year in (skincare) review
I believe this was the first year I stuck to [...]
sachi skin ursolic acid & retinal overnight reform
Since my acne journey started 11 years ago I've crossed paths with any and every medication combination you can imagine (except Accutane). I've tried adapalene, isotretinoin gel, tretinoin, tazarotene, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, azelaic acid, and the list goes on, and on, and on. I had not however tried Retinaldehyde. I had given up on my retinoid journey because I was always left scarred and worse than before.
sunscreen round-up
Sunscreen round-up for oily and acne-prone skin.
sachi skin
Sachi Skin is a new skincare brand that launched in 2020. The owner, Farah, has a very educational account on Instagram about all things skincare. She has first-hand experience with cystic acne, hyperpigmentation, and scarring.
youthful natural look in rosy hues
Being in tune with my cycle has helped me set realistic expectations for myself and for my skin. Particularly expecting dehydration and lackluster appearance with less elastin during the last 10 days of my cycle, right before I enter my menstrual phase.
ziip beauty electrical facial
Last year I started using the ZIIP Beauty device and it has been a part of my night routines ever since. I wanted to share with you what I've experienced with the device so far and my overall thoughts. I also briefly compare it to the NuFace, for those of you who are curious!
haircare routine
Chatting through my hair journey since I cut my hair above the shoulders this past June and going over everything I've been using to strengthen and repair my hair as well as promote growth! I'm planning to reach my first growth goal in February since my hair is growing at the average rate of 0.5inches per month. Let me know your hair goals in the comments if you have any!
ouai haircare favorites
When OUAI first launched I wasn’t too interested in their products because I thought they were going to be gimmicky and underwhelming, but then I actually tried them and I did a 360. Here are a few of my favorite OUAI products and why!
biologique recherche
In November of 2017 I ordered my first bottle of Lotion P50 by Biologique Recherche. My skin (and life) changed shortly after. I introduced more BR products in May, the placenta serum and creme. My skin felt new. In August 2018, I visited BR in Athens and I got a comprehensive consultation. Since then everything makes so much more sense about what my skin needs! Let’s break it down.