Author: Ivy Boyd

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Best Versed Skincare Products

Launched by Katherine Power in 2019, Versed is a comprehensive line of skincare essentials, both affordable and accessible. Versed skincare formulas are simple but effective and are often what I’m going to recommend if you text me asking what skincare products you can grab at Target. I feel good recommending Versed knowing that their products […]
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HIGH TECH BEAUTY DEALS WITH CURRENTBODY

Paid partnership with CurrentBody. Post contains affiliate links. If you’re a regular here, you know that I love a beauty gadget. I’m actually just a tech head in general. I love new technology and seeing how we’ve found ways to use it to benefit the skin. CurrentBody knows this better than anyone, making them one […]
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Makeup By Mario Ethereal Eyes Moonlight Palette

The Ethereal Eyes Moonlight palette was sent by the brand for review purposes. Post contains affiliate links. Having used the previous Ethereal Eyes palette, a trusty wedding workhorse in my freelance kit, I was familiar with the formulas. It’s predecessor was a different color palette, leaning more pink and warm, so very versatile and wearable. […]
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10 Best Face Sunscreens

To the darling, young people of TikTok, soaking up sun rays sans sunscreen, prioritizing laying out during the high UV index hours: You’re all beautiful, and you should definitely open a high yield savings account right now for future laser treatments. Before I throw too much shade, (sunscreen pun?), you should know, I’m not a […]
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The Most Natural Self Tanner I’ve Tried

Whether it’s just to “take the edge off” or a realistic from-the-beach bronze, you’re likely seeking the most natural self tanner. I’ll guide you to both in this post, having found the most natural sunless tanning line to date. I’ve used so, so many. I tried the expensive, the budget-friendly, the mousses, the waters, the […]
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Current Skincare Favorites

This updated skincare favorites comes to you on the heels of some breaking news. An esthetician recently told me that I do not actually have dry skin, but instead, oily and dehydrated?! I’ve lived my whole life treating my skin as super dry. This recent revelation has caused me to rethink my entire routine, thus […]
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Best Beauty Products of 2023

Before we get into the best beauty products of the year, I wanted to share a quick personal recap. A friend shared an Instagram post that said: 2021 changed me.2022 broke me.2023 opened my eyes.2024 I’m coming back. 2022 did not break me. 2022 destroyed me. Contrary to the quote, I feel like 2023 is […]