I've been really growing my collection of skincare and beauty products lately so I decided to put together a larger post reviewing some recent favorites. Some are recent buys and some I've been using for many years or since last year. Disclaimer: Some of the products in this post were sent to me in PR packages, which I've indicated in the post. ...
Skincare
Why I Never Go a Day Without SPF
I have an ongoing partnership with Olay. This post is not part of my paid partnership, but it's a topic I'm passionate about and want to share with you. I started using mineral SPF on my face exclusively last fall. I made a commitment to wear it every.single.day, no excuses. Even on days I didn’t wear makeup, I wore my mineral SPF and I’m really ...
Why You Lose Collagen in Your Skin & What You Can Do to Restore It
This post is sponsored by Olay. I always knew that skin lost its natural collagen stores with aging, but I had no idea it starts as early as your 20s (eek!) But what does loss of collagen in the skin really mean when it comes to your skin's overall appearance? In addition to natural collagen production slowing down with age, your skin's ...
Why You Should Be Using Retinol in Your Anti-Aging Skincare Routine
Thank you Olay, for sponsoring this post. 2020 is the year I can't stop, won't stop talking about retinol. I've been taking my skincare to the next level this year, even though very few people actually see my face in person. I keep joking we'll all re-emerge in 2021 with the best skin of our lives. I think those of us currently working from ...
Tried & True Sephora Sale Picks
It's that time again: the Sephora sale starts for VIBs, which means you get 15% off of your entire order! Here are my top recommendations in every category: HAIR I will forever recommend the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and Dyson Air Wrap system. They are insanely expensive - but nothing compares to how they dry the hair with a smooth, ...
Affordable & Dermatologist-Recommended Anti-Aging Skincare Routine Options
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post. I recently shared that I'm using a lot of medical-grade skincare products in addition to some tried-and-true drugstore favorites and I wanted create an entire post full of affordable skin care product options for an anti-aging skincare routine, recognizing that we all have different budgets, but with ...
Why I’m Using Medical-Grade Skincare
When I was in 12th grade, I worked at a tanning salon in my hometown and continued to (regrettably) work there through most of college. Canadian winters were long and unfathomably cold and laying in a tanning bed felt so good and I loved having color on my fair skin. A decade later, new research came to light that indicated even occasional ...
A New Retinol Formula from Olay: Retinol24 MAX
Thank you Olay for sponsoring this post! Last year, I shared that I started using Olay's Retinol24 cream to help my anti-aging efforts. I finished the entire jar (it actually lasted quite a while!) and since then, I've continued to use the Olay Retinol24 eye cream regularly as part of my night-time skincare routine. Olay just released ...
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Review
Thank you Olay for sponsoring this post! All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’m skincare obsessed, so it might surprise you to learn that I haven't been using moisturizer on a regular basis (I know, I know!) I use acids, retinol, toners, masks and serums, but I only tend to reach for a moisturizer when I’m really dry. My skin has been ...
Happy Birthday Olay!
Thank you Olay for sponsoring Today's post! Today is Olay's 68th birthday and to celebrate, Olay is offering incredible birthday skincare bundles and sitewide deals on tons of skincare favorites, many are 50% off or more, plus free shipping and gifts with purchase! Here are some of Olay's birthday deals, happening today through ...