Summer beauty is bae. There’s not greater feeling than nourishing your tresses, exfoliating that skin and keeping those pearly whites glistening. I’m a simple woman and I enjoy indulging in no-fuss beauty that produces enduring effects while not breaking the bank. Keep reading to get into my top picks for the season! Skin Care: Olay’s […]
Morning routines are tricky. You can either cram too much into your starting hours (and immediately become overwhelmed) or you can slack off (and wish you had more time later in the day). I’ve tried it all; at one point, I hit the floor running as early as 4:00 AM. Yep, it was tough. But, […]
I’m obsessed with niche fragrances. Yep. Obsessed. I’ve developed a passion for discovering olfactory notes that pique with my body chemistry. And, I simply cannot get enough! Over the past year, my niche fragrance wish list has tripled. Although my current perfume collection is quite impressive, I’m on a path of editing my signature scents […]
I’ve struggled with acne my entire life. When I was a teenager, my face looked like a literal planet. I tried it all – the benzoyl peroxide, the salicylic acid and even apple cider vinegar treatments. Not only did a large amount of the acne “treatments” further irritate my skin, but they also gave birth […]
Maintaining an effective beauty routine during the summer months is tough. Heat is not my best friend and neither is humidity; however, living in Houston, I simply cannot escape the two. So, I figured I would share a few of my go-to products that have made surviving the season possible. From combating pesky skin inflammation […]
With the consistency of donning protective masks, mask acne has become a trending topic. The world has already coined the term as “maskne” (a combination of the word “mask” and “acne“. My personal struggle with maskne has been an uphill battle since March 2020. As a social worker, I wear masks on a daily basis, […]
I’ve been on a refinement journey since about mid-2020. By “refinement”, I am referring to elevating minor aspects of my life. You know, the small things that make a world of difference – the types of hair products I use, getting more massages, upgrading my loungewear and underwear… those type things… Enter in my beloved […]