Author: Sandy Esprit
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The 7 Virtues “Summer Fling” Fragrance Collection Review
My First Fragrance PR Experience + Full Honest Breakdown There’s something special about your first PR package in any category, but for me, receiving The 7 Virtues Summer Fling collection felt like a full-circle moment. As a beauty and lifestyle content creator, I’ve reviewed makeup, skincare, and haircare for years—but fragrance has always felt more…
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Best K Beauty Sunscreen for Oily Skin, Combination Acne Prone Skin, and Aging Skin With No White Cast or Breakouts
If you have oily, combination, acne-prone, or aging skin, sunscreen can feel like one of the hardest steps in your routine to get right. You need sun protection every single day, but most sunscreens feel too heavy, too greasy, or leave a white cast that makes your skin look dull or ashy. Some even clog…
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Can the Hair Diagram System Finally Give Me a Humidity-Proof Silk Press at Home? Why I’m Excited to Put It to the Test
As a natural hair girl, there is one thing I’ve learned over the years: Summer and silk presses don’t always get along. In fact, I’ve intentionally avoided silk presses during the summer for years. Not because I don’t love the look of a sleek, bouncy silk press. Trust me, I do. The problem is that…
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Waterproof Jewelry for Summer: My Atolea Jewelry Unboxing & Honest Review (Rosé Necklace, Nautilus Necklace & Tennis Choker)
Looking for waterproof jewelry for summer? Read my Atolea Jewelry review featuring the Rosé Necklace, Nautilus Necklace, and Tennis Choker. Discover stackable, affordable gold jewelry perfect for beach days, poolside looks, and everyday wear.
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Best Shampoo and Conditioner for Natural Hair Moisture: My Honest Review of AG Care, SheaMoisture, L’Oréal EverPure & CeraVe
If you have natural hair, you already know that finding the best shampoo and conditioner for moisture can feel like a full-time job. Between dryness, breakage, tangles, flaky scalp issues, and trying to retain length, your wash day products truly matter. As someone with natural hair, I’ve learned that healthy hair starts with a healthy…
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☀️ Best No White Cast Sunscreen & Skin Comfort SPF Guide (2026)
This or That: Lightweight, Hydrating & Invisible Sunscreens That Actually Feel Good on Skin If you’ve been searching for the best sunscreen with no white cast, or a lightweight SPF that feels comfortable on skin, you’re not alone. One of the biggest frustrations in skincare is finding a sunscreen that: So instead of guessing, this…
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Why Heat Protection Is Essential for Natural Hair Growth and Length Retention
Natural hair has always been versatile. From silk presses and stretched blowouts to braid prep and low-manipulation styling, heat styling can absolutely have a place in a healthy natural hair routine. Yet one of the biggest myths in the natural hair community is that heat itself is automatically damaging. The truth is this: heat is…
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MAC Cosmetics Reformulated Blush Review: Influencer-Favourite Shades Swatched on My Skin Tone
The blush world just got a serious upgrade. When MAC Cosmetics reformulated their blush range, I knew I had to put it to the test—especially the shades that some of my favourite beauty influencers swear by. I swatched four cult-favourite shades that dominate my feed: Gingerly, Peach Twist, Melba, and Desert Rose. What makes this…
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Why Olaplex Might Be Ruining Your Natural Hair (Even If It Works for Everyone Else)
If you are deep in the natural hair community, chances are you have seen countless women swear by Olaplex. From dramatic transformation videos to viral TikToks showing curls “coming back to life,” the brand has built a reputation for being one of the holy grails of hair repair. And honestly, I understand the hype. For…
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How Motherhood Changed Me: The Truth About Mother’s Day, Mom Guilt, and the Unseen Work of Mothers
Every year, Mother’s Day arrives wrapped in flowers, brunch reservations, heartfelt cards, and carefully curated social media posts celebrating motherhood. We see smiling family portraits, matching outfits, beautifully decorated kitchens, and mothers who seem to carry parenting with effortless grace. For a long time, that was my understanding of motherhood too — polished, fulfilling, and…
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