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Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeshadow Stick

I’ve mentioned these Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeshadow Sticks in past Instastories, but given the heat and my need to be ready quickly (and very easily) I’ve been using them a lot lately. They can be used in a multitude of ways, as classic shadow, blended for a smokey eye, combined colors, etc., but I love using them to give an almost diffused effect as a subtle eyeliner on my top and bottom lids. It’s effortless and color is so smooth and long-lasting, you really can’t go wrong. The hue I’ve been loving (and using most) lately is Amethyst.
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Kosas Tinted Face Oil

You already know I’m obsessed with face oils (who isn’t at this point), so this buzz-worthy Kosas Tinted Face Oil was added to cart immediately. I’m happy to report that it’s AMAZING. The extremely lightweight skin nourisher is also a light coverage foundation that evens out your skin tone, minimizes pores (praise it), and offers many other skin benefits all while supporting your skin health. It’s been a godsend while I’ve been battling super dry skin during pregnancy. I also love the video on Sephora’s site where the founder breaks down exactly which oils are included and what effect they…
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Exfoliating Lip Brushes

If applying lip scrub with a washcloth or like, your hands has always felt a little gross and maybe also not super effective, may I draw your attention to THIS handy tool that’s going to be a complete lip scrubby game changer for the bargain price of $7.99? Get really good at working this into your beauty routine now and by winter chapped lips won’t even remember your address.
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Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel

My fan-girl status of all things Elemis is pretty well cemented at this point (my face is currently slathered in this holy-grail facial oil, as per usual) but I recently fell in love with yet another product from the brand. This instant refreshing gel is amazing for soreness, aka a long day at the office in heels. Or, in my current case, seven months pregnant and sore literally everywhere. It revitalizes and revives your sore muscles, by combining arnica, birch and witch hazel, with cooling camphor and menthol. So basically all the good things. I also love that the product…
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It Cosmetics CC Cream

If you missed last week’s post on the top 15 beauty products everyone will die without, click here to check it out because it’s a GOOD ONE. I shared a lip product on instastories (this one) and mentioned that if Neutrogena ever discontinued it, my life would be officially over. This got me wondering about the top products you can’t live without, so I did a handy-dandy instastory poll and the top 15 products (the ones that were shared by literally hundreds of you) made this list. It was no surprise that many of you are obsessed with this CC…
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Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti Pollution Sunshine Drops

You’ve heard me sing the praises of Drunk Elephant skincare many times before, but this summer, the brand has a new-to-me product that I’m shouting from the rooftops: D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops are ideal for hot summer days when the idea of wearing foundation is repulsive, but you don’t want to walk around sans-glow, either. It’s a hydrating serum that imparts a beautiful bronze color, without the sun damage. The drops use a chronopeptide and other hydrating ingredients that provide antioxidant benefits, boost your skin’s defenses against pollution and environmental stressors, and create the most beautiful J-Lo glow. The color…
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Favorite Nail Colors

I get a lot of questions about my nail color any time my hands happen to be visible in an Instagram Story so I figured I’d post the colors that are most often in rotation here so you can easily find it. My all-time-favorites are OPI Lisbon Wants Moor on my hands, and OPI Got the Blues for Red on my toes. (FYI, if the salon only has CND options, the equivalent colors are “Romantique” and “Rouge Rite,” respectively.) I typically get both done in OPI GelColor so that it lasts a few weeks, but you can get the same…
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The Sephora Sale

Also known as Christmas for beauty addicts, the Sephora Spring Insider sale ends TONIGHT. Discounts depend on the level of “Insider” status you’ve earned in your Sephora account: if you’re a first tier “Insider” you get 10% off everything with code HEYINSIDER; “VIB” members get 15% off with code HEYVIB; and “Rouge” members get 20% off with code HEYROUGE. Whatever your markdown, we can all agree that beauty with a discount is far better than beauty without. I’m stocking up on my favorite eyebrow pencil, this eyebrow gel I’ve been wanting to try, my favorite face tanning wipes, my favorite…
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Megababe Natural Deodorant

Nobody’s a huge fan of putting stuff on their body without knowing the ingredients, especially if those ingredients are potentially harmful. You probably already know that traditional deodorants are a major offender in this department primarily because they contain aluminum which some studies have linked to breast cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other issues for pregnant women. During my pregnancy (but also always) it’s been especially important for me to steer clear of questionable ingredients, so I’ve been using Megababe Natural Deodorant. This formula is aluminum, paraben, and alcohol free, relying on ingredients like coconut, green tea, vitamin E, and sage to…
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Gel/Shellac Manicure Nail Damage Prevention

I recently spoke briefly about preventing nail damage from gel or shellac manicures on my Instagram Stories, and received a few questions asking what I meant by “not allowing technicians to scrape polish off,” so I want to explain that a little more. Manicures of any kind can weaken your nails, that’s just something to keep in mind no matter what. But, what I’m suggesting is hopefully a way to avoid more nail weakening than necessary. The major thing to know is that when you are having gel or shellac polish removed, the technician needs to allow you to soak…
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