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Surratt Artistique Liquid Blush Review: The Warm Blush That Converted a Cool-Toned Girl

Nicole Simonek 9/26/26 Nicole Simonek 9/26/26

Surratt Artistique Liquid Blush Review: The Warm Blush That Converted a Cool-Toned Girl

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Dyson Airwrap ID Review: My Blowout Routine for Long, Thick Hair

Nicole Simonek 9/20/26 Nicole Simonek 9/20/26

Dyson Airwrap ID Review: My Blowout Routine for Long, Thick Hair

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Nekko Scalp Oil Review: Why I Put Oil on My Oily Scalp

Nicole Simonek 9/13/26 Nicole Simonek 9/13/26

Nekko Scalp Oil Review: Why I Put Oil on My Oily Scalp

Nekko Scalp Oil dropper bottle, winner of Best Scalp Oil in Nicole's Best of Beauty Awards

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Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase Review: Why I Never Fell for Satin Dupes

Nicole Simonek 9/5/26 Nicole Simonek 9/5/26

Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase Review: Why I Never Fell for Satin Dupes

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Sisley Le Sculpteur Review: The Contouring Body Lotion That Converted a Skeptic

Nicole Simonek 8/25/26 Nicole Simonek 8/25/26

Sisley Le Sculpteur Review: The Contouring Body Lotion That Converted a Skeptic

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Sheila Stotts Untangle Brush Review: The Hairbrush Hiding in Every Celebrity Stylist's Kit

Nicole Simonek 8/12/26 Nicole Simonek 8/12/26

Sheila Stotts Untangle Brush Review: The Hairbrush Hiding in Every Celebrity Stylist's Kit

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K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo Review: The Best Dry Shampoo for Oily Hair

Nicole Simonek 8/6/26 Nicole Simonek 8/6/26

K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo Review: The Best Dry Shampoo for Oily Hair

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My Top 10 Picks From The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (July 2026 Edit)

Nicole Simonek 7/25/26 Nicole Simonek 7/25/26

My Top 10 Picks From The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (July 2026 Edit)

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Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Review: The Best Lightweight Finishing Hair Oil for Glass Hair

Nicole Simonek 7/19/26 Nicole Simonek 7/19/26

Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Review: The Best Lightweight Finishing Hair Oil for Glass Hair

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Davines OI All In One Milk Review 2026: Best Heat Protectant & Detangler for Soft, Shiny Hair

Nicole Simonek 7/18/26 Nicole Simonek 7/18/26

Davines OI All In One Milk Review 2026: Best Heat Protectant & Detangler for Soft, Shiny Hair

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Diorshow 5 Couleurs: A Decade-Long Collector's Honest Take on Dior's Most Debated Eyeshadow Palette

Nicole Simonek 7/17/26 Nicole Simonek 7/17/26

Diorshow 5 Couleurs: A Decade-Long Collector's Honest Take on Dior's Most Debated Eyeshadow Palette

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Best Nude Tinted Lip Balm 2026: Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Twist in Rosy Nude Review

Nicole Simonek 7/16/26 Nicole Simonek 7/16/26

Best Nude Tinted Lip Balm 2026: Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Twist in Rosy Nude Review

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CHANEL LE CRAYON LÈVRES Longwear Lip Pencil in Pivoine: The Best Nude Lipliner

Nicole Simonek 7/15/26 Nicole Simonek 7/15/26

CHANEL LE CRAYON LÈVRES Longwear Lip Pencil in Pivoine: The Best Nude Lipliner

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Best Non-Peeling Lip Stain 2026: Jill Stuart Beauty Bloom Drop Lip & Cheek Chiffon

Nicole Simonek 7/14/26 Nicole Simonek 7/14/26

Best Non-Peeling Lip Stain 2026: Jill Stuart Beauty Bloom Drop Lip & Cheek Chiffon

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DIOR Forever Skin Contour Stick: The Best Contour Stick for Acne-Prone Skin

Nicole Simonek 7/13/26 Nicole Simonek 7/13/26

DIOR Forever Skin Contour Stick: The Best Contour Stick for Acne-Prone Skin

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The Japanese Night Cream That Works Overnight (Literally): Decorté Liposome Advanced Repair Cream Review

Nicole Simonek 7/12/26 Nicole Simonek 7/12/26

The Japanese Night Cream That Works Overnight (Literally): Decorté Liposome Advanced Repair Cream Review

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The Cult Japanese Eyeliner Worth Importing After Its US Shutdown: Addiction Tokyo Liquid Eyeliner Review

Nicole Simonek 7/11/26 Nicole Simonek 7/11/26

The Cult Japanese Eyeliner Worth Importing After Its US Shutdown: Addiction Tokyo Liquid Eyeliner Review

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Chantecaille Pure Rosewater: The Best Rose Water Spray, Hands Down

Nicole Simonek 7/10/26 Nicole Simonek 7/10/26

Chantecaille Pure Rosewater: The Best Rose Water Spray, Hands Down

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Shiseido Water in Lip Sakura: The Japanese Lip Balm Everyone's Obsessed With

Nicole Simonek 7/9/26 Nicole Simonek 7/9/26

Shiseido Water in Lip Sakura: The Japanese Lip Balm Everyone's Obsessed With

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BY TERRY Hyaluronic Glow Setting Mist: The Niche Setting Spray That Outlasts Every Other Formula (16-Hour Wear, Tested at a Concert)

Nicole Simonek 7/8/26 Nicole Simonek 7/8/26

BY TERRY Hyaluronic Glow Setting Mist: The Niche Setting Spray That Outlasts Every Other Formula (16-Hour Wear, Tested at a Concert)

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