So... It’s a lot harder to maintain a lifestyle blog with an infant (who is now a toddler 😭). However, I’ve never forgotten about this little corner of the internet I’ve carved out for myself. It’s always in the back of my mind along with content ideas, products and places to share, and outfits too good to live within my memory.
In fact, there’s a basket at my desk that collects all of my empties. Just need the energy to spill the tea. I still don’t have a ton of energy tonight, but traces of my former life are starting to creep in and that’s a really nice feeling. I even posted to my Instagram this week. The post didn’t get many likes but the fact that I did it deserves a pat on the back. And sometimes I get to wash my hair TWICE in a week. Baby steps; but your girl is coming back.
Now onto the good stuff:
HAIR: After falling in love with Bread’s Hair Mask, I took a chance on their hair oil with the assumption it would be just as great. I wasn’t wrong, friends! Lately, I’ve been using the hair oil as the last step in my wash day routine (and to tame flyaways) but I may try the recommended suggestion of applying it on sopping, wet hair and as an intensive scalp + hair mask. The scent is very sweet (reminds me of sweet tarts) so if heavily fragranced products aren’t your thing you may not appreciate this guy.
FACE / SKINCARE: Sometimes your skin needs an extra-gentle cleanser that can still wash away makeup and sunscreen. Farmacy’s Clean Bee checks off all the boxes for me - skin never felt tight or musty (ha). The soft scent of honey was a nice touch.
My skin has been on the dehydrated side lately (I’ve been really bad about drinking water) so I’ve been reaching for Juice Beauty Prebiotix Instant Flash Facial to add a boost of hydration and a subtle summer glow. It’s a 3-in-1 product (cleanser, exfoliator, and mask) that makes packing for long weekends easier. I thoroughly enjoyed using the mask and will be rebuying it again!
For sunscreens, I’ve alternated between SkinMedica’s Essential Defense (mineral sunscreen) and Supergoop!’s Glow Screen (chemical sunscreen). If I plan on being active, outdoors, or after a skincare treatment I’ll reach for SkinMedica’s sunscreen. And on the days I want a nice glowy base for under my makeup (or in general) then I go with Supergoop!’s sunscreen.
FACE / MAKEUP: My day-to-day makeup no longer contains layers of contouring, color correcting, or falsies. It’s been pared down to what some may call the no-makeup makeup look: light coverage and a dewy, bronzy look. To hide the lack of sleep on my face, Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Eclat does wonders and highlights the skin without a shimmering effect. And the one-click application is a godsend for those days you have a literal 10 minutes or less.
Another product that gets an A+ for application is Glossier’s Solar Paint. It’s buildable, melts into the skin, and has a nice finish. Sometimes I use it as a contour and other days more as a bronzer.
Honorable mention goes to It Cosmetic’s Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment - it leaves lips fully hydrated and with a nice flushed color, however, I wish they would reconsider the price as it’s a bit steep for lip balm.
BODY: I finally got to test out Blume’s Hug Me natural deodorant and friends - it deserves more hype! I ended up purchasing 3 more during a sale to stock up. It rolls on like a deodorant (I love an easy application), and kept my underarms dry and stink-free. There were days that were more active than others which called for reapplication but overall I am so happy I decided to try this out.
A few other heroes you need to know about: Kopari’s Coconut Melt and La Roche-Posay’s Cicaplast Mains. The Coconut Melt is very rich and great for days when your body is craving extra moisture. I like to use it after spending a day at the beach or pool. The same goes for the hand cream. I actually use this year round and have one stashed on my person at all times.
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