Hello + welcome to this tiny space on the internet! I created this blog (+ changed the name twice since) 14 years ago as a creative outlet from my career in the emergency room as a PA. After spending the past 7 (or so) years on social media outlets, I have decided to delete all of the ones associated with this blog and get back to the heart of blogging.
I am working on a huge skincare/beauty post where I share all of my current products that I am using! I am a minimalist when it comes to skincare and beauty and only use what I think is absolutely necessary because I don’t have the patience for much more than that 😉 I have a few products that I have added recently and some tried and true favorites in today’s post with Sephora. If you are like me, mid 30’s and just realizing that skincare is a HUGE part of the anti-aging process, you will want to hang tight for some of these recommendations!
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First, I am going to introduce you to my new best friend, Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum. I read about this serum a few different times and though it’s not AS good as retinol itself, it’s VERY VERY close and it is safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding mamas! I have been using it for about 2 months now and LOVE it! I cannot recommend a product more! It is also vegan and cruelty free! I put this serum on after I wash my face and put on toner. After the serum, I put on this featherweight moisturizing day cream! It’s very light and not heavy on your skin and it’s my favorite that I have tried!
This next product is not one I would use if pregnant or nursing but it is AMAZING for dark circles! This retinol eye mask (from Glow Recipe) is a product I have been using on and off (in between my miscarriages) for dark circles and puffiness. It is the only eye product that I have actually seen a different with in my dark circles.
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A few of the other products I LOVE or recently tried will be listed below!
Deep Conditioning Mask | Because I have highlighted hair and use a hot tool about 2-3 times per week. This Briogeol mask has been a great way to bring life back to my hair, especially the ends!
NARS set | I have always loved the “orgasm” color from NARS and they came out with this blush/highlighter & lip set and I was so excited!
Brow Pencil | This is now one of my most used beauty products. I don’t use a lot of it, just a small amount to define my “non existent” eyebrows just a bit and I JUST LOVE this product. I use the color “taupe”!