Category Archives: Skin Care
Sunscreen Dosage via CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
My friend Nick says that I’m the only one on Instagram who always talks about sunscreen, and some people call me the “sunsqueen” but I’m just going to keep talking about it because there’s so much nonsense out there and … Continue reading
Boscia Tsubaki Swirl
Creamy dreamy Boscia Tsubaki Swirl moisturizer. Part gel and part cream, moisturizing but with a matte finish. Summer staple. Perfect for mixing with foundation or concealer for light but there coverage. I mixed with my Charlotte Tilbury foundation but a … Continue reading
Old-School Soaps are Back in Style
My dms went crazy after I posted the Indian soaps in my store. It seems like everyone’s a fan of the Mysore Sandalwood soaps, and I found it hilarious that they have an “export quality” and just the regular and … Continue reading
Empties: Charlotte Tilbury, Glossier, MooGoo, Ombrelle, Biotherm, The Ordinary, L’Oreal Wonder Water, Aveeno Baby and Trinny Skincare
A few empties… well, 9 to be exact. Let’s start with the most luxurious one, the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, I took my half-empty jar on vacation with me, and ended up finishing it. It went on everything from my … Continue reading
Kai Fragrance, Body Products
This is what I smell like after a shower: Kai. They have a whole line of products that smell like their iconic perfume. Kai is a beautiful blend of white florals, gardenia and tuberose, and as much as I say … Continue reading
Empties: Neutrogena Sunscreen, Ren Evercalm mask, Aveeno Body Wash, and LRP SPF 50, Live Clean lotion, and Charlotte Tilbury UV Primer
It isn’t summer if I’m not going through tons and tons of sunscreen and I have 3 sunscreen empties for this week. Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen. Honestly, I think I opened this last year and it wasn’t expired yet so … Continue reading
Guerlain Abeille Royale Serum
Did you know that Guerlain actually had the first dual-phase serum on the market? It’s the Abeille Royale serum made with actual royal jelly in the formula, but also squalane and glycerin so the repairing action on your skin is … Continue reading
Travel-Worthy Skincare and Alterna My Hair My Canvas Haircare
Things I packed for 3 weeks… no less than 3 retinoid serums because I didn’t want to run out and all of these were open. I’ve been using the Trinny London Overnight Clarity niacinamide and retinol serum because I really … Continue reading
Neutrogena 0.5% Retinol Pro+ Serum
What do percentages on skincare even mean? I ask because Neutrogena finally has a retinoid percentage on the label. TBH, I always found their retinol to be gentle. Now, even though their latest retinoid has 0.5% written on it, the … Continue reading
NEW La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral One SPF 50+ Review
Is it make up or is it sun protection? Some beauty news: I know we have all used tinted sunscreen and thought this should come in more colours. Well La Roche Posay has gone and done it with a mineral … Continue reading