Hello, friends...Happy Wednesday!  I can't believe that Memorial Day Weekend is almost here!  And that means the unofficial start of summer, yayyyy!  It also means that some changes are required in our skincare routine.  Summer skin endures so many rigors such as heat, humidity, air conditioning and increased sun exposure.  With that, it's time to reassess the needs that our skincare routine should be addressing.  Actives are essential but with more time spent outside and higher levels of sensitivity being a reality, you can't be too careful with how you treat with treatments.  Vitamin C is a great way to turn back the hands of time.  This new formula is budget friendly and produces very nice results. Improved texture, clarity and resilience are a few of the payoffs I've seen so far.  I am also really impressed with these next two products.  The Giving Essence by Then I Met You and this Centella Aqua Soothing Ampoule leave my face so dewy fresh and hydrated.  You can never have too much suppleness on your skin!  Anyone have problems with roseca or irritation? This miracle tube will have you forgetting all about it!  I definitely say give it a try.  Another must-try you might want to check out is this pot of perfection from Supergoop!.  It's the first treatment concealer I've seen and loved.  The brand has yet to disappointment and their philosophy is simple yet stellar.  Read more about it here.  Finally, when it's time to get some beauty sleep never let your head hit the pillow without a thorough cleanse.  This oil-based cleanser from Tatcha is my current fave and my skin thanks me every night.

What are you guys loving in your beauty closet right now?  I'd love to know!  

xx,

~K

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Hello, friends...Happy Wednesday!  I can't believe that Memorial Day Weekend is almost here!  And that means the unofficial start of summer, yayyyy!  It also means that some changes are required in our skincare routine.  Summer skin endures so many rigors such as heat, humidity, air conditioning and increased sun exposure.  With that, it's time to reassess the needs that our skincare routine should be addressing.  Actives are essential but with more time spent outside and higher levels of sensitivity being a reality, you can't be too careful with how you treat with treatments.  Vitamin C is a great way to turn back the hands of time.  This new formula is budget friendly and produces very nice results. Improved texture, clarity and resilience are a few of the payoffs I've seen so far.  I am also really impressed with these next two products.  The Giving Essence by Then I Met You and this Centella Aqua Soothing Ampoule leave my face so dewy fresh and hydrated.  You can never have too much suppleness on your skin!  Anyone have problems with roseca or irritation? This miracle tube will have you forgetting all about it!  I definitely say give it a try.  Another must-try you might want to check out is this pot of perfection from Supergoop!.  It's the first treatment concealer I've seen and loved.  The brand has yet to disappointment and their philosophy is simple yet stellar.  Read more about it here.  Finally, when it's time to get some beauty sleep never let your head hit the pillow without a thorough cleanse.  This oil-based cleanser from Tatcha is my current fave and my skin thanks me every night.

What are you guys loving in your beauty closet right now?  I'd love to know!  

xx,

~K

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It's no secret that clean beauty is now a thing.  It's so much more than just a simple trend, however.  With so much attention and emphasis being placed upon wellness and optimal health, it's not surprising to see skincare and beauty brand falling into line.  Personally, I can tell you I'm loving it.  

The more I shop for skincare, the more options there seems to be for tightening, toning, clarifying and adding overall radiance to our skin.  And while I find this to be fantastic, I know a lot of us can also feel overwhelmed by soooo many terrific options.  That's why I wanted to take a moment to share my latest clean beauty faves that so many of you have requested. 

If we look at skincare simply, there are some basic goals we all need to achieve.  These would be to cleanse, tone, balance, exfoliate, protect and hydrate.  I know, it sounds like a lot, but trust me, it really is easy to pair down and the results are beyond worth it!

My favorite way to cleanse is with a splash of micellar water to start.  It breaks down my makeup and  protects the fragile pH level of our skin.  Next I remove the day with a creamy cleansing balm or a dollop of coconut oil (which is very inexpensive and what I find works best!).  If your oil-proned you can substitute with a deeper cleansing cream. I love this one.

Toners are so nice after a wash and have really improved the overall functioning of my skin.  While I know the name sounds harsh but a great toner will effortlessly rebalance your skin's pH to banish dryness and keep oiliness in check. An extra step I like to throw in is to pat in an essence.  This one leaves my skin super soft and hydrated and ready to accept whatever I put on next.  

A great moisturizer is a must and those that multitask are even better.  This Biossance version contains both squalene and probiotic which means your skin recieves ultra nourishment and the optimal form of hydration.  If a face oil is more your thing this one is my all time favorite!

Hair gets in on the clean beauty game too with an amazing number of options for treating your tresses gently from wash to style.  I've been using a co-wash in place of traditional shampoo for a while now and have never been happier.  Unlike shampoo, these gentler methods remove product and impurities without striping your hair of its natural, necessary oils.  

If you're interested in trying out some of these beautiful products, I've linked them in the thumbnails below for you.  And, if you have any clean beauty favorites that you are obsessed with I'd love to know!  Thanks for stopping by beautiful friends...Have a great weekend everyone!

xx,

~K

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CLEAN BEAUTY FAVES

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It's no secret that clean beauty is now a thing.  It's so much more than just a simple trend, however.  With so much attention and emphasis being placed upon wellness and optimal health, it's not surprising to see skincare and beauty brand falling into line.  Personally, I can tell you I'm loving it.  

The more I shop for skincare, the more options there seems to be for tightening, toning, clarifying and adding overall radiance to our skin.  And while I find this to be fantastic, I know a lot of us can also feel overwhelmed by soooo many terrific options.  That's why I wanted to take a moment to share my latest clean beauty faves that so many of you have requested. 

If we look at skincare simply, there are some basic goals we all need to achieve.  These would be to cleanse, tone, balance, exfoliate, protect and hydrate.  I know, it sounds like a lot, but trust me, it really is easy to pair down and the results are beyond worth it!

My favorite way to cleanse is with a splash of micellar water to start.  It breaks down my makeup and  protects the fragile pH level of our skin.  Next I remove the day with a creamy cleansing balm or a dollop of coconut oil (which is very inexpensive and what I find works best!).  If your oil-proned you can substitute with a deeper cleansing cream. I love this one.

Toners are so nice after a wash and have really improved the overall functioning of my skin.  While I know the name sounds harsh but a great toner will effortlessly rebalance your skin's pH to banish dryness and keep oiliness in check. An extra step I like to throw in is to pat in an essence.  This one leaves my skin super soft and hydrated and ready to accept whatever I put on next.  

A great moisturizer is a must and those that multitask are even better.  This Biossance version contains both squalene and probiotic which means your skin recieves ultra nourishment and the optimal form of hydration.  If a face oil is more your thing this one is my all time favorite!

Hair gets in on the clean beauty game too with an amazing number of options for treating your tresses gently from wash to style.  I've been using a co-wash in place of traditional shampoo for a while now and have never been happier.  Unlike shampoo, these gentler methods remove product and impurities without striping your hair of its natural, necessary oils.  

If you're interested in trying out some of these beautiful products, I've linked them in the thumbnails below for you.  And, if you have any clean beauty favorites that you are obsessed with I'd love to know!  Thanks for stopping by beautiful friends...Have a great weekend everyone!

xx,

~K

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