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Sephora Spring Sale 2023 Makeup Recommendations

Apr 13. 2023

I know you're probably getting inundated with recommendations for the Sephora sale, but I thought I would throw in my two cents here because I have some stuff that I have not seen on many other people's lists. Additionally, I am only picking one makeup item per category. (You can see my skincare recommendations here.) And because I am only listing the items I'm currently using, the products that are not available on Sephora (like concealer, brows, lippies, etc) are not listed. In other words, this list will be a lot shorter than others. :-) (I get commission for purchases or clicks made through links in this post.) Primer: Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer Because my skin has turned dry, I now prefer...

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Skincare Device Reviews: NuFACE, Light Salon, & Medicube

Feb 17. 2023

As a self-proclaimed geek, it's a give-in that I incorporate technology into my skincare routine. There are three devices I have been rotating regularly, and they are: the NuFACE Trinity (with Eye and Lip Enhancer attachment), the Light Salon Boost LED Face Mask, and the Medicube Age-R Ussera Deep Shot. The NuFACE Trinity is the one device where I can see an immediate effect upon use. The device sends microcurrents down to the muscles of the face to tone, lift, and contour, eventually reducing lines and wrinkles. I swear that when I do one half of my face, it looks more lifted than the other half! I actually have the NuFACE Trinity with the Eye and Lip Enhancer attachment. The Eye and...

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Simple Skincare Routine, Early 40s Skin

Feb 10. 2023

As I've gotten older, I've pared down my skincare routine greatly. Gone are the days of the 10-step routine. Time is too precious. Simple, effective products are key. Although I don't use TikTok (I'm too old šŸ˜), I do read about the big trends and I discovered skin cycling last year. Basically, the concept is: Night 1: Exfoliation Night 2: Retinoid Nights 3 & 4: Recovery Since I hadn't been using retinoids every day anyway, I began skin cycling ever since I read about the concept and I have to say I really like the results! Anyway, back to the routine. My morning routine is as follows: Cleanse (water cleanser) Essence Sunscreen That's it. Because of skin cycling, my night routine is a bit more complicated: Cleanse (oil cleanser) Cleanse (water cleanser) Exfoliate...

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Ten Beauty Products I’ve Been Loving Lately

May 12. 2017

I'm happy to say that right now, at the age of 36, my skin is still clear of any lines or wrinkles. A friend paid me a great compliment the other day by exclaiming I had to have gotten Botox or fillers (I haven't).Ā  :oops: Ā I know that I should credit some of this to genetics (thanks, mom!), but I also like to think that it also has to do with theĀ diligent attention I've paid to skincare since I hit my thirties. My two keys to anti-aging: hydration and sun protection! It's been a while since I last wrote about my beauty routine, or skincare/makeup in general. I still have a love for K-beauty, but I've also incorporated French and American...

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The Official Launch of Jini Beauty

Jan 18. 2016

I've been keeping myself plenty busy these days with the start of my own business. Who'd have thunk it? Me, a co-founder to a successful company?And last week, we officially opened our doors.Jini Beauty. Korean beauty that is curated by us, and coveted by you. Personalized subscription boxes for each skin type. You know you want to be a part of it.Thanks for all your support! I hope to bring you all the best of K-beauty and wish that you'll share with me in my excitement for this new venture!...

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