It’s springtime, and that means gatherings, outdoor adventures…and perfume. And nothing drives me more nuts than people who don’t know how to wear perfume. So buckle up kids, I’m about to lay down the law. And if I smell you coming from here on…
If morning skincare routines are intended to protect the skin from environmental stressors and prepare the skin for makeup application (or not), evening skincare is intended to nourish and recover from the day. Since sleep is the natural time your body regenerates, a proper…
“I don’t have time” is probably my biggest go-to excuse for anything: things I want to do, things I don’t want to do, things I am afraid to do, and things I don’t know how to do. And between being a mom, a wife,…
Winter is here in full force, and perhaps the biggest skin care challenge in winter is keeping skin hydrated. In my house, we’re running the heater full time which completely dries out the air and also my skin. Dry, dehydrated skin can feel tight…
Since I started this blog, I’ve gotten lots of messages from friends and family asking for product recommendations, and while I’m more than happy to share all the info I have (that’s why I do this in the first place) I’m a hardcore believer that…
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Double Cleansing: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Buy Those Fancy Bedsheets
Why Double Cleanse? Double cleansing happens in your evening routine. The purpose is to remove makeup and sunscreen and get your skin as clean as possible. If you didn’t wear makeup or sunscreen, you can skip it. The TL;DR version: Remove makeup with micellar…
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Why You’re Not Getting Better Results from Your Skincare Regimen
This is some frustrating shit! You do all the right things, but for some reason, you’re just not getting the results you want from your skincare. There are so many variables that go into a practical, effective skincare routine, and that means it’s easy…
My morning routine is very simple. My oily/combination skin doesn’t need much in the Texas humidity to get it prepped for makeup. But evening is a whole different ballgame. Evening is where I get serious. Evening skincare don’t play. If my morning routine is…
I love reading about/ looking at photos of other people’s beauty routines. I am often amazed at the amount of products people use, especially in the morning. While it is not uncommon for me to spend an hour or more pampering my skin at…
