How’s everyone doing? My husband, kids, and I recently went on a quick Labor Day beach trip down to Florida with two other families. Basically, it was a lot of relaxing, bike riding, and just connecting with one another. The weather was pleasant and the company was even better, and we had 9 friendly teenagers all under one roof!!
Here’s a good pic we got of our family that I’ll always cherish because of the not-so-hidden message of LOVE behind us.
But over the past two weeks, since getting back into Athens, it has felt like a whirlwind of constant bad news and happenings. Add on that I got rear-ended during a rainstorm before we left for the beach, with my middle son in the car. It’s been a whole mess with insurance and such.
Some days, I’d like to just throw my cell phone right out of my car window. I kind of miss those days where I didn’t get to know every single terrible thing as it happened, AND have to hear/read/absorb everyone’s opinions on said events. But alas, that’s not realistic with the job I have as a social media content creator and small business owner who uses it for marketing purposes, will not allow that.
Getting the opportunity to write to you ladies every week here on SAACA is a privilege, though. And I feel it’s my job to bring a little bit of joy, color, and overall lighthearted beauty information to my tiny portion of the internet.
And as much as bad things/ bad people are going to happen here on this earth, in no way am I going to allow that to dim my light. If you are one that likes to read about the bad news, there’s PLENTY of it out there to consume. But I refuse to spend any time regurgitating it or discussing it here.
With that being said, I thought a fitting post today would be about the beauty things that bring me “comfort.” And those “comfort” things are typically the ones I wear and use on repeat, because I know they are steadfast and work. No guessing if I’ll look or feel good once they’re applied. These are my rock products, plus a few non-beauty ideas sprinkled in….
Here are my comfort beauty items…
My Comfort Beauty Picks
- Impress Press On nails, $7- $12. Currently wearing the style “Positive,” as a matter of fact. Very fitting considering this post! I feel like I can rule the world when my nails are done and I don’t have to spend hours in the nail salon AND pay an arm and a leg for pretty nails! This price point allows me to switch out my nail look twice a month for under $20. Having these nails on makes me feel girly and confident, and guess what, they’re comfortable!
2. Elemis Pro Collagen marine cream, SPF 30, $140. The smell of all Elemis products brings me comfort – it feels like I’m right there in my own day spa. And it works to give me extreme hydration plus the SPF I know I need to wear every day. It’s not cheap, but it’s 100% worth it.
3. Amazon Oversized V-neck long tunic, $20. I’ve already purchased this in 3 colors. It’s long, covers my rear end, is comfy, and soft. I like V-necks bc crewnecks sometimes make me feel claustrophobic – ha! Does anyone else buy comfy tops (or pants) they latch onto in more than one color like I do??
4. Tarte BB Blur Tinted moisturizer with SPF 30, $42, shade medium. I can’t say enough good things about this BB cream and how pretty it makes my skin look with minimal effort. I wore it the entire time we were at the beach, which I shared on my beach Instagram post here if you’d like to take a look.
5. Grabbing my dog, Taco, who is always sleeping under my desk, and holding him tight when he least expects it! Instant comfort and love were felt for both of us.
6. Revlon ColorStay Waterproof 24 hr eyeliner pencil, $8. What’s better than a waterproof eyeliner that’s cheap AND you don’t have to sharpen because you just twist up when needed? Yes please. Highly underrated eyeliner no one talks about enough, and comes in many shades – fun ones and classic shades.
7. Buying myself fresh flowers from a local business/nursery/gift shop right around the corner from my house. I display them in my home office so that when I’m working, my surroundings feel more joyful, and I’ve just supported a small business, which is really comforting.
8. Tarte tartelette mini Amazonian clay travel palette + tubing mascara, $39. I love this combo, and this palette is becoming harder and harder to find, but I found it on QVC. Just enough shades to choose from, but not overwhelming, and they all work to give a simple and beautiful outcome for any eye color.
9. Merit double-sided brush No. 2, $20. A friend recently gifted me with this dual-sided eyeshadow brush, and I’m obsessed. Easy to do eyeliner with on the small side and do all sorts of large shading and buffing with the wider side. Solid 5 stars on Sephora for this beauty.
10. NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip glosses, $10. Wearing shade “sprinkle sprinkle” in this post. I own a bunch of these because I prefer the ease of a gloss that feels mega hydrating with beautiful color payoff and shine. These deliver. My other fave shades are “missed call” and “that’s chic.”
11. Lighting a scented candle is an immediate way to feel comfort for myself. My top two scented candles I light on repeat are the Votivo Red Currant candle, $44, and Bath and Body Works “Leaves” candle, $26. Both of these are perfect fall scents.
12. Tresemme Root Touch Up Spray, $9. I wear shade “dark” brown. The gray hairs are coming in FAST and furious, and I can cover them in seconds with this stuff and know it’ll look as natural as possible, until I decide to embrace the gray!
13. Fixing myself a yummy warm coffee drink by mixing up my creamer into a frenzy with my Amazon milk frother, $20. I bought it in the color lavender, which makes me extremely happy! Coffee with cream is my total comfort drink.
What about you? What’s on your comfort beauty list of things that just feel right?
P.S. Did you catch my last post on what’s in my handbag? I was actually a bit shocked when I realized and accounted for ALL that I carry around on a daily basis!
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