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#PR | Time for a PR haul from @mysafragrancehaus! #PR | Time for a PR haul from @mysafragrancehaus! Mysa Fragrance Haus has released a new Advanced Body Care line which includes three new scents- Doll Haus, Earth Angel and Second Skin. Doll Haus is described as sweet like candy, Earth Angel is soft and down to earth and Second Skin is your skin, but better. The Advanced Body Care line features an Exfoliating Body Wash ($26), Body Serum ($36) and Enzyme Body Oil ($36). All these products aim to exfoliate, brighten and hydrate your body. Mysa Fragrance Haus gifted me the Advanced Care Body line in Second Skin scent (yay!!) I’m going to have the absolute best wellness experience this weekend and I will report back with a review soon. The Advanced Body Care line is definitely worth a try if you have rough skin or discoloration. What do you think about Mysa Fragrance Haus’s newest release? Are you going to try any of the products? Which scent do you like the most? #MysaFragranceHaus #heyaprill #blackowned #advancedbodycare #exfoliant #bodyserum #enzymes #glycolicacid #niacinamide #skincareobsessed #skincareroutine #bodyskincare
Are you someone who enjoys traveling with multiple Are you someone who enjoys traveling with multiple sample perfume or cologne atomizers? If so, here’s a travel hack for you: you can store 7-9 of your favorite sample vials in an Extra Gum container and easily pack it in your bag. This is a convenient way to bring your favorite scents with you on the go. How do you travel with sample fragrances? #perfume #perfumecollection #fragrance #fragrances #fragrancehacks
#PR | My @stylevana_sv PR haul is here and I am lo #PR | My @stylevana_sv PR haul is here and I am loving every single item! Stylevana is your one stop online shop to purchase the trendiest Asian fashion and beauty products. Check out what they sent me: ✨Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Eye Patch ✨Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ ✨Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA++++ ✨Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ ✨HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner ✨Isntree Spot Saver Mugwort Cream I’m excited to take a deep dive into everything, especially the toner and eye patches. See anything that interests you? #kbeautyhaul #stylevana #goodal #instree #tocobo #haruharu #skin1004 #skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips
#PR | I recently received a sample of this sunscre #PR | I recently received a sample of this sunscreen from @goodmolecules and found it to be imperative that we learn from it. If your sunscreen looks like this when you dispense it, throw it away. I’ll explain why: Separated sunscreen refers to a sunscreen product that has physically separated into different layers. Reasons include changes in temperature, improper storage and/or age. Separated sunscreens may not be effective at protecting the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays as a properly mixed product. Actives are not evenly distributed, leading to patches of skin being less protected than others. Both and American Academy of Dermatology and The skin cancer foundation both recommend replacing sunscreen that has separated, become clumpy, thick or gritty. Sources: https://www.aad.org/media/stats-sunscreen https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-does-a-sunscreen-stay-effective-after-its-expiration-date/ #sunscreen #skincare101 #skincaretips
Winter kicked off with a bang didn’t it? It’s Winter kicked off with a bang didn’t it? It’s currently 12 degrees in Mississippi. I had two thoughts: 1- I need you good people from the north to take your weather back. 2- we should totally talk winter skincare. What are you doing this winter to protect your skin?
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 #PR ✨ @boldenusa PR haul✨ If you are looking for a black woman owned skincare brand that just has 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 written all over it, it’s Bolden Skincare! Bolden has been one of my favorite skincare brands since they came on the scene years ago! Yes! You read about this skincare brand on heyaprill.com once upon a time. So you are well overdue for a reintroduction! Check out whats in the box: ✨Bolden Glow Hydrating Mask ✨Bolden Skin Brightening Toner ✨Bolden Hydrating Cleanser ✨Bolden Brightening Moisturizer ✨Bolden Ice Globe Face Massager ✨Bolden Awake Undereye Patch Which product would you like to know more about? I’m interested in trying the brightening toner and the moisturizer with SPF 30. #blackowned #blackwomanowned #boldenusa #boldenskincare #skincare #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #targetstyle #skincareroutinequeen #heyaprill
✨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
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