Baby-friendly curly hair products

When I was pregnant with my first baby (who’s now a 3.5 year old… but how?!), I occasionally imagined what she’d look and be like. I knew I had no control over that, so didn’t turn my mind to it too much, but I did think she’d a) be a little firecracker (like me when…

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A Belated Introduction to Spa Ceylon’s Limited Edition Jewel Paradise Gift Time Set

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. Very late last year, we went on a venture to Sri Lanka. I have briefly mentioned this but will be doing a post in…

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Two Rimmels To Rule Them All: Lasting Finish and Kind & Free Foundations

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. As a fair-skinned gal, it’s not always easy to get foundation right. My first memory of foundation is in fact from my ballet concerts:…

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Introducing Elmt, the New K-Beauty Brand on the Block

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. I never cease to be thrilled when a new Korean beauty brand pops up on the scene. Granted, I’m not quite as part of…

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New Curated Beauty Boxes: A Fabulous (& Limited!) Wishtrend Promotion

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. The world of beauty boxes is one of mystery, intrigue, and oh so much glamour. I always find myself a little weak at the…

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My Secret Sauce: May Coop Raw Sauce Review

If you’ve noticed, I’ve been writing on here regularly this past week—and it feels gooood. I’ve missed it! I’ve been forcing myself to just sit down and get into the zone, and then I find out I always have so much to say. It’s a good forced kind of creativity, in the sense that I…

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Empties Again: Tony Moly, Benefit, Garnier & Trilogy

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure page for more info. Empties are a friend of mine. Mainly because it means I’ve finally finished something, and how that signifies huge success to me. Huge! So…

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Tropical Tryst: A Skinfood Coconut Mask Wash Off Review

We all know how much I loved the Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off back when I was in Korea. I mean, I enjoyed the original too (it has a lemony kind of scent, and the sugar is there), but the strawberry one just took it to the next level. The strawberry seeds! Ingenious! So…

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I’m From Mugwort Essence Review: Green is Good

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure for more info. If you’re anything like me, you’ve never heard of Mugwort in your life (until now). It definitely sounds like a witchy, potion-y ingredient of the…

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Bathing in Luxury: L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil (Rave Review)

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Check out my disclosure for more info. I have often raved about L’Occitane on this blog. Here, for example, or perhaps here. You’d be hard pressed to find me talking about hand…

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