Hi, Maggie! I always love learning about your beauty routine and love this update on this morning's skincare routine too. I love how you stick to your tried and true loves when it comes to skincare especially when your skin feels compromised from a variety of stressors. I used to be the same when I was stressed emotionally and physically but at the same time was overwhelmed with my skincare choices. Funny you mentioned Yarrow because when I was in uni, my skin was both sensitive and super acne-ic - I used this balm (all-purpose) that contains yarrow as its only herb ingredient and it helped a lot! It was such a soothing and cooling herb, it made me really happy that you felt the same way with Yarrow!
I read the update about Wildcare's move towards being completely essential-oil free through your update too! I really appreciate her intuitive and conscious approach to why - you know, rather than just demonizing essential oil in general. I can resonate in some ways!
Oh, and thank you for writing about MV sunscreen as well. This is one sunscreen that for some reason, is a little hard to find an in-depth review of and I'm very very skeptical about the shade choices. I did hear that the texture is difficult to work with. I really like Saie tint too and I agree with everything you said about it. I flipped when I found out yesterday that they have released a no-tint version though. My prayer has been answered ha! Love the tint but during this mask-wearing period, I really really lean towards no-tint version of sunscreen!
And you always look so beautiful, Maggie! Love how the Saie Tint just ever so slightly evens out your skin tone - :) looks perfect xo
Thanks for reading, Asti! I'm so happy that there are tried and true items to return to; Chaya will always be a favorite. I'm delighted you love Yarrow too! You're absolutely right that it's just such a fantastic and healing herb. My esthetician suggested using the yarrow hydrosol when my skin flared up, and she always steers me right.
That was the reason why I wanted to share Cortney's Wildcare update. The brand's transition to essential-oil free is such a thoughtful one and comes from an intuitive place of love.
I think the MV sunscreen is often overlooked, but I enjoy it a lot. But I agree it's for a particular audience, probably ones like me that prefer matte, weightless physical sunscreens. I was nervous trying it because I feared it would have the same grittiness as before, but I was so relieved to find it even better than I remember! Unfortunately, the shade range leaves much to be desired.
And yes!! I thought of you when I saw that Saie came out with their untinted version! That's high on my list to purchase too. I hope it's everything you wish it to be and more!
Thank you, Asti. Really enjoying the Saie Tint, but you know I'm always on the hunt for the one when it comes to sunscreen, haha!
Hi, Maggie! I always love learning about your beauty routine and love this update on this morning's skincare routine too. I love how you stick to your tried and true loves when it comes to skincare especially when your skin feels compromised from a variety of stressors. I used to be the same when I was stressed emotionally and physically but at the same time was overwhelmed with my skincare choices. Funny you mentioned Yarrow because when I was in uni, my skin was both sensitive and super acne-ic - I used this balm (all-purpose) that contains yarrow as its only herb ingredient and it helped a lot! It was such a soothing and cooling herb, it made me really happy that you felt the same way with Yarrow!
I read the update about Wildcare's move towards being completely essential-oil free through your update too! I really appreciate her intuitive and conscious approach to why - you know, rather than just demonizing essential oil in general. I can resonate in some ways!
Oh, and thank you for writing about MV sunscreen as well. This is one sunscreen that for some reason, is a little hard to find an in-depth review of and I'm very very skeptical about the shade choices. I did hear that the texture is difficult to work with. I really like Saie tint too and I agree with everything you said about it. I flipped when I found out yesterday that they have released a no-tint version though. My prayer has been answered ha! Love the tint but during this mask-wearing period, I really really lean towards no-tint version of sunscreen!
And you always look so beautiful, Maggie! Love how the Saie Tint just ever so slightly evens out your skin tone - :) looks perfect xo
Thanks for reading, Asti! I'm so happy that there are tried and true items to return to; Chaya will always be a favorite. I'm delighted you love Yarrow too! You're absolutely right that it's just such a fantastic and healing herb. My esthetician suggested using the yarrow hydrosol when my skin flared up, and she always steers me right.
That was the reason why I wanted to share Cortney's Wildcare update. The brand's transition to essential-oil free is such a thoughtful one and comes from an intuitive place of love.
I think the MV sunscreen is often overlooked, but I enjoy it a lot. But I agree it's for a particular audience, probably ones like me that prefer matte, weightless physical sunscreens. I was nervous trying it because I feared it would have the same grittiness as before, but I was so relieved to find it even better than I remember! Unfortunately, the shade range leaves much to be desired.
And yes!! I thought of you when I saw that Saie came out with their untinted version! That's high on my list to purchase too. I hope it's everything you wish it to be and more!
Thank you, Asti. Really enjoying the Saie Tint, but you know I'm always on the hunt for the one when it comes to sunscreen, haha!