MyReliaCare | Kasey & Charlie

Charlie used to work at L'Oreal, which meant we had access to a ton of free & heavily discounted products from their brands like L'Oreal, CeraVe, Garnier, Kiehl's, etc. I tested everything I could get my hands on for a few years, and these are the products that made it into my regular rotation by the end. Just for reference, I have balanced skin (not overly dry or oily), I'm no longer acne prone, I'm pale with some redness, and my skin is a bit sensitive (historically some products have caused burning, redness, and I have a slight sun allergy). I'm a big fan of habit stacking, so you'll see things like red light therapy & lymphatic massage tools in here alongside traditional skincare - I do a lot of this stuff at the same time to make it sustainable. For body & foot care, everything in that section has been tested extensively because I can't physically or mentally stand dry skin. Some of these products I use daily, others I swap in & out depending on what my skin needs, but everything on this list has earned its spot and I can honestly recommend them.

I've spent many years and too much money trying to figure out my hair. It's long, thick, coarse, gets frizzy easily, falls flat at the roots, and I color it regularly. When Charlie worked at L'Oréal, I got to try products from brands like Redken, Pureology, Kérastase, Elvive, and L'Oréal Paris either for free or at a deep discount. Some products worked okay for one thing while making another worse, and most just didn't live up to the hype or the price tag. Pureology ended up being my overall winner from all the L'Oréal brands I tested. I've only used one Pureology product that my hair didn't like, and most of them actually feel worth the money. My old hair stylist always pushed Pureology too, but I couldn't afford any of it back then. Now that I've found what works, every L'Oréal & Pureology product on this list is something I’ve continued to buy even after Charlie quit L'Oréal, paying full price. Everything here is something I've repurchased at least three times.

The dog products we actually use with Wizzy (our Morkie) & with our client dogs during visits. From grooming tools that make bath time easier to walk essentials, toys & home comfort items, these are things we genuinely recommend. As full-time pet sitters in Northern Kentucky, we've tried a lot of products, and these are the ones that have earned a permanent spot in our routine. Great starting point for new pet sitters building their toolkit or pet parents looking for honest recommendations. No fluff, just what actually works from people who work with dogs every day.

The cat products we actually use with Moo (our formerly feral rescue) and with our client cats during visits. From grooming essentials to litter solutions, play toys & comfort items, these are things we genuinely recommend. As full-time pet sitters in Northern Kentucky, we've learned what works for cats who range from friendly to "please leave me alone." No fluff, just honest recommendations from people who work with cats every day.

I moved to NKY from Louisville, KY a couple of years ago and have done a lot of exploring to make it really feel like home. These are the places that I just keep coming back to!