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I've noticed two things recently. 

1. I have been putting out a lot of video content 

2. A lot of my content has not been style related.

I can explain why. When I started editing my vlog of Canada (I've been working on it for months!) I realized how much I LOVE making videos. I like every aspect of it. I love filming and editing so why not keep exploring this passion? I'm currently working on an "alternative" apartment tour of sorts. I'm excited to see how it turns out. 

Another reason I haven't had much fashion content lately is due to some health problems I've been having lately. Normally I'd go out and shoot my outfits on the weekends really early in the morning but I've been spending my weekends resting as much as possible. I am hoping the fatigue will be gone soon as I love fall fashion and want to show you guys what I've been wearing! 

Anyways, do you subscribe to any beauty boxes? 

Let me know in the comments! 

Lee 

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Updated Skincare Routine

So obviously the whole posting everyday thing didn't really last... But after my fall, computer crashing, AND getting sick this week? I just couldn't do it! But I might try again in the coming months when things calm down. So for now my schedule is going back to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

But I haven't done an updated skincare routine in probably a year! So it's about time to do one again because I've switched up what I use and I don't think my skin has ever looked better! My skin-type is definitely dry. I have such dry skin so I just try and pack on the moisture. 

MORNING

I don't do too much in the morning but I do like to use the Simple Skincare Toner just to get anything off my face that might have been there the night before. I also like to use moisturizer (which I forgot to photograph!) but right now I'm loving the St. Ives Moisturizer. It's very lightweight and keeps my skin hydrated all day! 

NIGHT 

My night skincare routine is a bit more involved but not by much! If I was wearing makeup that day I'll start off with the Garnier Micellar Water. To be honest, I grabbed the waterproof version on accident and I'm not sure I like it as much. It's a bit more oily so I wouldn't recommend if you have oily skin! With the normal version of the Micellar water I never felt like I needed to wash my face directly after but with this one I definitely do! It just leaves my face feeling a bit greasy. 

So, I like to use some more of the Simple Toner just to get rid of anything else on my face. If I'm not showering that night, I like to use the Clinique Smart Night Moisturizer. I only have a sample of this that came in a free gift because it's so expensive but it does leave my face feeling nice and soft. Plus, the sample size lasts so long because a little goes a long way! 

IN THE SHOWER

I normally shower everyday or every other day depending on if I worked out or not but there are a few things I like to use in the shower for my skin. For my daily face wash I like to use the Simple Moisturizing Face Wash. It's gentle and cleanses my skin wonderfully. It's also fragrance free so it doesn't irritate my skin if I use it daily. Once a week I like to use the St. Ives Oatmeal Scrub. I used to use the apricot one but this scrub/mask is so much gentler and perfect for an in-shower mask! I can really feel a difference from this when I use it. 

For my body I use a shower gel but the real stand out is the SHE Mermaid Salt Scrub. I picked this up from TJ.Maxx for $6 and it is AMAZING! First of all, the scent is so lovely! It's a nice citrusy scent, which I just love. I use it as a body scrub when I have dry skin and it has been helping tremendously! It's really amazing on dry patches. It's also cruelty free! You can pick it up on the SHE website or check your local TJ.Maxx for cheaper ones! I really want to try more from this brand because it looks like they've got some really cool ethically-made products.  

What have you been loving for your skin lately? 

Let me know if the comments! 

Lee 

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The BEST MOISTURIZER for dry/sensitive skin!

I've been wanting to write some more product reviews on my blog so I decided to write about my all-time favorite moisturizer because I recently picked it up again. 

To preface - I have pretty sensitive skin and very dry skin. I've tried a few different moisturizers including the Simple moisturizer but that really didn't work for my face at all. 

Budget Skincare Routine

Hello! 

Today I'm bringing to you my budget skincare routine! 

I'll be the first to admit I wasn't too big into skincare up until about a year ago but I think I've finally found a system that works for me and that will hopefully work for you!

 *Yes, i use a LOT of simple products. Not sponsored obvs. but I just love their skincare. *

I've been thankful not to have too bad of skin but I do have some breakouts here and there. My skin is also really dry.So I'll start off with my morning skincare routine and then my nighttime one! 

In the morning I normally do the first two steps in the shower just because I find it the easiest way to do it. 

I start off with the SImple Moisturizing face wash, which I find really gentle and cleansing at the same time. It doesn't have an fragrance and is just a really gentle face wash. I also don't find it to dry me out at all. 

Every other day (or if I'm just feeling really grimy!) I use the St. Ives Apricot Scrub, which is such a steal for such a fantastic product! I find that this exfoliates my skin but isn't too harsh. And it smells INCREDIBLE! It definitely leaves my skin feeling so so clean. 

After I get out of the shower I've been using a toner just to get any other dirt that might be on my face (mostly if I don't use the exfoliator) and I've been loving the Simple Soothing Toner. I love that it is 100% alcohol free so it doesn't dry out my skin but leaves it feeling fresh and clean. I never understood the importance of toner but I really think it helps to put on my make-up smoother and leaves my face a lot cleaner! 

I then put on moisturizer because by this point my face is pretty dry. I've been using the Up and Up Moisturizer, which is a great deal and has SPF! I like to use a moisturizer with SPF during the day and one without before I go to bed. This doesn't break me out and leaves my skin feeling really soft. I will say if you don't like the sun screen smell - this might not be for you! 

My nighttime skincare routine is a lot less involved. I've been taking my make-up (if i wear it that day) with the Simple Micellar Water, which has been a total game changer! I mentioned it in my August favorites as well but my opinion is still the same. Such a great product! It doesn't burn my eyes and is so light on my skin. It also leaves it feeling pretty moisturized!! 

After I like to go over with my simple toner again just to make sure I got all my make-up off. If I didn't wear make-up that day I normally just use this to quickly clean my face. 

After that I use a moisturizer. I've been using the Clinique Moisture Surge Nighttime Mask, which I've really been enjoying. I've been using a sample size for about a week and I've got a LOT left! The full size only costs 8 dollars so this product really doesn't break the bank for being clinique! It leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft even the next morning! It's also fragrance free, which I like. 

Well that's it! That is my daily skincare routine. 

Let me know what you think in the comments below!

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September Clinique Free Gift Review

Hello! 

I'm back today with a beauty related posts! I normally buy from the drugstore but today's post is some high end products but it's also how you can save money and get a ton of free items!

I recently headed to Bloomingdales to get some Clinique products I've run out of. I'm a steadfast fan of their mascara considering my sensitive eyes and it's overall the best mascara I've tried. But I only ever buy new products from Clinique if they have a free gift with purchase going on, which they do at Bloomingdales! I normally never go to department stores but I have such sensitive eyes and I have to be so careful about what I put on them.

 You get a free gift of EIGHT products if you spend 32$ or more... which is sadly not that hard to do with clinique! But I've found when you also get a free gift it really evens out the cost! The gift always comes in an adorable make-up bag - this one a cute pink, orange, and white floral design. It also comes with a few skincare luxury samples as well as quite a few make up bits! 

I am a huge fan of Clinique's skincare - I just can't bring myself to buy it full size so getting these little samples are perfect! I've found they last quite a long time too! 

The first skincare product is the Clinique Take the Day off Make-up Remover (19). I actually haven't tried this product before so I'm excited to see how it works! I've tried their cleansing milk to take off make-up so I'm eager to see how this compares. Hopefully it doesn't burn my eyes! 

The next product is the Clinique Clarifying Lotion (23$), which is a toner. I've recently been really getting into skincare but I have found this kind to be a little harsh on my skin. It also has that very, very strong alcohol scent! 

I also got a deluxe sample of the moisture surge overnight mask (8$), which actually isn't too expensive! I've been using this as my night moisturizer for the past week and have really enjoyed it! Because it is so thick you only need a very thin layer so I think this sample size will last a long time! It definitely leaves my skin incredibly moisturized in the morning. 

  

 As for make-up I got a few different products that I am so excited to try out! 

I got the high impact mascara (16$), which I LOVE so I'm very excited to have a back up. This mascara lasts all day, lengthens, and gives great volume. 

I also got a sample of the chubby stick whole lotta honey (16$). I've swatched this and it really doesn't have much color, which I am perfectly okay with. It just gives your lips a nice sheen. I'm interested to see how this holds up.

I also got a mini eyeshadow palette and I think these colors will work WONDERFULLY for fall! I'm a big fan of clinique eyeshadows so I think these shades will be perfect to work into my fall make up routine. 

Last I got the quickliner in brown. I've never been one for pencil eyeliners but I actually really enjoy this one. It gives a very simple look and doesn't smudge. It's a little stiff to apply but I think that's just something i'll have to work with. I've been wanting to try a brown eyeliner so I'm really glad I got this. 

So I'd say if you need anything from Clinique in the next two weeks I'd go pick it up and get your free gift! I think it's a pretty good deal for everything I got! This is definitely the best one I've gotten so far. 

Let me know what you think in the comments or if you've tried any of these products! 

--Lee