My 12 Week Results With the Tria 4X Laser Hair Removal Device Twenty years ago I convinced myself the Tria Laser didn’t work. Turns out, I may have just had absolutely no idea what I was doing. It hurt so badly, took forever, and after spending what felt like an absurd amount of money on […]
Best Red Light Therapy Panel 2026: Honest CurrentBody Review
I’ve been testing Currentbody and their competitors for a long time. While they’re not the only brand making quality red light therapy devices, they consistently top the market by spotting flaws in competitors and fixing them in their own products. Needless to say, I have a love affair with all things Currentbody, so expect my […]
ZIIP vs NuFace: Why Nanocurrent Changes Everything (I switched to ZIIP Halo)
I used NuFace for years before I ever picked up a ZIIP–and for awhile, I thought they were doing the same thing. They’re not, and once you understand why, you won’t be comparing them at all. For years, my beloved NuFace was my go-to beauty companion (after being sent to me for review) and when […]
How I Hydrate Dry Skin in Brutal Winter (No Sacrifices)
I’ve always struggled with dry skin. When I lived in windy Chicago, it was dry. And when I moved to CA, I expected the humidity in the salty beach air to change that. Sadly, no matter what I changed, my skin was still dry and flaky. Somehow since switching from more products to a better […]
LED Therapy Facial: Before and After Acne Treatment Photos
I’ve come to realize that less is more when it comes to skincare. More actives do not mean better skin. At least, for me. I have very sensitive skin and am realizing I have made my skin so much worse when I use too many products on my face. My skin does best with less […]
Best Skincare Tools That Actually Work + ZIIP Halo Black Friday 2025
I’m 41, dry, and so sensitive that actives make me look like a tomato in a blender. Unfortunately I had to ditch the chemical roulette years ago. Since then I’ve built a tool-only routine I can lean into that actually works—no redness, no downtime. These are the 6 best skincare tools I’ve used for over […]







