Why I’ve Quit Buying Paula’s Choice

Why I’ve Quit Buying Paula’s Choice

If you're into skincare you've likely heard of Paula's Choice (PC). I've covered some of their products before including BHA, Azelaic Acid, and Vitamin C products. It has a well warranted cult following at every age demographic. My mom is still a proud member of that cult. That's no easy achievement to attract both 60+ [...]

Rating Celebrity Skincare Routines | Kate Moss

I watch the Vogue get ready with me videos in the background. I have to admit that Kate Moss' video is kind of the vibe I need. Listening to her go through her skincare routine and say 'My daughter tells me off all the time' because she doesn't wear sunscreen is the funniest thing going. [...]

Product Review | Curie Deodorant (as seen on Shark Tank)

Curie Deodorant is a newer 'natural' deodorant. The full ingredient list for the Unscented DO is: Coconut OilArrowroot PowderBeeswaxBaking SodaCorn StarchCocoa ButterTriethyl CitrateSunflower Seed WaxSunflower Seed OilElderberry ExtractCucumber ExtractChamomile Flower ExtractAloe VeraSage OilVitamin ESodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate My full time job is in the realm of pesticide applications. In my training and education of applicators and [...]

Second Trimester? Check. Melasma? Check

This week we officially entered the THIRD trimester of this pregnancy. 28-weeks!!!! So many milestones. Lots of pee tests. Lots of blood tests. Lots of skin changes. I'm not going to do a countdown list because I really haven't bought a lot of new skincare. What I have had to do is figure out how [...]

Ingredient Review: Niacinamide

This post was conceived after a post by @Chemist.Confessions, and I'm totally writing it while we work out technical difficulties during a 2-hour webinar that typically lasts an hour. If you haven't followed Chemist.Confessions on IG they're a great resource on formulations and they compare products based on their ingredients list (or IL as it's [...]