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Introducing Omni Clear Mist by Face Reality

illustration of Face Reality Omni Clear Mist
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Introducing Omni Clear Mist by Face Reality

An esthetician introduces Face Reality's Omni Clear Mist, the stabilized hypochlorous acid spray she keeps in her studio and reaches for personally. The post covers what makes it different from oth...

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Comparison graphic of three skincare mists: Hydrinity Hyacyn Active, HydroPeptide HydraFlora, and Face Reality Omni Clear Mist.
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Omni Clear vs. Hydrinity Hyacyn vs. HydraFlora: Which Mist Actually Fits Your Skin?

Not every face mist is solving the same problem — here's how to tell which one your skin actually needs.

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woman receiving a glo2facial with pink towels and pink glowing handpiece.
treatment

Experience the Next Level of Skincare with Geneo Glo2Facial at The Dunes Monterey, California

Discover the Geneo Glo2Facial — an oxygenating, exfoliating facial that delivers immediate glow and long-term results. $199, 50 minutes, at The Dunes, Marina, CA.

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collage of before, after and during the VI Peel Process.
routine

My Esthetician Skincare Routine After 40

A licensed esthetician with two decades of experience breaks down her actual morning and evening skincare routine after 40 — no 12-step routine, no trend-chasing. Morning includes a gentle cleanse,...

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empties

Empties From Last Mont: Buy Or Skip

An honest monthly roundup of the skincare and haircare products I tried the winners worth buying and the ones to skip, so you don't waste your money.

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woman in a mud mask holding a journal.  sharing 30 journal prompts to kickstart a selfcare habit.
selfcare

30 Journal Prompts To Kickstart A Selfcare Habit

30 journal prompts to start a self-care habit, plus a personal look at how journaling helped me heal through the hardest 18 months of my life.

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Aura Reality 3D skin scanner on a stand next to a wood console table with Epicuren and Söl skincare products, in a pink-walled treatment room at Doran Poma Aesthetics in Marina, California.
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The Weekly Guide V.3

Last days of summer skincare: microneedling results, my new Plated + CO2 Lift routine, 5 book picks, and 2 new Dunes restaurants in Marina, CA.

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Introducing Solar Dew--The  New 100% Mineral SPF from Hydropeptide
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Introducing Solar Dew--The New 100% Mineral SPF from Hydropeptide

There's a new mineral sunscreen worth talking about. HydroPeptide's Solar Dew delivers 100% mineral SPF 30 protection that melts into skin with zero white cast — plus it works to strengthen your sk...

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Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum bottle with wildflower-shaped daisy cap on a garden background
perfume

Going Wild: My Honest Take on Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild

An honest review of Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum — banana blossom, jasmine & vetiver notes, bottle design, price, and who this wildflower scent suits.

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collage of facials.  top left is a woman about to receive a facial.  top right is a woman post facial.  the botton left and right are pink facial rooms bed and facial machines are in the photo.
facials

Find the Best Facial Near Me: Your Ultimate Guide to Achieving Glowing SkinSave

Not sure which facial is right for you? This guide breaks down every treatment type, what to ask before booking, and how to keep your glow going long after.

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