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This might be the most beautiful fragrance I own—both in terms of packaging and scent. @liisfragrances Studied has notes of pear, ambrette, carrot, orris, ambroxan, and cashmere accord. It’s a combination that creates a warm and inviting but also sparkling scent that I cannot stop spraying. I spray this perfume in the morning and right before I sleep. I might be a little in love. #fragrancereviews #indieperfume #nicheperfume #goldenhouraesthetic #intothegloss #scentreview #instabeauty

from the vault: green edition 1. my face 2. my partner is getting into plants and he send me pictures of his recently adopted children 3. when i’m not wearing dedcool taunt, it’s likely ariana grande moonlight 4. i still have a bunch of candles to get through and this one is just green loveliness 5. little reminder that everything will be okay. maybe. #photodump #sundaykindamood #goldenhouraesthetic #guamblogger #lifelately

Just finished my second jar of the @youthtothepeople Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask. I love this mask—plain and simple. This mask not only hydrates but firms and brightens the skin as well. My skin can be reactive, but I’ve had no issues with this mask. It’s in no way a miracle worker (I don’t expect that from an over-the-counter product), but it certainly helps keep my skin calm and gives it an extra bit of radiance. This mask contains emollient ingredients like squalane, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and betaine. It contains anti-oxidative support through cold-pressed superberries like maqui, goji, açai, and prickly pear. And it has tetrahexyldecyl (THD) ascorbate, which is a stable form of vitamin C to give that brightening boost we all want. While I have another sleeping mask I need to use, I would definitely repurchase this mask again.

HONESTLY, the @amika kure line is my favorite, and their new intense bond repair mask does not disappoint. Touted as the ultimate kure to damaged hair, the mask contains mango, shea butter, boroge oil, and sea buckthorn, which combine to make an ultra-rich treatment. This mask reduces breakage, prevents future damage, and strengthens your hair—everything I need. I find that some masks can weigh my hair down and make it oilier, but with this one, I don’t have to worry about my roots getting too oily. My hair felt refreshed, smooth, and so soft. I think it pairs well with the rest of the kure line, and you can switch between this mask and the instant one from wash to wash. It also smells amazing. I love how amika products smell. Even though I’m an amika ambassador, I’ve been consistently impressed with the products I’m fortunate to try. If you use my code LAURIEISH10, you can get a small discount off your order if you want to give these products a go.

Is this just a blurry photo, or is it artsy? I’m still working through my @dedcool sample tin, but Taunt has my heart ♥️. It’s just so comforting and cozy and it makes me feel safe from antivaxxers and climate change and the meaninglessness of life. Taunt acknowledges that there are disappointments in life but it may be okay in the end. And really, that’s all we can ask for. A review said Taunt smells like good vibes and happiness, which I agree with it. The mixture of bergamot , vanilla, and amber makes it far from cloying. I get a decent wear time, but truthfully, I can’t say much about projection or sillage since I don’t ask people about this stuff. Overall, a good experience

YO, the @otherlandco Manor House Weekend Collection candles are in. Cardamom Milk is one of my favorite scents for this time of year. It helps me pretend I’m back in a place with seasons beyond dry and rainy. This candle smells like autumn, maybe even Christmas. But not in the typical winter green way—it’s more of a cozy, stay inside and bake kind of Christmas. An oversized fisherman sweater kind of Christmas. A Call the Midwife special kind of Christmas. And for those who say it’s a bit too early for Christmas, I’m Filipino—Christmas takes up a third of our year. Let us live.

I’ve been testing the @amika hair blow dryer brush for a few days, and these are my initial thoughts. ☁️It takes a bit of getting used to but once you get your technique, it’s easy to use. And this is coming from a person who struggles with a blow dryer and brush. It doesn’t tangle your hair and cuts my drying time. However, I would air dry your hair about 75% or so before using it. ☁️ The brush itself is fairly lightweight, but the handle can be difficult to hold depending on your hand size. The brush also has three adjustable heat settings—115f / 190f / 230f—and you can use it right away. ☁️ It smooths my hair and reduces frizz, but I did have to use a straightener afterwards to get the ends how I wanted. I’d say the brush would work better on thicker midlength to long hair because of the barrel size. You can use my code LAURIEISH10 for a small discount on your next purchase!

I know I haven’t been posting much but it’s because I’m having difficulty justifying an online beauty/lifestyle presence with my ✨real✨ job. It’s silly and very gendered but I constantly think about how this affects how I’m perceived by those in my industry. But I also know I’m allowed interests outside of my professional life, and it isn’t something to be ashamed of. In fact, the skills I’ve learned about digital engagement and marketing through social media are an asset. I’m not too sure where I’m going with this other than to say I miss taking pretty pictures of products that I sometimes enjoy. Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur was probably my best blind buy. I originally got the rollerball perfume because the packaging was too pretty to resist, but the smell is amazing. I’ve read reviews saying it’s very cottagecore but I imagine it’s what a cottage core person smells like if they got a corporate job—very much white power suit in a field of flowers vibe. I liked the scent so much that I bought the body wash when I saw it at Ross, and it makes me feel so much better after dying in spin class. My biggest issue is the formula is a little too runny for the packaging. I think I’d prefer a top cap rather than the bottom one. I’ve read reviews saying this was going to be discontinued. If anyone with any influence somehow comes across this, please don’t let it be gone forever. We haven’t had enough time together, and I just know this isn’t the end for us.

photo dump of the last time i left this island (last photo is the highlight)

I’m on a perfume journey, and here are some contenders for my go-to scent. #guamblogger #fragranceig #bougieparfumee #igtopshelfie #luxuryperfume #bougieperfume #guccibeauty #diptyque #fragrancelover #fragrancecollection #perfumelove #parfumlove #fragrancereview #perfumereview #perfumeaddict

I have no place for a full length mirror at my new place of work so please accept this old photo when my hair was much longer 💛

It’s Monday, I’m in love—with the @amika Kure Line I have not cut my hair since the start of the pandemic in Guam, and it’s at the point where it needs more attention. The Kure line of products has been a savior in pretty green bottles. The standout, must-haves, I-need-these-in-my-life-forever products are The Kure Multi-Task Repair Treatment and The Closer Instant Repair Cream. 🌿The Multi-Task Repair treatment really helps with the dryness at the end last of my hair, and I think it’s good to alternate with The Flash hair mask (my ultimate favorite amika product!). 🌿The Instant Repair Cream tackles frizz so well! I wish it came in a bigger size since it’s a bit pricey 💸 🌿The shampoo and conditioner are also good. The shampoo doesn’t make my hair feel excessively dry or excessively clean, and the conditioner hydrated my hair without leaving a lot of residue. I just find it hard to be loyal to shampoos and conditioners 😅 I received these products as part of the amika ambassador program, but all opinions are my own. If you want to try amika products, you can use LAURIEISH10 for a small discount!