*Thanks to Beauty Pie for sponsoring this post! There are so many beauty brands on the market with new products launching every month. But let’s face it, they can be expensive and not give you the results you’re hoping for. When I heard about Beauty Pie on a podcast in 2018, I joined almost immediately. […]
I’m a firm believer in retinol (get it). I’ve been using it off and on for years (I do NOT use it while pregnant.) What are the benefits of retinol? In short, it increases cell turnover to help your skin look your best. It can reduce fine lines, even out skin tone, and improve elasticity. […]
Winter in the Midwest can be HARSH–especially for your delicate skin. I have combo/oily skin so during the winter, I take a slightly different approach that really locks in hydration (although I like a hydration routine all year round). All these items I have purchased several times and have become a staple in my cold […]
Prescription Retinol Review Why tretinoin? From my limited googling, it seemed like Retin-A was a common and well-received prescription retinol. Tretinoin is the generic version. Why did you get prescription strength? I’ve tried OTC retinol (Skinceuticals – ANNA10 gets you 10% off) and really liked the results. Postpartum, felt like I was ready for the […]
My First Time Getting Botox Why did I get Botox? Oh, just a myriad of reasons: curiosity, getting older, starting to notice some lines, feeling like 2020 aged me to the nth degree, done having kids and wanting to feel a little refreshed after a stressful 2019 and 2020. I fought against the current for […]
*Thank you to Chantecaille + ShopStyle for sponsoring this post! One of my favorite lip colors ever is Chantecaille ‘Moroccan Rose’ that I discovered over five years ago and what I knew about the brand was that it was luxurious, natural (but effective) and beautifully packaged. So when I was able to try out their […]
I love discovering new brands. Sometimes there are winners, sometimes I’m disappointed. But I love to try new products and share my thoughts–especially when it comes to clean and effective skincare products. And as always, what works (or doesn’t) for me might not apply to you! I’m just here to share my thoughts and experiences […]
Augustinus Bader Rich Cream Review I love luxurious skincare. But I also love a great value. I always try to seek out skincare products that are effective, first and foremost. It doesn’t matter how great a deal is if it doesn’t work! So when I started hearing about the infamous Augustinus Bader Rich Cream moisturizer […]
