Taking care of your skin is one of the most important things you could do for yourself. And now there’s a great solution to figure out what works best for YOUR skin specifically. Skinsei is a new-to-me company that helps you find a unique routine to fit all of your biggest skincare concerns. I think in today’s world, we’re bombarded with products and brands. For me, I used to buy products just because someone else recommended them or they looked cool…even though I had NO idea what kind of skin type it was good for. What initially intrigued me about Skinsei was how much research goes into finding your routine after you take a simple diagnostic. These questions are going to ask everything from skin concerns (oily, dry, etc.) to lifestyle (sleep, drinking, etc.) to diet. After you take the quiz and optional selfie to further analyze your skin, Skinsei will give you an assessment of all the factors affecting your skin. Next, you’ll get a 3-5 step regimen that is PERSONAL to you! I received a 5-step routine and started testing it out immediately. I thought it was interesting that micellar water was included in my routine as opposed to a regular cleanser. For the longest time I was confused about what micellar water actually was. Micellar water is a great cleanser for removing a lot of gunk (for lack of a better word) off your face. Living in New York City can be horrific for your skin, so I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this product rids your skin of dirt and make up! So, what are my other thoughts on Skinsei? I LOVE IT! Obviously, with any routine, consistency is A MUST. Their products are really affordable, which makes me excited to continue using this routine. Bonus points that all products from Skinsei are pH balanced! I like that these products aren’t going to throw off my skin’s rhythm! I hope this post helps introduce you to a really great skincare brand that is SO personal! If you want to try out for yourself, you can use code DANA20 for 20% off your first purchase! Thank you to Skinsei for partnering on this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A look at the beauty, skincare, and self care products I’ve been loving this month! elderberry gummies Not only do these taste delicious, they’re also a natural way to support your body’s immune system. Elderberries are packed with antioxidants and potassium , as well as act as an anti-inflammatory. Now that it’s cold and flu season, I’m trying to prevent getting sick at all costs. I’m trying to do less medicines and more natural things to help my body. apple cider vinegar shampoo I mentioned this shampoo briefly in The Friday Edit a few weeks ago, but wanted to circle back to talk about it more in depth. I’m honestly LOVING this shampoo so far. For a while, I’ve been taking a lot of heat to my hair, so I was excited to learn that WOW helps repair damaged hair. Also, winter is upon us here in New York, and this shampoo helps ease dry scalp. Another great thing about WOW is that it really cleans your hair. Since I don’t wash my hair very often, I love the feeling of a super clean scalp after using this shampoo. And one more thing to note: This shampoo helps with slowing down hair loss! Although this isn’t something I personally deal with, I thought it was such a great talking point – in case you’re dealing with that! welly first aid One day I was at Allie’s apartment and desperately (ok, fine, not desperate) needed a bandaid. She handed me these Welly bandaids and said I could keep them. At first, I thought they were kind of weird because they were in a tin and looked funny. I obviously put one on anyway, and was SO impressed by them. The specific bandaids I used were hydrocolloid pads that seal in moisture to promote faster healing (i.e. keeping out germs and dirt). I also swear these bandaids stuck to you LIKE GLUE. Seriously. And they didn’t get that gross “yeah, I’ve been wearing this bandaid for too long” look. So basically, I’m never NOT going to be wearing these bandaids when I get a cut or blister! There are so many kinds of bandaids and kits you can get – and you won’t believe the price!

A look at the beauty and skincare products I’ve been loving this month! anastasia brow definer I’m on such a brow kick. My brows are my main focus right now, honestly. I’m currently in the process of growing out the front part of my brows, so filling them in is 100% necessary. I left my brow pencil at home one day, and borrowed my friend’s from Anastasia . I LOVED how easy it was to apply it, and how well the color went with my brow color. So what did I do? Naturally went and picked up my own the next day . crabtree & evelyn I went to an event recently with Crabtree & Evelyn and was able to test out some of their products. If you haven’t heard of them, now is the time to try them out. My favorite product is probably their Renew & Nourish Hand Cream . It’s pretty thick, but doesn’t feel icky – just think less is more! I’m also into their body oil and face foam ! eyelash extensions I know there are A LOT of mixed reviews about eyelash extensions, but I gotta tell you – I AM HERE FOR THEM. I first got my eyelash extensions in 2015 for my sister’s bachelorette party. And honestly, I’ve had them ever since. So yeah, that means I still have eyelashes for those skeptics;) While they’re definitely a lot of maintenance, they’re completely worth it. I wake up and barely need to put anything on my face ( see my make up routine here ). It’s especially nice in the summer months to not have to worry about mascara running down your face because you’re sweating! Sometimes I can go an entire month without getting a new set, and other times I like to go every two weeks. If you’re in New York, I go to Secret Eyelash (cannot believe I’m LITERALLY telling you my secret place). It’s not the fanciest salon – I used to go to Lashes On 5th and it was MY FAVORITE, but you get what you pay for. In this case, it’s….wait for it…only $65 WITH TIP. You can thank me later. What are you loving this month?!

A look at the beauty and skincare products I’ve been loving this month! anastasia brow definer I’m on such a brow kick. My brows are my main focus right now, honestly. I’m currently in the process of growing out the front part of my brows, so filling them in is 100% necessary. I left my brow pencil at home one day, and borrowed my friend’s from Anastasia . I LOVED how easy it was to apply it, and how well the color went with my brow color. So what did I do? Naturally went and picked up my own the next day . crabtree & evelyn I went to an event recently with Crabtree & Evelyn and was able to test out some of their products. If you haven’t heard of them, now is the time to try them out. My favorite product is probably their Renew & Nourish Hand Cream . It’s pretty thick, but doesn’t feel icky – just think less is more! I’m also into their body oil and face foam ! eyelash extensions I know there are A LOT of mixed reviews about eyelash extensions, but I gotta tell you – I AM HERE FOR THEM. I first got my eyelash extensions in 2015 for my sister’s bachelorette party. And honestly, I’ve had them ever since. So yeah, that means I still have eyelashes for those skeptics;) While they’re definitely a lot of maintenance, they’re completely worth it. I wake up and barely need to put anything on my face ( see my make up routine here ). It’s especially nice in the summer months to not have to worry about mascara running down your face because you’re sweating! Sometimes I can go an entire month without getting a new set, and other times I like to go every two weeks. If you’re in New York, I go to Secret Eyelash (cannot believe I’m LITERALLY telling you my secret place). It’s not the fanciest salon – I used to go to Lashes On 5th and it was MY FAVORITE, but you get what you pay for. In this case, it’s….wait for it…only $65 WITH TIP. You can thank me later. What are you loving this month?!

A round up of this month’s favorite beauty, skincare, and wellness products! Now that the weather is changing, taking care of your skin is more important than ever. Lysine TMI, but I was unfortunately cursed with being prone to cold sores. My mom also does too and we both discovered that taking Lysine pills can help. For me, whenever I think a cold sore could come on (typically when I’m in the sun too long, eat really spicy foods, exfoliate my lips too hard, or an extreme change in the weather), I try and pop a few Lysine pills. Even if I already get a cold sore, it seems to help speed up the healing process. My mom suggested I just incorporate them into my daily routine and take at least 2 a day – so I’m going to test this out and see if that limits how many cold sores I get. Murad City Skin SPF I’ve talked about this before, but now with the warm weather approaching, I want to reiterate how important it is to wear SUNSCREEN!!! I know it’s like beating a dead horse, but yes, sunscreen is very important. Not only do I love this product because it’s super lightweight, but also because it shields your skin from key causes of environmental damage (UVA, UVB, pollution, blue light from devices, and infrared radiation). Aka it’s perfect for a New Yorker. Glossier Balm Dot Com I personally like super thick balms for my lips (they’re on the dry side), so when I discovered this Glossier product , I fell in LOVE. It also gives your lips a nice dewy look! photos by allie provost