skincare

Target Up & Up Advanced Repair Body Lotion Review: A dupe worth its weight in gold

I tried Target's dupe of one of my all-time favorite lotions. Does it live up to the real thing?

Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Body Lotion is a mainstay of my bedside table. It’s the lotion I use every night before I drift off to sleep (and the lotion I reapply every time I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, ha). I don’t think I can fall asleep without slathering it on my hands first…the sleep association is that strong. It’s not an expensive product, but I’ve always been curious about the store-brand dupes I’ve seen at…

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Review

This sunscreen is thick and leaves a greasy finish. It's also incredibly difficult to wash off.

Cetaphil makes some of the most trustworthy skin care products you’re likely to find at the drugstore today. Lots of people have raved about their lotions, including me. But a few months ago, I tried one of their sunscreens, and I could instantly understand why this company isn’t famous for its sunscreen. I’ve only used it a few times because it makes me look like a ghost, so I tend to reach for other sunscreens instead of this one. Plus, it only provides SPF 30 protection…

Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Review: My new go-to sunscreen

This mineral sunscreen is affordable, moisturizing, and doesn't leave a heavy cast. Plus, it's not only suitable for babies but also adults with sensitive skin!

I can’t believe it’s already been five months since my last post. My timing is a little off because we’re already well into autumn, but I’m going to share this post anyway: my favorite sunscreen find of the year! Drumroll please…it’s Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50! I’ve tried one of Sun Bum’s chemical sunscreens in the past, but it had a strong fragrance that turned me off. Earlier this year, I tested out the mineral formula for babies…