It’s that time of the year again, where all beauty lovers can (finally) get a discount on their Sephora wishlist. If you’re an avid beauty shopper, you know that a Sephora coupon or Sephora discounts are really hard to come…
When To Start Anti Aging Skincare
A question I get a lot is about “when to start anti aging skincare”. Before I jump into this, I honestly hate the term anti-aging. Aging is a privilege that not everyone gets to experience. A lot of brands advertise…
iNNBeauty Project Review
If you’re an avid Instagram beauty junkie like I am, you’ve probably seen the up-and-coming brand iNNBeauty Project. InnBeautyProject has a mix of skin care and makeup products and their fun package and unique products definitely reeled me in. Today…
Physical vs Chemical Exfoliation
When talking about exfoliating skin care, many people’s first thought is a face scrub. But there are actually two main types of exfoliation: physical and chemical exfoliation. While they each have their place, there are a lot of differences between…
Can You Use Niacinamide With Vitamin C?
There are a LOT of “buzzword” ingredients out there in the industry. It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to figure out what skincare ingredients you can and can’t mix. One common question I get often is, “can you use niacinamide…
Is the SPF in my Makeup Enough? – Esthetician Q&A
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I’m big on SPF. I encourage my friends, family, and community to apply sunscreen daily to help prevent skin cancer, signs of aging, and more. However, something people…
Mineral Sunscreen Drugstore Reviews by an Esthetician
When picking between chemical vs physical (mineral) sunscreens, there are a lot of options out there on the market. However, high-quality mineral sunscreens are harder to come by at drugstore price points. These tend to be thicker, chalkier, and can…
The Different Kinds of Vitamin C Ingredients
If you’re looking for an ingredient to treat hyperpigmentation, vitamin c often comes highly recommended. It’s popular for a reason – it’s a great antioxidant and can help with improving collagen production and uneven skin tone. However, did you know…
Azelaic Acid Benefits & Recommendations
In my opinion, azelaic acid is THE ingredient of 2021. It’s all over Instagram and TikTok and is the most up and coming skincare ingredient. Azelaic acid is still gaining traction and I think more azelaic acid products will be…
Post Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) – How to Treat It
After your breakouts heal, are you left with red or purplish marks on your skin? This is likely PIE – otherwise known as post inflammatory erythema. I know it can be confusing to differentiate between the types of acne scars…
How to Reapply Sunscreen: Five Easy Methods
I’ve talked about the importance of sunscreen many times – check out my blog post on chemical vs physical sunscreens if you’d like to learn more. Dermatologists recommend reapplying your sunscreen every 2 hours to help keep your skin protected…
Drugstore Cleanser Review by a Licensed Esthetician
Many people tell you that you don’t need to splurge on your cleanser. And they’re right! There are some amazing options at your local drugstore. Today I’m sharing my thoughts on popular cleansers you can find at your local Target,…