Gloria Fernando

I've struggled with hyperpigmentation and blemish-prone skin for years and these are the products that have actually made a difference. I deliberately keep my routine simple because I don't want to overwhelm my skin — everything on this list is something I genuinely use daily or regularly, nothing added just for the sake of it. From cleansers to SPF, this is my exact morning and evening routine, tried and tested. Happy to answer any questions in the comments!

Everything I use to keep my skin soft, smooth and smelling good from head to toe. I like to keep things affordable and practical — you'll find a mix of shower staples, exfoliants, moisturisers and a few unexpected favourites in here. Some I use interchangeably depending on my mood!

Finding a good SPF that doesn't leave a white cast or pill under makeup is genuinely hard work. As someone with darker skin I know how obvious white cast can be, but this is a problem for all skin tones! These are the SPFs I've personally tried and loved, plus the ones on my radar that keep coming up in the skincare community.

I have dry, frizzy hair and these are the products that have genuinely made a difference. I wash my hair every 3-4 days and don't heat style often — just blow dry occasionally — so my routine is all about keeping hair moisturised, frizz-free and as healthy looking as possible between washes. Lots of L'Oréal Elvive in here because honestly they just keep delivering!

I try to keep my current skincare routine simple and minimal, but these are the products I've been researching and can't wait to try next. All aimed at tackling hyperpigmentation and improving skin tone — I've done my research so you don't have to! I'll be updating this list as I try them and can share my honest thoughts in the comments.

Everything I've binged and loved — mostly crime, mystery and thriller with a healthy obsession with K-dramas thrown in. A mix of languages and series from across the world. If it's on this list I stayed up way too late watching it!

A mix of everything I genuinely love watching — mostly horror and thriller with a few others thrown in. From jump scare horror to psychological thrillers to films that just stuck with me long after the credits rolled. If it's on this list I'd watch it again without hesitation!

I got back into reading recently and these are the books I've genuinely loved — rated honestly so you know what you're getting. Mostly mystery and psychological thriller but a few that surprised me from genres I wouldn't normally go for. If I've included it, I'd genuinely recommend it to a friend!

I only started getting into anime recently. Yet my love for Studio Ghibli runs deep — there’s something about their films that just feels like home, warm and magical and unlike anything else. Alongside Ghibli I’ve included some brilliant anime series and films that I’ve genuinely loved and would absolutely recommend.