Outsmart the City | Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart

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I don't get a whole lot of opportunities to talk skincare IRL, so I make the most of the times I do. I was immersed in one of those glorious moments not too long ago and was shocked (to my core, even) when a friend mentioned that she 'just didn't get the point of sunscreen year round.' The horrors of such a statement left me feeling a little light headed and that I had failed miserably as a blogger. How could such awful words come of out someone I know?

Mark by Avon Rebel + Ice Bath & Body Collection

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It seems to be fitting that on a day when everything is a wintry, icy mess, we're going to be chatting up the Mark by Avon Rebel + Ice Bath & Body Collection. A happy accident really, but the little collection has a surprisingly great scent to see you through the seemingly endless cold days ahead.

Berry Good Skin | FarmHouse Fresh Vitamin Berry Facial Tonic

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Most every skincare product makes me happy, but I do love a little mist. Facial spray. Tonic. I don't have any particulars name wise, just let me at it. Once upon a time, mists were rare creatures. They weren't the most popular product, but luckily times have changed and more brands have come around to the misty ways. FrmHouse Fresh is one of those brands, with the launch of their Vitamin Berry Facial Tonic.

2018 Year of the Dog | Givenchy Lunar New Year Collection

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Lunar New year (aka Chinese New Year) doesn't officially roll around until February, but Givenchy is treating us to their Lunar New Year Collection bright and early (aka now.) The limited edition goodies bring a dose of added luxe to already some otherwise... okay, they were already pretty luxe, but the special edition packaging is gorgeous.

Best 17 of 2017 | A Year in Reviews

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Happy New Year, blog fans! I know, you've had a bit of time to get accustomed to 2018, but still... I'll admit I had lofty goals of getting this together over my blog-break, but *gasp* that didn't quite happen. The siren call of Black Mirror (so good!) and my reading list made me one lazy (but happy) lady. Anyway, 2017 was a beauty-filled year, so I've rounded up the top 17 posts, as chosen by you (aka via Google Analytics.) Ready? Let's go...