It’s Summer again, and that means sunshine! However, it also means a higher risk of sun damage and sun burn. We should all be wearing sunscreen year round, but now that Summer is here, it’s time to do a round-up of some of the best sunscreen for sensitive skin! Do you struggle to find the perfect sunscreen for daily wear? You’re…
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I started using Graydon Elements Sun Cream (the full name is actually Graydon Clinical Luxury by Nature Elements Sun Cream Complex…a bit of a mouthful) a few months ago when I was looking for a new mineral-based sunscreen that wasn’t going to be super heavy and shiny. So far, it has met my criteria. Despite the cream’s thick and pasty…
Leave a CommentSomething I’ve been meaning to do ever since starting this blog is give my final thoughts about products once I finish using them up. I started the blog in May 2016, and I’ve been saving my empties ever since. Originally, I planned to do this every few months, but I’ve been procrastinating…so this is going to be a long post.…
Leave a CommentAvene Mineral Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 is a really good daily sunscreen option. It is by far the lightest textured mineral sunscreen I’ve come across (that isn’t loaded with alcohol). It feels sort of like a whipped lotion, if that makes sense. I’ve been using it for a couple weeks with no major reactions or breakouts. It appears to…
Leave a CommentWhat is oily skin? (Sometimes) Oily skin is just dehydrated Your skin produces oils designed to keep it healthy and hydrated. But sometimes it produces not enough (dry skin) or too much (oily skin). You can also have certain areas that over-produce oil while other under-produce oil (combo skin, usually an oily T-zone and dry cheeks). This excess oil can be…
Leave a CommentSkincare routines can be really difficult to create for yourself. Discovering and curating a carefully selected array of products that you love can be super hard. I know it is for me (which is probably why my skincare routine changes all the time). I’m always on a quest for perfect skin that looks like I’m wearing makeup even when I’m not. I…
Leave a CommentSunscreen is super important and a vital part of a good skincare routine. But finding a good one is hard. It’s even harder when you have sensitive skin that tends to break out and get oily. This sunscreen moisturizer by Josie Maran is good. Very good. It’s also a pretty good value, at $32USD for 2oz, or 60mL. I look…
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