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3 Solutions for Sensitive Skin
Hi beauty junkies! Long time, no skincare post. I wanted to get real with you for a minute and talk about the importance of tailoring a skincare routine for sensitive skin. As a cosmetician, every time I hear anyone claiming they have “sensitive skin”, it’s hard not to be skeptical. While their skin may be more reactive, that doesn’t necessarily mean their skin is actually sensitive. But one allergic reaction to a skincare product that just doesn’t agree with your skin is enough to have anyone scrambling to their dermatologist. You’re going to be more careful after that one incident. You’re going to want gentle, soothing formulas that are still going…
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All the Cool Stuff I Did in Amsterdam
I think it’s safe to say that my week off school was well spent. It’s also safe to say that it was anything but wholesome (sorry, mom lol). Lately I’ve been feeling burnt out. And truthfully, I couldn’t remember the last time I had a real day off before going on my little vacation. So my trip to the Netherlands was incredibly laidback compared to what my past travel experiences have been. Normally, I’m the type of traveller to wake up at ungodly hours to pack my day with all the best sights a city has to offer, taking a million photos as I go. I’d set up an itinerary…
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Top 3 Travel Tech Essentials for the Minimalist Traveler
Hey globetrotter gang! I think by now you’ve all figured out how often I tend to underpack. The less stuff you have, the easier it is to move around. Don’t get me wrong, there are a ton of problems you run into when you overpack, too. But when you don’t pack enough, you have to go out of your way to find items that are basic necessities when you could be using that time doing something more fun. I’ve done enough traveling to recognize that my tendency to squeeze my belongings into one measly backpack means that there are a few things I should not – cannot – go without.…
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3 Ways to Overcome Post-Travel Depression
No matter the size of your following, I think every blogger can relate when I say that there’s this pressure to maintain your “image” as a subject matter expert. Some of you may know that I’ve been struggling with post-travel depression since returning from India. I’m not the only one going through a tough time, and I want to help others get through it, too. But it’s difficult to offer online support when I myself don’t have a solution. The cold hard truth is that I don’t know everything there is to know about travel or makeup or fashion or whatever I write about. I never will. In fact, the…
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48 Hours in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
If you’ve been to Mumbai, you’ve probably visited a few of the touristic destinations in the south end of the city. One of these hotspots includes the Gateway of India. But have you ever thought about heading down to what’s known as “the Gateway of South India”? If you are, lucky you because you’re getting a 48-Hour Guide to Chennai, Tamil Nadu! Here’s a list of places to see, things to do, and some general tips for your visit! (Aside: I lived in Mumbai for 9 months and I didn’t even think to create a destination guide on it. Why am I like this. But I might also break it up in terms…
