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My skincare routine needed a revamp but I didn’t know where to start. I wanted to use products with good ingredients but I know many companies “green wash” to make you believe all their ingredients are great. I did lots of research and decided to give The Ordinary a try. A little background on my skin: I have aging skin (I’m pushing 38) and it’s been on the dryer side since having kids. I also tend to get peri-oral dermatitis every winter. Then of course, I still get occasional breakouts! Yay hormones 😜 In September, as I was running out of my current skincare products, I replaced them with The Ordinary. I chose HONEST - Gentle Gel Cleanser as I didn’t want anything to harsh or stripping on my dry skin. After I cleanse, I mist my face with HERITAGE STORE - Rosewater Spray then apply The Ordinary - Matrixyl* 10% + HA Because this contains HA, it should be applied to damp skin. On top of that I apply The Ordinary - "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% I gave this 4 stars because it’s sooooo sticky and takes a while to dry down before I can move to my next step. After that drys, I go for The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% I may not have clear skin all of the time, but when I do get blemishes, they clear up very quickly. This stuff is amazing! I follow that with The Ordinary - Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA and COOLA - Classic Full Spectrum 360 Sun Silk Drops SPF 30 Since starting this routine, my skin looks so much better when I apply makeup and when I don’t wear any, My skin tone much more even. And this year, as winter approached, I did not develop peri-oral dermatitis. My skin retains moisture so much better than it ever has.

Having a good morning can often make or break your entire day. There are a few steps I always take every day to try and set myself up for success. For me, it’s especially important to have a morning routine when working from home— this is because getting ready and prepped is as much as a physical transformation as it is for my mindset. I always wake up, and brush my teeth first thing with something that’s good for me and my teeth. I love Davids - Peppermint Toothpaste along with Tom's OF MAINE - Simply White Fluoride Toothpaste Clean Mint who are both eco-friendly and pack their toothpastes full of natural whitening and enamel strengthening ingredients. The SLS and other dermatitis inducing ingredients in all toothpastes can make you break out, so I always follow brushing with a gentle cleanser like Glossier. - Milky Jelly Cleanser or fresh - Soy Face Cleanser Limited Edition to remove it without stripping my skin. I’ll tone and then roll on my favorite facial oil or lightweight moisturizer (YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE - Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream is great for the daytime!) with an iced jade roller like this oneNEIBOURHOOD BOTANICALS - Jade Roller Gua Sha Facial Massage You can use ice, but this is nice to help de puff eyes as well and give a quick wake up. While letting my oil sink in, I’ll put on a pot of tea that caters to my skin (spearmint and green tea) to drink in lieu of coffee which gives me anxiety, and do my morning stretching and meditation while it boils. When I’m done stretching, I’ll add the hot water to my teabag and let it brew. While it’s brewing I’ll add a multitasking SPF to protect and make my skin glow without makeup, with something like COOLA - Classic Full Spectrum 360 Sun Silk Drops SPF 30 or a tinted moisturizer like it Cosmetics - it Cosmetics CC+ Cream SPF 50+ to even out my skin tone and make me look more awake, while protecting me from sun damage. If I have zoom meetings or errands, I’ll put on quick makeup. If not, a hydrating lip mask it is. Something like BITE - Agave+ Intensive Vegan Lip Mask lasts for hours and makes my lips feel super hydrated and nourished, while looking soft and supple. I’ll then light a candle with an invigorating scent like lemon or eucalyptus and drink my tea to center and calm myself to be ready for whatever my day may throw at me! Because I’ve already taken care of my personal care necessities, I feel more bada$$ already. I hope you enjoyed this post. What does your morning routine look like? ✨

My main skin concern is redness (maybe mild rosacea?) on my cheeks and t-zone. It always looks like I am blushing and makes my face feel hot, so it is something I am always trying to solve! The two main redness-reducing products I use are the Niacinamide and EUK 134. The rest of the products I have included here are those that are just gentle and soothing in general. Glossier. - Milky Jelly Cleanser : This cleanser is so gentle on my skin and never leaves my skin feeling tight. It is perfect for my sensitive skin. The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% : I was recommended this product by @leena.tabajaand@jane_brownto help even my skin tone! After doing some research, I found out that this is great for getting rid of dark spots, soothing redness AND decongesting pores, so I was sold! I have been using this in combination with the EUK serum for 2-3 weeks, and it has honestly made a world of a difference. I use this product in the morning so that I can still use my Tatcha Violet-C serum at night. Apparently Niacinamide can negate the effects of Vitamin C, so they always need to be used at alternating times. Kate Somerville - Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream : This is a perfect lightweight moisturizer for summertime. It is gentle and gets the job done! COOLA - Full Spectrum 360° Sun Silk Drops Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 30 : Always have to have SPF as part of the routine! This is the one I am currently using. It is lightweight but does have a pretty strong sunscreen smell. But it definitely gets the job done. With sensitive skin like mine, you should always use SPF. TATCHA - Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA : I use this product at night to help even out my skin tone and give my skin a boost of antioxidants. It is a bit overpriced. I definitely enjoy using it, but definitely won’t repurchase. PAULA'S CHOICE - Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliator : Since I have sensitive skin, I need to use a very gentle exfoliant. This leave-on exfoliant always leaves my skin feeling soothed and not stripped. This is a holy grail product that I will purchase again and again! The Ordinary - EUK 134 0.1% : This serum has a long scientific explanation of why it works, but basically it is designed specifically to soothe redness! It feels more like an oil than a serum and burned the first couple of times I used it, but my skin got used to it fairly quickly. Like I mentioned above, I use this at night to go along with my Niacinamide. The two together are really soothing my redness, and these are the only products I have ever used that do. And since they are both by The Ordinary, they are both under $10. So… rate my routine!! 🤗🤗🤗

COOLA - Full Spectrum 360° Sun Silk Drops Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 30 I was looking for an SPF I could apply with my moisturizer that was non sticky, didn’t smell bad and didn’t leave a white overcast. I searched for several options over a few days and found this product by the clean beauty brand Coola. I had never heard of this brand before, but I decided to give it a try anyway because it had very good reviews. I got it for $46 at Sephora. The applicator it a dropper, and I only need about 4-5 drops for my whole face and neck (if you swipe through the pictures my chubby hand will give you an idea of the size of my chubby cheeks! So you probably need a little less). You can use it by itself, layered over your creams & under your makeup, or mix it with your moisturizer. I’ve tried both ways and it works beautifully. I included pictures of the ingredients, dropper, consistency, fluidity and what it looks like after you actually blend it into your skin. No white cast at all! There is a light scent to it, but it is not overpowering. ✨To sum things up: PROS: -only requires a few drops -no white cast -not sticky -absorbed quickly -organic & clean beauty CONS: -can’t think of anything right now

I discovered coola a few years ago and immediately fell in love!! As someone who has skin that tans pretty easy and doesn’t really burn, SPF was never a priority for me in my everyday life - until I started reading more about how important it is to protect your skin from the sun and how it can help the skin from aging. The COOLA - Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30 is my forever favorite because it’s such quick, easy protection and it doesn’t mess up my makeup. I use it as my first setting spray before I apply my mascara and follow up with a second setting spray. When it comes to actual sunscreen lotion COOLA - Classic Sport Face SPF50 White Tea has always come in handy! It has 90 minutes of stay power and it doesn’t come off with water or sweat 💦 where I found this mini COOLA - Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Tropical Coconut was perfect to take with me on the road this summer when I knew my partner and I were going to be outside in the sun for awhile. I will say the mineral sunscreen is a more milky consistency and a little silkier than the sport which is a little thicker. I will repurchase all of these products ☀️❤️

Coola Sport is an spf 50 organic face sunscreen that delivers sun protection in a light lotion formula that is non greasy. This lotion is great for anyone experiencing dryness. It contains antioxidant rich nutrients to help fight free radicals and nourish skin along with technology to create an ultra light protective shield for defense from the suns rays. The formula is sheer on the skin and has a light fresh scent. I love this sunscreen lotion. I trust it to protect me on long days in the sun. It’s light enough for everyday under makeup and It’s also water resistant. I’m never without one n my purse. The price is consistent with other leading brands on the market. I will continue to use this sunscreen because of its benefits. The product is vegan, cruelty free and listed as clean at Sephora.COOLA - Classic Sport Face SPF50 White Tea

Ever since I discovered Coola , I’ve fallen in love with the brand! Their sunscreen products are - cruelty free 🐰 - reef friendly 🐠 - Antioxidant enriched 🍓 And most importantly, they all offer some range of SPF!! ☀️ MY referral link: http://rwrd.io/pzn0epj?s Unfortunately I only buy their classic face sunscreen because the rest of their products are very pricey, and I find name brand products acceptable for the rest of my skin. HOWEVER they recently started a promotion for a $50 Mystery Box 📦! Considering all their products are $10 and up, this is a good deal, except you don’t know what you’ll get. I decided to roll the dice and go for it 🎲 and I couldn’t be happier!! Here’s my review of the products that came in my box: 1. COOLA - Piña Colada Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray Piña Colada SPF 30 $25 - Like all Coola products this sunscreen spray smells INCREDIBLE. It’s a clear spray on, not a lotion spray on. It feels great on the skin but not a significant difference from other spray on sun screen. I love this product but I gave it 4 stars because I don’t feel it’s worth the price. 2. COOLA - Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 $32 - LOVE. OBSESSED. MUST BUY. I put this sunscreen on my face every morning. It smells incredible, it rubs in smooth, and leaves my face feeling hydrated and protected. If you’re looking for a daily face sunscreen, you found it. 💛 3. COOLA - Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18 $36 - It truly is refreshing. Works great as a setting spray and offers more benefits than a regular setting spray because of its hydrating and protective properties. It’s a slow pump spray helping the product last longer. 4. COOLA - Classic Liplux Organic Lip Balm Sunscreen Original SPF 30 $10 - Personally I’m not a fan of peppermint, but the peppermint is not overwhelming and the warm vanilla tone is soothing. This product feels great on the lips and is very hydrating. Wasn’t expecting to like it so much. 5. COOLA - Classic Body SPF 50- Guava Mango $28 - LOVE the way this product smells! It feels as hydrating as smooth as the face sunscreen and it smells like a tropical island 🏝! This is probably my favorite body sunscreen of all time, but for the price point I would say it’s the kind you should use sparingly or save for a special date. I got all of these items for $50, but it would have been $133 retail. So the mystery box is certainly a great deal! 📦 but also a gamble! 🎲 If you’re looking to buy Coola products, I recommend buying directly through the site. They offer the BEST customer service and an awesome rewards program. Here is my referral link for $10 off your first order of $50 http://rwrd.io/pzn0epj?s

Wow! This 30 spf sunscreen is the real deal! When looking for products that are more clean and cruelty-free you are not always sure about the quality and effectiveness! This one is BOTH high quality and works really well! The smell is a very light cucumber scent and the texture is to die for! It instantly turns from a cream into a very light, fluffy/powdery texture as you blend it into your skin! No white residue, absorbs well and does what it should; prevent sun damage to your skin! No grease, dries to a nice matte finish! Reminds me of a primer, and it works really well to layer make up over top of it!! **Cost wise ($48 CAD) it is a bit pricier than some less clean sunscreen products, but I think one tube will last me the whole summer! So it is worth it to me!**

Both of these sunscreens are a huge NO from me!! I got them in a Sephora Favorites set a couple months ago. My skin is currently normal dry with acne. On the second slide, the left product is the Coola and the right product is the Biossance. . COOLA - Full Spectrum 360° Mineral Sun Silk Crème Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 30 Key Ingredients: Zinc oxide (provides full-spectrum UVA/UVB protection), Full-Spectrum 360 complex (helps diminish the look of skin damage from exposure to blue light, infrared, and pollution), and Sacred Lotus, White Peony, and Jasmine (visibly soften, moisturize, and illuminate skin to support a more youthful look). Scent: None Consistency/Texture: Rich Cream Price: $42 for 1.5 oz / 44 mL Experience: It is very heavy, you only need a little bit because it spreads, yet it’s hard to spread and becomes very streaky. My skin has been dry lately and so I was expecting to really enjoy this, but I could just feel it sitting on my face all day, it is very heavy on the skin. There is also a heavy white cast that stays throughout the whole day, so definitely would recommend to wear it under makeup if you get this. Repurchase/Recommend: No and debating just throwing the bottle away. The white cast and heavy feeling are uncomfortable and not something I want in a sunscreen. Plus I typically go for SPF 40 or higher. . BIOSSANCE - Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ Key Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (complete UVA/UVB protection), Water Lily (helps cool and calm the skin), Sugarcane-derived Squalane (helps sunscreen glide effortlessly onto skin while weightlessly locking in lasting moisture). Scent: None Consistency/Texture: Lotion Price: $30 for 1.7 oz / 50 mL Experience: This left a white/blue cast on my skin lol it wasn’t cute. Even with my skin being dry lately, this left my skin looking and feeling greasy/oily the whole day. It also clings to my hair and creates globules that are hard to get out. It’s also very thick and just feels gross on the face. You can feel it on your skin the whole day, along with the gross oily feeling. Repurchase/Recommend: No, I’m debating throwing this one away also lol. It isn’t worth the hassle of trying to use it up, but there’s no point in wasting it if I can use it while I’m just sitting at home and not going anywhere with anyone to see it. The oily and heavy feelings are really unpleasant.

Sun Safety Kit I bought Sephora’s mini sunscreen kit and will be reviewing each one :) I really liked the way this sunscreen spread evenly on my face! It was weightless and gave me a slightly dewy finish, but not over-the-top! I think this is one of the top contenders out of the bunch :)

You gotta love spf! It protects your skin from uva/uvb rays and helps to prevent early signs of aging. Helps slow down the process of forehead wrinkles, crows feet, sun/dry patches and even skin cancer! It’s important to use this even on cloudy days. Remember to use a spf for your hands as well. Everyone should wear spf. Doesn’t matter if your complexion is fair, light, medium, tan, dark or richer dark. A few years back I didn’t like the feeling of spf but it was because I was using the wrong ones. I was using cheaper spfs that left a white cast on my face/ felt too greasy. I bought many different travel sized ones to figure out which were best for me. I have sensitive combination skin so my cheeks and chin are dry and my forehead and nose is really oily. My favorite spfs are: supergoop! Play everyday lotion spf 50. This is super soft and gentle on my skin. It spreads evenly and doesn’t leave a white cast or greasy. 2.4 oz for $22.00 Supergoop! - Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 With Sunflower Extract Supergoop! Unseen sunscreen spf 40. This is clear and feels really soft. This would be great for oily skin. Whenever I use this it leaves my skin slightly matte. Doesn’t leave my skin greasy. 1.7 oz for $34.00 Supergoop! - Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Coola classic body spf 50. I love this for my body. I also use this on my face. Doesn’t smell strong. 5 oz for $28.00 COOLA - Classic Body SPF 50- Guava Mango Up&up sport sunscreen lotion spf 50. One of the most affordable and really good spf I’ve used. This target spf is surprisingly good. It does have that spf smell unfortunately but it fades away once you’ve been wearing it for a few minutes. It feels kind of like the supergoop lotion texture. 16 oz and it’s only $8.99!

Ever since I discovered Coola , I’ve fallen in love with the brand! Their sunscreen products are - cruelty free 🐰 - reef friendly 🐠 - Antioxidant enriched 🍓 And most importantly, they all offer some range of SPF!! ☀️ MY referral link: http://rwrd.io/pzn0epj?s Unfortunately I only buy their classic face sunscreen because the rest of their products are very pricey, and I find name brand products acceptable for the rest of my skin. HOWEVER they recently started a promotion for a $50 Mystery Box 📦! Considering all their products are $10 and up, this is a good deal, except you don’t know what you’ll get. I decided to roll the dice and go for it 🎲 and I couldn’t be happier!! Here’s my review of the products that came in my box: 1. COOLA - Piña Colada Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray Piña Colada SPF 30 $25 - Like all Coola products this sunscreen spray smells INCREDIBLE. It’s a clear spray on, not a lotion spray on. It feels great on the skin but not a significant difference from other spray on sun screen. I love this product but I gave it 4 stars because I don’t feel it’s worth the price. 2. COOLA - Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 $32 - LOVE. OBSESSED. MUST BUY. I put this sunscreen on my face every morning. It smells incredible, it rubs in smooth, and leaves my face feeling hydrated and protected. If you’re looking for a daily face sunscreen, you found it. 💛 3. COOLA - Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18 $36 - It truly is refreshing. Works great as a setting spray and offers more benefits than a regular setting spray because of its hydrating and protective properties. It’s a slow pump spray helping the product last longer. 4. COOLA - Classic Liplux Organic Lip Balm Sunscreen Original SPF 30 $10 - Personally I’m not a fan of peppermint, but the peppermint is not overwhelming and the warm vanilla tone is soothing. This product feels great on the lips and is very hydrating. Wasn’t expecting to like it so much. 5. COOLA - Classic Body SPF 50- Guava Mango $28 - LOVE the way this product smells! It feels as hydrating as smooth as the face sunscreen and it smells like a tropical island 🏝! This is probably my favorite body sunscreen of all time, but for the price point I would say it’s the kind you should use sparingly or save for a special date. I got all of these items for $50, but it would have been $133 retail. So the mystery box is certainly a great deal! 📦 but also a gamble! 🎲 If you’re looking to buy Coola products, I recommend buying directly through the site. They offer the BEST customer service and an awesome rewards program. Here is my referral link for $10 off your first order of $50 http://rwrd.io/pzn0epj?s

COOLA - Classic Face Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 50 this absorbed really easily claimed to have “plant powered” ingredients only downside is I got a little bit of acne on my cheek, I never get acne on my cheeks only my forehead and chin get acne like that. It was a little scary and I thought I was going to break out but I haven’t and I’ve been using it for a while now sunscreen always gives me a little acne, even the mineral sunscreen it’s not worth the hype or the price tag 💵 to be straight forward anybody have any good sunscreen recommendations??

For the past like 3 years the COOLA - Classic Face Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 50 has been my go to sun screen!! There hasn’t been one day I haven’t put this on my face. I’m a skin care junkie but my skin is also sensitive so even though I enjoy trying new products I’m so happy with the sunscreen I just never thought about switching it out. But thanks to all the other skin care lovers on Cherie I think I’m ready to give this a break and try something new😬 I’m hoping to find a new love and not suffer to many break outs along the way hahah. If you’re looking to try a new sunscreen I definitely recommend this one! I always get fragrance free but it also comes in different scents, this sinks into the skin pretty quickly, and sits under makeup very well. On the days I don’t wear makeup which tbh is most I do notice that after a couple hrs of wear it makes me a little greasy but nothing a blotting sheet can’t fix.

✨ This is hands down my holy grail spf. ✨ The texture of this sunscreen is like a silicone-heavy primer, and I’m sure it would behave that way as a base under makeup. It dries down to a matte velvety finish, which I personally enjoy! The tint doesn’t provide much coverage but it does offset any white cast, which is greatly appreciated. ✨ Application and re-application is a breeze, and I would totally recommend this spf to anyone! It is a bit pricey but in my experience no other spf compares, so the price is worth it.

🌥Everday essentials! 1️⃣Always wear spf because you need to protect your skin from the harmful uv rays 2️⃣Protects your skin from aging early. Sure, you might have an amazing glow now, but once we get older, the visible aging will show more 3️⃣Even though it may be overcast or gloomy day, the ultra violet rays still penetrate through and can damage your skin. Hence, sunburns on a not so sunny day . . . Been loving my @coola unscented mineral bb sunscreen, love that it is a smooth creamy tinted texture which dries quite fast and not sticky at all. Literally like applying magic to your face! It is a very light tinted sheer formula which acts like a primer. . The liplux has spf 30 and is also another great creamy formula that glides on smoothly & keeps your lips kissable, well hydrated. The peppermint is very subtle and the vanilla scent is more dominant. Very similar to @farmacybeauty lipbalm texture. Way better than their tinted liplux which is dry and hard to apply. . I would recommend both, I haven’t broken out and I feel comfortable wearing it all day. .