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Unlocking Youthful Skin at 41 with the ZIIP Halo Microcurrent Device

11/17/2024

When I look in the mirror, I do not see my age. I feel young on the inside, and hopefully, it translates to the outside. When I smile, I have lines around my eyes. When I furrow my brow, I have the eleven lines. If I raise my eyebrows, a rainbow of wrinkles emerge above....

Makeup By Mario Ethereal Eyes Moonlight Palette

11/05/2024

The Ethereal Eyes Moonlight palette was sent by the brand for review purposes. Post contains affiliate links. Having used the previous Ethereal Eyes palette, a trusty wedding workhorse in my freelance kit, I was familiar with the formulas. It’s predecessor was a different color palette, leaning more pink and warm, so very versatile and wearable....

10 Best Face Sunscreens

07/08/2024

To the darling, young people of TikTok, soaking up sun rays sans sunscreen, prioritizing laying out during the high UV index hours: You’re all beautiful, and you should definitely open a high yield savings account right now for future laser treatments. Before I throw too much shade, (sunscreen pun?), you should know, I’m not a...

The Most Natural Self Tanner I’ve Tried

06/30/2024

Whether it’s just to “take the edge off” or a realistic from-the-beach bronze, you’re likely seeking the most natural self tanner. I’ll guide you to both in this post, having found the most natural sunless tanning line to date. I’ve used so, so many. I tried the expensive, the budget-friendly, the mousses, the waters, the...

Self Love with ZIIP + CurrentBody

02/12/2024

Thank you to CurrentBody for sponsoring this self love focused blog post. There is no greater, nor more important love, than self love. It is the beginning and the end of all other love. There are numerous ways to care for yourself and I want to share some of my favorites from CurrentBody with you....

Current Skincare Favorites

01/19/2024

This updated skincare favorites comes to you on the heels of some breaking news. An esthetician recently told me that I do not actually have dry skin, but instead, oily and dehydrated?! I’ve lived my whole life treating my skin as super dry. This recent revelation has caused me to rethink my entire routine, thus...