Sanestina Hunter


Editorial Blog 

An editorial blog covering beauty, wellness, and lifestyle topics

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3 Reasons Why “Summer Fridays” Hot Cocoa Lip Balm Is a Must-Have

LOS ANGELES — During the Christmas holidays, this popular lip balm flavor sold out everywhere—even Sephora ran out of the limited edition Summer Fridays Hot Cocoa Lip Butter Balm. Determined to track it down in person, I eventually gave up after finding every Sephora in town was out of stock. Thankfully, TikTok Shop still had plenty available, and I loved how easy it was to order online.


I’m so happy to say it smells just like hot fudge on a sundae—almost as if I’m sipping a warm cup of cocoa...
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4 Must-Try Vegan Facial Toners for Sensitive-Skin Girlies

LOS ANGELES — Finding the best skincare products can feel like a never-ending search, especially with sensitive skin. When I first tried Byoma’s toner, I was amazed at how it instantly soaked into my skin, leaving it feeling fresh and plump. Over time, I noticed my skin looking more radiant, with a strengthened barrier that gave me that coveted glow-up.

Here are four skincare products that have earned a spot in my routine—I think you’ll fall in love with them too.
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Do Face Rollers Actually Work?

LOS ANGELES — Over the past few years, face rollers have become a phenomenon. Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve observed countless influencers of all ages sharing their experiences with face rollers. But what’s most exciting about it all is the shared inspiration and psychology behind creating a beautiful, inspiring self-care routine and seeing the amazing results inside and out!

After seeing the joy expressed by countless beautiful creators on TikTok, in 2021, I felt thrilled and influence
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Is Peloton Bike Really Worth The Expense

Peloton has attracted more consumers during the pandemic than ever. Peloton’s membership base hit 3.1 million at the end of June 2020, more than double a year earlier, as gyms closed due to Covid-19. These stationary bikes became the perfect quarantine fitness essentials, for those who love working out. Bikes start at $2600 and requires a $40 monthly subscription to access classes.

Peloton cycling approach is well planned. I believe it’s simply the diversity of instructors; live time slots, arc
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Zara’s winter elongated styles you’ll love

LOS ANGELES — In this slow season, I feel myself slowly, gravitating towards my soft girl era. Enjoying the simple things like reading novels, blogging (as seen here), writing about lifestyle topics, connecting with great people, and pretty much anything that creates excitement that makes life so beautiful. And that’s what the winter seasons are all about. So, slow down… and check out these ultimate cold-weather styles and shine on.

Beauty and wellness comes from within, and so does desiring to
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3 Tips for a better night’s sleep

With social media more exciting and prevalent than ever, many of us are hooked to our digital devices long past our bedtimes. Sadly, this habit can interfere with getting proper rest and focusing on important task.

Check out these three tips to improve your sleep and ultimately get the beauty rest you deserve:

It helps to have a bedtime routine in which all electronic devices are shut down at a certain time before bed. For example, aiming to bed in bed by 10 p.m., and ending all digital activi
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Dry winter skin? Here are the most hydrating facial products

LOS ANGELES — As winter takes its toll on our skin, it’s crucial to prioritize skincare as an act of self-love and respect. With Valentine’s Day approaching and winter’s harsh conditions in full swing, consider indulging in these luxurious hydrating facial products.

Always remember, you deserve the very best. Here are three unique facial goodies I know you’ll love:

This vegan-friendly pore-tight toner has been among the top trending products on the market for nearly two years, thanks to its di
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3 Ways To Beat Burnout

Sometimes with heavy workloads, we forget to prioritize what really matters. Keeping things copacetic is key! I can’t believe it’s the end of summer 2022. This has been such a great year. Although I’ve been quiet and decided to take a private approach to life, I kind of miss excessively sharing the fun things I’ve been up to, even the busy things.

But for now, check out these 3 tips I’ve used to overcome burnout and redefine equilibrium. Many of us overlook and forget what life is really all ab
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Soak in Opulence: Lush Finest Bath Bombs

Baths are sacred and soothing, especially after a long week. Even better, Lush, a company known for its fresh, homemade cosmetics that are vegetarian and cruelty-free, is the perfect destination for purchasing high-quality bath bombs. Elevate your bathing experience with these fully vetted, clean products for the ultimate gratifying soak.

Lush is one of the most iconic places to shop for bath bombs in the country. Featuring all natural ingredients, the cosmetic brand prides itself on utilizing
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Here’s why Kourtney Kardashian-Barker’s Lemme Focus Gummies are worth the try

I love trying new things. I am especially interested in trending products that can change my life.

You can blame TikTok for why these Lemme Focus Concentration Gummies resonated one morning, even though they sell for $30.00 per bottle. Expensive! But more importantly, Lemme products are now available on Amazon. This means instant gratification of my package arriving promptly in just two days!

So what’s the catch? Are they worth it?

Yes. These clinically-tested productive gummies contain 50 st
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What Is Clubhouse?

Clubhouse is a live invite-only audio app launched March 2020 during the start of the pandemic. The app started with 1,500 users to 15 million as of July 2021. CH attendees can start rooms, raise-hand to chime in on topics, moderate them.

All members must follow CH private policies. Clubhouse is free to download on IOS and Android devices. The live-audio app is filled with individuals and professionals ready to network, share knowledge, even recruit job seekers. Clubhouse reported 10 million we
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4 ways this high-fashion designer support women startups

LOS ANGELES—Fashion designer, and entrepreneur Tory Burch continues to shine her light beyond women luxury fashion goods with the Tory Burch Foundation (TBF) a nonprofit that provides women and women entrepreneurship access to capital, education and a plethora of resources.

With many partnerships and sponsors over the years, the TBF has succeeded in bridging the gap to accelerate women with the tools needed to own and start their businesses.

Here are 4 fearless ways the TBF help women follow t
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5 Must-Have Black Owned Beauty Products

Welcome to Fall! Elevate your skincare game this season with the perfect Black Owned Beauty Products from makeup to sunscreens and more! Get ready to enjoy beauty products that loves you back. You’ll be glad you did!

Clears hyperpigmentation with a boost of vitamin C serum. Hyper works to brighten dark marks, blemishes, even acne scars, a little goes a long way! This high quality Vitamin C packed serum also awakens your skin, by moisturizing from the inside out. Don’t be plagued by dark spots.