I Moved Home for the Month—These Are the 24 Effective Beauty Products I Packed
You know that game, where you're asked what 3 items you'd choose to bring if you were stranded on a deserted island? Well, that's the best way I can describe how I felt when I made the last minute decision to move back in with my parents temporarily and had approximately two hours to pack my belongings. It's a long story, but my lease was just about up in NYC and apartment showings were understandably put on hold for the time being. So, I made the swift decision to put everything in storage that I couldn't fit into my two suitcases and move back home to Arizona until I could resume my apartment hunt.
Somehow packing clothing was the easy part and choosing which beauty products to take and which to live without for multiple months (potentially) was the challenge. I knew my parents would have some basics stocked, like shampoo and body wash, so after some deliberation, I landed on these 24 beauty products that mostly lie within the haircare and skincare categories.
I immediately decided that this was my chance to color coordinate my medicine cabinet like I've always wanted to but couldn't do while sharing a bathroom with my roommate in NY (see above). It may not be the most practical choice but it's the little things that spark joy lately. Below are the full details on each of my picks, in rainbow order of course.
While I've been blowing out my hair less frequently as of late, I always use this heat protecting cream when I do. I can't recommend this lightweight, gentle face cleanser enough.I completely eliminated the use of makeup remover wipes after discovering this cleansing balm.I much prefer this chemical exfoliant to traditional face scrubs. However, since my skin is on the sensitive side, I only leave it on for about half of the recommended 20 minutes.This spray protects hair from heat, whether it's coming from a blow dryer or the sun.I use this face oil at night with my jade roller at least three times a week.My hairstylist recommended this detangler for my ultra-fine hair about a year ago and I've never looked back.Another Amika product I'm now hooked on. The smell of this dry shampoo is reason enough to spend the $10.The newest daytime moisturizer in my skincare arsenal.I'm so impressed with how gentle this retinol serum is compared to most others I've tried. It's a steal for the price.This cream is equal parts calming and hydrating.I've been taking advantage of my parents pool during this time, which has led to really dry strands. This hair oil, applied just on the ends, helps so much.This has been my go-to sunscreen for years.For fresh feeling skin in the morning, I apply this toner after cleansing and before moisturizing.I use this mud mask about once a week for a deep clean.I love that I don't have to wash off this rich nighttime mask.Oat milk may seem like a strange ingredient to find in a dry shampoo, but it adds much-needed moisture to second or third day hair.If you've yet to catch on, I'm a big fan of this affordable skincare line. I was wary of their new spot treatment but it truly works.My everyday face cleanser.I may physically be in my backyard on a pool towel, but when wearing this guava and mango sunscreen, I'm mentally on a tropical beach with a piña colada in hand.One of my friends let me borrow this Honest Beauty face cream once and I bought it immediately. I've used this for years now because it's so moisturizing (thanks hyaluronic acid) and has a soothing eucalyptus scent.I've added this serum to my nightly routine (after cleansing and before moisturizing) and have noticed a major difference in the redness of my skin.This lightweight eye cream really adds a boost of moisture.My hands are so dry from washing my hands three hundred times a day so put Aquaphor on them every night before bed.
If you're into fashion and an avid TikTok scroller, you've probably come across the viral and somewhat controversial Coperni one-leg jeans . People who got their hands on them are asking followers how they should style them - and even whether or not they should keep them. Those who are still on a waitlist or are simply curious about the trend are going so far as to DIY the jeans by taking a scissor to one leg of an old pair. I, on the other hand, dared to step into the Romeo Hunte Black One Leg Pant ($232, originally $725), an alternative take on the same silhouette that's even more eye-catching (which, how is that possible?). These jeans were, without a doubt, one of the most polarizing looks I've ever worn - and I've tried some pretty divisive clothing, from Skims butt-enhancing shapewear to the brand's famous push-up nipple bra , and many a sheer naked dress . After wearing the jeans around town to run errands and obviously attracting some attention (st...
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Never have we been more envious of an inanimate object than when Pedro Pascal stepped out in a sparkly cardigan this week. As soon as we saw him walking the streets of London wearing the glittery knit, we longed to swap places with it - to be enrobing the heartthrob, catching the attention of random passersby, sparking internet discourse, and ultimately taking responsibility for his style breakout. Pascal has been serving look after look while promoting " The Last of Us " season one and "The Mandalorian" season three this year, working with stylists Julie Ragolia and Fabio Immediato . His latest came on Feb. 23 when he arrived to a radio interview wearing the shiny cardigan in question: a long button-down sweater made of silver foil yarn and created by menswear label 4SDesigns. He layered it over a sheer brown tank top and finished the look with black pants, leather boots, and his usual chunky-framed glasses. Just one day prior, the actor stopped by a photo call...
