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It has been FOREVER since I did a legit beauty favorites!

With the pandemic, I have barely been wearing makeup, but then when I got pregnant, I really pretty much stopped. I was just so sick for the last 3.5 months that I couldn’t even handle it. I figured whatever I shared beauty-wise would give it away!

So the last three+ months, basically since the moment I found out I was pregnant, my skin absolutely blew up. I have never had breakouts or pimples or acne in my life – not even in high school. The hormones must be doing a number on me right now. I’m not sure if I can call it acne, but it’s def clusters of pimples that have seemed nearly impossible to get rid of.  That, and combined with the fact that I can’t use my Dr Dennis Gross Peel Pads – it’s been rough!

I think it’s a combination of hormones breaking me out AND my skin being weirdly irritated and dry by winter weather. But it’s just been awful. Sharing below a few of the things that have helped to clear it up. A huge produce I said I’d never buy and one I rediscovered from when I was pregnant with my others.

December Beauty Favorites

Burt’s Bees Herbal Blemish Stick. This is one of the only things that has saved my skin in the last three months! I was desperate for weeks then I remember using this as a spot treatment when I was pregnant with Max. I ordered one and it IMMEDIATELY helped. Like, next morning. It def can dry out the skin a bit so you need a thick moisturizer over it – but I adore this. I am so thankful I remembered it from before!

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream. Yes, I did this. I still can’t believe it, but oh man was I desperate. In the last few months my with skin a disaster, I tried so many things. I ended up buying this after thinking about it for the last year or so. Long story short – combined with the blemish stick above and my caudalie toner, it has been a miracle worker. My skin is notoriously dry and always has been. This has worked wonders. It’s calming and moisturizing on another level. I don’t really have any scarring for this to clear up, but it has improved my complexion so much. I don’t even mind that I’m not using my other favorite skincare products anymore. The thing about this is that they don’t want you using any other products with it. It’s one of the reasons I always avoided it because I didn’t want to give up some of my favorites. But I was desperate, so it didn’t matter. One downside – the pump is GARBAGE. I’m on my third bottle and the pump hasn’t been great on any of them. Thankfully you can open up the bottom, take out the packaging and cut it to get out every last bit. See also: I have only bought this on sale! Would not pay full price for it.

Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. My sister-in-law gave me this for my birthday in early November because she loves it so much. I have to say this is the best gift ever – and I gifted it to someone for Christmas! I haven’t changed my shampoo in ages. This is amazing – it smells incredible, cleans my hair without drying out, the conditioner is perfect (my hair is also dry) and works – I am so, so happy with it! I already almost finished the bottles she gave me and I bought the jumbo ones.

Clinique Acne Solutions BB Cream. When I started breaking out, I noticed it was incredibly worse the day after I wore makeup. That wasn’t too often, but still – I wanted a way to combat that! I have used this before and ended up repurchasing. It’s tricky because my skin is dry so I can’t use too much of this, but the formula is super thin and blendable and it also covers SO well. I haven’t used it a ton, mostly because it has lots of ingredients that I don’t use normally in my face makeup. But there have been some times I’ve had to wear makeup and I even be used it as just a spot concealer. It’s really good.

Since I’ve been MIA with my beauty faves, what have you been loving over the last few months? Any winter must haves, or things you’ve discovered in quarantine that you love?!

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Here’s a peek at everything I loved in November and December 2020! xo

FOOD

Lake Champlain Hot Chocolate. I discovered this on Rachel’s blog, and the kids are very into hot chocolate this year. OMG – this is incredible! It’s rich and wonderful. Super good!

Daily Harvest Smoothies. I can finally talk about how much I’ve been consuming these again now that I’m pregnant. My favorite is the strawberry peach, but so many of them are good! I’ve had a subscription for years but had it paused for awhile last year. So glad I bought it back.

FASHION

Leith Long Cardigan. This is about the least fashion-y favorites I’ve ever had, but eh… 2020. I bought this cardigan at the nordstrom sale in the summer and LOVE it right now. It’s kind of like wearing a light robe during the day but cuter. I’m obsessed!

Black Uggs. These could also be the least fashionable item ever, but every few years I need to get a new pair of black uggs and they are a lifesaver in this cold. I LIVE in these in the winter here. Plus, they are black so they aren’t THAT bad, right? They are basically my giant winter slippers, haha. I wouldn’t wear them OUT out, but I love them for wearing around the house and quick errands, which basically consists of picking up curbside groceries these days.

Faux Fur Slides. While we’re on the topic of ugly shoes… the last few years I’ve bought the (even uglier) version of these from Target. They are just so comfortable and perfect for running errands as long as there is no snow. This year I bought the amazon version and they def could pass for the gucci dupe from afar. The faux fur is fluffier and they are a bit cuter even though I still kind of hate them. They’re just so easy to wear!

MEDIA

Leslie Odom Jr Christmas Album. I’ve been listening to this since it released in early November and it’s SO good. I just love him so much. Def still on repeat here!

This Time Next Year. I read a lot of holiday books this month but this was probably my fave! Super cute.

Virgin River Season 2! Oh my gosh. I think I’ve rewatched the second season two more times. It’s SO good – just as good as the first, if not better!

HOME

Thymes Fraiser Fir Candle. My favorite winter/holiday scent. I adore this and it smells as authentic to a christmas tree as you can get.

iRoller Touchscreen Cleaner. I grabbed this while christmas shopping and am blown away at how great it cleans my phone, computer and iPad. Why have I not had one of these until now?

Renpho Eye Massager. I was sucked in by an IG ad or something for this – and ordered them. They are amazing. If you get tension or sinus headaches, these massage the area around your eyes and it’s awesome. Soothing and relaxing.

Kasa Smart Plugs. I use these most during the holiday season – I like to use them for all of our decor and lights, so then I can group them together for Alexa and turn on all the lights at once. They’re perfect! Def grab these for next year.

KIDS

Smockingbird PJs. I fell in love with smockingbird PJs for the kids this year! They are so soft and buttery. I don’t love their regular clothes, but their PJs are so cute and great quality – kind of seems like they are trying to be Beaufort Bonnet but with a lower price point.

Sight Words Wipe and Clean Book. Max LOVES these wipe clean books and they really help with his reading and writing too. He’s had some others for a few years but I got him this one on sight words and got emilia and preschool one. They are huge hits!

Christmas Village Wimmelbook. I’ve talked about these books for years – both of my kids, even Max, LOVE them. I was so excited to see a christmas version this year. These keep them entertaining for so long and they love looking at them together. These books are also great for long car rides.

[none of this is sponsored, i just love to tell you what i love every month! there are a few general affiliate links above! xo]

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