Some days, I love to indulge in a 10-step skincare routine, taking my sweet-ass time, rubbing, patting, waiting for stuff to absorb. Other days, I’m so exhausted I can barely keep my eyes open, but I would never, EVER go to sleep without giving my skin a little something. I remember those college days when I actually used to go “out.” It did not matter if I came home at 4 am, I don’t think I’ve ever gone to sleep while…
Consistency. This is one of the things that matter most when it comes to skincare. It doesn’t matter if (skincare-wise) you do one amazing thing for your skin, once a year. It will not give you lasting results. Consistency is key. The best thing I’ve ever done for my skin was probably getting rid of products with irritating, stripping ingredients- those used to be the products I was using consistently and, as you know, the results were not pretty. Switching…
Your skin is always exposed to the environment. Once the seasons change- when the weather becomes cooler, the air becomes drier- your skin’s needs change, too. One of the things that I pay attention to when seasons change, is to notice if, and how, my skin changes. Does it feel dry? Is it starting to flake? Does it feel more sensitive? Red? Once you notice how (and if) your skin changes, you can adjust its needs accordingly. I’ve been off Accutane…
When it comes to products like face masks, these days, I look for different things than I did while still battling acne. Back when I struggled with an extremely oily skin I loved products that left my skin feeling dry and completely matte. Today, I’m all about hydrated, plumped skin. Because that’s exactly what it needs. Most of the time, since getting off Accutane, my skin feels dry and tight. Moisturizers and serums are no longer enough, which is why…
At the beginning of this year, I shared my thoughts about buying too much makeup and being more mindful about my beauty spending. After getting rid of a huge portion of my beauty collection, I try to rotate between some of my favorite products, rather than letting them sit and collect dust. Tarte’s Tartelette palette is one of my favorite eye palettes in my collection. Love that it’s an all-matte palette, the shades are beautiful, they blend very easily and go…