Clean Swap: Non-Toxic Mascaras That Actually Work

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Let’s talk mascara. For years, I was devoted to Lancôme mascaras—specifically Definicils and Hypnôse Drama. I discovered them when department store counters offered those irresistible free gift bags with purchase. Performance-wise, they were top-tier. You’d walk away with a few travel-size treasures, and often, that included a mascara sample. That’s how I first fell in […]

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Clean Swap: Non-Toxic Mascaras That Actually Work

My Favorite Things… Yuka!

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Ah, the holidays! That magical time of year when the world lights up with traditions: lighting the Menorah, decorating Christmas cookies, shooting off fireworks for Diwali, or singing and dancing for Kwanzaa, or—if you live in our house—participating in the annual Favorite Things party. Imagine Oprah’s Favorite Things, but on a budget and without a […]

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My Favorite Things… Yuka!