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

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Hello, Fireflies!

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!

Vitamin See Your Skin Look Better! #Instanatural

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Vitamin C should be Vitamin See!  As in, I can see how much better my skin looks when I use it.

Highlight Your Lips! #HighlightCosmetics

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Usually the last makeup item I put on before my look is done is my lipstick.  The perfect lippie can take a look a totally transform it - and my mood.  Bold, matte, glossy, nude - whatever the lipstick, if I feel good in it, it can put a smile on my face.  I've been testing out this new lipstick from Highlight, and it has definitely put a smile on my face!

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.

Cleanliness is...now easier! #makeupbrushcleaner

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I'm pretty terrible at cleaning, well, anything.  I'm a messy housekeeper, my dogs all need baths, and my kitchen always looks like I just cooked for an army.  One thing I'm trying to make a habit, though, is washing my makeup brushes once a week, and it's tools like these scrubbers from ESARORA that make it a little bit easier!

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!

Serum? #Serment

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I've tried a lot of skincare, so it's only natural that eventually I'd try something from Korea.  If you haven't heard of K-beauty, it's all things Korean for beauty and skincare - and they are known for doing it right.

Lighten, Brighten, Glow! #Valentia

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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.

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!

Fill 'er Up Serum #Swissvita #antiwrikle #AC-11®

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I use skincare not only to protect and nourish my skin, but also to keep it looking as good as possible.  So, when I find a serum that not only has longer-term benefits, as well as immediate visual results, I'm pretty exited!

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.

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.

I'm No Square #Mirrorvana

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Unless you like doing the no-mirror makeup challenge every time, you probably use at least one mirror to prep your face in the morning.  Why not make it a mirror you enjoy using?

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?

Ah, Massage! #ShistsuMassager

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I love a good massage.  Usually my husband gets pressed into service when I need some healing massage, but when he isn't available, I'm happy to now have another option!

No Curl Friend Of Mine #curlfriends

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There are many types of curly hair, from waves to kinky - and I have about 3 or 4 types on my head alone!  I have curly ringlets that go from my temple, all the way around the nape of my neck and up to the other temple.  The next layer up is curly, but not as tight - more like 1/2 inch barrel curls.  The curls get a little looser until it reaches the crown of my head, where the hair that grows out isn't curly at all, really, just wavy. All of it is thick, almost coarse, and heavy.  My hairdresser says I have enough hair for three people!

So, I know the difficulties of finding the right curl product. 

Make An Aging U-Turn with #YouTurnUSA

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If only we could make a literal U-Turn down the aging path and start looking and being younger again.  Though, I don't want to go back to high school... maybe my 30s.  I loved my 30s.

I love my Max Life... but Maybe Not These So Much #spotreducerfacialcream #TCA15Facialchemicalpeelingserum

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I never dreamed I would be peeling my face.  A few years ago, I never even heard of facial peels, and now I've tried several different kinds, from fruit acids to the strong stuff.  I had the opportunity to try Max Life's I-Max Spot Reducer and pair it with their TCA 15% peel for some serious skincare stuff!

My Life Is Bad For My Eyes. Thank Goodness for #Exuviance !

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It's summer, so many of us are traveling.  Have you packed your bags?  Not those - the ones under your eyes.  Yes, I take them everywhere I go, too.  But my bags are lighter, tighter, and smoother with this nifty roller de-puffing eye serum from Exuviance!