Shop the post here . If you’ve been here a while, you know I love a good BHA. Paula’s Choice basically set the standard — smooth skin, fewer blackheads, smaller-looking pores. It still performs and is a total texture‑smoothing powerhouse. Then Walgreens dropped their own 2% BHA, and they weren’t subtle about the inspiration. Same 2% salicylic acid, similar pH, lightweight, fragrance‑free, alcohol‑free — the formulas even share several core ingredients. The overlap is real. Th

Shop the post here. I like to think I follow a lazy girl version of the Abby Yung method. I love her hair, but I just can’t commit to a 12 step routine. Full disclosure: I only wash my hair twice a week. Pre Wash: Once a week, I apply Epres Bond Repair all over my hair. I’ve found it works best when I section my hair to make sure everything is fully saturated. After that, I add the Olaplex bonding oil to my ends and let the whole thing sit for about 20 minutes. Wash Routine:

Shop the post here. The Westman Atelier highlighter entered my life during a weak moment at Sephora — you know the kind. I was getting shade‑matched, minding my own business, when the beauty advisor casually pulled out her ride‑or‑die favorites. And of course… it was disappointingly perfect. Smooth, glowy, luxe — everything a highlight stick dreams of being. But here’s the reality: as much as I loved it, I just couldn’t justify dropping $50 every time I needed a new one. The

Shop the post here. One thing about me is I'll admit when I'm wrong. I decided to redo this post after 1.) the previous product I suggested started burning my face and 2.) the second I tried this product I knew it was a better fit for this. Enjoy! As we’ve established, I’m easily swayed when shopping online, especially by enticing keywords like “brightening” in skincare. When I saw an influencer promoting a big bundle for Revisions products, I couldn’t resist and ordered the