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Beauty · July 29, 2020

How To Make the Most of the New Natural Defense Collection by Physicians Formula

This post is in partnership with Physicians Formula. As always, all opinions are my own.
 

If you’re looking to protect your skin from harmful sun-rays, blue light, and pollution, look no further than the Physicians Formula Natural Defense line.

 

This collection features five products that are meant to guard your skin and keep it healthy! You may have laughed if you’d been a fly on the wall the day I received the email from Physicians Formula, asking if I wanted to test this brand new collection. I couldn’t decide whether to laugh, cry, dance, jump for joy, or scream and call my mom. So naturally, I did all of the above. This was the first beauty brand I ever used, as a young pre-teen, and to this day, it’s one of my favorites! I love that the products are affordable, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and high quality!

 

I wanted to make sure that before I provided my opinions on these products, that I did thorough testing. I wore the entire line together, as a full face of makeup, I tried each product individually with some of my other favorites, and some of them I tried on their own (like the primer, concealer, and blush). I did wear tests with different setting sprays, wore them in the sun and indoors, and tried them for an extended period of time to see how well they last throughout the day. All of this to ensure that I provide a proper review!

 
Keep reading to find out my thoughts on each individual product, and the Physicians Formula Natural Defense collection as a whole – and shop the line at Walgreens!

 
Product Details
 
primer | concealer | foundation | blush | powder (all products c/o of Physicians Formula)
 

Primer

 

Website description: A lightweight, fast-absorbing, alcohol-free primer oil that blurs, protects, and perfects with our exclusive complex to prep skin for smooth, flawless makeup application. SPF 15.
My thoughts: This is definitely not a product I would use in the summertime when I’m already experiencing oily skin in excess. That being said, it definitely is a product I’d use during the winter when I’m experiencing dryness. It’s also great if you’re just looking for a glow without makeup or you need additional SPF.

 

Who this product is for: Someone with mature skin, dry skin, or someone looking to add moisture to their skin beneath their makeup during the winter season.

 

My rating: 3/5

 

Concealer

Website description: A lightweight, medium-to-full coverage concealer that blurs, protects, and perfects with our exclusive complex for a smooth, flawless complexion. Features a unique cushion tip for easy targeted application. SPF 30.
My thoughts: Great on discoloration or acne spots, but not necessarily for under-eye coverage. It’s blend-able and buildable, without getting caky or sticking to texture, and it actually comes in a shade that’s light enough for my fair skin.
Who this product is for: Someone looking for additional coverage.
My rating: 4/5

 

Foundation

Website description: A lightweight, sheer-to-light foundation that blurs, protects & perfects with our exclusive complex for a smooth, flawless complexion. SPF 30.
My thoughts: If I’m working from home and want a little coverage or I’m heading to the pool/beach and want to look naturally glowy while staying protected from the sun, this is the foundation I would choose. The coverage isn’t what I’d typically go for, and the scent is a little overwhelming to me. I also noticed that when trying to build it up, it became caky and creased, so it really is made for sheer coverage/color.
Who this product is for: Someone who prefers a “no makeup” makeup look or just wants a light coverage during the summertime. Someone who prefers a matte finish.
My rating: 3/5

 

Blush

Website description: An easy-to-use all-over color stick for the cheeks, eyes, and lips that blurs, protects, and perfects with our exclusive complex for smooth, on-the-go application. SPF 20.
My thoughts: I’m typically not one who enjoys color sticks because they usually don’t have great color payoff beneath foundation and powder, or they remove the coverage of the concealing products if applied on top. However, this is an excellent blush and it provides a natural glow, even when applied beneath foundation and powder!
Who this product is for: Someone looking for a natural flush to their cheeks.
My rating: 5/5

 

Powder

Website description: A lightweight, breathable, translucent finishing powder that blurs, protects, and perfects with our exclusive complex for a smooth flawless complexion. SPF 20.
My thoughts: I had been on the hunt for the perfect under-eye powder since my previous favorite was discontinued. This powder adds coverage, doesn’t get caky, and has great lasting power. It also has a lighter scent than the liquid products.
Who this product is for: Someone looking for additional coverage or a great under-eye setting powder. Someone with combo-oily skin.
My rating: 5/5

 

My Overall Thoughts

 

Each of these products serves a great purpose, depending on when and how you use them, so I can honestly say that I recommend all of them. The shade range, while small, encompasses a great deal of skin tones. Considering how affordable the products are, if I couldn’t find one that is identical to my skin, I wouldn’t be opposed to purchasing two shades to mix in order to create the “perfect” formula. I didn’t love the strong floral scent throughout this line, but I realize that some people have no qualms with scented skincare, and they might even enjoy this particular fragrance. I only wish it had been in maybe one or two products, rather than the entire line. I love that each and every product protects my skin from the sun, blue light, and pollution with their natural guards. It makes me feel so much better about what I’m putting on my face at the beginning of the day. Overall, I’d give the line a rating of 4/5 and there are definitely items I would purchase again!


 
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Carrington | Chaos and Coffee
4 years ago

Love that you reviewed this honestly and thoroughly! Thanks for the info! Xx.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Carrington | Chaos and Coffee

Absolutely! I definitely think people should give this line a try, but I want them to know everything I do now before they test it out for themselves 🙂

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Lee
4 years ago

This is such a thorough review – thank you! I love trying out new makeup products that are actually good for my skin. I’m too addicted to my foundation to change it, but definitely want to add this SPF powder to my makeup routine!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Lee

I highly suggest the powder for under-eyes! It’s a game-changer 🙂 And it’s always great to have the additional SPF and blue light-blocker. Such a clever little product!

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Tanvi Rastogi
4 years ago

Sometimes I wonder what world do I live in, I haven’t heard of this brand. Haha – I will have to check out the products that you liked soon.

❥ tanvii.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Tanvi Rastogi

Oh my goodness, really?? This was the first makeup brand I ever tried when I was a pre-teen. I loved it at the time, but love it even more now that they’ve grown the brand and expanded their collections. It’s fantastic. They have some products that I definitely swear by!

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Rachel
4 years ago

Gosh, I haven’t used Physicians Formula in YEARS but have always loved their bronzer! I also had no idea they came out with a new line. I’m definitely intrigued by the blush stick and the foundation for those days I want to wear a little something (helllooo Zoom calls!) but not necessarily go through my entire makeup routine.

Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Rachel

Their bronzers are on another level, for sure! And this line is brand new, so that’s probably why it’s unfamiliar to you. I highly suggest the blush. I used it yesterday as the only color on my face, and it just helped provide the most natural flush. I love it!

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Lizzie
4 years ago

What an amazing review! I have a few of their lip products that I absolutely adore but I haven’t tried anything else. Now I want it all!! These look incredible!

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Lizzie

No way! I don’t know if I’ve tried their lip products, to be honest, but I’ve tried just about everything else haha! I hope you get a chance to test out some of these sometime soon 🙂

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Madison
4 years ago

Love this review! I haven’t tried Physicians Formula in forever- so glad to see these awesome products!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Madison

They’ve definitely upped their game, that’s for sure! I love their products, and I feel good about using them too! It’s the best of both worlds.

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Sarah Lindner
4 years ago

APpreciate the thorough review…always looking for great drug store options! xoxo, Sarah

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Sarah Lindner

Well, look no further, because these are some of the best! 🙂 I hope you get a chance to test them out for yourself sometime soon!

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Deborah
4 years ago

Oh, I’ve never seen this new line but I generally love Physician’s Formula products! I really want to try that concealer!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Deborah

I hope you get a chance to try it out. It’s a really great line, especially for the summer. The concealer is great! It has an applicator attached, but I tend to still go in after with a beauty blender to smooth everything out. It’s a wonderful product 🙂

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Theeuphoriczat
4 years ago

Great post! I rarely use makeup but I take skincare seriously and I would be checking out the oil sunscreen

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Theeuphoriczat

You’re lucky if you can rarely use makeup! I don’t know what I’d do without it haha. But yes – if you’re looking for something to help hydrate and give a blurring effect to your skin, the oil primer is excellent for combatting the harmful sunrays + blue light and pollution!

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Greta
4 years ago

I love Physicians Formula products! I’ll have to look into these new products! So exciting!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Greta

Me too (clearly)! They’re one of the best, affordable brands on the market when it comes to skincare and cosmetics. I love them and this fun and beneficial line!

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Nailil
4 years ago

This is a great brand. I didn’t know about these new products. I’ll have to check them out too. 🙂

Xx, Nailil
https://thirtyminusone.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Nailil

You definitely need to give them a try. And if you do, let me know what you think! They’re really excellent.

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Adaleta Avdic
4 years ago

This entire collection COMPLETELY blew me away. I ended up ranting all about it over on my stories because the quality was so good, and everything was super lightweight!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Adaleta Avdic

LOVE hearing that! It’s fun to find another person to get excited with about this line 🙂 It really is excellent. I think after a few more weeks of trying them out, the blush is potentially my favorite product – tied with the powder.

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Anna English
4 years ago

I have not tried this brand before, but I’m definitely adding it to my list!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Anna English

You’ve never tried Physicians Formula? I can’t imagine! You’ll need to test out a LOT of their products. And stay tuned – because I’ll have more reviews on their lines coming soon 😉

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Melissa Vale
4 years ago

I love Physicians Formula but have yet to try this line! Thanks for the honest review!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Melissa Vale

Me too! They’re such an awesome brand. You definitely gotta try out these products at some point, and then let me know what you think 🙂

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Jaimie Tucker
4 years ago

Really enjoyed this post! I use the Physician’s Formula bronzer. xo Jaimie http://www.jaimietucker.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Jaimie Tucker

I’m assuming you’re mentioning their best-selling Butter Bronzer, right? It’s a winner, for sure! They have several other great bronzers, but I agree that the particular formula of the Butter Bronzer is fantastic!

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Laura Leigh
4 years ago

What an awesome review! I honestly haven’t tried Physicians Formula in forever so I really appreciate this re-introduction. Especially to this newer line. Thank you for sharing GF!

xo Laura Leigh
https://louellareese.com/

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Laura Leigh

I hope you get a chance to try some of their newer products out. They have excellent options for so many different skin types and preferences!

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Annie
4 years ago

I’ve never heard of this brand, and this sounds like such a fun & effective skincare line! It’s good to know their blush doesn’t smear other makeup, that’s usually a problem when I use makeup. I guess I was just using the wrong kind! Thank you for sharing!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Annie

I’m shocked you’ve never heard of them. They’re one of the most well-known drugstore cosmetic/skincare companies! Definitely give them a try! The stick blush is phenomenal – and pro tip: apply beneath your foundation for a lovely flush and zero smudging!

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Alice
4 years ago

Wow, I love that the powder is also SPF 20. That makes such a big difference, especially come summertime. Thanks for sharing a review of all of these goodies!

xo, Alice

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Alice

Right? Every single product in this line has SPF in it, along with blue-light blockers, and pollution shields. Talk about a winner of a line!

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Kileen
4 years ago

This was such a great review! It was thorough and straight to the point! I feel like I need to seriously try this out and I already know I’m going to love it!

Kileen
cute & little

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Kileen

I am so glad to hear that! I really wanted to be thorough without being overly descriptive. Just enough to give my readers a good idea of what the line was like – from a personal standpoint. I hope you get a chance to try some of these products soon 🙂

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Leslie
4 years ago

I love this formula, it’s the only makeup I can wear because it doesn’t break my face out. I need to try this concealer though.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Leslie

It’s such a great line! I’m glad to hear you already enjoy it. The concealer is definitely one of my favorite products. When I’m home but just want a little coverage, I use the concealer and top it with the stick blush. Light coverage and flushed cheeks! 🙂

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Em
4 years ago

It’s been so long since I’ve used PF but now I may just pick some up next time I’m out. Thanks for the review!

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Lexis
4 years ago

I’ve heard a lot about this line of products recently, definitely interested in trying them out!

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Kait
4 years ago

Sun care is such a major part of my skincare routine, as someone who burns really easily. I love that all the products in this line protect from it! However, I’m not sure I really would want the strong floral scent when I’m outside in the sun, especially if that may attract bugs. This is a great and thorough review, and I appreciate how you are totally honest about everything!

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Tabatha
4 years ago

Thank you for this helpful review! I’d like to try a new powder for my combo-oily skin and will definitely look into trying the Physicians Formula brand.

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Lisa
4 years ago

Love the detailed and honest review. I’ve been on the hunt for some face products with SPF in it now that we’re in florida and this sun is seriously intense. Will need to add these to the list of options!

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Erin
4 years ago

I love Physician’s Formula! The color stick colors look great!

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Have you read any of this author’s books? 🤎 

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Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

I felt like I was counting down the days to Oathbound and Sunrise on the Reaping—and both of them definitely lived up to my expectations (best feeling ever)! 🙌🏼

Now to fully immerse myself in some of my fantasy ARCs and continue listening to EmHen’s latest! 🤎

Were any of these on your 2025 TBR? 📚

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

Have you read this one yet? ✨

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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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What was your last 5-star read? ⭐️ 
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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