Happy Monday… but does that it even matter what day it is anymore? I apologize for going radio silent over here the past week, I’m still trying to balance this new normal. Today I want to talk skincare! I haven’t been wearing much makeup lately but have still been focused on skin. I wanted to share my current morning skincare routine…

I start by splashing cool water on my face, I normally don’t use a cleanser in the morning just water.

Then I spray Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Hydrating Mist all over my face, neck and chest and blot it in. This has such a subtle scent that makes me feel like I’m at the spa.

Next I apply Murad’s Environmental Shield Serum to my face, neck and chest. It’s packed with vitamin C which I feel really helps to wake up my skin.

Followed by Murad’s Environmental Shield Eye Cream. This brightens my eyes so much and instantly makes me feel more awake.

I finish with Tula’s brand new sunscreen. I’m a huge fan of this, it’s not greasy, does not have a white tint, smells great and even has a subtle glow.

All of these products (and all products from their respective brands) are currently on sale.

All Elemis products are 25% off with code LTK25

Murad’s are also 25% off and free shipping with code LTK25

My discount code for 15% all Tula products is ASHLEYJACKEL

Other favorites from Elemis include this cleansing balm… I love both the original and the rose pro collagen, this marine oil, night cream and neck and decollete balm.

From Murad I love this peel, gel moisturizer, age spot correcting serum and recovery eye serum.

My favorite Tula products are this primer, brightening eye balm, cult classic cleanser and these gummy vitamins.

Hope you have a great week – as always thank you so much for reading and following.

When it comes to my face makeup I prefer light coverage. I’m a long time fan of BB creams and tinted moisturizer and over the years (and all the PR goodies I get sent) I’ve found a few favorites I keep on rotation. I know summer is ending soon, but these products can be worn all year round. Let’s break them down…

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With the official start of summer being just one week away; I thought I’d give a peak into my beloved beach bag. The contents vary a bit from year to year but basically this is what I’ve been bringing with me to the beach and pool for years. Take a look!

Aside from the essentials (sunscreen, towel, hat, glasses) I throw in a travel size conditioner to dab on my ends so they don’t dry out. I also love doing this after I swim. Also a lip balm with SPF is a must! And a fun coverup is caps it off in case the day changes direction and I end up somewhere a bikini dress code.

tkees flip flops, warby parker sunglasses c/o, target beach bag, sugar fresh lip balm, tommy hilfiger towel c/o, urban outfitters panama hat (similar), ella moss coverup via swimpspot c/o

What do you keep in your beach bag?

Since Memorial Day was the unofficial kickoff of summer, I thought I’d give you the low down on a few of my favorite summer products! If you’re anything like me you’ll be spending a fair amount of time in the sun this summer and you want to protect and preserve your skin.  Both of these products are fantastic and I plan on stocking up so I don’t ruin my summer by running out.

The first is a spray sunscreen. I’ve used several in the past and they’ve either made me feel super greasy like I’m wearing tanning oil or have a thick white paste that’s messy and annoying to rub in. Over the weekend I grabbed a bottle of Banana Boat’s sport spray sunscreen. It went on light and kept me perfectly protected from the sun all day. Bonus? It had a fresh scent that my friend Kim said she’d even wear as a fragrance.

Banana Boat Sport Spray SPF 30 also comes in SPF 50

This next product is one I’ve been using for a few years. It’s a wonderful after sun serum that I absolutely swear by. I shared my love for this with an esthetician recently and she also gave it high praises.  One ingredient in it is Japanese Alder which helps to correct sun damage to each individual cell and keeps it from spreading and creating life long pigmentation. Thanks to Dermalogica, I’ve gone to bed with a sunburn and woken up with a golden glow.

dermalogica after sun repair

Always remember to protect your skin by wearing sunscreen everyday, not just beach days!