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How to Use Vitamin C Serum To Get The Best Results

October 28, 2020
how to use vitamin c serum to get the best results for your skin

Are serums part of your skincare routine? Today we’re going to talk about how to use vitamin C serum to get the best results for your skin. Vitamin C has become a cult product when it comes to skincare. You’ll find it added to moisturizers, eye creams, mixed with other serums, etc. It feels like every other skin product has it in its ingredients. Which is great, but I find it’s most powerful in a serum form. Not as much…

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How to Prevent Maskne + Tips on Getting Rid Of It

September 28, 2020
How to Prevent and get rid of Maskne, tips featured by top LA beauty blogger, Tea Cups & Tulips.

Wearing a face mask is the “new normal” and while there are so many great options to choose from (like this set of 3 cotton masks), face masks are also giving us maskne. Yet another thing we have to worry about now. What is maskne? Maskne comes from the word “mask” and “acne” and is a breakout that results from wearing a face mask. You can experience acne, irritation, rash, or itching (this is a big one for me. My…

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Belei Triple-Peptide Eye Cream Review

August 28, 2020
Belei Triple-Peptide Eye Cream Review

In case you’re considering trying out Amazon’s skincare line. Here is my Belei Triple-Peptide Eye Cream review. Have you heard? Amazon has its skincare line. You can find everything from moisturizers, serums, cleansers, masks, and even a spot treatment for dark spots. All of the products are free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates. Dermatology tested and cruelty-free. Pretty good, right? On top of that, the branding is beautiful, and I’m a big fan of the simple packaging of the products.…

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Tongue Scraping 101: Everyone Needs a Tongue Scraper & Here’s Why

June 26, 2020
What are the benefits of using a tongue scraper? Tongue Scraping 101 featured by top LA lifestyle blogger, Tea Cups & Tulips

Have you tried tongue scraping? I bought a tongue scraper a few years ago, and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to not cleaning my tongue properly. Scroll down for all the info you need to know on tongue scraping! You may be thinking, well, I brush and floss my teeth, then use mouthwash. Do I really need to add yet another thing to my to-do list? The short answer is YES! Tongue scraping is life-changing. So, let’s talk…

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7 Mineral Sunscreens That Won’t Leave a White Cast

June 19, 2020
7 Mineral Sunscreens That Won't Leave a White Cast

I refuse to go outside without wearing sunscreen. In all honesty, mineral sunscreen is part of my morning skincare routine, so I wear it even if I’m not leaving the house. I have one on my counter with all of my beauty products. Then I have one downstairs and another one in my purse. This way I have no excuse to not wear one and reapply it throughout the day. One thing that I’ve always disliked about sunscreens is the…

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Black-Owned Beauty Brands You Should Know About

June 5, 2020
Black Owned Beauty Brands You Should Know About

There’s been a lot going on in the world right now, and there are numerous ways you can take action to support the Black Lives Matter movement. You can donate to a cause like Black Lives Matter, sign petitions, educate your children on the subject, or you can support black-owned businesses. Today I’m sharing 5 black-owned beauty brands that you can shop from to show your support. 5 Black-Owned Beauty Brands: Hyper Skin Hyper Skin focuses on one major skin…

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Amazon Spring Beauty Favorites

April 24, 2020
Amazon Spring Beauty Favorites

A while ago I shared my favorite Amazon beauty purchases, from a water sleeping mask that hydrates the skin during the night to 24k gold eye pads, which are great at reducing puffy eyes. There are so many good products on Amazon that are not only affordable but they also work well. And because it’s been a while, I thought I’d do another post sharing my Amazon Spring Beauty Favorites. These are all products I’ve tried and I use regularly…

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Jade Roller vs Ice Roller. What’s the Difference?

April 17, 2020
Jade Roller vs Ice Roller, a review featured by top L.A. beauty blog, Tea Cups & Tulips.

Face rolling has been a big beauty trend for years. It’s easy and so inexpensive. But with so many different tools out there, which one should you choose? Let’s talk about the jade roller vs ice roller. There’s already a detailed post on ice rolling, where you can learn about the benefits and why you need one. Because of that, I won’t go into too much detail, but I’ll focus on the differences between these two tools mainly and how…

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