I didn’t really get a chance to actually get ready for anything this week, unfortunately. Saturday night the hubs and I were planning to celebrate Mardi Gras at a party at a castle near where we live here in NC, but the plans didn’t pan out. Nevertheless, I did find some new and not-so-new music that I vibed to this week to share with you guys in my GRWM Playlist of the Week:
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Recently, I’ve been on a huge skincare kick, and I’ve been trying to get rid of the dark marks and acne on my face. During my pregnancy last year, I had the most horrible hormonal acne of my life. It left my face with many dark marks and acne scars I’ve been trying to rid myself of ever since. I decided to look for a mask to add to my skincare routine. I wanted something that would help fade the acne and scars and leave my skin looking healthy. Shea Moisture and their skincare line were some of the first products I wanted to try.
I am very familiar with Shea Moisture products as they are a major staple in my hair care routine. I was only vaguely aware of their skin care products. After hearing nothing but good things about their masks, I decided to try out the Shea Moisture African Black Soap Clarifying Mud Mask
This week I had an idea – I always play music when I get ready to go out or put makeup on. so why not share the music that I’m grooving to every week? So every Sunday I’ll be posting my top 5 favorite songs in a playlist with a short description each song and why I’m feeling it! I’ll be calling it my GRWM Playlist of the week. Firstly, check out the playlist below!
Kehlani recently released SweetSexySavage, and if you’re a fan of 90s R&B then you won’t skip a song on this album. Kehlani’s music has a very Aaliyah/Brandy/TLC vibe to it and Too Much is soooo perfect to listen to while getting ready. It’s empowering and catchy and so easy to dance to.
A classic 90s R&B song, No Scrubs is such an easy song to know all the words to. This song was part of the soundtrack to my childhood (back when I had no idea what any of the words meant haha), and now it’s part of the soundtrack to my daily glow-up!
Tinashe is really good at making a song that makes you wanna shake your ass, and Company is no exception. Not only is the song itself fire, the music video is so amazing! I’ve been playing this one on repeat this week.
Location has such a different, smooth feel to it. I’ve really been feeling this song this week. It gets me in such a good mood for the rest of the day.
Sade is one of the GOATs to me, so all of her music will eventually make an appearance on these playlists, but Soldier of Love is one of my all-time favorites of hers. It’s probably only second to The Sweetest Taboo!
Do any of you listen to music while getting ready? What songs are you playing on repeat? Let me know in the comments below!
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It’s time to take off the makeup-of-the-day. It can be hard to choose which product (or products) are right for the job. There are makeup remover wipes, oil cleansers, balms, and a host of other options on the market. Picking which one will be right for you and your needs can be a daunting task. Recently, a product called micellar water has been very popular makeup removal option. Many brands are starting to embrace micelles. Because of its simplicity, it’s a pretty solid option for most skin types to remove makeup and cleanse the face.