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The Beauty Writer

@beautywriter.bsky.social
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thebeautywriter.com 30 years of expertise in skincare: Esthetician - background in formulation - magazine beauty writer - pro MUA - brand educator *Posts on BlueSky will end 7/31. On Threads and Instagram*

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
New today -- a review of BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner -- How does it compare to the splurge I had been using for 5 years that I couldn't let get of because of its soft rose aroma? thebeautywriter.com/is-byoma-hyd... #skincare #beauty #esthetician
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Is BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner the Best for Barrier Repair? -
Let’s kick off our weekly review series with a product from BYOMA: 💬 The Claims BYOMA says this is a gentle, hydrating toner designed to soothe, balance, and support the skin barrier. It’s marketed as...
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Waterless #skincare -- I am bombarded with posts on this from a MLM brand across my social media feeds. I took a deep dive and am sharing thoughts on my blog. #beauty #skin thebeautywriter.com/the-truth-ab... #esthetician #facialcare #moisturizer
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The Truth About "Waterless" Skincare: A Deep Dive into Marketing and Misinformation Behind This Trend -
There’s a claim that’s been making the rounds on Threads and Instagram that has been grinding my gears, so I’ve been doing some investigating. There have just been so many wild statements, I couldn’t ...
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
New post on drugstore skincare, plus I have compiled a list of the 75 best drugstore facial #skincare products, from #sunscreen to eye cream and everything in between — thebeautywriter.com/everything-y...
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
It’s been a while — I have moved from Substack. New post—> thebeautywriter.com/everything-y... #beauty #skincare #makeup
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Everything You Need to Know About Beauty Influencers and Authenticity -
Let me start with this: I have no problem with people making a living by talking about beauty. I’ve done it for decades, and I’ve worn more hats in this industry than most people know exist. From esth...
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
After stress + medication induced hypersensitivity = extra redness, after 3 weeks, I have to say that I am absolutely HOOKED on #Cocokind. No more itching, redness & skin is calm. Using the Chlorophyll Serum & Electrolyte Water Cream — 10/10. Still using Naturium Peptide Serum too! #skincare
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
This man defies parody
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
I normally post about #skincare, but today I am posting from my hotel room about Brain Tumor Awareness Month as I get ready for a day of appointments across the street w/ my neurooncologist and my neurosurgeon. After that, the art museum and some good food w/ my hubby in Cleveland’s Little Italy.🧠
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
BREAKING: Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, issues a TRO blocking the Trump administration from "dissolv[ing]" the Institute of Museum and Library Services, placing any more employees on administrative leave, or terminating any grants in the coming days.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
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KEITH SONDERLING, Acting Director,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, et al.,
Defendants.
Civil Case No. 25-1050 (RJL)
MEMORANDUM ORDER
May 1, 2025 [Dkt. #13]
This matter initially came before the Court on plaintiff American Library
Association's ("ALA") and plaintiff American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO's ("AFSCME") motion for a preliminary injunction ("PT"). See Pls.' PI Mot. [Dkt, #13]; Pls.' Mem. in Supp. of PI Mot. ("Pls.' PI Mem.") [Dkt. #13-11.
Plaintiffs sought a decision on the PI by May 4, 2025, as defendants intend to execute a
"mass termination of [Institute of Museum and Library Services] staff' on that day. Pls
PI Mot. at 1.I.
CONCLUSION
For the reasons set forth above, the Court will GRANT IN PART plaintiffs' motion for a TRO. The Court will not, at this time, issue a TRO providing all of the relief sought
by plaintiffs. Instead, the Court will issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of
this Order.
Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED that defendants Keith Sonderling, Institute of Museum and Library Services ("IMLS"), Amy Gleason, U.S. DOGE Service, U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization, Russel Vought, and U.S. Office of Management and Budget (together, the
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"agency defendants") shall not take any further actions to dissolve IMLS or its operations;
it is furtherORDERED that the agency defendants shall not place any additional IMLS staff
on administrative leave; it is further
ORDERED that the agency defendants shall not terminate the employment of any
IMLS staff; it is further
ORDERED that the agency defendants shall not further pause, cancel, or otherwise
terminate IMLS grants or contracts or fail to fund such grants or contracts for reasons other
than grantees' or contractors' non-compliance with applicable grant or contract terms; and
it is further
ORDERED that by May 6, 2025, the parties shall submit a joint status report (1) informing the Court whether the parties require any supplemental briefing on the preliminary injunction and, if so, proposing a briefing schedule; and (2) stating whether the parties consent to the Court extending this temporary restraining order until the Court issues a ruling on the preliminary injunction or the case is otherwise resolved.
SO ORDERED.
RICHARD J. LEON
United States District Judge
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Reminder: High quality #skincare #makeup & other #beauty products don’t have to be expensive. People often believe high-end = better and this simply isn’t true.💄
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Question for my fellow Americans - do you go out of your way to avoid retailers who have rolled back DEI policies (like Target) or, conversely, to SUPPORT brands who've doubled down to stand by corporate DEI policies (like E.L.F.) when it comes to your #beauty & #skincare spending? Why or why not?
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
I found a new #lipstick in a bold hue that I love! It is Soft Kisses Nourishing Lipstick in BFF from The Lip Bar. Instant pick me up on this chilly March day. It is the color in my profile pic & the texture is amazing. $14. *Not affiliated in any way. #makeup #beauty thelipbar.com/products/sof...
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Soft Kisses Nourishing Lipstick
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/03/2025
It’s like Watergate, only in this version Nixon directly mails the tapes to Woodward and Bernstein
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Joe Palmer @jet-black.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Calling Gavin Newsom a "pick-me democrat" hit on something I have never verbalized but have felt in my soul ever since I first laid eyes on him. Lol.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
#Skincare #Beauty Brands in the US if you are looking for face/hair/bodycare products here & are boycotting #Unilever over their firing of the B & J CEO: Dermalogica, Dove, Nutrafol, Paula’s Choice, Ponds, TreSemme, Vaseline For a complete list of Unilever Brands: www.unilever.com/brands/all-b...
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Bargain alert: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (my tried & true) is $5 off at Costco. You’ll get a 2 pack of 20 oz. bottles for $15.49. For me, this will last over a year. For reference, it is $13.99 for one 20 oz. bottle at Target. FYI They also have high end & Korean #skincare too. #beauty
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
What is the ONE #beauty or #skincare product you’d be lost without if they ever discontinued it?
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Confession: I have been with my hubby for 28 years and he uses Suave whatever 3-in-1 he grabs first at Wegmans as his sole form of skincare and hair care, minus Neutrogena fragrance free hand cream. Other than SPF on his face, I still haven’t been able to get him into a #skincare routine. Stubborn!
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Horrific. This happened right near here. Sam’s body was found a few miles from my son’s college campus. The motel where this man was brutally tortured & ultimately murdered is a road many travel in the Finger Lakes. I just drove down it yesterday afternoon. There are no words. This was a hate crime.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Any good recommendations for a series to binge watch tonight? I have to stay up all night for a sleep deprived EEG and am trying to stay awake. Nothing scary, please. For reference, I loved Succession, Shrinking, Loot.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Another underrated product I’ve been using for over 20 years: Burt’s Bees Almond & Milk Hand Cream in the glass jar. It is magical! I always go back to this one.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Sharing for locals!
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Someone mentioning Bourjois has me thinking about other brands that are no longer around. I miss Cargo Cosmetics. I bought my first Cargo lipstick in a shade called Copenhagen at Eaton’s in Toronto in ‘98. Once my kids were older, I worked for Cargo as a regional MUA. Any favorites you miss?
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Just a reminder: You can get outstanding #skincare and #makeup at the drugstore. Anyone who tells you otherwise is likely trying to sell you something. Of course, there are amazing products in all price ranges (I have some favorites as that are $$$), but the idea that expensive = better is untrue.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
It was probably around the same time I was using Victoria’s Secret Peach Hyacinth Body Lotion or dabbing on my Body Shop Vanilla perfume oil (and using their Passionfruit Face Cleanser). Now that I think of it, I also miss the Body Shop’s Banana Shampoo & Conditioner.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Do you ever find yourself thinking about discontinued products from forever ago? This morning in the shower I was thinking about the old Bath & Body Works “from the heartland” Banana Mint Deep Treatment. This is the one before the Hairworks one in the white tube - it came in a tub. I miss that one!
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The new Beekman 1802 Solar Milk Clear Gel SPF 50 PA++++ #sunscreen is REALLY good. No white cast at all. Easily ranks among my top 5. It is better (for me) than Supergoop & is as good as LRP Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid. A good budget conscious alternative I love is elf Suntouchable (either formula).
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
This is a fact. This is a serious issue — so many unnecessary products are being sold, and at what cost?
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
I’ve had a long journey in this industry. Who would’ve thought that spraying perfume for Lancome a few hours a week to start while in college studying Political Science would turn into a long career as an esthetician, MUA, and beauty writer? In the middle, though, my babies were born. (1)
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
No complex skincare routine required for this sweet girl!
Pictured in a senior dog, golden in color, with white in the face. She has her tongue partially sticking out and is snuggling with blankets. Dog is a mix of Rhodesian Ridgeback, pit bull, and has some boxer in her too.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Last week when I as at the Cleveland Clinic, the hotel we were staying at had the BEST #shampoo that was gentle, smelled great, and made my hair super shiny. Of course, it is discontinued - Crabtree & Evelyn Cleanse + Clarify. Has anyone seen this anywhere not on eBay where it’s a gazillion bucks?
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Can’t wait for this one. Speaking of sunscreen—don’t forget it’s a non-negotiable skincare product. It doesn’t matter your skin type or your skin tone and it doesn’t matter if it’s cloudy out. Put it on! ☀️
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
I know many people are looking for #skincare brands made in Canada & are happy that The Ordinary is among them. You may want to rethink your support. Estée Lauder acquired their parent company in May. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Meet the guy who reportedly told Trump to buy Greenland
Manifest Destiny met luxury cosmetics when makeup billionaire and Republican donor Ronald Lauder mentioned buying Greenland to the president.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Such a good read— and a reminder that this spills over into the beauty industry with anti-science fear mongering. You see this with unregulated claims of “clean”, “chemical free” (no such thing), “so safe you can eat it,” etc. These brands or “clean beauty” influencers will then (continued)
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Okay, friends. Not beauty related, need a recommendation. I had a small tumble on the stairs again today thanks to my pesky brain tumor messing w/ things. I think it is time to think about a #mobility aid just in case. Any recs for a fashionable #cane other than #NeoWalk (owner a TERF). #disability
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
My Saturday night #skincare routine is simple this time of year slugging is essential for my dry skin. CeraVe Cleansing Oil, Lancome Tonique Confort, L’Oreal Revitalift Eye Cream, e.l.f. Holy Hydration Triple Bounce Serum, Holy Hydration moisturizer, then CeraVe Healing Ointment to seal it in. 1/2
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Not sure where to shop? I want to share the site Open Secrets w/ you. This site discloses donations made to candidates, PACs, etc. You can search by company. This is L’Oreal, as an example. Be an informed consumer while shopping for #beauty and #skincare. www.opensecrets.org/orgs/l-oreal...
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Speaking of @elfcosmetics.bsky.social — here are some favorites. Note: I need to mix two shades of the Soft Glam to get the perfect shade. It’s in my top 10 favorite liquid #makeup. They are not playing around w/ their #skincare. Some excellent formulations for ALL ages. Just check the ingredients!
A collection of elf makeup products on a white bathroom vanityElf skincare products on a white and grey bathroom countertop
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Not only does e.l.f. stand for what is right, they make some outstanding #skincare & #makeup products. As someone who is almost 50, got my esthetics license in the 90s, and has had access to nearly every product in every price range, I can tell you that this brand makes some really GREAT products.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
This *is* related to beauty. www.motherjones.com/politics/202... Here are the EL brands: www.elcompanies.com/en/our-brands should you choose not to spend your hard-earned money with them anymore. #beauty #democracy #oligarchy #skincare
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Meet the guy who reportedly told Trump to buy Greenland
Manifest Destiny met luxury cosmetics when makeup billionaire and Republican donor Ronald Lauder mentioned buying Greenland to the president.
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Just in case it wasn’t clear: this account is absolutely 100% safe for ALL. Everyone has the right to be who they are & live a life of joy & love.💕
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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I created this acct. as an escape from other 🦋 acct. I’ve been mixing politics & #skincare. I want to keep THIS space peaceful & protected from the hellscape that is the US now so I’m going to keep this ONLY #beauty #makeup as intended & other topics at @chicandgrey if you’d like to follow along. ❤️😊
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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Warrantless arrests of U.S. citizens. Buckle up.
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Dr Surekha Davies, Historical Monster Consultant (she/her) @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
"Harvard University has laid off its staff in the Harvard Slavery Remembrance Program, the unit of its $100 million Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery initiative tasked with identifying the direct descendants of those enslaved by Harvard affiliates."
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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
This is what repealing DEIA (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Accessibility) in the Federal Workspace looks like.
Memo part 1 of repealing DEIA (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Accessibility) in the Federal Workspace looks like.Memo part 2 of repealing DEIA (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Accessibility) in the Federal Workspace looks like.
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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
This is fascism.
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Brian Klaas @brianklaas.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
On his orders, his henchmen murdered my former colleague and chopped up his body with a bone saw.
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Trump has ordered the National Institutes of Health to cancel their review panels on cancer research. “The impact of [Trump’s] collective executive orders appears devastating,” one senior NIH employee says.
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Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing
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GoBlue @blu2b4u.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
AfD far right Neo Nazi sympathizers at Mar-a-Lago with Trump and Elon on Election Day. The same group that Elon endorsed as the only way to”save” Germany. Then, on Inauguration Day, Elon gives the infamous salute. They think America is too stupid to connect the dots.
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Far-right activists from Germany spent US election day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
AfD parliamentary candidate and influencers posed for photos with now president-elect at his Florida home
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 23/01/2025
Multiple cities reporting that ICE raids have begun. I'm an immigrant & human rights lawyer. I wrote this on how to handle ICE, the actions each of us can take to protect our immigrant neighbors, & debunking anti-immigrant hate. No paywall. Please share widely. www.qasimrashid.com/p/trumps-mas...
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Trump's Mass Anti-Immigrant Raids to Begin
Here are action items to protect your immigrant neighbors, answers to common FAQs, and insights to debunk anti-immigrant propaganda
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23/01/2025
If you're a federal worker and you want to blow the whistle and share emails or memos from the new administration, my DMs are open and I'll keep you anonymous.
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