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Miami Beach Bum’s Ski Bum Face Cream

When I read the description for Miami Beach Bum’s water based moisturizer, the Ski Bum Face Cream, I knew I had to try it. Described as “A deeply-hydrating face cream for dry or stressed-out skin,” this moisturizer sounded perfect for my sensitive, acne-prone skin. Whether you’re looking for a rich daily moisturizer or for an intensive hydrating treatment, the Ski Bum Face Cream has you covered. Read on for my honest thoughts and impressions of this clean beauty skin care!

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Facial Toner FAQ: What Does Toner Do & How To Use

What is toner? What does it do and how does it help your skin? These are just some of the common questions about one of my favorite steps in my skincare routine. Read all the FAQ on what facial toner does and how to incorporate it into your skincare regimen here!

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How to Recycle Beauty Products

Beauty products account for a huge amount of waste in landfills, as many as 2.7 billion plastic bottles a year. It can be difficult to figure out how to recycle beauty products, since many municipal recycling plants cannot accept them. This is where TerraCycle comes in. Learn how to recycle skin care and beauty products here!

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Honest Milk Hydro Grip Primer Review: Is It Worth It?

A little makeup primer goes a long way, especially in summer humidity. I tested out the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer to see if it’d help with makeup longevity. The Hydro Grip Primer is a silicone-free, oil-free formula, intended to blend in clear and work on all skin types. Skin-plumping hemp-derived cannabis seed extract provide the eponymous “hydro” shot. Beyond that, an aloe water, cherry blossom, hyaluronic acid base, blended with B vitamins, “boost skin for a healthier-looking base and a glassy, post-hot-yoga-class glow.” Read my honest review on Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer here!

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My Current Loves: 23rd Edition

Welcome back to the Cats & Coffee My Current Loves series. This edition features four things that stand out in the last month for me: my favorite little SteamLine purse, my Nap Dress summer uniform, Davines clean beauty hair care, and the Stories of Scotland podcast series. Read on for all the details!

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Lulu Organics: Simple Organic Beauty

Perfecting small batch beauty, Lulu Organics offer simple products designed for a straight-forward purpose. The products are handmade and each listing on the brand’s website offers a robust, easy-to-understand list of ingredients. If you’re looking for an easy way to treat yourself, I can’t recommend Lulu Organics’ no-nonsense organic beauty enough. Read my review of the brand’s Calming Balm, Sniffle Balm, and Ruby Mint Lip Balm here!

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint: The Best Clean Beauty Foundation

If you want makeup that doesn’t feel like makeup, that covers without completely masking, then the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint is perfect for you. Vegan, cruelty free, and sold in recyclable packaging, Ilia’s Skin Tint is the best beauty product I’ve splurged on in the past year. Let me tell you why.

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My Current Loves: 19th Edition

Welcome back to the Cats & Coffee My Current Loves series. This edition features four things that stand out in the last month for me: my new clean beauty favorite Kosas Revealer Concealer, Chariteas’ Herbal Infusion Tea Flight, the Great British Baking Show, and Antonia Fraser’s Warrior Queens!

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