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iRestore Laser Face Mask Pro Review: A Closer Look at the Lasers (First Impressions)

Holly — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:16:07 +0000

I went looking for the most advanced, feature-rich LED mask I could find, and the iRestore Laser Face Mask Pro stood out: 150 low-level lasers, 8 wavelengths and a lot of power. Here's a closer look.

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Free Lineage Protein Bar Variety Pack With Your Order (Ends Around Nov 2)

Holly — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:23:55 +0000

Lineage is adding a free 5-bar variety pack with all five flavors when you spend $120 or more after my 15% code. Here's how the deal works and when it ends.

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I Dug Into the Research on Bemotrizinol, the First New Sunscreen Filter in 20 Years

Holly — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:14:04 +0000

Everyone's calling it the first new sunscreen filter in 20 years. I wanted to know how much research is actually behind it, so I went through the safety studies myself.

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The Glycolic Acid Toner I Keep Repurchasing: Good Molecules Review

Holly — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:25 +0000

This is my all-time favorite skincare product, and I repurchase it all the time. Here's what's in it, why it keeps my pores clear, and the one rule you can't skip when you use it.

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Canadian Prescription Ban Starting October 22? What’s Really Happening

Holly — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:16:49 +0000

If you order your prescriptions from Canada or any other country overseas, you probably won't be able to get them after October 22. Canadian pharmacies say a new U.S. Customs rule will stop most shipments at the border, and they're telling customers to order refills by October 10. I'm affected too, since it's how I get my cat's asthma inhaler. Here's what the government actually changed, who's behind it, and what you can do right now.

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My DEXA Scan Results: What the Scale Couldn’t Tell Me

Holly — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:51:09 +0000

I put on 10 to 15 pounds over the last year or two, and I was sure I knew exactly where it went. So I got my first full-body DEXA scan, which measures your body fat, muscle, bone density, and even the hidden fat around your organs. It turns out I was wrong about a few things. Here's what my results showed.

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Can Luteolin Help Gray Hair? What the Mouse Study Actually Found

Holly — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:09:43 +0000

A 2024 study found luteolin helped prevent gray hair in mice. Here's what researchers actually did, what it doesn't prove, and why I'm trying it anyway.

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The Plastic Hiding in Popular Lip Products (and the Old Safety Tests Behind It)

Holly — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:39:11 +0000

A lot of everyday lip products contain polybutene, a liquid plastic. The “safe to swallow” case rests on old rat and dog feeding studies. Here’s what those reports say, and why I switched my daily lip product to 100% pure lanolin.

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Bio Pen 6 Microneedling Stamp: Quick Review + Tutorial

Holly — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:13:12 +0000

All about the Bio Pen 6, my first impressions and a tutorial on exactly how I use it. This is a great starter option if you're new to microneedling, and a great alternative to add in if you're already needling with a Dr. Pen.

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Finally Found the Best Mineral Sunscreen - Papatui (No Microplastics or Petroleum)

Holly — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:29:43 +0000

My favorite mineral sunscreen recently got discontinued, so I spent months searching for a replacement. What I found might actually be better! It's from a men's skincare brand owned by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, called Papatui. Their Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 is all mineral, has no hidden chemical UV filters, has no microplastics or petroleum-based ingredients - and it's a great price and applies beautifully (works well for all skin types).

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