Audrey Mora

The Steps

Every time I think that I’ve been takin’ the steps
You end up mad at me for makin’ a mess
I can’t understand
Why you don’t understand me, baby

Haim

Last week, I was invited to a tension relieving and anti-aging facial massage class. Who knew I’d need it more than ever – especially hearing all of the heartbreaking and tragic news lately.

The class was hosted by Isabel Lazo herself, and was able to receive a bottle of Iso Lazo facial oil to follow along. 3D PR sent over Harney & Sons ginger tea for further relaxation.

Iso Lazo was created by a mother-daughter duo, Heather and Isabel. They believe in timeless, ageless, and gender diverse beauty, and created a collection harnessing Earth’s most natural ingredients.

Beautiful

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful angel
Love your imperfections, every angle
Tomorrow comes and goes before you know
So I just had to let you know

Bazzi featuring Camila Cabello

Happy International Women’s Day!

In honor of that & to highlight the most important woman in my life, I decided to give my mom a hair color makeover in collaboration with Madison Reed. While you all know I’m loyal to @ellekinney + @gemhousesalon, my mom normally dyes her hair from the box.

Madison Reed (@madisonreedllb) offers a hair quiz to decide the best shade of color to perfectly match. (There’s over 55 shades available!) The Radiant Color Kit is free of ammonia, parabens, gluten, titanium duoxide, SLS, PPD, and resorcincol.

The box came with everything needed- color activator, gloves, hair barrier cream, shampoo, and conditioner. So easy to do + was able to cover up all of her grays seamlessly.

Beginning Middle End

When they ask why, I can never explain
But a symphony played when you told me your name
And I took that as a sign
Will you be my beginning, my middle, my end?

Leah Nobel

The iconic Powell’s Books has been around since 1971 & was one of the first bookstores to place used and new, hardcover & paperback, all on the same shelf + open 365 days a year.

I have not yet visited myself but intrigued to find out they created their own scent! 📕 It’s a unisex fragrance with notes of wood and violet – the bookstore’s signature. It’s cozy to use on yourself but also perfect for a room spray to set the stage for a relaxed environment to read. 📚

It’s available for $24.99 and can be found here!

Test Drive

No, I don’t feel the need to test drive nothin’, test drive nothin’
Baby, I’m sold on you, so I don’t ever gotta
Test drive nothin’ (Oh), test drive nothin’ (My baby)
It’s in the way you do it, I don’t ever gotta, baby

Ariana Grande

Face Fitness is an upcoming book that outlines self-care practice created by expert and Esthetician, @patriciasanpedro_ . So excited to get a copy before it launches in March! 🧖🏼‍♀️ [Click here to pre-order your copy.] 💕

The book provides customizable facial massage techniques to instantly tone, lift, and rejuvenate your complexion with only your hands + facial oils. It’s based on your skin type and suggests the best products that will best benefit.

The exercises help readers to sculpt and tone the muscles in their face, neck, and décolletage. 

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Skin

You’re telling it how you see it
Like truth is whatever you decide
Some people will believe it
And some will read in between the lines

Sabrina Carpenter

Aiona Alive was created by make-up artist, Lisa Strong, and it’s a clean skincare line with no harsh irritants or petrochemicals. I love that her products treat skin conditions but also anti-aging! As someone who hit her 30s, I feel like I’ve been slacking in the anti-aging game and wish I started earlier (heard that collagen starts breaking down after you turn 25!).

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Glowing in the Dark

All the stars,
All the stars that come at night
Don’t compare,
Don’t compare to the one inside

Emily Rowed

Recently received more Inika goodies to try, and I was highly intrigued with the Camellia Oil Cleanser and the Maca Root Day Cream. The Cleanser opens up to a brush and there’s a dial where you can turn it “on” to squeeze out some of the cleanser, then turn it “off” to lock it. Using the brush itself, you can massage and clean your face directly and just rinse after for the next use — super handy for a lazy girl like myself and I love how it was an all-in-one tool. The silicone brush was soft enough to massage but firm enough to move the cleanser around. It removes daily impurities and traces of makeup without drying, and my skin felt great after use!

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Nothing On You

Kickin’ back in the way that we do
I got everythin’ I need in this room
Smoke clouds and the scent of perfume

Ed Sheeran

Hand sanitizers usually reek like rubbing alcohol or have a clinical scent. I typically use Touchland since I prefer the mist/sprays vs. the gels. However, was recently introduced to Aeria Eau de Sanitizers and these smell so good, I can see why it may even replace your perfume and this is what I’m currently using now! I honestly can’t even tell you my favorite. The Sweet Tangerine is citrusy and fruity, but the Afternoon Tea + Rainforest have delightful floral and woodsy scents. They contain 77% Ethyl Alcohol with naturally derived oils and contains no harmful or toxic materials. The bottle sizes are also perfect for on the go.

This product was gifted but all opinions are my own.

Under the Mistletoe

flat lay of several lip balms

Magic fills the air
Standin’ over there
Santa hear my prayer
Hеre under the mistlеtoe

Kelly Clarkson, Brett Eldredge

These Clean & Pure lip balms are the perfect stocking stuffers! They’re Australia’s #1 lip balm and even sells one every minute! Thanks to KHPR for gifting me with the Queen Bee set – which comes with: the main Manuka honey, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla, Peppermint, Coconut, Hemp & Lemongrass, Pawpaw, and a Tinted Rose.

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Candy Cane Lane

Take a trip down Candy Cane Lane with me
It’s the cutest thing I swear you’ll ever see
It’s the best, so get dressed, I’ll impress
You with the colors of the rainbow

Sia

The ideal Self-Care Sunday: this past weekend, tried these amazing Philip B hair care products. With mom life and being in quarantine, my hair has sadly been last on my priority list. These definitely rejuvenated my hair back to life. Thanks to BluPrintPR, they included this lovely gift package for me in addition to packets of peppermint tea!

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Levitating

Glitter in the sky, glitter in my eyes
Shining just the way I like
If you’re feeling like you need a little bit of company
You met me at the perfect time

Dua Lipa, DaBaby

If you know me, one of my go-to products is Glossier’s Boy Brow. However, I was introduced to Meloway’s Brow Creation Gel, which is super pigmented and vegan, cruelty-free and paraben-free.

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