I had listened to a decorating podcast on a long drive that said ideally, there should be X number or % of items (I don't remember exactly) that are truly unique in your home to really reflect you and your style. I mentally went through the rooms in my house and tried to count the … Continue reading Unique Items in Your Home
Author: Gigi 4Real
Travel Toiletries Hack
I've gone through several types of containers to hold my lotions and potions, from original containers found in Target's travel section and product sample containers received from various makeup counters to made-for-travel bottles such as GoToob, which I actually recommend since they are designed very well and have withstood my travels for several years now … Continue reading Travel Toiletries Hack
Hello 2018
It's a New Year and like millions of people around the world, resolutions are swimming in my head. I've never been good about following through on my resolutions and I'm simply frustrated and tired with myself for not doing and being better. I've been thinking about why I've consistently failed and several things come to … Continue reading Hello 2018
Pores
First let me debunk the biggest myth I only learned myself recently. Pores do NOT open and close with the use of hot and cold water respectively because our pores do not have muscles to open or close. When you use hot water or get a steam facial, what is actually happening is the sebum … Continue reading Pores
Have you been washing your face wrong all these years?!
1. Tie your hair back or use a headband Your hair can carry additional dirt to your face. I highly recommend putting your hair in a bun while you sleep as well since I realized part of the cause of my breakouts on the side of my eyes and cheeks was from sleeping on my … Continue reading Have you been washing your face wrong all these years?!
SeneDerm BEFORE Pictures
(Deep Breath) OK here goes the really hard part of embarking on the testing of the SeneDerm line...publishing my unfiltered BEFORE pictures. Yikes! I can't believe I'm actually putting my real self out there, without lighting, makeup, touch-ups to cover up the uneven tone, scars and imperfections that have haunted me for decades. I'll be … Continue reading SeneDerm BEFORE Pictures
SeneDerm Project Regimen
I was able to purchase 12 out of the 15 products that SeneGence carries. I am missing LashExtend, Evening Moisturizer and EyeCreme (for night) since these products have been out of stock. The unlabeled jar in front center is EyeLuminator which is the eye cream for day. AM regimen: 1) Oily to Acne 3 in … Continue reading SeneDerm Project Regimen
SeneDerm Project Revealed
I've been selling SeneGence's LipSense, a long lasting smudge proof waterproof lip color for several months, which is the product they are known for. But their #1 seller is actually their skincare line, called SeneDerm. For those who know me, I've struggled with acne since high school well into adulthood and have the scars to … Continue reading SeneDerm Project Revealed
Big Sur – bluejay thieves & purple sand
When I was there: April 29-May 1, 2016 Why I went: Camping Where I stayed: Campsite #182 at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Where I ate: Big Sur Bakery What I saw: A bluejay swoop down and snag a whole sliced piece of spam only to drop it after getting a slipper thrown at it. … Continue reading Big Sur – bluejay thieves & purple sand
SF, Mtn View – fancy candy & acai bowl
When I was there: April 26-28, 2016 Why I went: Visit friends before Big Sur Camping trip scheduled on 4/29 Where I stayed: 1) Friend's apt near Union Square 2) Friend's apt in Mtn View Where I ate: 1) Southern Pacific Brewing 2) Sugarfina 4) Maholo Bowl What I saw: A guy with a boom … Continue reading SF, Mtn View – fancy candy & acai bowl
