I've really been focusing on my skincare in the last few years. Going to get facials done is a challenge for me, and Botox is out (injecting a neurotoxin into your face when you have a neuromuscular disease is a no no), so I really like to do the most that I can at home to take care of my skin and keep it looking its best. I've wanted to try dermaplaning at home for a while, but I was nervous! While I still have pretty good mobility in my hands, being able to reach my face while shaving it with a small, sharp blade made me a little bit antsy.

When I see something that's specifically made to be both accessible and stylish, I have to try it out. Which is why when I came across Tilt Beauty on Instagram, I ran to their website to place an order! They were founded by a woman with psoriatic arthritis, who understands the frustration with finding accessible beauty products that you actually want to use. So far, I've tried their Grip Sticks and Lashscape, and can confirm they definitely fit both of those criteria easily. Tilt Beauty makes great, accessible products for anyone to use - disabled or not.

I have tried quite a few Vitamin C serums over the years. I've even found a few that I really liked, for short term use! But after six months or so, none of them were really sustainable, because they either irritated or broke out my skin. Ascorbic acid, the most popular and effective form of Vitamin C, is also the most unstable and potentially irritating. I finally accepted that having a slightly more effective product wasn't worth it if I wasn't actually going to use in consistently! Luckily for me, there are now a few options for a gentler, less irritating form of Vitamin C. I've been using the C-Luma Hydrabright serum from Drunk Elephant since October now - the longest I've ever stuck with a Vitamin C serum - and I love it.

The Sephora Savings Event starts today and runs through the 11th. Using code SAVINGS, Rouge members get 20% off from 11/1 - 11/11, VIBs get 15% off from 11/5 - 11/11, and Beauty Insiders get 10% off from 11/5 - 11/11. It's free to join, so anyone can sign up and become a Beauty Insider for the 10% off.

I have really been leaning in to easy-to-apply and easy-to-wear makeup products lately. And in this vein, I feel like I'm about a year late, but I finally have tried the Rhode makeup products, and they're perfect for this! Easy to put on, looks polished and effortless, wears well all day. I haven't tried their skincare (yet), but I have been using the cream blush and the lip peptides for a few months now, and have been impressed with both!

Rare Beauty has become one of my go-to brands for makeup recently - I find that I'm continually impressed by the products that they are releasing! I love that they make great quality and easy to apply products, which is exactly what I'm always looking for. I thought I'd share short reviews of some of my Rare Beauty favorites.

I love testing out new hair care products - I'm always searching for the new best product that will transform my hair! When I saw that Blake Lively came out with her Blake Brown Beauty line, I knew that I wanted to try it out. I've been using it for a little over a month now, so I thought I'd share my thoughts on the products. Overall, I'm definitely a fan of the line - with a few caveats!

The moment I smelled "Warm Vanilla Sugar" in a Bath & Body Works store 20 plus years ago, I was hooked. Ever since, I've always loved the warm, comforting smell of a vanilla-based fragrance. And vanilla scents are having a real moment right now, which is amazing for me! I've been slowly adding to my perfume collection, and have a few favorite vanilla ones I thought I'd share in case you're going through a similar phase.