Blue Light Protection

🗣 What is Blue Light, anyway?? 🗣

Blue Light is made up of short wavelengths which means higher amounts of energy. Once upon a time, the sun was the only source of blue light...but now we are also exposed to it via all our digital screens. Some concerns include eye strain and possible macular cellular damage. Blue Light can also negatively impact our skin by causing wrinkles, hyperpigmentation & redness. Yikes!

Some ways I combat blue light exposure:

1. I wear blue light filter glasses - I got these super cute pink framed, blue light protection glasses on Amazon

2. Also, I use this new Blue Light Filter Protect + Set Mist from Ilia Beauty which is a super easy & convenient way to protect against the harmful waves...this mist which is also a great makeup prep & setting spray is light & refreshing with a subtle lavender scent. It helps to defend skin against Blue Light damage by neutralizing free radicals. It’s also infused with anti-pollution marine actives...very cool 

3. I further protect my skin from UVA/UVB & Blue Light with a moisturizing skin tint like my go-to “Best Skin Days” from Iris and Romeo

It needs no reminder... but wearing sunscreen daily, like the one from Frudia, is always one of the best things you can do for your skin (and health)! I also love to wear hand cream that features sunscreen as well. This one from UnSun has been a great option for me - not only because it protects the delicate skin on my hands but also absorbs quickly with a luminous finish.

What do you do to protect your skin and eyes from Blue Light?

xoxo -Kate

Sephora Spring Sale: My Mini Haul

Today I'm featuring my Mini Haul from the Sephora Spring Sale 💗🌸💗🌸 This time I think I did a good job at editing my shopping cart and only purchased items I really “needed”

💗 After reading the glowing review of the E-rase Milki Micellar Water from @landon I knew I had to try it...and I’m totally impressed! I’ve never seen or used a Micellar cleansing water like this - not at all water like - and truly hydrating! Ideal for my morning routine!

🌸 I’ve had a hit or miss experience with Glow Recipe, but I must say this Pink Dream Water Cream is totally delish! It features that lovely, light watermelon scent & it’s very moisturizing, sinks in quickly & indeed smooths the skin!

💗 I originally received the Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub via Sephora points and loved it so much I just had to splurge on the full-size container which I know will last a long time since not much is required for a good scalp cleaning!

🌸 I’m already in love with the Liquid Powder Chromatic Eye Tint from Ilia. This color is called Umber and it’s a gorgeous burnt copper/red that’s so richly pigmented with a chrome-like shimmer that’s definitely smudge proof and long lasting! For me, it’s easier to dot it on (not swipe on) then set in with fingertip. Beware - this dries very quickly! It’s water based & comes off easily with eye makeup remover which for me is super important.

💗 I’ve not tried the Bluelight Filter mist yet...

Did you get some fun new skincare products from the Sephora Sale? What’s your fave??

xoxo -Kate