September 27, 2019

summer skin recovery: the best treatments for hyperpigmentation and melasma

best treatments for hyperpigmentation and melasma

wear this there: skincare edition ~ the best skincare treatments for hyperpigmentation and melasma part one in the summer skincare recovery series ~ this summer, i spent a lot of time in the sun (probably too much time, honestly) and after my summer of sun on the french riviera and adriatic coast, i noticed that my skin was in definite need of some tlc. i often neglected even my most basic skincare routines while traveling and it seriously started to show. so, i decided to do a series on the best skincare products to reboot your skin after a summer of sun. i will be focusing on treatments for hyperpigmentation,…

August 27, 2019

the best products to buy during the sephora sale

best skincare and makeup products sephora sale

updated April 2021 did you know sephora is doing one of its rare sales right now? 20% off for VIB Rouge, 15% off for VIB members, and 10% for everyone use code: OMGSPRING. it’s the perfect chance to stock up on your favorite products, try out something new you’ve been interested in. so get shopping before you have to pay full price for your must haves! i’ve put together a list of all of the best products to buy during the sale. i focus mostly on skincare products but also include my go to makeup and haircare products. everything i recommend below, i have personally used and love. if you…

April 16, 2019

what toiletries to pack for safari

toiletries for safari trip, what to pack for safari

all the toiletries and makeup you need for safari and a beach trip pre/post safari in general, i don’t wear a ton of makeup, but for your safari trip/beach trip, you really just need the essentials. on game drives, it’s pretty windy and can be dusty if you go in drier seasons, so makeup is kind of useless. if you must wear mascara, i recommend waterproof especially if you have sensitive eyes, as mine were so watery from the windy and dusty drives (and we even went at the end of rainy season). the most important thing you need is sunscreen and moisturizer. see my full list below on all…