Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring this post. As always, I only share products I love. It would be accurate to say that 2018 was the year I became skin care obsessed and my desire to find the best products is showing no signs of slowing down. I incorporated some new products into my night time skin care routine recently because my skin was ...
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7 things I Keep At My Desk That Make Me Happier + More Productive
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. If you work outside the home (or at home) and you feel “meh” about your work space, I hope this post helps you transform your mindset and space into one that inspires and energizes you and brings you both calm and joy! Here are five ...
Why I Switched to a Natural Deodorant
This post is sponsored by Native, a natural deodorant brand I’ve been using for the last six months. I love partnering with brands I already use and love, and sharing them with you! Whether you're a longtime or recent follower, you've heard me talk about Native deodorant on my blog and instagram for the last six months. In fact, many of your ...
Want to Transform Your Skin? Start with Toner
I remember using toner for the first time as a teen. I had ordered Proactiv because my hormonal acne was out of control and their three-step system included a toner. Then a decade passed (OMG I feel old) and toners were a distant memory. I didn’t need a toner! What the heck could a bottle of slightly colored “water” do anyway? Well, it turns out, a ...
Sephora Sale Picks
Sephora's annual sale is the best time of year to stock up on the essentials and splurge on skin care and hair tools (you can get 20, 15 or 10% off based on your status). I always use this sale as an opportunity to purchase pricier skin care items, holy grail makeup products I would buy anyway and sometimes a few new items I want to try out. This ...
The Best Summer Skincare Tips for Glowing, Healthy Skin
Thank you Olay for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Summer time can be a particularly tough time to care for your skin – from increased sun exposure, heat and humidity that can clog pores and skin that’s more oily, you may notice your skin needs a cleanser that’s really going to go the extra mile. This goes ...
Affordable Products That Make Your Makeup LAST in Summer Heat & Humidity
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! As a woman who wears makeup every day, I've recognized over the years that the summer heat and humidity is its own beast and needs a different set of products alltogether in order to avoid makeup meltdown. I've been using makeup setting spray for several years every single summer and today I'm excited ...
The Best Self-Tanners & Glowing Summer Skin Products
Thank you Nordstom for sponsoring this post! This post has been years in the making – I’ve used countless brands of self-tanner and have finally whittled down my list to my ultimate favorites, with one standout winning the gold medal…or, should I say, bronze (okay, that was cheesy, but I couldn’t resist!) Before I break down the best way to get ...
Sephora Sale: What’s in My Cart + My Splurge & Skincare Recommendations
Sephora's 15% off sale is finally open to everyone -- and it only happens twice a year so now is the time to stock up on both more affordable favorites and the pricier skincare items you've had on your wish list. I'm going to share what I'm personally ordering, plus some recommendations based on recent skincare reviews I've shared. W H A T' ...
My Updated Skincare Routine
Side note before I begin this post: Sephora is having a 15% off sale right now, so it's a good time to stock up or try some pricier skincare items! About six weeks ago, I shared that I was trying out some new skin care products and a lot of you have asked me to share an updated skin care routine. I like to use products for a while before ...