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February Favorites

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 I discover at least one new thing every month. I have Ipsy, scent bird, and just whatever skincare or makeup product I decide to try. I do reviews on my own on those platforms, but I would like to let you guys know what I find that I think is worth trying.  For Skincare this month I tried the Clay Mask by NENA, the Water Sleeping Mask by Laneige, and the Tatcha oily skin starter kit. The NENA clay mask was really interesting. It had a really thin consistency, but it wasn't too watery. Because it is thin, it dried easier and quicker, and more spread evenly. When I used it my face didn't feel super dry and it did make my pores feel tighter. The water sleeping mask from laneige is the first overnight mask I have ever tried, and I want to try more. The texture was like a creamy gel that just sits on top of the skin like a thick moisturizer. The smell reminds me of hair gel because it smells like a certain "fresh" scent. My skin wasn't particularly moisturized the fir...

How I Take Care of My Skin/ Prevent Stretch Marks

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Taking care of my skin and preventing stretch marks.  I'm currently 6 months pregnant so I'm trying my best to keep stretch marks at bay and keep myself mentally and physically healthy. So, keeping a steady shower routine has helped me by giving me some stress release as well as the stability of having a routine.  First things first, washing.  Usually, if use the Rose Dove bar soap 🧼 but this works too. I use bar soap instead of body wash because it's just been too hot and sweaty lately. I feel like this really strips the sweat, dirt, and oil the best. I use bodywash more so in the colder parts of the year because its more gentle and to help hydrate. Next, I use this Dove exfoliating scrub to help smooth out the skin. It's more of a gentle exfoliate so I can use it everyday or every other day. The texture is also nice and creamy so my skin doesn't dry out. Once a week I will exfoliate with the exfoliating gloves as well as this scrub just as a weekly de...