posts by: SickaThanAverage

Shower With Good Fortune… And With Frank Body’s Green Tease Scrub

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I don’t tend to rave about body scrubs too often since my skin is dry, delicate, and apparently rather thin, which means most exfoliants wind up making me feel like I’m being mauled by a bear — or, in the best of cases, being wrapped burrito-style in coarse sandpaper, then shaken around like a maraca for maximum abrasion.  But, as with all things in life and beauty, there are a few brands that consistently release body scrubs that are — miracle of miracles!

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Keep It Pretty With These Holiday Gift Ideas For Makeup & Beauty Lovers

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If you’ve already decorated your holiday tree, adorned your yard with inflatable reindeer and snowmen, and displayed your advent calendar in anticipation of the start of December, then you’re well aware of the short amount of time left to complete your holiday shopping.

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Celebrity-Approved Beauty Buys — As Seen On “Great Day Houston”

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Have you ever wondered what skin care products line the bathroom shelves of your favorite celebs?

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Check Out These Great Holiday Gift Ideas — As Seen On CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin”

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Thanksgiving is next week, which means it’s time to get a jump-start on that holiday shopping!

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Solutions To Common Beauty Woes (As Seen On CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin”)

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As the saying goes, every problem has a solution — you just have to be creative enough to find it.

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Great Masks From Head To Toe (As Seen On “Great Day Houston”)

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It may be Halloween but, for me, today is all about treats — zero tricks.

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This Season’s Yellow Plaid Fixation Has Clueless Fans Swooning

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While plaid is a fall fashion staple, this year’s go-to color for the classic checkered print is much sunnier and lively than usual.

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How To Update Your Beauty & Wellness Routines This Fall (As Seen On CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin”

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Just as the seasons change, so should our skin care, hair care, and fitness routines.

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The New Smith & Cult Fall 2018 Nail Polish Shades Are Finger-Flaunting Good

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Since Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close on October 15th (yes, it’s super weird, but it takes place from September 15th through October 15th rather than unfolding during a single designated calendar month), I thought it was only fitting to celebrate another beauty brand that has flourished largely thanks to the creative vision of one of its founders.

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Post-Summer Beauty Rehab — As Seen On CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin”

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Now that fall has officially arrived, it’s time to take a hard look at any damage incurred by our strands, hair, and teeth during those steamy months we spent frolicking in the sun, splashing in the ocean, wading in the pool, and sipping on refreshing iced teas and fruity cocktails.

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