Jessica Derosier

Here we go, 2026! I am trying new makeup, skincare, and fragrances and letting you know as someone with autoimmune redness in the cheeks, sensitive and mature skin (41), and some neurodivergent texture aversions, what my skin loves and doesn't react to in some awful way that takes days to clear or just simply makes my skin crawl.

The is a list of products we use at our house. I have a teen son (15) and a teen daughter (13). These are suggestions for skincare that my son doesn't mind using and makeup and skincare my daughter enjoys. The main takeaways are the products are even my teenager will use and not complain about for skincare. Think simple and effective!

There are so many people struggling right now. For me, makeup and skincare is almost therapeutic. It makes me feel good and it makes me happy, especially trying new products. I wanted to try affordable options to provide a list to others in case high-end products just aren't in the budget right now. Everyone should still be able to try something that makes them feel good.

My favorite board and tabletop games and their expansions in one handy list. These games are perfect for groups of friends or family. 🤌🎲

Dark? ✅️ Spicy? ✅️ At times, unhinged? ✅️ I'll mainly include dark romance, but also books that I've just really enjoyed. I love dark romance, horror, mystery, Gothic and dark academia. These books are perfect for curling up with a blanket and letting yourself get lost in another world.

My favorite beauty recs are all in one place! I go for affordable and easy to use products. I love colorful and fun makeup, but I also like a nice neutral palette. My go-to body care has been Josie Maran for YEARS.