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Urban Decay: Bold, Badass Beauty That Actually Stays Put
A full guide to the best Urban Decay makeup products, including All Nighter setting sprays, hydrating foundations, waterproof concealers, bronzers, mascaras, and liquid eyeshadows. Learn why these long-wear favorites deliver bold color, crease-proof wear, and reliable performance for all skin types. From All Nighter legends to hydrating foundations and glitter shadows that actually stay put, this roundup covers the best of UD for flawless, chaos-proof glam.
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Nov 235 min read


Glamour Grandma’s Guide to Smart Shopping - Best Amazon Black Friday Deals 2025: Skincare, Beauty & Gifts They’ll Actually Use
Discover the best Amazon Black Friday deals in skincare, beauty, and gifts for the impossible-to-shop-for people in your life. I’ve curated top picks and included links to make your holiday shopping easier, faster, and way less chaotic. Treat yourself while you’re at it!
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Nov 233 min read


💄✨ Beauty Meets Efficiency: Why My Skincare and My Floors Have the Same Philosophy, -- and why I LOVE my Roomba Robot Vacuum.....
You can spend your entire Saturday chasing dust bunnies, or you can let technology do the boring stuff while you do literally anything else — like applying your serums and pretending you’re not out of coffee again.
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Oct 72 min read


UPDATE: RéVive Skincare Brand Spotlight:
If you’ve ever wished your skincare could be both high-performing and high-maintenance-chic, RéVive is literally that bridge between science and indulgence. Their formulas are clinically tested, results-driven, and built around peptides that tell your skin, “Hey babe, we’re healing today.” Whether you want fine lines softened, hydration boosted, or just a glow that says “I sleep eight hours even though I absolutely do not,” RéVive delivers visible improvement without the dram
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Sep 206 min read


From Head to Toe: Why Dream Pairs Shoes Are the Perfect Match for Your Glow
Head-to-toe confidence starts with glowing skin and the right shoes. Discover why Dream Pairs’ Mary Janes, boots, sneakers & more are your beauty routine’s BFF.
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Aug 314 min read


NING DERMOLOGIE: The Skincare Brand That Wants to Be Your New Obsession
NING DERMOLOGIE may not be a household name yet, and their retail presence seems to be mostly online, but their formulas are thoughtful, clean, and surprisingly effective.
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Aug 164 min read


So Apparently I’m Rubbing Salmon DNA on My Face Now (and Honestly? Not Mad About It)
So Apparently I’m Rubbing Salmon DNA on My Face Now (and Honestly? Not Mad About It)
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Aug 34 min read


Brow Wow: My Eyebrow Lamination Adventure (a.k.a. How I Retired My Brow Pencil) 🪄✨
Imagine if your unruly brows went to a luxury spa, got a keratin blow-out, and came back behaving like well-paid personal assistants. That’s brow lamination.
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Jul 274 min read


Pucker Up, Buttercup: My Experience with Lip Blushing (and Why I Did It Again)
If you’ve ever wished you could wake up with perfect lips—rosy, defined, and symmetrical—without reaching for a lip liner or gloss, lip blushing might just be your new obsession.
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Jul 204 min read


It’s My Birthday and I Want Chocolate…..
I decided to try the most decadent, yet popular, chocolates on planet earth as a delicious treat to celebrate my birthday week. Oh. My. Tastebuds.
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Jul 85 min read


Texture & Pores: The Bumpy Truth 😳
Skin texture and visible pores are two of the most common complaints I hear about—right up there with fine lines and breakouts.
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Jun 293 min read


What is an Antioxidant and Do I Really Want to Put it on My Face!?!?
Antioxidants are a must-have for fighting fine lines, wrinkles, and signs of aging.
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Jun 2510 min read


Let's Talk About Acne and Breakouts
Acne and breakouts are one of the most common complaints when we are talking about facial skin.
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Jun 2213 min read


Toner: Friend, Fad, or Fancy Water?
Toner is one of the most misunderstood steps in skincare, but when chosen well, it can seriously elevate your routine.
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Jun 174 min read


Facial Skincare Products: Finding Your Right Fit
They all swear they’re the one . Your skin says... ‘we’ll see.’ Let’s face it. There are a TON of facial care products out there with...
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Jun 155 min read


Proper Skincare: It's Not Just About Lotions and Potions.....
Glowing, hydrated skin is not magic..... No matter what your age or the condition of your skin, there are things that you can start to do...
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Jun 97 min read


Facial Cosmetic Procedures: So Many Choices! What’s a Girl (or Boy) to Do?
There are those who say that one should age gracefully and take those inevitable wrinkles and loss of facial structure in stride. Wear them as a badge of honor, so to speak. Well, that’s fine for some, and I say if that is what you choose, then you do you, right?
Let’s say, though, that you want to preserve your youthful appearance for as long as you possibly can and keep ‘em guessing about your age. There are so many choices out there to help you achieve that goal, so wher
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Jun 58 min read


A Note from the Catz
My neighbors were kind enough to bring over a full bag of cat food recently. Here is the note that my cats wrote to them, and then made...
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Jan 14, 20221 min read
2015 was so long ago...
I finally know my soulmate. He holds me close in the cold dark hours when all I can hear is the hollow sound of my own heart beating. He...
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Oct 16, 20211 min read


A Life Spared
Before I tell my story, those of you that know me are aware that I do not post things lightly, nor do I share things without really,...
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Dec 23, 20205 min read
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