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This Not That: Favorite Barrier Creams
I recently shared my thoughts on an alternative to Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore Cream, but I’ve realized there are many other...


This Not That: Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore
I’m a huge fan of ceramide moisturizers for maintaining a healthy skin barrier. Since I use a lot of active ingredients, it’s essential...


This Not That: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
Not going to lie, I feel like Milk Makeup was the first primer I saw that used the term “hydrogrip” which completely sucked me in. And at...


This Not That: Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
This might b e an embarrassing confession for the internet, but am I the only one who thought setting sprays were only for marathon...


This Not That: Louis Vuitton Neverfull Tote
As I've mentioned before, I'm a proud corporate enthusiast and have spent the last decade working with Fortune 500 brands. While...


This Not That: Skinceuticals C E Feurlic Serum
A product is only worth it if you actually use it. I don’t mind splurging when it comes to skincare, especially with active ingredients,...


This Not That: Dibs Beauty Desert Island Duo Blush + Bronzer Stick
Okay, everyone, I have to say this might be the most disappointing influencer-recommended product I've tried so far. A follower asked me...


This Not That: Lululemon Align High-Rise Skirt
I'm heading to Disney this week and decided to order another color of my favorite skirt to help me survive the adventure—four kids under...


This Not That: Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter
I know this topic has been thoroughly discussed online, but I feel compelled to share my thoughts, especially since I haven’t seen anyone...


This Not That: Two Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Truly I have to give credit where credit is due—Two Faced has somehow kept you girls buying this terrible product for over 10 years now....


This Not That: Free People Inspire Tee
We all appreciate a good intentional dupe, right? Well, I had no idea one of my recent finds was a dupe until I spotted the original in...


This Not That: Tula Eye Balm
My love affair with serum sticks began with Tatcha. I scored a bundle deal last Christmas that included the serum stick and I fell in...


This Not That: Colorescience Total Eye SPF Concealer
Unfortunately, skin cancer runs in my family, and after my mom had her second basal cell carcinoma removed from her eyelid, I made the...


This Not That: Charlotte Tilbury Glow Wands
e.l.f. can be a hit or miss for me, but this time I was genuinely impressed! As a contouring beginner, I picked up the blush, highlight,...


This Not That: Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Has anyone been around the beauty block more than Elemis? It felt like they hired the entire internet to promote their products during...


This Not That: Dr. Dennis Peel Pads
I try to use a chemical exfoliates in my skincare routine at least 2-3x during the week. Since I have dry and sensitive skin, I need...


This Not That: Outdoor Voices Tennis Dress
After purchasing my first Outdoor Voices Exercise dress, I remember thinking, “OMG, I need five more!” I practically lived in it from May...


This Not That: Nutrafol Hair Growth Supplements
Postpartum hair loss is NO JOKE and had me in a tailspin trying to find a way to stop it. I’m not joking when I tell you I tried it all...


This Not That: Omnilux Red Light Mask
It’s hard to admit you made a mistake but I did, y’all. I jumped on the hype train and had my husband buy me the Omnilux mask without...


This Not That: Stanley Tumbler
As a high-maintenance girlie myself, I found my Stanley to be a one-upper. She had ONE job: to keep my water in the bottle and couldn’t...
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