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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Compact

IT Confidence in a Compact

I always get excited whenever there is a new product release  from IT Cosmetics. In case you guys couldn’t tell by now, it’s one of my favorite beauty brands. I love their CC+ Cream, Concealers, Superhero Mascara and a bunch of other products. I’m sure that all of you already know this, because I mention their products here on the blog quite often. For the last couple of weeks I’ve been testing their new base product: Confidence in a Compact.…

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How to Start a Lifestyle Blog

quick-tips-for-your-blog

The following content uses affiliate/referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Last updated: October 16, 2019. How to Start a Lifestyle Blog Do you know that when I started my very first blog, we had a dial-up internet connection? Ugh, I feel so old! The connection was so slow, I swear I sometimes sat in front of my huge computer screen, with a ruler in my hand, making sure that the “connecting” bar, was actually moving. I started writing…

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Lifestyle Wellness

Morning affirmations to start your day

morning affirmations

“Each morning, we are born again.“ How do you start your day? Over the last couple of years, positive affirmations have become a big part of my daily routine. Your morning routine can have a huge impact on how your day unfolds- especially if your mind often starts engaging in negative self-talk the minute you open your eyes. Creating a routine where you start your day by doing, thinking or saying something positive, is a good way to shift your focus. Affirmations are short, simple yet powerful statements that…

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Beauty

Let’s talk acne: my skincare routine on Accutane, mid-treatment thoughts + my results so far

skincare routine on Accutane

Okay, just so you know, this is going to be a l-o-n-g read. Also, if you’re not suffering from acne, you probably won’t find this post very interesting. Just a heads-up. This is my 1st Accutane post, to see an update, check out this post.  Most of you guys know that I’ve been suffering from acne for pretty much as long as I remember. I’d only go through a few weeks of completely clear skin at a time. First world…

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Beauty

Lovin’ Lately

Thirty-one days. That’s exactly how long my “I won’t be buying any makeup until April”  goal lasted.  I’m giving it another try though. To be fair, I only bought a few brow/lash products… the rest was skincare. This means that you can expect February to be filled with a lot of skincare posts, because that’s definitely where my focus is at the moment. Now that my acne has cleared up almost completely, I definitely notice some of my new-ish acne…

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