It’s hard to believe we’re already almost a month into summer. The days are just flying by and blending together with all this time we’re spending at home these days. But on the bright side, staying home has given me a lot of time to …
My Favorite Props for Instagram Photos
I’m certainly no expert when it comes to photography or social media. I started my page just about 6 months ago, but I have learned quite a lot about product photography in this short time span. And one thing that has really helped me is …
The Ultimate Skincare Guide
In-Depth Advice for Creating an Awesome Skincare Routine PART I: My Personal Skincare Story AKA the 10-step routine is a lie For most of my life, I put little effort into my skin, and thought of it mainly as a minor annoyance, or something that …
My Skincare and Acne Journey
The products I tried and the lessons I learned I haven’t really talked about acne much in my previous blogposts. But, like many people, I first got into skincare because of my acne. So, I’m going to share my acne journey with you, and a …
Winter Skincare Routine 2020
Everything I’m regularly using to protect my skin during my first winter in Maine Sit back, relax, and get a cup of coffee or tea or hot chocolate because this is going to be a long one. In winter-time, I tend to really pile on …
A Comparison of Five Ceramide Products
And some background info on ceramides in skincare! Who will win the battle of the ceramide creams? Cerave Moisturizing Cream, Stratia Liquid Gold, Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin, Holika Holika Good Cera, or Mamonde Ceramide Intense Cream? (Okay, Stratia Liquid Gold isn’t really a cream, it’s more …
2020 Skincare Goals
How are you going to make 2020 the year of your best skin yet? Since going to the dermatologist and starting on Tretinoin and Spironolactone in July 2019, my skin has undergone some pretty significant changes. I’ve transitioned from combination to dry, and my hormonal …
Let’s Talk Ferments in Skincare
First Treatment Essences, Starting Treatment Essences, and More! Are you curious about ferments in skincare? If you are a skincare addict like me, you’ve probably heard of products that contain ferments. However, if you’re new to the skincare game, all the terminology and variety of …
My Travel Skincare Routine 2019
the products I’m using on my trip to New Zealand This is the travel skincare routine I am using for the two weeks that I am in New Zealand. As you’ll see, I use mainly Asian products with some Western ones as well. They are …