My skin is super SENSITIVE and dry, so when it comes to my skin care routine I don’t like to experiment too much. I was doing some research on different skincare and that’s when I discovered TULA. I love that their products are CRUELTY FREE, and are made with PROBIOTICS and SUPERFOODS. Since December I have been using TULA skincare products and I could literally see my skin changing. My skin has transformed since I started using these products, and you can see the transformation for yourself in my before and after pictures (November vs. February).

I feel so fortunate to be partnering with an amazing company like this and that I get to share a discount with you so you can try it out for yourself. If you are interested in trying TULA and would like to transform your skin, you can use my code JOELLE15 for 15% off your entire purchase.

My Morning Routine

The cult classic, purifying face cleanser : I use the purifying cleanser every morning and evening. It removes impurities, and make up, without over-drying my skin. After using the cleanser my face feels so fresh and clean. Highly recommend!

Revive & rewind, revitalizing eye cream : After cleansing my skin I apply the revitalizing eye cream. The probiotic and squalene-infused cream hydrates the delicate skin around the eyes, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and dark circles. I LOVE this eye cream. As you may know, I work full time, study at Rutgers University part time and create content for my blog – this baby is my HOLY GRAIL when it comes to taking care of my dark circles and fine lines.

Clear it up, acne clearing tone correcting gel : After cleansing my skin and applying the eye cream, I use the targeted acne gel that helps to clear acne, prevent breakouts, and fade blemish marks. Absolutely love this one!

Dew your thing, oil-free gel cream : After applying the acne clearing tone correcting gel, I apply the lightweight oil-free gel cream moisturizer to maintain clear and balanced skin. I have very dry skin, but somehow some hydrating moisturizers cause my skin to break out. And this one does not, plus this moisturizer makes my skin feel so fresh!

Brighten up, smoothing primer gel : After my regular morning skincare routine, I use the yuzu-packed and silicone-free face priming gel, and it makes my skin look brighter and smoother. Thanks to the non-comedogenic formula it grips makeup without clogging pores. I love how soft my skin feels after using this primer!

My Night Routine

The cult classic, purifying face cleanser : I use the purifying cleanser every morning and evening. It removes impurities, and make up, without over-drying my skin. After using the cleanser my face feels so fresh and clean. Highly recommend!

Revive & rewind, revitalizing eye cream : After cleansing my skin I apply the revitalizing eye cream.  As previously mentioned, this is my holy grail in minimizing the appearance of fine lines and dark circles.

Clear it up, acne clearing tone correcting gel : After cleansing my skin and applying the eye cream, I use the targeted acne gel to clear acne, prevent breakouts, and fade blemish marks.

Beauty sleep, overnight repair treatment : This one is considered to be the powerhouse ‘anti-aging’ treatment. Nothing wrong with aging, but this treatment will give your skin a youthful appearance if that is your goal. This cream combines probiotics, AHA’s & Vitamin C to target signs of premature aging, smooth the appearance of wrinkles & improve the look of tone & texture while you sleep.

My Weekly Mask

Detox in a jar, exfoliating treatment mask : This mask is clay-based and gently exfoliates and detoxes, and makes my skin noticeably smoother. The make is rich in antioxidant blueberry extract and hydrates and promotes an even skin tone. I apply this mask at least once a week, if not twice a week.

Thank you @tula for sponsoring this post and collaborating with me! Grateful to be a member of the TULA family.

Beach days are always fun, especially when the weather cooperates. With this heat wave upon us, we need to be extra careful and protect our skin from the sun.

Like I have mentioned to you before, I am always on the hunt for the best sun lotion. I do like summer, but I hate the sun lotion aspect of summer. Since my skin is so fair and I burn very easily, I always need to make sure I am 100% protected from the sun. Everyone, even if your skin isn’t as fair as mine, should wear sun lotion because the UV rays can cause cancer. I hate it when the sun lotion is super sticky or the lotion makes me look white as a ghost. With that being said, I’m always experimenting with different brands of sun lotion, because I have yet to find the perfect one that I’m 100% happy with. Obviously there is no such thing as 100% , but I’m looking for a sun lotion that checks most of my points off my checklist.

This time around I decided to give Sun Bum a try. Sun Bum is paraben free, oxybenzone free, hypoallergenic, cruelty free, vegan, gluten free, and is safe for the coral reefs, just to name a few benefits of this sun lotion. The lotion absorbs into the skin fairly quickly and it feels more like a regular lotion than a sticky sun lotion, which I love. Additionally it doesn’t make me look more pasty than I already am 😀 I also love that the sun lotion smells so good, and the sun lip balm comes in different flavors. I tried the Coconut one, it tasted like Pina Colada, so good! The most important part is, I reapplied the sun lotion every 2 hours, and I did not get burned 🙂

About the look – I am absolutely in love with this linen dress and the straw bag. These two are definitely my staples for this summer. I recently posted a straw bags shopping inspo guide (here) and linked some great affordable options all under $130. I got this straw bag at Target for only $34.99 which is an amazing find for these bags! They are a great companion to bring to the beach/the pool or to a BBQ.

Is there a sun lotion that is your absolute favorite? I would love to hear your opinion about what sun lotion you like or absolutely hate. Bisous, Joëlle

OUTFIT DETAILS:
LINEN DRESS: ASOS (similar, similar)
BIKINI: ASOS (top & bottom, similar, similar)
SHOES: Michael Kors (similar, similar)
BAG: Target (here, similar, similar)
HAT: Amazon (here)
SUNNIES: Ray Ban (here)
EARRINGS: H&M (similar)

SUN LOTION: Sun Bum via Target (here, here, here)
SUN LIP BALM: Sun Bum via Target (here, similar)
SUMMER UMBRELLA: Target (here) *This post is not sponsored, but I tagged outfit details for you. <3

When thinking about summer our mind usually goes to beach, pool, ocean, and outdoor activities. At least most of the time right? Summer actually used to be my least favorite season, I call it sun lotion season. Now don’t get me wrong, when I go on vacation I usually like to go somewhere warm, but at least I’ll be able to jump into the ocean or pool to cool off. But we can’t do that everyday all day 🙂 The reason why summer used to be my least favorite season, is because my skin is so fair and I get sunburned very easily if I don’t protect myself well enough from the UV rays. I am always on a mission to find the best sunscreen – meaning it doesn’t have bad chemicals in it, doesn’t stain my white beach cover up yellow, doesn’t make me feel all greasy and sticky all day, and is waterproof. Protecting your skin from the strong UV rays is very important – it will help you to prevent early wrinkles and getting skin cancer. When I started to pack for my trip to Hawaii I noticed I needed new sunscreen to bring with me and I found Goddess Garden Organics at Target (it’s also available at Marshalls, TjMaxx and on their website). I did some research on it and decided to give it a try. It feels nice on your skin, it doesn’t feel too sticky or greasy at all, and it’s very moisturizing.

Goddess Garden Organics was founded by Nova Covington and Paul Halter, because their first daughter was allergic to certain chemicals used in traditional bath and cosmetic products. The pure minerals zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the only active agents used for sun protection in the sunscreen. Their mission: “Goddess Garden was founded on two important principles: helping the planet and helping people safely enjoy the sun.” You can read more on their website 🙂

About my bathing suit, I really love one pieces! They don’t always leave the best tan lines, but which bathing suit really does? Since my skin is so fair I always try to stick to either bright colors, dark colors, or bright patterns. I found this bathing suit at TjMaxx, and I linked some similar ones for you. 🙂

What sunscreen do you use? Do you have any other recommendations? Please let me know in your comments below what you do to protect your skin from the sun 🙂 Aloha, Joëlle

PS: In the last picture I’m showing the Hawaii’s most beloved and universal hand gesture “Shaka”. There is no direct translation to it, but it’s supposed to stand for “hang loose” and it is commonly used to reflect the aloha spirit. There is even an emoji for this hand gesture!!!

OUTFIT DETAILS:

SUNSCREEN: Goddess Garden Organics ; BATHING SUIT: via TjMaxx (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar) ; SUNGLASSES Ray Ban ; HAT: Amazon