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!
pause for a moment and stay
Setting the mood for the day is an important part of my daily routine.
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!
jewelry collection
I wanted to share my updated everyday jewelry collection because it's grown exponentially since l did my previous video! This isn't everything I own, but it's my most worn and favorite pieces for the season.