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If your skin is dull or feels dry and tight, there

If your skin is dull or feels dry and tight, there’s a good chance your skin is suffering from dehydration, which means it lacks hydration. Not to be confused with lacking moisture, we will talk about that later. Here’s some helpful skincare hydration tips I wish I knew sooner

✨Your skincare routine should change when the seasons change. More hydration and thicker moisture in the fall and winter is a solid example.

✨Hyaluronic acid is one of many hydrating skincare ingredients. Find the one that’s right for you.

✨Your hydrating serum might work better on damp skin.

✨You always need a moisturizer to seal in the hydration. Cant have one without the other

✨Speaking of moisturizers, water based is best for all skin types, even oily!

Share this now, save it for later and tell me your favorite skincare hydration tip. #skincare #heyaprill

#prsample | My Limited Edition Holiday 2% BHA Liqu

#prsample | My Limited Edition Holiday 2% BHA Liquid exfoliant is here and I’m so excited 😆. There’s only one difference between this one and the original- The reusable canister! Isn’t she glowing?

2023 is right around the corner, which means it’

2023 is right around the corner, which means it’s time to set some goals for the new year. Naturally I only care about skincare goals, so I’m going to be honest and share mine, then you tell me what’s yours?

✨I was not consistent this year. I didn’t stick to a routine, barely did any special treatments (Dermaplaning, peels, you name it, I didn’t do it). I want to at least do 3 steps in my routine 2x a day.

✨I didn’t wear SPF often enough. The anxiety of having so many in my stash caused me to hit skip on days I didn’t have to work outside. My goal is 4 days a week to start.

✨My product game is trash. I have too much and not enough all at the same time. I can’t make it make sense, IYKYK.

Have you thought about your goals? Anything you want to improve on next year? Talk to me!!!

Nothing like a #FOTD to ring in sporadic posting 😂. Yes, my FOTD’s will always include skincare products because it’s as important as the makeup.

@urbanhydration Aloe Vera Micellar Water
@pcaskin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
@merit Great Skin
@westmanatelier Vital Skincare Dewy Foundation
@elfcosmetics clear brow and lash mascara
@maybelline Great Lash
@tomford Lip Color Pussycat

I’ve been following @poundcake since the incepti

I’ve been following @poundcake since the inception of their venture. Pound Cake is a black woman owned, pro black, pro fat, pro queer company offering Cake Batter liquid lipsticks.

Based on the quiz on their site, I matched best with Maraschino Cherry 🍒. Isn’t she gorgeous? Add this to your must haves list and support black business.

You can only keep 3 skincare products: Oil clean

You can only keep 3 skincare products:

Oil cleanser, mechanical exfoliant, vitamin c serum, sunscreen, hydrating toner, chemical exfoliant, micellar water, moisturizer, eye cream, retinol serum, hydrating serum, sheet mask.

Pick 3! #skincare

Ready to try @cosrx The Vitamin C 23 with me? Cosr

Ready to try @cosrx The Vitamin C 23 with me? Cosrx is described as a highly concentrated serum that brightens the complexion and much more.. Should you add this serum to your routine? Lets find out.

Packaging is 5 stars. It is packaged as a vitamin c serum should be- in a dark bottle to prevent oxidation. Cosrx also designed this bottle to prevent oxygen from coming in, and to expel gas as it is opened. Shelf life is 2 months.

Ingredients list is five stars. Cosrx developed this serum with maximum effectiveness and minimal irritation. It contains Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, known as a stable and promising form of vitamin C. Another conversation worthy ingredient is Tocotrienol, also known as Super Vitamin E. Tocotrienol is a potent form of vitamin E that can help mitigate the unwanted effects of sun exposure. The serum’s color is pale to light yellow and has a light vitamin-y smell.

Application is five stars. During the serum phase of your routine, shake the bottle from side to side a couple times and apply a few drops to the skin. The serum’s texture is watery and dries with a little tack to the skin. Remember, if you apply during your AM routine, follow up with a sunscreen.

Efficacy is five stars. After 1 month of use, my skin was brighter and my texture was improved. Most importantly, it did not sting or burn after application, which is a common issue with vitamin c serums.

If you need a vitamin c serum in your routine, Cosrx The Vitamin C 23 is a great choice. It’s great for all skin types and affordable.

Cosrx The Vitamin C 23 retails $25. Grab it from Cosrx.com What do you want me to try next?, what do you want me to try next?

#skincare #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #skincaretips #cosrx

Want some essential skincare tips for fall? 🍂

Want some essential skincare tips for fall?

🍂 Put your foam cleanser away if you have dry skin. Opt for something more hydrating
🍂 You 👏🏽still 👏🏽need 👏🏽sunscreen
🍂 Hydrate your skin. You need hyaluronic acid or glycerin for the best results
🍂 Ceramides will make your barrier happy 😊
🍂 Dont let that dead skin build up, exfoliate!
🍂 Healthy skin takes time. You’re doing great!

How will you fall proof your skincare routine?

#skincare #skincareroutine #skincareproducts

#skinceuticalspartner | If you guessed SkinCeutica

#skinceuticalspartner | If you guessed SkinCeuticals on the last video, you were absolutely right. When @skinceuticals reached out to me to try a product, I couldn’t say no, and when you are trying skincare products, you have to try the good and the bad SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical Defense SPF is described as a weightless, 100% physical sunscreen that provides broad spectrum protection with a transparent finish.

Now that we got that description out of the way, I want to show yall how deceptive swatching sunscreen on your hand can be. Add a few drops to my hand, blend. Hmm looks promising

Lets try it on the face. Two fingers will give me the recommended amount for protection. I apply it to my face and in natural lighting, it doesn’t look *that* bad but lets brighten things up! Look at that white cast!

Because of the white cast, I can’t recommend this product to people with brown skin tones.

Dear brands, it’s time to stop using deceptive terms like invisible, sheer and transparent to describe mineral SPF’s that leave a white cast on brown skin.

#skincare #skincareroutine #sunscreen #skinceuticals #heyaprill

They describe this sunscreen as having a transpare

They describe this sunscreen as having a transparent finish. Guess the product 🧴. Guess for a prize on my TikTok. 😂

#skincare #heyaprill #guesstheSPF #whitecast #SPF

Ready to try @thayersnatural Thayer’s Hydrating

Ready to try @thayersnatural Thayer’s Hydrating Milky Toner with me? Thayer’s hydrating milky toner claims to help skin feel cushioned while removing impurities. Should you add this toner to your #skincareroutine? Let’s find out.

The packaging I give 5 stars. For a toner, its packaging is practical. And always trust the red cap, which opens to a flip top. The hole is perfect for dispensing this toner, because it has a slightly thicker texture than your standard toner.

The ingredients list i give 5 stars. It features #glycerin and sodium hyaluronate and snow mushroom extract, all ingredients that claim to aid in #hydrating the skin, not to be confused with moisturizing. It also contains elderflower water which also claims to boost moisture. This list is promising.

Application was easily five stars. The scent is reminiscent of your typical fragrance free skincare product- non offensive. This toner has a beautiful texture. It’s silky, its thicker than your standard toner, almost serum like. It spreads all over the face smoothly and evenly.

Efficacy was also five stars. After three weeks with this toner, it does what it claims to do. This toner is cushiony as described from the first pour to the last pass of a cotton pad across your face.

My skin felt hydrated, cushiony and smooth. I felt no irritation during application and my skin did not respond negatively to this toner at all.

This toner would work great for anyone in need of an extra boost of hydration after cleansing. It expires 12 months after opening.

Thayer’s Hydrating Milky Toner retails $14.99. I picked this up at @target . What do you want me to try next?

#skincare #skincareproducts #skincaretips #skincarereview #skincarecommunity #skincarejunkie #skincareaddict #heyaprill

Can you close your pores? Of course you can’t…

Can you close your pores? Of course you can’t…sorta. BHA (beta hydroxy acid) was the gold standard in pore refinement for so long, then Niacinamide came along. A few studies have shown that niacinamide reduces pore size, but not enough to draw interest. BHA will always be the it girl for pore refinement.

What do you do to keep your pores clean?

#skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #heyaprill #skincareroutinequeen

Nothing has changed. 🌙 Goodnight, sleep tight,

Nothing has changed. 🌙 Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the retinoids bite 🫶🏽

#skincareroutinequeen #skincareroutine #skincaretips #skincareproducts

#PR ✨ @boldenusa PR haul✨ If you are looking

✨5 Things I Will Never Do As A Skincare Influenc

✨5 Things I Will Never Do As A Skincare Influencer✨

🙅🏽‍♀️I will never recommend products based on reviews
🙅🏽‍♀️I will never recommend young skincare brands
🙅🏽‍♀️I will never intentionally spread misinformation
🙅🏽‍♀️I will never promote unrealistic skincare expectations
🙅🏽‍♀️I will never recommend celebrity skincare

🤔What would you love to see skincare influencers never do?

#skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #skincareproducts #skincareroutinequeen #heyaprill

The new ✨gold✨ standard in dark spot corrector

The new ✨gold✨ standard in dark spot correctors. @pcaskin Pigment Gel Pro Intensive Dark Spot Corrective Serum promises to fade dark spots and prevent them from coming back.

Check out this preview and brief history of PCAskin’s best dark spot correctors and find out which one is currently in my Pigment Perfecters kit! Stay tuned for a review coming soon.

What are you currently using for dark spots? Would you try this serum?

#skincare #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #skincaretips #pcaskin #pcaprosknow #heyaprill

Intense Oud @intense_oud haul featuring @swissara

Intense Oud @intense_oud haul featuring @swissarabianperfumes Layali Rouge. Thank you @ijesimonn for the recommendation, it smells AMAZING 🤩

#fragrance #arabicfragrance #swissarabian #fragranceaddict #fragranceaddiction #smellthis #blackgirlssmellgood

Literally fresh out the box 📦: @cosrx The Vitam

Literally fresh out the box 📦: @cosrx The Vitamin C Serum. I have not been this excited about a #vitaminc serum in a very long time. Review coming soon!

Do you have a vitamin C serum in your #skincareroutine?

#skincare #cosrx #VitaDermSerum #kbeauty #skincareproducts

My skin is absolutely broken out right now, so I’m adding Aveeno Daily Cleansing Exfoliating Face Pads back to my PM Skincare Routine. These facial pads contain salicylic acid to fight acne and soy extract to calm, leaving me with radiant skin. Aveeno Daily Cleansing Exfoliating Face Pads retail $7.99 and you can pick these up at Walgreens, Walmart or Amazon.

What’s your favorite cleanser for acne breakouts?

#skincare #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #skimcaretreatment #acne

I cannot tell you the last time I bought a bottle

I cannot tell you the last time I bought a bottle of nail polish. Normally, I’m a hardcore @essie stan but I had an #Amazon giftcard laying around and I’ve seen @ilnp’s holographic polishes and said this is my chance. So from left to right, Sunny Days, Sandy Baby and Juliette, which I lowkey regret getting because it looks to be a close dupe for a @kbshimmer polish I have but it’s cool cause it’s like 3 years old and getting thick. I purposely got Sunny Days because I love a nice neon for my pedis! Ring holder made by me.

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