The struggles are real: Dullness, dryness, patchiness, redness, unevenness, overall BLAH-NESS. It's winter, baby! And your skin is feelin' it. Right? Right. We all want/need to know how to get smooth skin and FAST, lest we succumb to the windy, nasty forces of Mother Nature at her coldest. I joke with myself that it's just a total crapshoot until … [Read more...]
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The Latest Travel-Friendly Skincare Launch (from the DRUGSTORE!)
Helloooooo, Friday! We've been waiting for you since last Friday. ;) And hello last day of November - where the heck did the month go?! There's literally less than a month left until Christmas and just about a month to go before 2019. Like...what? I can't even *begin* to fathom that - so I won't, and I'll save that for a later post. ;) Today we're … [Read more...]
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Here’s the *actually* correct order to apply your skincare products :
Do you ever find yourself in the skincare aisle, mulling over ingredient labels and feeling like you missed a language class in school?Hyaluronic. Niacinamide. Retinol.Or maybe you slept through chemistry - Glycolic acid? Benzoyl peroxide?And then once you get home, you've gotta put on your lab coat - because there's a *science* to … [Read more...]
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Cool Sh*t I Lovelovelove – Monthly Favorites, August 2018
Didja blink? Cos August is almost over. #SayWhatNow. It's the same ol' same ol' every time this series rolls around, because time is fleeting and we are flying through 2018. The biggest reality check of all is the growing bump on me, since the clock is counting down to ANOTHER HUMAN being in the Gwynn casa. One of the most important things I've … [Read more...]
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Glow, Baby, Glow! – 28 Day Effects of my Glow-Ready Pregnancy Skincare Routines
There are few things in life worth the investment:Good men Good shoes Good coffee Good skincareI've always believed in investing in your skin. I mean...it's your skin. You get one of it. It's your largest organ. It's with you for YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. It's something worth researching + experimenting with to find an assortment of … [Read more...]
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Cool Sh*t I Lovelovelove – March 2018
It's cool, March is just almost over. Nobody panic. We're a quarter way through 2018. One quarter down, 3 to go. One quarter closer to CHRISTMAS. Oy.Is your week off to a good start?I, for one, am having an interesting one. For me, this week consists of a ton of work catch-up, meetings, some major spring cleaning, a trip to the OBGYN (joy), … [Read more...]
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I put bee venom on my face. Here’s what happened. (Venofye Review – Bee Venom Skincare!)
Oh, honey have we got a post for you!Honey has been a fad in the world of skincare for quite some time now. Honey masks, for example, are one of the most nourishing + hydrating treatments out there. Honey also has antimicrobial + anti-acne properties, so it's a bit of all do-it-all skincare product. Eating local honey right before spring … [Read more...]
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My Winter Skincare Routine, Morning & Night + HUGE Tula sale!
TGIF, YO. Who's ready for the weekend??? (All of us, duh) And who's ready for CHRISTMAS???? (None of us, duh) - ha! It feels like pumpkin spice lattes were a thing just yesterday, and already we're full swing in peppermint mocha season. If we're tracking time in Starbucks now, this is a big deal. Wintertime is HERE (as evident by the snow … [Read more...]
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My Favorite Face Masks for Oily Skin and Acne
Calling all oily girls! If you've been around these rosy parts for a hot sec, chances are, you've caught a post or two talking about my own skin struggle bus. Oftentimes, if/when my skin is freaking the freak out, the oil can be to blame. Whether it's a breakout battle, pore the size of Jupiter or just greasier than a Big Mac, somehow somewhere, … [Read more...]
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Top 10 Skincare Products of all Time
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.Another new series alert! HOLLAH. After finding myself making one too many lists of favorite products for this or that, I figured I should just curate them all in a … [Read more...]
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Fall Skincare Routine (Morning AND Night!)
My skin has always been my biggest frustration point. I've always been oilier and acne-prone. But tackling oiliness too aggressively could lead to dryness, and it got to a point of being generally frustrated by the lack of balance! Like, can we just get it together for ONE WHOLE WEEK?!?! There would be the glorious day or two in conjunction with my … [Read more...]
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11 Must-Know Tips for your Skin’s Sun Protection
This sun protection post was sponsored by Hawaiian Tropic as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. It's time for a party...happy birthday, America! Land of the free because of the brave, and we are oh so grateful and #blessed to call this land home. This day is such a big … [Read more...]
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