking and feeling young, too!

Beautiful Name, Beautiful Brushes #kireicosmetics

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Do you remember the first time you tasted something that then became your favorite flavor of all time?  I feel that way about makeup brushes! I was the girl who always used the sponge applicators that came in my cosmetics, because that's what my mom did, and it's all I knew.  The first year I went to The Makeup Show Orlando, I had a friend take me over to Crown Brush and make me buy a brush.. and now I can't get enough - I want to try all the styles, and all the brands.

Now, even though I have brushes from well-known and expensive brands, they are not always my go-to brush! There are some real hidden gems, and I may have found another with Kirei Cosmetics.

After You Labor, Pamper! #AntiquityBC

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Today is Labor Day, a day that has its roots in the Labor movement, but has come to mean having a day off from work.  If you're working hard today, you're gonna wish you had one of these amazing soaps from Antiquity BC to clean off with afterwards!

Super Vibrant Skin With Vibriance Super C! #Vibriance

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Do you get overwhelmed by the sheer number of Vitamin C serums out on the market?  I've tried a bunch of them, and even I get that way sometimes.  I recently have been using a Vitamin C serum from Vibriance that ticks a lot of the boxes of what I look for in a serum.

Is this Ultra Facial Cream really Ultra? #JoyalBeauty

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Ultra.  Mega.  These words, and ones like them get thrown around so much, they are starting to lose their meaning!  Is this Ultra Facial Cream really deserving of the moniker?

New York Biology Eye Gel and Retinol Cream #NEWYORKBIOLOGY

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Sometimes, a product ticks all the boxes that you look for in skincare, and it works great.  And sometimes, it ticks the boxes, and for some reason, it just doesn't work for me.  I tried two products from New York Biology as part of my skincare routine last month, and both things happened to me!

Cleansing, Firming, Exfoliating, Toning, Mattifying #InstaNatural

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It's been a while since I've had the chance to review anything from Instanatural, and now they're all grown up!  Sleek new packaging and graphics, and new formulas that my oily skin is just loving.  I've been starting my cleansing skincare routine with just two of their new products, but they do so much, it's like I'm using more!

Not Greasy, Just Shine!

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Some days I want a matte look, some days dewy, but never do I want my oily skin to look greasy or shiny.  I do, however, want to SHINE, with my new brightening face oil from Amalie Beauty.

Stamping From The Vault

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I'm not sure if the Adventures In Stamping group is ever going to get back to the Sunday Challenge.  I'm ever hopeful, but I decided that I didn't want to give up my Stamping Sundays any longer.

ERASA - The Age Eraser #erasaXEP30

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How do you feel about getting older?  I'm proud of every birthday - it's another year I managed to keep myself on the right side of the dirt.  On the other hand, I don't necessarily want to act - or look - my age.  I definitely keep my inner child alive and well, and while I won't let the threat of wrinkles keep me from laughing, I wouldn't mind keeping my smile lines and crinkly eye crowsfeet to a minimum!

Retinol - Aging, Oily Skin's Best Friend #JoyalBeauty

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Long-time readers will know that I do love checking out serums.  I love trying new formulations, small brands - big brands - lots of different serums.  There are a few ingredients that I just keep coming back to, because I know that my skin looks and feels better when I use them - and Retinol is definitely one of the stars of my skincare routine!

Fun and Funky 4th with #ColourPop and #Milani

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I don't know how it got started for me, but last year, I decided to wear a fun red, white, and blue-themed makeup and nails look for my friend's 4th of July party, and this year, I decided to do it again.

Superman? No, Super Vitamin C! #NewYorkBiology

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More powerful than one type of Vitamin C, fast enough to show almost immediate results, able to catch and neutralize free radicals!  Is it a bird? A plane? It's Superman, Super Vitamin C!