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3 years since my last beauty post?! How is that even possible? Well, looking back, I guess it kind of makes sense. I have been actively working on slimming down my makeup, skincare, and even some of my nail polish collection. I've pretty much let go of everything I'm not using regularly. After all that downsizing, you can probably imagine that I haven't been actively adding to my collection, but as I was thinking about writing this blog post the other day, I realized that I have been adding new things here and there!

Back to Beauty: Products I'm Loving

April 28, 2025

3 years since my last beauty post?! How is that even possible? Well, looking back, I guess it kind of makes sense. I have been actively working on slimming down my makeup, skincare, and even some of my nail polish collection. I've pretty much let go of everything I'm not using regularly. After all that downsizing, you can probably imagine that I haven't been actively adding to my collection, but as I was thinking about writing this blog post the other day, I realized that I have been adding new things here and there!

 
Another year older and another year wiser (here's hoping), but what remains the same no matter what age is my dedication to my skincare routine. Taking care of my skin has been an important aspect of my life since I was teen and is something that makes me feel good. Dedicating time to my skin—eating well, staying hydrated, and exercising daily, has helped me get to a point where I can say I have the best skin of my life (and I am feeling better about the skin I'm in).

One of my favorite parts of my skincare routine is applying serums. Who doesn't love using a bottle with an eye dropper? Its so luxurious! Serums are one of the most important parts of your skincare routine because of how beneficial they can be in the long run. Getting a serum for anti-aging, brightening, or hydration, only works with consistency aka a daily skincare regimen—so how can you layer serums properly for mature skin?


If you’re getting into serums, it’s important to know how to layer them for your mature skin!


So what classifies mature skin? Really its just older skin that can start as early as your late 20s ðŸ‘€ It's important to identify and know what age range you’re dealing with so you can properly take care of it.

 

Mature skin is classified as when it starts to show some aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, or potentially some sun damage. It also depends on the person as to when their skin will start to mature and age, and can vary. There are many factors that go into your skin aging that can consist of genetics, hormones, your everyday life style, and even your diet.


What Are the Signs of Aging Skin?

Something that you may want to consider if you have mature skin is, how to know that your skin is aging, and if it is at a rapid pace. Developing a skincare routine that works well with your skin and doing it morning and night is crucial for the best results possible.

 

Some of the commons signs of aging skin can consist of the following:

  • Visible pores 
  • Uneven Skin tone 
  • Fine lines and wrinkles  (Something I struggle with!)
  • Blotchiness 
  • Age spots
  • Rough texture

How to Keep Your Skin Youthful

Many people suffer from premature skin aging and they don’t even realize what it is that they did to activate it. There are many factors that can cause your skin to age faster, but there are also many preventative steps that you can take in order to take care of your skin for many years.

 

There are some essential steps to keep your skin looking healthy for longer and they consist of:


  • Wear sunscreen daily (Y'all know I'm religious about this)
  •  Cleanse skin everyday + apply a facial moisturizer everyday
  • Have a nourishing and balanced diet
  • Move your body often during the week
  • Avoid repetitive facial expressions
  • Refrain from skin products that sting or burn your skin

Consider learning more about how serums benefit mature skin! Also, wanted to share this post from Atone Beauty. You are the worth the time it takes to learn how to nourish yourself best. 


This blog post is in collaboration with responsival


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How to Layer Serums for Mature Skin

May 22, 2023

 
Another year older and another year wiser (here's hoping), but what remains the same no matter what age is my dedication to my skincare routine. Taking care of my skin has been an important aspect of my life since I was teen and is something that makes me feel good. Dedicating time to my skin—eating well, staying hydrated, and exercising daily, has helped me get to a point where I can say I have the best skin of my life (and I am feeling better about the skin I'm in).

One of my favorite parts of my skincare routine is applying serums. Who doesn't love using a bottle with an eye dropper? Its so luxurious! Serums are one of the most important parts of your skincare routine because of how beneficial they can be in the long run. Getting a serum for anti-aging, brightening, or hydration, only works with consistency aka a daily skincare regimen—so how can you layer serums properly for mature skin?


If you’re getting into serums, it’s important to know how to layer them for your mature skin!


So what classifies mature skin? Really its just older skin that can start as early as your late 20s ðŸ‘€ It's important to identify and know what age range you’re dealing with so you can properly take care of it.

 

Mature skin is classified as when it starts to show some aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, or potentially some sun damage. It also depends on the person as to when their skin will start to mature and age, and can vary. There are many factors that go into your skin aging that can consist of genetics, hormones, your everyday life style, and even your diet.


What Are the Signs of Aging Skin?

Something that you may want to consider if you have mature skin is, how to know that your skin is aging, and if it is at a rapid pace. Developing a skincare routine that works well with your skin and doing it morning and night is crucial for the best results possible.

 

Some of the commons signs of aging skin can consist of the following:

  • Visible pores 
  • Uneven Skin tone 
  • Fine lines and wrinkles  (Something I struggle with!)
  • Blotchiness 
  • Age spots
  • Rough texture

How to Keep Your Skin Youthful

Many people suffer from premature skin aging and they don’t even realize what it is that they did to activate it. There are many factors that can cause your skin to age faster, but there are also many preventative steps that you can take in order to take care of your skin for many years.

 

There are some essential steps to keep your skin looking healthy for longer and they consist of:


  • Wear sunscreen daily (Y'all know I'm religious about this)
  •  Cleanse skin everyday + apply a facial moisturizer everyday
  • Have a nourishing and balanced diet
  • Move your body often during the week
  • Avoid repetitive facial expressions
  • Refrain from skin products that sting or burn your skin

Consider learning more about how serums benefit mature skin! Also, wanted to share this post from Atone Beauty. You are the worth the time it takes to learn how to nourish yourself best. 


This blog post is in collaboration with responsival


Similar:


Cover FX has always been a brand I've been crazy about. As long as I've known about the brand I've  thought their ability to make beauty customizable was so rad. Plus I have always, always, always wanted to try their Custom Cover Drops. These past couple of years have really been an exploration into my melanin. I've been the tannest I've ever been which has pushed me to need different shades of foundation and concealer. However, instead of taking the plunge and buying a new bottle or product these drops were the cure to years worth of questions. Thus the exploration into Cover FX began. Also, peep my Reformation overalls in the mirror.

Crazy for Cover FX

March 20, 2022

Cover FX has always been a brand I've been crazy about. As long as I've known about the brand I've  thought their ability to make beauty customizable was so rad. Plus I have always, always, always wanted to try their Custom Cover Drops. These past couple of years have really been an exploration into my melanin. I've been the tannest I've ever been which has pushed me to need different shades of foundation and concealer. However, instead of taking the plunge and buying a new bottle or product these drops were the cure to years worth of questions. Thus the exploration into Cover FX began. Also, peep my Reformation overalls in the mirror.
One of my goals this past year was to work on my product photography. It's never been my strong suit, but I want to get better so I took a bag of beauty products I love to one of my favorite coffee shops in Kansas City and here we are, friends.

Beauty Faves RN

February 6, 2022

One of my goals this past year was to work on my product photography. It's never been my strong suit, but I want to get better so I took a bag of beauty products I love to one of my favorite coffee shops in Kansas City and here we are, friends.

At the beginning of the year I decided to participate in a project pan. If you're unfamiliar with the concept a project pan is basically where you take a bunch of your beauty products and try to hit the literal pan of the product or use them up completely. I have been really trying to minimize my makeup collection and project pan felt like a step in the right direction.

Project Pan

January 5, 2022

At the beginning of the year I decided to participate in a project pan. If you're unfamiliar with the concept a project pan is basically where you take a bunch of your beauty products and try to hit the literal pan of the product or use them up completely. I have been really trying to minimize my makeup collection and project pan felt like a step in the right direction.

I discovered Kiehl's embarrassingly late in life I think somewhere in the middle of undergrad. By the time I got to grad school I had become more familiar with the brand having tried most of their products. I realize I've only ever reviewed one Kiehls product on the blog?! So, here I am today with a full fledged review on some of my Kiehl's cornerstones.

Issa Kiehl's Review

November 3, 2021

I discovered Kiehl's embarrassingly late in life I think somewhere in the middle of undergrad. By the time I got to grad school I had become more familiar with the brand having tried most of their products. I realize I've only ever reviewed one Kiehls product on the blog?! So, here I am today with a full fledged review on some of my Kiehl's cornerstones.

I feel like I've been talking about paring down my beauty routine forever, but besides buying less makeup/skincare and recycling all my empties I feel like I haven't made much strides towards a greener beauty routine. Then in early spring I got an email about Loop x Ulta Beauty.

Loop x Ulta Beauty

June 29, 2021

I feel like I've been talking about paring down my beauty routine forever, but besides buying less makeup/skincare and recycling all my empties I feel like I haven't made much strides towards a greener beauty routine. Then in early spring I got an email about Loop x Ulta Beauty.

Everyone's relationship with makeup and beauty products looks a little different these days. While my skincare routine never falters I have been easing back into a daily makeup routine. Since I haven't shared any beauty favorites since last March I thought I'd share some current favorites that I've been using that have me re-inspired.

Current Beauty Faves

March 4, 2021

Everyone's relationship with makeup and beauty products looks a little different these days. While my skincare routine never falters I have been easing back into a daily makeup routine. Since I haven't shared any beauty favorites since last March I thought I'd share some current favorites that I've been using that have me re-inspired.
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