Good morning, Saturday!! Man has it been a hot minute since I’ve sat down to write a blog post. To be completely honest, I considered deleting my blog. The motivation wasn’t there all of last year, my heart wasn’t in it, I never knew what to write about, my inspiration was out the window. I felt at a loss for words. But if I’m anything, it’s not a quitter. I wasn’t about to give up because things got difficult. So here we are, now in 2020. The energy of this year is powerful & I am fucking here for it.
Side note: if you’re offended by me swearing, I apologize. If you don’t like people using vulgar language, I understand. But I swear a lot and I won’t change my writing style to avoid offending people. If you’re going to read my blog, you’re going to get the whole package.
& with that, lets get down to business! This list isn’t a list I’ve thought out for weeks or for the past year, I’m just going to wing it. I figured if it comes to mind, I must have loved it because I’m remembering it on the spot.
The Daily Stoic. I would consider this book to be life changing. It really makes you think about how to live your life the right way. It’s not like the typical “wake up and have gratitude.” Its messages that go way deeper than that. You read one page a day and each day has a different message.
A Jade Roller. I use a jade roller every morning after I’ve done my morning skincare routine while I’m reading my The Daily Stoic page. The whole process is very therapeutic. A jade roller lifts, tightens, firms, & de-puffs your face, & reduces inflammation while providing lymphatic drainage.
Kuubma Made Persian Garden Fragrance Oil. One of my all-time favorite fragrance oils. Like, it has to be in my top three. I found this at a grocery store & bought it on Amazon that night. It’s a musky type smell & I wear it daily.
REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic. My best friend, Mati, told me about this product. It’s an exfoliating toner that works wonders on your skin. You use it around 3 times a week, & it’s really helped keep my acne away while allowing my face to look dewy & fresh.
Insta Natural Glycolic Acid Serum. And another product that really loves to work wonders on my skin is a good Glycolic Acid Serum. The Glycolic Acid I get is from Insta Natural & it is infused with glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, & argan oil. It’s hydrating, it brightens & tightens my skin, & has improved the overall texture of my skin.
Hush & Hush Plant Protein. Wish I could explain to you how much I love adding this plant protein to my cold brew every morning. I don’t even like going out to get coffee because nothing tastes as good as what I make with this plant protein. Cold brew, half of a frozen banana, this plant protein, & almond creamer is the best coffee recipe I’ve ever come up with. Just try it.
Aura Cacia Chill Pill Spray. I use this spray on my pillow every night for a good night’s sleep. The brand does not test on animals, has no synthetic ingredients, & is tested and verified for purity. All things I love since I’m breathing this mist in every night before I fall asleep. I don’t know if it helps me sleep because I can fall asleep anytime anywhere within seconds. I do know that it’s a great smell to fall asleep to since it is so calming.
Algenist Genius Liquid Collagen Lip Plump. This is a vegan lip plumper that’s filled with incredible ingredients, including plant collagen & alguronic acid.
Rose Water. Rose water will without a doubt leave you with the dewiest skin that looks hydrated to the max. I spray rose water on after I’ve used my jade roller, then after I put on my SPF, & at night before bed. You can’t go wrong with this.
Vitamin E Oil. I kid you not, I use this every single night on my neck, chest, shoulders, boobs, & hips (cuz stretch marks). I do this for preventative reasons because it’ll help with not developing wrinkles in those areas & can’t help reduce the signs of stretch marks.
Elemis Superfood Skincare. This includes the superfood face wash, superfood day & night cream, & the superfood facial oil. I’m obsessed with this skincare brand- they just do it right, you know?
Dry Brush. OMFG. Dry brushing is literal life. I like to do this right before the shower. It’s great at exfoliating your skin & waking up your lymphatic system to remove toxins. It’s also good for deceasing the signs of cellulite (HELLLO to the back of my thighs). & it’ll leave your skin feeling overall rejuvenated.
Window Curtain String Lights. These string lights are what make my bedroom. I have them behind my bed & it really sets the perfect atmosphere for a bedroom.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask. Just the best lip sleeping mask there is. It’s so great that I wear all throughout the day. I shared this post awhile back providing tips on how to take care of your lips.
Young Living Thieves Cleaner. The safest cleaner you can have in your home, in my opinion. It’s formulated with naturally derived ingredients and is an effective cleaner without the harmful chemicals that you find in most household cleaning products. It’s a lot safer to have around your pets, too.
Magic Bullet. It’s not as expensive as the NutriBullet but it sure does the trick. I make my cold brew recipe in this, my banana nice-cream recipe, & any smoothie I’m having.
There you have it- my favorites of 2019! If I feel like I missed some, I’ll circle back. Otherwise these are my holy grails that I’m using daily & the things I’ll keep going back to.
Over & out, have a great weekend!
xx, Aubrianna
lol yep. can confirm that this post screams Aubrianna. – Z