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First pork steak smoke & yeah, I’m in love. I had some frozen pork steaks in the fridge, and I wasn’t sure how to cook them. When it doubt, smoke it. ☺️

Rent is going to be due soon little buddy 😂

34 vs 36. In the last two years I’ve focused on myself more than ever. It was almost like a mid life crisis you could say.
I’ve had 2 sessions of Microneedling, 1 session of Erbium Laser (in April) & Dysport every 4ish months.
I stopped tanning outside & in beds. (Guilty of banana boat 4 spf tanning oil 🤦‍♀️)
I always wear a minimum of 40 SPF daily & 60 spf when at the pool with my kids.
I’ve spent time & money on countless products trying to create the perfect skincare routine for myself. There was so much trial & error involved. I’ve finally found one that works for me now & I am so happy with it.

In the left photo I had foundation on as well as mascara, eyeliner, lipstick & blush. In the right photo the only make up I have on is mascara & some blush.

* Edit to add : yes my teeth are white & a bit straighter. In Nov ‘25 I started a 6 month Invisalign plan. Had braces as a teen but my teeth slightly shifted over the years. I also do at home whitening with a kit from Arctic White. Teeth are just as important as skincare! Don’t forget those either ☺️

Eyebrows have been grown out and shaped. I never let them fully recover from over plucking until last year.

AM
-water cleanse
- RLT mask (red light only, 3 mins)
- Rose Water + Glycerine Toner
- HaruHaru Black Rice Probiotic essence
- Dermatica AZ Acid 15%
- CeraVe moisturizer cream
* SPF 40 - 50 (usually LRP Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen)

PM -
- CeraVe cleanser
- RLT mask (purple light, 3 mins)
- Rose Water Toner
- Tretinoin (started 7 weeks ago)
- Vanicream

My sweet boy. He isn’t a lap cat at all. He only wants attention on his terms. However, he is definitely a mommas boy & will only cuddle me out of 6 people household. And it’s moments like this that calm my hectic brain from the chaos of the house. I locked myself away for 15 mins & he immediately came to my side & 45 mins later, I haven’t moved. All cats are wonderful, but not all cats are as wonderful as Mainecoons. ❤️

This is my skin with a light tinted SPF on it. I was not aware of the peeling until SPF made it noticeable .
I’ve been on Tretinoin for 4 ish weeks now, around 3-4x a week at 0.025%. Trying to up to 5x a week if possible.
Goal is anti aging properties and occasional cystic pimples

My routine has simplified to some basics:
AM -
Water wash
100% Rose water toner
Haruharu Barrier Essence
Moisturizer
15% Azelaic Acid
SPF

Pm -
TO Glucoside cleanser
Haruharu Barrier Essence
Tret
Vanicream

Sterling is 8 months, Copper is a year & a half, and Cosmo is a year old domestic. 💙