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A perfect gift!

This is my favorite Jo Malone scent for gifting because everyone loves it, no matter what kind of perfume they usually wear! It's light, neutral, and all around delightful!

French Lime Blossom has been my go-to scent for the last 12 years or so, but when the weather is cooler and I was something with a bit more depth and warmth, I reach for Mimosa & Cardamom. It's not too heavy, woody, or 'exotic' like most scents in this category-- I find it very wearable, even in the day or at work.

Excellent base for those who normally skip primer!

I'm not usually someone who bothers with primer, but I find the pearl white color base helps boost the lighter foundations that I prefer. I has a slight blurring effect and mostly just helps the foundation stay all day without feeling heavy or like a full coverage foundation. I especially like it under the Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder. A really small amount is all I need (and it blends easily) so the tube lasts me quite a while!

Winter Weather Staple

I first used Avene when I lived in France and stocked up before I returned home-- I'm glad this brand is easier to find now! This moisturizer is really hydrating and soothing and I especially appreciated it during cold winter months when my dry skin needs some extra help.

Mineral sunscreen is a must for me and Coola is reliable for smooth, even application that doesn't feel heavy on my skin. I usually go for unscented products but the Citrus Mimosa scent is wonderful! Light, summery, and dreamy!

Unique brush and formula, intense black

I don't think I've ever encountered such a tiny mascara wand (and thus such a slender tube) so I was super-skeptical when I opened it-- but it works! This formula creates super bold lashes with the intense black and volumizing formula. I tend to wear it on nights out more than every day because of this. It also has extreme staying power. Tip: nothing removes it better than *warm* water. I wet a washcloth a gently press it over my lashes for a moment and then the mascara slides off (in kind of odd, stretchy strands!)-- this has been much more effective and gentle than any makeup removers I've tried.

Great performing every day mascara

I was disappointed when Ilia discontinued their other formula (it was a bit more like a tubing mascara) but that was short-lived since Limitless Lash is just as great! It feels very light on your lashes, doesn't feel crunchy at all, and doesn't irritate my eyes. It doesn't smudge or flake during the day, even if I rub my eyes, but comes off easily at night with some micellar water. It's not the most bold mascara-- for nights out where I really want my eyes too pop I'll stick with Kevyn Aucoin, which is also a much more intense black-- but this is my preferred look for every day.

Perfect for every day!

I feel like these lip crayons are so underrated! They are easy to apply and touch up, they feel smooth and moisturizing, and they fade evenly and leave a bit of tint. I'd say they're somewhere between a lipstick and a balm in texture. I love that I don't feel too 'made up' when I wear them or self conscious about maintaining it throughout the day. Walk This Way is the perfect everyday shard for me and Transmission is a warmer red that doesn't pull too pink.

I love the scent, which is a nice change from a lot of other mists on the market. Instead of being only floral, the palo santo, yarrow, and myrtle add a more herbal, earthy element that is really refreshing and natural.

Super impressed!

My reactive skin was in an angry phase for about two weeks and while it was starting to wane, none of the products I had were truly helping it get back to feeling and looking it's best-- it was dry and patchy by every afternoon and just didn't feel right. Enter: Sweet Serenity Rescue Balm. I've tried several products before with the 'rescue' claim, but I have never seen such a drastic overnight difference as with this product. I applied before bed (after cleansing) and was shocked the next morning about how calm and even my skin appeared. The effect lasted all day, too-- no dryness or inflammation popping back up by the afternoon! As a bonus, I love the scent-- soft, herbal, and soothing.