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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

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 · Jul 22

I don't, but let me put some thoughts together on this over the next couple days and I will write one up!

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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 · Jul 13

Hmmm, I will consider it! Maybe I will start with a smaller number.

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks! I wanted to get back over to Wordpress because I am able to have more options with customizations/layout, as well as plug ins for accessibility.

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Jul 8

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 · Jul 3

It’s been a while — I have moved from Substack. New post—> thebeautywriter.com/everything-y...

#beauty #skincare #makeup

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 · May 11

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 · May 4

This man defies parody

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · May 4

WELKER: When does it become the Trump economy?

TRUMP: It partially is right now. I think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · May 3

You guys are great! I have really enjoyed the Meditation Mondays!

The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · May 2

Things I have learned on this 2.5 year journey:
✔️You are your own best advocate
✔️Seek a 2nd or even 3rd opinion
✔️You will need to slow down. It is okay.
✔️It is also okay to ask for help.
✔️This part stinks — you learn who your real friends are. Some Will ghost you, while others really show up.

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · May 2

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.🧠

National Brain Tumor Society @braintumor.org · May 1

We are many voices with one shared mission. Together, we can be the community to conquer and cure brain tumors — once and for all.

#BrainTumorAwarenessMonth #BTAM

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · May 2

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,
^
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 further

ORDERED 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 · Apr 27

This is marketed as a men’s product— but with zero fragrance, the ingredients deck, and $10 price point? I had to try it!

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 25

It is fun to do— I have so many partially written ones in progress.
Advanced Night Repair is probably next week’s. We’ll see. Hope you are well, friend!❤️

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 8

I am planning a comprehensive guide for budget skincare & makeup on the blog. In the meantime: Naturium, CeraVe, Cetaphil, e.l.f., Vanicream, BYOMA have some great skincare. Milani, e.l.f., ColourPop, Morphe, NYX have some great makeup. Many others!

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you for the kind words. ❤️ I left my job in February to focus on my health & also to focus on things I truly enjoy. It is so good to be back blogging again. Planning a podcast soon (ish) to talk products & ingredients! 💄

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 8

My husband and I just binge watched every episode of The Pitt last week and I am eagerly awaiting episode 15! I’m going to go check out your post!

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 7

When I was a college sophomore freelancing for Lancome, there was a cheatsheet we created with L’Oréal products so we could have similar makeup colors to get us through until our gratis arrived.💄Now things are even more similar.

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 6

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 · Apr 3

Yes - and Costco has some great skincare buys too!

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 3

Thanks, Bobbie!

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 2

There is also the whole other discussion to be had on why does one want to support policies who would oppress my LGBTQ child or someone who needs ADA accommodations prior to leaving my last job? Rolling back DEI policies is a mistake. Target is learning this from their recent $$$ figures.

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 2

So many people are blissfully unaware. I was having lunch w/ a relative (white female in the corporate world) who said these boycotts over DEI are “ridiculous” - I reminded her how white women are among the biggest beneficiaries of DEI policies in the workplace. People are just plain ignorant.

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The Beauty Writer @beautywriter.bsky.social · Apr 2

That is what made me especially mad about Target.
It felt more like a betrayal than other retailers because it seemed like they went out of their way to be inclusive by highlighting Black-owned brands on their website, LGBTQ etc.- but backtracking on DEI & pulling some pride merch were 🚩.

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