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Jill Gilbert

5 Cute Spring Outfits

Although we’re all stuck inside, I thought I’d put together some cute spring outfits to rock around the house or on grocery runs haha. I don’t know about you, but I was really sick of wearing the same sweatpants everyday. Although I am still wearing sweatpants or leggings for the most part, it still feels good to get dressed up every now and then.

COSRX Snail Essence Sunscreen Review

COSRX snail essence sunscreen

After using the Bioré watery essence sunscreen for years, I decided to switch things up by trying out the COSRX snail essence sunscreen. I usually stick to Asian beauty sunscreens because the formulas are significantly less greasy than Western beauty sunscreens. Also, Asian beauty sunscreens are extremely affordable. Here’s my review of the COSRX snail essence sunscreen:

How to Prepare for Difficult Conversations

Difficult Conversations

Between quitting my tutoring job and recently making a big life decision (I’ll share later), I’ve had a lot of nerve wracking conversations lately. I’m sharing tips on how to prepare for difficult conversations because communicating big changes can be really scary! Whether it’s a conversation in a professional setting or a personal relationship, I’ve curated tips to help you communicate everything you need to even when you’re nervous.

Dry Bar Sake Bomb Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Dry Bar Sake Bomb

I’ve heard such great things about the Dry Bar Sake Bomb shampoo and conditioner, I knew I had to try it out for myself! As a girl with dry hair living in the desert, a high quality hydrating shampoo and conditioner is essential for me. I was using the IGK Hot Girls shampoo and conditioner before the Dry Bar Sake Bomb duo so I’ll make a few comparisons throughout my review.

6 Things I Learned from Spring Cleaning My Closet

Spring Cleaning

Every six months, I get out my seasonal clothing and donate a few pieces. Something about quarantine had me wanting to do a more hardcore version of spring cleaning than I usually do. I used the Marie Kondo method of decluttering about four years ago, but I knew it was time to repeat the process.

Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream Review

Laneige water bank moisture cream

After trying the Laneige water bank moisture cream in a beauty subscription box, I was hooked by the results. I’ve repurchased this cream so many times over the past year. I mentioned it briefly back in November, but I have so many more thoughts and details to share today. I have to say, it’s truly one of my favorite creams ever!

Read, Watch, Listen: Quarantine Edition

Read watch listen

Since everybody is safe at home, I thought I’d share some interesting media to read, watch, and listen to during out time in quarantine. I already did a post on things to do at home during quarantine, but it’s always good to have thought provoking things to read, watch, listen to. I hope you enjoy!

Glow Recipe Watermelon Sleeping Mask Review

Glow Recipe Watermelon Sleeping Mask

The Glow Recipe watermelon sleeping mask has become one of my favorite masks of all time. I got this mask over a year ago and it has truly become a staple in my routine. It has amazing skin loving ingredients and it boosts the glow of my skin.

Ways to Self Care During Quarantine

Self care during quarantine

These strange times leave us with a lot of anxiety to sit with while stirring around at home. Even though we may not be as busy and bustling as we used to be, it is important to find ways to self care during quarantine.

Bioré Watery Essence Sunscreen Review

Bioré Watery Essence Sunscreen

I’ve been using the Bioré watery essence sunscreen for years and I must say, this sunscreen made me like sunscreen. I think it’s safe to say that most people hate wearing sunscreen because it’s greasy and smells gross, but this sunscreen is much different than the average American sunscreen. Once you try an Asian beauty sunscreen, you’ll never go back.