I think today (or maybe yesterday) marks 10 years since my very first blog post! So far I’m really enjoying getting back into blogging, and I can’t wait to have time to sit down and write more than just these favorites posts (if you have something specific you’d like to see, please let me know!).
Duolingo | I’ve gotten back into doing a Spanish lesson on Duolingo every night before I go to bed. I took up to Spanish 5 in high school but haven’t used it since then, so it’s been nice to refresh my memory on what I learned back then, learn some new things, and do something that isn’t doomscrolling every night before bed.
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream | I got this moisturizer earlier this year when I saw it recommended as a dupe for the Dieux Skin Instant Angel Moisturizer - I love Instant Angel, but it was out of stock for awhile and I needed a replacement. It turns out I think I like this moisturizer even better, and it saves me so much money, too! It has an almost whipped texture and feels deeply nourishing and soothing on the skin. I use this at night, but once my daytime moisturizer runs out I’ll probably just use it in the morning too - it’s not too heavy to use under sunscreen/makeup.
Peripera Ink the Velvet Lip Tint | Again, I can’t seem to do one of these posts without including whatever lip product I’m fixating on for the week. I have a few shades of these lip tints (some were PR samples and some I purchased myself), and they’re such a good everyday product. It’s a whipped, mousse-y texture that really does feel like weightless velvet on the lips. It doesn’t feel drying, and it lasts really well throughout the day. Lately I’ve been mixing the Rosy Nude and Star Plum Pink shades to get my perfect everyday shade: something just between subtle nude and flushed pink.
Haus Labs Color Fuse Blush Balm Stick in ‘Glassy Acai’ | I’ve had this sitting in my makeup bag for most of the summer and finally started using it consistently this week. It’s such a beautiful formula - it leaves a lovely dewy sheen on the skin, but it dries down and doesn’t feel tacky. It’s pigmented but easy to sheer out and also layers well, so I think they’ll work well on all skin tones. The shade Glassy Acai is a really pretty red berry shade that adds a really natural-looking flush - I love it for a minimal makeup look. I’ve also been smudging a bit into my lips as well when I’m not wearing the Peripera Lip Tint to tie the whole look together, and it works really well there too.
Glossier Cleanser Concentrate | I always thought I was a Glossier Milky Jelly gal through and through, but when my skin started getting really oily and clogged during my first trimester last summer I decided to try the Cleanser Concentrate. Even though my skin has gone back to normal, I still use and love this - it makes my skin feel super clean without that stripped, squeaky feeling. It removes makeup in a pinch when I don’t feel like doing a double cleanse and using a cleansing balm first, which is nice when I just want to get my bedtime routine done and get into bed as soon as possible. It could be hormonal but I feel like I break out less when I’m using this consistently, too.
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