Sabrina, Author at The Beauty Look Book

MAC Velvet Teddy’s Party Crew Vault

October 25, 2022

MAC has some really cute sets out for the holiday season! I’ve ordered a few as gifts this year and and ordered the Velvet Teddy’s Party Crew Vault ($80, value of $145) for myself! I managed to buy it before it sold out at Ulta and Macy’s last week and today it just launched online at MAC Cosmetics. If you have your eye on this neutral lip set act fast! I suspect it will sell out very soon.

All the colors in this set fall under the same neutral color family with slight variations in undertone and finish. I really love the Velvet Teddy Matte Lipstick color so I knew I had to get this set. Love that each one is full-sized and I think the pink and gold case is really cute! So far Velvet Teddy and Teddy 2.0 are both available individually, the other shades are exclusive to this set.

The difference in undertone is more noticeable and visible in real life. In the photos they all look very similar with subtle differences. Colors and formulas include:

Teddy 2.0 Powder Kiss Lipstick – this is a soft diffused matte with an almost airbrush finish, it has medium coverage
Velvet Teddy Matte Lipstick – full coverage matte long-wear lipstick
Very Teddy Love Me Lipstick – satin slightly glossy finish with a nourishing creamy feel
Love Teddy Love Me Liquid Lip Colour – a comfortable glossy liquid lipstick with a beautiful shine (this one pulls more neutral-cool on me)
Velveteen Teddy Retro Matte Liquid – liquid lipstick with a matte dry down, budge proof once it sets
Teddy Kiss Powder Kiss Liquid Lip Colour – a soft whipped matte liquid lip with an airbrushed smooth powdery look, this is the deepest and pulls more of a rose tone

Colors are swatched below with different lighting, the combination of flash + lights reflect on the glossy finish of some of the formulas. I think the stock swatch photo online at MAC does a great job at showing the differences in undertone. I also added a few MAC Lip Pencil swatches in Boldly Bare, Whirl, Spice and Soar for reference.

Below each lip color on me, also wearing:

MAC Studio Tech Cream Foundation in NC35
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light
Laura Mercier Blush in Fresco
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Global Glow
Too Faced Natural Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Sweater Top by Madewell (wearing an XS)
Nail Color is Olive and June JJ

Overall love. I have so many neutral nude lipsticks at this point I don’t need another one but I love MAC’s holiday twist on their classic Velvet Teddy lip color. Out of all the formulas I think they’re all really good. I have a soft spot for the Love Me Lipstick and Love Me Liquid Lip Colour since I’m a glossy lip lover at heart.

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Holiday 2022

October 24, 2022

I have a look at Hourglass Holiday with swatches of all three Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Face Palettes and the Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm Duo they launched this season. The items have been out for a while by now but if you’ve been on the fence about splurging I highly recommend adding them to your Sephora cart for the Holiday Savings Event starting this Friday (for Rouge)!

Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Face Palettes

There are three holiday Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Face Palettes this season. They’re quite the splurge at $85 each but I was really glad to see lots of new shades. If you’re like me you’ve collected nearly every holiday palette they’ve launched. I do see some similarities to previous seasons but I really love the options this year. My favorite of the three is the Elephant Palette although I think the Tiger Palette has the most unique colors.

All three performed exceptionally well. They have a good mix of textures including their soft diffused finishing powders, metallic strobe highlighters and luminous blushes.

Tiger Palette

The Tiger Ambient Lighting Edit Palette has the deepest tones out of all three. I’ve been using the 2 deeper shades as eye colors since they’re really deep on my skin tone. This one has:

Transcendent Light – soft brown satin
Brilliant Glow Strobe Light (new) – bronze and gold swirl for a light gold shimmer
Burnish Glow (new) – shimmering bold orange with gold shimmer
Divine Strobe Light (new) – metallic pale yellow gold
Copper Flash Strobe Light (new) – metallic copper rose
Iridescent Rose – swirls of pale pink and rose shimmer

Look wearing:

Foundation Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in Shade 8 (you can see Shade 9 on me here) + Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Sunshine Drops
Powder Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light
Eyeshadow Hourglass Scattered Light Eyeshadow in Ray
Eyeliner Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner
Mascara Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Lips Hourglass Phantom Glossy Balm in Lucid
Sweater from Abercrombie

Elephant Palette

The Hourglass Elephant Ambient Lighting Edit Palette is my favorite but it is also the most similar to previous years. I still love it. Colors in this one include:

Dim Light – sheer beige rose finishing powder
Soft Light – sheer light beige finishing powder (wish they’d launch this in full size!)
Beaming Strobe Light (new) – metallic champagne gold
Lustrous Bronze Light (new) – satin warm bronze
Iridescent Coral (new) – pink coral gold shimmer
Radiant Rose (new) – bold pink flush

Elephant Palette + Mist Phantom Glossy Balm

Butterfly Palette

The Butterfly Ambient Lighting Edit Palette is the lightest option with three pale powders and two rose tones for blush. It’s a stunning one but I wish it had a bit more variation. Colors include:

Ethereal Light – pale white satin finishing powder
Incandescent Light – ultra pale white pink with shimmer
Soft Flush (new) – berry rose pink blush
Diffused Light – sheer pale finishing powder
Sunset Glow (new) – reddish berry blush
Celestial Strobe Light (new) – metallic pale champagne

Butterfly Palette + Phantom Glossy Balm in Rouse

Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balms

I wanted to give the Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balms ($35 each) a shout out, especially since there’s a Holiday Phantom Glossy Balm Duo ($50) with Slip (pink rose, also worn here) and new Rouse (brownish red). These have a really beautiful formula with a twist up style tube. They are incredibly expensive for the amount of product you get and once you twist up they don’t twist back down. These are glossy balms with a good color payoff. They almost melt into the lips when you apply but they don’t slide off. Since these are glossy there is not much staying power. They’ll stick to the lips as long as you don’t touch anything to your lips.

I love the product and colors but I wish they gave you more product for the price. Mist is a beautiful pale pink, Slip is a rose pink, Lucid is a stunning coral peach, Rouse is a brown red.

The Holiday Duo has sold out a number of places but you can still find it at Ulta, Bloomingdale’s, and Space NK.

That wraps up my Hourglass haul + review! I’m really happy with everything and I purchased them on my own. I think they’re easy to wear and add a lovely polished look.

If you’re looking for new brushes or tools I highly recommend checking out Hourglass. I’ve slowly added pieces to my collection over the years and they’ve held up so well. I really love the Vanish Foundation Brush, Concealer Brush and Smudge Brush to name a few. I’ve had their Travel Brush Set on my radar for a few years now. They’re actually full size and there’s no price break for the set, but I think the case is why they call it a “travel set”. I think I might splurge this year with the upcoming Sephora sale.

Have you tried the Hourglass holiday launches yet? What did you think? Out of all the holiday palettes that have launched this year which one has caught your eye the most?

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You can find Hourglass Holiday out now. Available at Nordstrom, Sephora, Space NK, Bluemercury, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Ulta Beauty.

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Chanel Holiday Gift Guide

Chanel Holiday 2022 Demander La Lune

October 21, 2022

Chanel Holiday 2022 Demander de Lune Collection has arrived and I have a look at the holiday newness today! I received some pieces in PR and also ordered a few more items to review. I tried everything in the holiday collection except 2 things (skipped one lip product and the eye gloss duo). If you’ve been waiting for swatches I hope you find this review helpful!

Everything is now available at Chanel.com. Also at other retailers like Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and more.

Eclat Lunaire Oversize Illuminating Face Powder

There are two oversized highlighters called the Eclat Lunaire Oversize Illuminating Face Powder ($88). Both of them have a warm undertone. 887 Or Rose is the lighter option and pulls like a light warm rose gold on my skin. 897 Cuivre Dore is the deeper option and is very yellow-gold. These have a metallic finish, texture is smooth almost like a gelee-powder but with a powder finish. They adhere beautifully to the skin. I recommend using a light touch as they’re very pigmented and metallic.

Or Rose on top of the Joues Contraste Blush in Alezane

Foundation shade is the Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh Complexion Touch in B40 (review here), sweater from Sezane Gaspard Jumper (wearing XXS), Lip Color is Rouge Allure Laque 88 Rose Mystere

Cuivre Dore alone on the cheeks

Swatches + comparisons below

Holiday 2022 Les 4 Ombres

Chanel launched one eyeshadow quad in the Les 4 Ombres ($65) 937 Ombres de Lune. This one also pulls very warm with a multi-dimensional copper rose shimmer, neutral tan beige shimmer, sparkling warm yellow gold and a satin medium brown. Pigment is beautiful and easy to build and layer. The overall color theme pulls a lot warmer than I’m used to wearing but once you add liner and smoke out the dark brown shade it comes together in a warm holiday look. I love the embossed detailing on all the items. Chanel always adds those extra touches that make their products beautiful and special.

For a gold/bronze tone eye I prefer the Tweed Cuivre (reviewed here). For holiday I do think the Ombres de Lune is unique, especially for what we usually see from Chanel. If you’re fair skin this will pull a lot warmer on you. I think it would look stunning on deeper skin tones.

Quality, texture, color payoff are all top notch. Whether or not this quad is for you depends on whether or not you like warm golds.

Holiday Lip Colors

I ordered one of the two new Rouge Allure Laques ($42) in 88 Rose Mystere and I think it’s a very pretty muted rose with a hint of gold shimmer. It’s the perfect medium rose tone I think you can wear all year.

There are two new Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lipsticks ($55). Chanel has a bold red with 817 Rouge Selene and a brown plum red with 827 Brun Lunaire. Both have an incredibly smooth texture with rich color payoff. I do think they are dupeable especially with the other existing Chanel colors. You may want to shop your stash.

Holiday 2022 Nails

Last we have a look at the 3 nail colors for holiday. There are two Chanel Le Vernis ($30) shades in 965 Clair de Lune is a metallic olive shimmer and 963 Super Lune is a red that pulls a dark wine color on the nails. Both have smooth flawless coverage. I love that the olive shimmer has a smooth streak-free finish.

Chanel also launched a new shade of Le Top Coat ($30) in 347 Etoile. This is a superfine gold shimmer. It’s definitely sheer enough that it’s a top coat. The shimmer is fairly dense so you only need one coat. I tried it on it’s own and swatched it next to the Dior Holiday Top Coat in Cosmic for comparison. If I layer on 6 coats I can get enough pigment to cover the nail but it’s still relatively transparent.

Overall I think the Chanel Holiday 2022 collection is beautiful. I don’t know that this will be for everyone as all the tones pull on the warmer side. Even though I own so many highlighters, I think both Or Rose or Cuirvre Dore are the stand outs in this launch.

Available now at Chanel. Have you checked out the holiday launch yet? What did you think?

Press samples provided by Chanel for review. A few items also purchased by me.

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Nordstrom Tom Ford Beauty

New Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige Makeup 2022

October 17, 2022

Tom Ford Beauty added three new pieces to their Soleil Neige lineup this year with two Eyeshadow Quads ($90 each) and a Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm ($58). As a long-time Tom Ford Beauty lover I could not resist and picked up all three. The colors are stunning and I’m excited to partner with Nordstrom to share a look at them today!

Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm

This year’s Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm is another color shifting shade. It’s clear in the tube with silver flecks of sparkle. When applied to my lips it transforms into a flushed cool bright pink – almost like magic! It has a very lightweight feel. It almost feels like you have nothing on the lips! Compared to previous variations this one pulls a little more cool-toned on my lips and a little brighter. If you’ve tried this year’s version I’d be really curious to hear what it looks like on you!

Soleil Neige Eye Quads

The two Soleil Neige Eyeshadow Quads this season are Apres Ski and Chalet Lust. Both have a pressed powder formula with a metallic finish similar to Honeymoon, Nude Dip and Body Heat. This formula is probably my favorite in the Tom Ford Beauty lineup.

Apres Ski pulls more metallic. It has a beautiful mix of pink tones with a shimmery pale mauve pink, medium pink, warm red, diffused soft plum brown. It’s like a lighter version of Body Heat. Pigment is medium but buildable. I really love this kind of color palette!

I’m wearing it above, full beauty breakdown includes:

Foundation Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Foundation in 6.0 Natural
Concealer Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Concealer in 3W0 Latte
Powder Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless in Medium
Bronzer + Blush Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette in Elephant
Eyeliner Tom Ford Eye Defining Liquid Pen
Mascara YSL Lash Clash Extreme
Top Free People Off Shoulder Fuji Top

Chalet Lust has a more glitzy sparkly finish with a pale white shimmer, pale light gold with silver flecks, soft pale lavender sparkle and a shimmery beige with silver and gold flecks. Colors layer nicely although they do have a similar pale shimmer effect on the eyes. You may need to add a deeper shade for contour and liner.

Wearing Chalet Lust with the same breakdown as above, lips are Cle de Peau Lipstick in Triumphant Tawny 11 + Tom Ford Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Crystalline.

Overall love. I’ve collected nearly every Soleil Neige palette each year and think both are really beautiful colors I’d want to wear on a regular basis. I was pleasantly surprised by this year’s Soleil Neige Lip Balm. I think it makes for a nice healthy pink flush.

You can find the items featured available at Nordstrom. Don’t forget to check their Gift With Purchase page if you’re shopping online! There’s lots of newness out for the holiday. More very soon!

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Westman Atelier

Westman Atelier Petal Edition Set

October 16, 2022

Westman Atelier has some beautiful sets for holiday and today I have a look at her Petal Edition Set ($134). This set has 3 full-sized items in the Petal color with her Baby Cheeks Blush Stick, Lit Up Highlight Stick and Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm. You can find this now at Nordstrom, Sephora and Violet Grey.

If you’re into the minimalist glowy makeup look you’ll love this Petal Set. I already own her Baby Cheeks in Petal but I use it so often I did not mind getting another one in this set. Both the lip balm and highlight stick are exclusive to this set right now.

The Baby Cheeks Blush in Petal is a soft rose pink cream. It has a creamy finish with a slight dry down but still remains fresh and dewy looking. On my normal/combination skin this is not the longest lasting but I still find it has decent staying power for a cream blush. These come in her magnetized twist up stick format.

The Lit Up Stick in Petal is a really pretty cool-toned pink. Pigment is extremely sheer with this one and adds a glossy glow to anywhere you apply it. It’s a versatile product you can add to the cheeks, lips, eyes. I’m not really a fan of the glossy balm look on the face but it does add a nice pretty fresh dewy glow. I know a lot of you are huge fans of anything dewy. I think this is a nice addition to her lineup.

The Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Petal is really pretty. In general this formula is extremely sheer (except for the darker bold shades) and the balms offer just a slight wash of color. The formula has a nice smooth texture and they feel like a balm on the lips. I layer these on top of a lip pencil most of the time but find they will wear nicely alone too. I really love these but wish they had more pigment. The colors are so good I would have loved to have an option that matches what you see in the tube more.

Overall I think the set is beautiful. It’s easy to wear for any season. I like the fresh pops of pink it has too!

Look wearing:

Foundation Westman Atelier Vital Foundation Stick in VII + Vital Skincare Complexion Drops VI mixed together
Powder Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Ultra Blur
Blush Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks in Petal
Highlight Lit Up Stick in Petal
Lips Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Petal
Eyeshadow Pat McGrath Labs Celestial Nirvana Nude Allure
Mascara Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara

Since it’s been a while since I’ve done a Westman Atelier roundup I’ve added swatches of all the Baby Cheeks, Lit Up Sticks and Squeaky Clean Lip Balms I have. If you’ve been asking for swatches of everything side by side, these are for you!

Mimi is exclusive to Westman Atelier’s site right now. Popsicle is exclusive to the Nordstrom Duo (also reviewed here).

Overall love. She also has a few other sets out now including the Squeaky Clean Cheeky Duo (mini cheek + full size balm) in a couple colors. More are expected to launch soon.

If you want to see the set in action you can check out my Reel below:

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You can find The Petal Edition available now at Nordstrom, Sephora and Violet Grey.

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Skincare

Testing LED Light Therapy with CurrentBody

October 13, 2022

I’ve been testing out the LED Light Therapy Mask from CurrentBody and love the convenience of being able to do this treatment at home! I’ve had several LED light therapy treatments at skincare clinics in the past and loved the results. However being able to use a device at home is so much more convenient and affordable. After putting a few items from the CurrentBody line to the test I’m excited to share some first impressions today.

With any kind of skincare treatment consistency and patience is key. I have been using the LED Light Therapy Mask ($380) for 3 weeks and plan on sharing updates with you throughout the rest of the year. I’ve noticed subtle changes with consistent use. Skin has started to look and feel firmer and some of my sun spots have started to fade. I can’t wait to see the results with longer consistent use.

The CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask uses a combination of Red Light (633 nanometers) and Near Infra-Red Light (830 nanometers). There are 56 lights total evenly distributed to target your entire face. Red light helps boost collagen production to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

Near Infra-Red Light works with this to penetrate skin at a deeper level to reduce inflammation, texture. Both work to help boost the skin rejuvenation process and it’s something I am all about as I’m in my early 40s and have noticed changes in my skin and body this past year as I age.

The bulbs are bright but still safe for the eyes and I can wear the mask without goggles. The mask is made of a flexible silicone material. It’s lightweight and comfortable to wear with the Velcro strap. It does take a few tries to get the adjustment right. They recommend you do a patch test on your arm first before trying it on your face. I had no irritation or any issues – you don’t even feel the heat from the bulbs on the skin. It’s painless and there’s no tingle.

Recommended use is 3-5 times per week for 10 minutes. The power remote is timed to shut off automatically at the 10 minute mark. I use it on clean skin but also tried one of their Hydrogel Face Masks which I absolutely loved for added hydration and skin softness. I definitely plan on ordering more!

CurrentBody also has an entire line of skincare and tools. They have a serum set called The Power of Four Skincare Set ($80) with four serums to restore, add glow, help with anti-aging and hydrate. So far I’ve tried and liked the Glow Serum which has a really nice hydrating feel to it.

I love rollers for the skin to help with instant depuffing and CurrentBody Skin Cryo Roller ($35) is a really nice one! It’s made of stainless steel and has a really nice cooling sensation. I struggle with puffiness in the morning and these types of rollers work wonders on me to help. This is one of the largest ones I’ve tried and it’s great for covering larger areas of the face.

I also really like the Dr. Harris Anti-Wrinkle Sleep Mask ($79.99). It’s a silk material with raised silicone dots designed to help your face relax to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. I love that it’s light-blocking and helps me stay asleep in the morning. A lot of the items are available in bundles or sets with a price break so definitely browse their Gifts and Sets section.

Overall I’m really impressed with CurrentBody. I can’t wait to share more of my skincare journey with the LED Light Therapy Mask. If you’ve tried any LED treatments please let me know in the comments!

They’ve given me a 20% off promo code for you to use on the above products use code BEAUTYLEDCB to save 20% now.

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What’s In My Bag: Naghedi St. Barths Mini

October 10, 2022

I’m excited to share another handbag review/what’s in my bag post! I’ve been loving the Naghedi for a long time now and have added a few of the St. Barths Totes in the mini size to my collection.

Today I have a closer look at the Naghedi St. Barths Tote in the mini size in the color Cashmere which is one of the newer shades for fall. This one sold out quickly when it launched a few weeks ago and as soon as it restocked I ordered it immediately. I hope they will restock it again! For notifications you can sign up for their newsletter on their website.

These are made of handwoven neoprene which makes them flexible and lightweight. The mini comes with a small dust bag, removable strap and mini zip pouch.Dimensions of the mini are 6” deep, 14” wide and 7.5” tall.

The handle is big enough that you can wear it on the arm or hold it by hand. It’s not big enough for me to wear over the shoulder but that’s where the strap comes in handy.

There are quite a few solid color options (ecru, navy, olive, cashmere, slate, etc.) which retail for $240 each. They also have pretty plaid woven options which also retail for $240, some have a metallic material woven throughout (I think the sunkissed one is so pretty!). I also own one of the woven rope styles which is a little more expensive.

I like both the Mini and Medium. I think they’re versatile and great for a casual look whether you’re going to the beach, park, dog walks, running errands, etc.

Here’s a What’s In My Bag Reel if you want to see it in action:

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What I fit inside:

Mini wet brush
R&Co Pomade Stick
Chanel Hand Cream
Wildone Dog Bags
Gucci Pressed Powder
Phlur Missing Person Perfume
Lip products: U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound, Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip, Laura Mercier Lip Glace Duo (love this), Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lip Crayon, Rare Beauty Lip Pencil
Balmain Hair Clip
Wallet, Keys, Sunglasses

And I can also fit a small water bottle inside too!

For the St. Barths style size wise they currently have these options (in both solid and plaid colors) and they all come with a matching flat zip pouch:

Mini – measures 6” deep x 14” wide x 7.5” tall (comes with a removeable strap)
Medium – measures 7” deep x 17” wide x 9.5” tall
Large – measures 8” deep x 22” wide x 12.5” tall
Shopper – measures 7” deep x 14” wide x 15.5” tall

I’ve had a few of the medium sizes I wore all summer long and they’ve held up really well. The material is supposed to be easy to clean but I haven’t had any issues getting them smudged or dirty yet and haven’t had to do any cleaning yet. Here’s a quick repost of the Medium size I have in Cocoa.

What’s your go-to bag these days? I’ve been a mini bag lover for a long time now but love the versatility of larger ones. The mini in the St. Barths style is perfect for my 5’3” frame. Mini but large enough to hold plenty of things.

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You can find Naghedi bags at Naghedi NYC, Bloomingdale’s and Shopbop to name a few. I’ve ordered mine from all three of these places.

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MAC Velvet Teddy’s Party Crew Vault

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Holiday 2022

Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Face Palettes

Tiger Palette

Elephant Palette

Butterfly Palette

Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balms

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Chanel Holiday 2022 Demander La Lune

Eclat Lunaire Oversize Illuminating Face Powder

Holiday 2022 Les 4 Ombres

Holiday Lip Colors

Holiday 2022 Nails

New Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige Makeup 2022

Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm

Soleil Neige Eye Quads

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Westman Atelier Petal Edition Set

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Testing LED Light Therapy with CurrentBody

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What’s In My Bag: Naghedi St. Barths Mini

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