Margarita Balbuena

as a dry & sensitive skin girlie, I’ve tried soooo many different skincare products! I know the pain of navigating the skincare aisles trying to find just ONE product that won't result in angry, red breakouts all over my skin. after stressful trials, these are my tried and true favorites! they are all very simple and “basic” yet effective with no irritation or annoying breakouts. like all skincare products, you'll see best results by using them consistently and with patience!

have you ever gone a little *too* hard with the exfoliation? accidentally mixed up two (or more) acids? yup, I've been there! here are some of the products that have helped me soothe my skin and slowly restore my skin barrier! they are gentle and don't further irritation!

my skin is a drama queen and reacts to the tiniest triggers so I know it can be such a fuss to find makeup that works for reactive skin! these are my tried and true makeup faves that don't trigger my acne, redness, or any irritation! for reference i have very sensitive and reactive skin that leans to the dry side!

here's what you actually NEED for your college dorm! I lived on campus all of my 4 years @ UCLA and i've seen sooo many people overpack and stress out during move-in day. Here are the dorm essentials you're actually going to use. save this and use it as a packing list, you don't want to be going on a late night target run in a whole new city, trust me!

journaling doesn't have to be a boring hobby! here are some tools and ideas to level up your journal/scrapbook game! the most important tool is your creativity and these supplies will help you elevate your journal and make it YOURS! have fun!!

as a newbie into the world of fragrance, here are some of the scents I've fallen for! these are organized by ~vibes~ not necessarily fragrance families because i know it's SO hard to describe fragrances! I hope my oddly specific description in the notes help you get a better insight into these scents and discover a new favorite or even your signature scent! btw, I'm happy to hear your recommendations in the comments so please drop your favorites!