Product Review: In Fiore Fleur Vibrante Face Balm Concentrate

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Winter is in the air, literally—and the lower temperatures and humidity will take a toll on my skin if I don’t fight them with extra hydration. The latest addition to my skincare arsenal is Fleur Vibrante Face Balm Concentrate from In Fiore, a small brand specializing in natural fragrance and skin products.

Fleur Vibrante is billed as “a wonderful curative to remedy scarring, redness, itchiness, and to strengthen tissue elasticity,” designed to soothe skin distressed by acne, sun damage, laser treatments and “other aggressions.” It’s recommended especially for dry and “mature” complexions, and even if you aren’t coping with any of the problems above, it’s a luxurious and effective solution for dryness or minor skin irritation.

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Product Review: Obiqo Gentle Face Scrub

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Obiqo is a line of skincare products made in New Zealand and formulated for women over 30 with normal-to-dry skin. I definitely fall into the latter category, and I prefer skincare products that incorporate natural ingredients, so Obiqo—with its New Zealand sea kelp and various botanical oils and extracts—checks all the boxes for me.

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Product Review: L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Blushing Berry

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Sometimes I feel guilty about indulging in expensive lipsticks, and about recommending these lipsticks to any of you who are reading here. Just for the record: I do have some drugstore favorites! Here’s one: L’Oréal’s Colour Riche Lipstick in Blushing Berry (shade 590).

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