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ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara Review: The Clean Mascara That Saved My Lashes
For years, I layered drugstore mascaras, and in return, my eyes became easily irritated, and my lashes started to thin. In the
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Cassidy Mentzer is a writer who focuses on beauty and skincare. She has devoted years to trying out different products, and researching ingredient lists, so that you don't need to. She is all about straightforward, honest recommendations for all skin types and routines. What actually works, what is a waste of money, and why. She is not a dermatologist, just someone who is slightly obsessed with good before and afters.
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Ceramides: Why Your Moisturizer Might Not Be Repairing Anything
Ceramides are everywhere in skincare, but most products don't use them effectively. Here's what actually works.
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Retinol: What Actually Happens When Your Skin Freaks Out
Cassidy breaks down what retinol actually does, why the purge might be irritation, and what brands don't tell you about concentration.
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Skylar Coconut Cove Hair & Body Mist Review: A Clean Alternative to Heavy Perfume
I was surprised to see so many mixed reviews of Skylar products. I understand that they are a new and smaller brand,
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Phillip Adam Orange Vanilla Shampoo and Conditioner Review: A Clean Formula That Actually Works
I use Phillip Adam Orange Vanilla Shampoo and Conditioner Set for 2 months and just had to refill my shampoo bottle (also
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Beauty Items That are Becoming More and More Popular
Lately, beauty and skincare has been a little weird, right? The other day I opened my cabinet and saw a jade roller,
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Exosomes Available on the Market Now (for Skincare and Beauty)
Exosomes…..they’re those tiny little messenger things your cells use to talk to each other, and apparently skincare brands looked at that and
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Makeup Products That Look Better on Mature Skin
As you get older, makeup changes. The products you used at 25 don’t work the same at 55. Powders will settle in
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Exosome Serums If You’re Over 50: Are They Worth It?
If you’ve been exposed to microneedling aftercare, or post procedure skincare, you may have noticed exosomes being marketed to produce younger looking,
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Hyaluronic Acid: Why It Might Be Drying Out Your Skin
Hyaluronic acid can actually dehydrate your skin in dry climates. Here's what most people get wrong about this overhyped ingredient.