Tess Ammerman

I am a pale, pale person, and have a history of skin cancer in the family. I take sun care quite seriously…but I also have MASSIVE sensory issues around sun care products. These will all be products I’ve worn that don’t weigh down my face in product, leave no cast, and don’t feel so sticky I wanna immediately go shower. I’ll also add some clothing recs, because what you wear can really help with keeping you protected. These are items you’d want to use along side of, or in some cases instead of your normal sun care routine. —————————————————— I am a thorough and detailed consumer. This list will discuss items I have used at minimum three times - more likely over several months. I do a lot of research before buying items as I want to make sure they won’t irritate my skin so most of this will not be a quick buy or based on a “trend”. I try whenever possible to buy things that are recommended by dermatologists, aestheticians, or long-term, well respected members of the beauty community. I also care a lot about brand message and ethos. I always buy cruelty free (leaping bunny certified is my preferred standard). I try to buy from B Certified or 1% for the planet corps, and I like to look into the environmental factors as well - what are the bottles made of? Fo they have a recycling programme? And so on.

I have severe allergies that frequently mess with my skin. My face takes the brunt of it, unfortunately. These will be items my skin has loved! For reference, my nose and chin are the oiliest areas of my face where the most blemishes appear, my cheeks seem to be pretty well balanced, and my forehead is always dry. ——————————————————— I am a thorough and detailed consumer. This list will discuss items I have used at minimum three times - more likely over several months. I do a lot of research before buying items as I want to make sure they won’t irritate my skin so most of this will not be a quick buy or based on a “trend”. I try whenever possible to buy things that are recommended by dermatologists, aestheticians, or long-term, well respected members of the beauty community. I also care a lot about brand message and ethos. I always buy cruelty free (leaping bunny certified is my preferred standard). I try to buy from B Certified or 1% for the planet corps, and I like to look into the environmental factors as well - what are the bottles made of? Do they have a recycling programme? And so on.

This will be a playful list of lip colours and brands I like, that also don’t cause me any sensory issues. ;) ————————————————— I am a thorough and detailed consumer. This list will discuss items I have used at minimum three times - more likely over several months. I do a lot of research before buying items as I want to make sure they won’t irritate my skin so most of this will not be a quick buy or based on a “trend”. I try whenever possible to buy things that are recommended by dermatologists, aestheticians, or long-term, well respected members of the beauty community. I also care a lot about brand message and ethos. I always buy cruelty free (leaping bunny certified is my preferred standard). I try to buy from B Certified or 1% for the planet corps, and I like to look into the environmental factors as well - what are the bottles made of? Fo they have a recycling programme? And so on.

I know cheap and easy seems nice when it comes to workout clothes and athleisure but I’m telling you, spend the extra money and get items that feel good, look good, and will LAST. Below are a list of items I have used that I love and are still holding up to this day! Spoiler Alert, it’s mostly gonna be Popflex.

Little apps on your phone that can help do some good in this world.

This is going to be my dumping ground for items I’ve had my mind for some time, but just haven’t had the chance to purchase with yet. If you like the look of some of these things and end up using them, tell me how you like them!

A little place for me to dump my favourite items in my closet.

My list of lovely local businesses I have found around the U S of A.

My list of lovely local businesses I have found around the United Kingdom.