Lipstick and a Stethoscope

Hey, I'm Diana. Binge Reader. Makeup and Beauty hoarder. Working on my Diet Coke and sugar addictions. Medicine. 

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when you’re tired and people force you to do something for them

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Today's AM skincare routine: minimal(ish)

My skin isn't like thick layers lately so I'm going more minimal(ish). And no wait times after my acids 😳 - Cleanse in shower - Timeless 20% Vit C (HG) - Stridex extra strength 2% salicylic acid - The Ordinary Buffet (LOVE) - Josie Maran Argan Oil on eyes and cheek bones (red from too many acids) - Clinique moisturizer (idk which one. In a jar?) For some reason (didn't sleep last night) I forgot to put benzoyl peroxide on my zits 😑 Yes, I have hormonal adult acne even when I take care of my skin. I hate HS me who complained when I had A ZIT 🔫

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Some days are just like this. Yesterday was one of them.

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But honestly, why do writers think folks want unnecessary drama involved in their otps? Especially if they are together? I don’t want inside drama. I want them to conquer exterior drama together while communicating well.

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Yesss! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

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Y'all, this is my life & prob my favorite meme of 2017! The struggle is real 🙃

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Package arrived from Japan! Excited to try the new Biore Watery Essence

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I just inhaled 2 Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnuts. I don't even feel bad about it. I'm honestly contemplating a 3rd in about an hour. Bc when you live more than 100 miles from the nearest shop & you haven't had one in a decade you SPLURGE!

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Debating making tonight a spa night & giving myself 3 masks: enzyme mask --> mud mask --> hydrating sheet mask. Basically, I'll have hydrated, smooth skin with tiny pores. We shall see how much work I get done. Oh, and laundry. I don't mind the washing, it's the folding and putting away that sucks. Screw laundry.

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so yeah. i kinda need this.

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Too much exfoliation & too much hydration.

This morning I think I over-exfoliated & over compensated by over hydrating. Le sigh. This morning’s skincare:

1. Cleanse 2. 30 mins Face mask: Queen Helene mint Julep and Vit C under eye masks (PS THESE tingled a bit but when I took them off I had wrinkles where the masks had wrinkled. FAIL!!!) 3. BHA (should have toned here and applied this after the Vit C) 4. Timeless Vit C *waited 20m* 5. COSRX WPE 6. The Ordinary Buffet 7. Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Serum 8. D'Ran Tea Tree Essence (this was a spur of the moment choice. 9. Spot treat with 10% benzoyl peroxide 10. Josie Maran Argan Oil on tops of cheekbones

An hour after applying my cheekbones were red. 5 hours later my t zone & mouth/chin are oily. I need to hold back on the essences/serums. Boo.

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Forever Charmed: the background for tonight’s long, luxurious skincare routine. Plus, I want to watch Charmed. This episode is SO GOOD, but always makes me cry!! AAAAANNNNNDDDD before you ask; yes, I'm spending Friday night at home working, bc I'm trying to ADULT. FML.

PS: you’re welcome for the sexy gif.

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Trying all the things…

Today’s morning skincare was an “add things until you want to stop” kind of thing. Fun!

1. Cleanse 2. Stridex max strength pads = HG BHA!! 3. Timeless 20% Vit C *I’ve been a major slacker lately, so this is only my 2nd time using this.*

*****Wait 30 mins*****

4. COSRX 95 Galctomyces WPE 5. The Ordinary Buffet 6. D'Ran Tea Tree Essence * 1st time use * 7. The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 8. Mary Kay eye cream 9. Nip+Fab Dragon’s Blood Serum *2nd time use* ***prob should’ve used this before the Ordinary Azelaic Acid, but it was a belated decision to apply. I wanted more hydration.****

I think I’m gonna mask tonight & try my new Glycolic toner from The Ordinary. Might even use my retin-a. (We’ll see how my skin feels.) Then load up on moisture. I’m thinking Argan Oil on my cheeks 👍🏼

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Everyone should take the time for an afternoon mask. Today is my first time using the Andalou Naturals Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask. It was recently on sale 20% off at Ulta, so I picked it up. After a couple minutes I felt w nice tingling sensation. It may make me weird, but I DON’T like the smell. Pumpkin & something sweet. 🤔 I washed it off after 15-20mins & my skin felt very matte. Weird. Then I went in with my COSRX 95 WPE (can’t not use this) and buffet from The Ordinary. Then I spot treated my zits with 10% BP. I’m gonna let that all sink in & decide if I need more moisture.

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When you're not sure if your new break-outs are bc a few days ago your period hit the same time as the flu (& associated lack of skincare) or bc you're using new skincare...

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Feeling pretty good about myself. I need to eat more protein & fat tomorrow, but I'm not exhausted & feel pretty good. 👍🏼

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No wonder I'm so hungry! Need to eat more!!