An Ode to e.l.f.
Makeup is going to get expensive in 2025, but luckily we have e.l.f., a brand that is somehow super affordable AND has multiple dupes for your favorite high-end brand products
A New Favorite Micropoint Patch Has Entered the Chat
These LaFlare FreeGo Magnesium Micropoint patches took all the best things from other patches and combined them into a miracle. No irritation, tkey work fast, and now I can never be without them
Wear, Watch, Want #292: The Perfect Disco Manicure Edition
What I wore, watched, and wanted this week - featuring The Perfect Couple, which has the best opening titles since True Blood
Wear, Watch, Want #291: The Twisted Sandworm Treat Edition
What I wore, watched, and wanted this week -- From a chiropractic adjustment in a movie theater seat to some of the best press-on nails I've seen in my whole three weeks of looking at press-on nails
The Ice Roller Hype is Real
An ice roller was in my Amazon cart for eons (literally, years) and I finally bought one. I wish I'd bought it all those years ago, these things are legit.
Wear, Watch, Want #290: The Pressed Cowboy Voter Edition
Three things I wore, watched, and wanted this week - From fake nails to overpriced political merch
I Tried ZIIP’s Electric Complex Gel, and It’s FINE.
I love love love my ZIIP, but they've priced me out of of silver gel with a 58% price increase. So I switched to their budget gel, and I'm here to report... it works just fine!
The Simple Miracle That is the Aquaphor Stick
I use this Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick to quickly moisturize my heels (and feet in general) when I know I want soft feet for future me, but present me is just SO tired
The Calming Patches Helping My Breakouts Heal in a Flash
Rinvoq helps my arthritis but is wreaking havoc on my skin. These patches are making a BIG difference in my skin’s healing journey
My RA Medication Gave Me Never Ending Acne — Then I Discovered Hypochlorous Acid Spray
Rinvoq is managing my RA symptoms well, but it’s also causing a near constant breakout. In my desperate search for any solution, I found hypochlorous acid spray, and this stuff is worth ALL the hype
You’re Still The One: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser and Moisturizing Cream
CeraVe and I will be in love forever. No facial cleanser feels as nourishing, no moisturizer feels as decadent.
Four Items For Which Name Brand is Necessary
Sometimes only name brand will do. Here are four items that I will always spend extra money on, because the real deal is absolutely worth it
The Travel Bottles That Helped Me Overpack Slightly Less Than Usual
These travel dropper bottles worked perfectly to hold my various oils and elixirs - AND they didn’t leak OR get confiscated by TSA
After a Very Bad Burn, These Bandages Were the Only Thing That Helped Me Heal
All-Health Hydrocolloid Bandages are the only ones I’ve found that live up to all their promises.
The Watery Lip Tint That’s Perfect For Those Quick and Dirty Makeup Days
Etude Water Tint takes some trial and error, but once you have it down it’s the fastest way to get a hint of tint super fast
You’re Still The One: Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleasing Balm is the absolute best way I’ve found to remove dirt, makeup, and sunscreen. If she has one fan, it’s me. If she has zero fans, I’m dead.
The Most Troublesome Breakouts Are No Match for Acropass Trouble Care
Acropass Trouble Care Patches will take that deep, painful cyst and absolutely destroy it
Wear, Watch, Want #283: The Wild Elastic Swimsuit Edition
Everything I wore, watched, and wanted this week - From a cult favorite video game to a swimsuit that actually fits
You’re Still The One: Salux Washcloth
A decade on, and I’m just as in love with Salux washcloths as I was when I first found them. Nothing else will make you feel clean again once you start using one of these babies.
Tap Secret Just Made My Favorite Dry Shampoo Even Better
Tap Secret Dry Shampoo now has refills, so you don’t have to repurchase the whole shebang every time you run out!