It's The Real Glow (2024)

02/08/2021

Today and everyday I CHOOSE to let my breakouts and “imperfections” shine.

Everything about my body creates insecurities at times and I CHOOSE to not let those affect me.

The beauty we see in others, we have so much of in ourselves. I CHOOSE to see mine today and everyday.

01/08/2021

Confession: for so much of my life, my comfort zone was oversized clothes that didn’t show my body shape or size.

I’ve been struggling recently. To be vulnerable, it’s been surrounding my body image. My relationship with food has gotten so much better, but not every day is great.

I have bad days and these days I resort back to my old eating habits. The binging and then the regret. But I kept reminding myself that food does not define who I am.

I didn’t want my body shape or size to be seen by ME. I saw my body in a different way than what it really looked like and I STILL find myself wearing oversized clothing on days I struggle. But then I realized so many things…

I CAN eat what I crave without hating myself.

I AM capable of eating healthier foods, and branching out.

And most importantly, I CAN binge as long as I bounce back and recognize the unhealthy pattern.

PROGRESS is what makes the journey. No matter how I take a step back in my journey, as long as I continue to step forward, it means I am doing amazing.

I’ve been wanting to transform this page into skincare and a broader definition of self love. Does anyone else struggle with eating/food/body image?

07/07/2021

Ya’ll. I seriously believe that the underdog in skincare currently, is 🙌🏻

SPF is always a hit or miss, but this is their BRAND NEW Superlight Mineral Sunscreen is 💯 a hit.

Most of the time, when I think mineral SPF, I think white cast. And honestly, I feel like a lot of people do. Now that I’ve been using this for about a month- my mindset is absolutely changed.

For a completely mineral SPF, this is the most breathable formula. It doesn’t leave a white cast on me, and has a green tint that evens out any redness on my face BEAUTIFULLY.

For $15.99/50ml it is relatively affordable and let me just say Hero Cosmetics launches are KILLING it right now!

*I received this free, with no obligation to post! 💕

02/07/2021

I read a quote that was something along the lines of- the time in between your worst and your best is a beautiful journey

I think what has kept me going is that, whether there ever is an end to the journey, the growth that happens in between the highs and lows is the most rewarding experience

I took a longer break than I planned, but there is so much that I had to feel before coming back. I can’t wait to open up about it and I appreciate ya’ll so much.

Hiya again 👋🏼☺️

03/06/2021

Hi guys! I wanted to hope on here to show you guys my new favorite highlighter that ✨

I’m in love with cream makeup at the moment but definitely had to put that on pause to try the Shimmering Skin Perfector Highlighter in Pearl!

This is PHENOMENAL. It isn’t chalky whatsoever, has a blinding color payoff, and I found that it layered over my cream products beautifully!

I’m also so excited to let you guys know that I also have a code: beccaxoctoly25 that gives you 25% your order with Becca through June 30th! This isn’t an affiliate code at all- just for ya’ll to use!

I hesitated buying this in the past but am so happy I got to using it! It’s a part of my everyday routine now! 💖

Do you like using highlighter? What’s your favorite at the moment?!

Use my promo code: BECCAXOCTOLY25: Exclusions: Offer ends 6/30/2021 11:59PM EST. Customers are eligible to receive 25% off their order using code beccaxoctoly25. 1 offer per order; offers may not be combined or used w/ other discount.

29/05/2021

Let me introduce to you simple products by that have transformed my skincare routine ✨

The Clean & Calm Gentle Rosehip Cleanser*🌹 $22

This formula features:

⭐️ Rosehip Seed Oil (packed with Vitamic C for brightening + Vitamin A for treating lines!)
⭐️ Seaweed Extract (water binding for moisture retention + antioxidants for preventing UV damage)
⭐️ Loquat Extract (packed with Vitamin A + calms irritation/inflammation)

💭: This ingredient list has no nasty ingredients and is straight to the point. I have dry skin so I NEVER go for foaming cleansers but this was the most hydration foam I’ve ever used. It made my skin feel clean without feeling so dry! Absolutely my new daily cleanser!

The Essentials Rosehip Seed Oil*🌹 $16

This formula features:

⭐️ First and only ingredient: Rosehip Seed Oil!
⭐️ This hydrates, packed with Vitamin C, naturally exfoliates with Vitamin A, and is great for acne-prone skin!

💭: I fell in love with Rosehip Seed oil a long time ago, but switched around to try out other ingredients like Squalane. Using this absolutely brought me back to it 100%! This leaves an oil feeling, but isn’t overly heavy or greasy! It absorbs and locks in all my other products 😍

These two have completed my daily routine going into summer and they are affordable! Texture post coming tomorrow 😉 *Thank you to for gifting me these! 💖

05/05/2021

I used to only see my insecurities when I looked in the mirror

I saw nothing but what I wasn’t, and it was so destructive to my well-being and mental health

Over time I surrounded myself with people who inspired me to show up as myself, no matter what insecurity I had. I began to realize that my skin IS normal and IS beautiful as were the people I saw around me

Insecurities do not define you or your worth. Daily reminder: you ARE enough 💖

30/04/2021

has control of my wallet and I am NOT okay (I’m actually really okay with this LOL)

Honestly, affordable products are where I started in my skincare journey and what I’d always been looking for, I found in Naturium products

I wanted GOOD ingredients for a fair price, and a brand that could expand the type of products I use!

This 10% Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel really hit the mark for me when it comes to chemical exfoliants

It is strong so I had to get my skin adjusted to it, but it truly left my skin so smooth without being super drying 😍

I even find myself using it on parts of my body like my feet because I feel like it’s very versatile, and for $23 I was sold!

⭐️ ingredients:

✔️ Glycolic Acid (2nd ingredient to water!)
✔️ Orange & Lemon fruit extracts
✔️ Sugar Maple extract (a natural AHA!)
✔️ Microcitrus Australis extract (a rare exfoliant)

I find Naturium is using newer ingredients not seen in many other products, which I find innovative! 🤓

Have you tried Naturium?! What do you think about how skincare is changing within the drugstore world?!

28/04/2021

I think I always look forward to going home and taking off my makeup 😂

These are my favorite first-step cleansers!

⭐️ Oat Cleansing Balm
⭐️ Clean It Zero
⭐️ Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm

These just melt in my hands and take off any makeup I have on, leaving behind no residue!

The Oat Cleansing Balm is definitely the thickest, and the Papaya Sorbet smooths the skin while cleansing (& glass packaging 😍)!

Clean It Zero is my everyday balm that I’ve just emptied so I’ll be interchanging the Inkey List & Glow Recipe ✨

What’s your favorite way to cleanse? Do you prefer an oil/balm or a micellar water?

26/04/2021

MOISTURIZERS YOU NEED! 💧

I’m a moisturizer hoarder. If I see a new moisturizer, I most likely want to try it even if I have several at home 🥴

Fun fact: Oily skin needs to be moisturized. An oily skin type missing that hydration will begin to overproduce oil and that’s a 🙅🏻‍♀️

MY THREE FAVS LISTED:

💛 Clear Collective Clarifying Probiotic Moisturizer

💜 Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream

🤍 Plant Ceramide Moisture Cream

All of these feel lightweight, provide lasting hydration, and keep my face glowing ✨

SWIPE ➡️ for their star ingredients ⭐️

Have you tried these?! What mosturizer are you loving?!

20/04/2021

My biggest tip I’ve learned in skincare is

USE PIMPLE PATCHES!

I suffer from acne-prone dry skin ESPECIALLY on my forehead and as much as I have loved spot treatments- they didn’t work that well for me.

My four favs are featured here:

🤍 Acne Spot Dots ($4.50/30 patches)
💖 Goo Getter ($19/36 patches)
❤️ Mighty Patch ($7.99/24 patches)
💜 Micropoint for Dark Spots ($12.99/6 patches)

The basic hydrocolloid is the MOST satisfying to suck up all the gunk in my zit (and they’re best for whiteheads!)

Microdarts (I also love the Killa Patches!) are best for “blind” pimples- those you can feel but can’t see yet! The tiny needles inject concentrated ingredients to dissolve zits from the inside out!

These have made the life of my breakouts so short and they become nonexistent overnight!

Do you prefer pimple patches or spot treatments and what’s your fav?!

18/04/2021

For weeks I’d been thinking over what to post so my feed stays “aesthetic”

Well, I’m over it. I’m here to post about my passion and share my thoughts with other beautiful people in this community

So here’s to interrupting my feed 🥂

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I have a special LOVE for the Vitamin C Complex Serum

This is GENTLE, and EFFECTIVE vitamin C with ingredients that are straight to the point without unnecessary fillers!

This formula features:
✨ Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, and Kakadu Plum to brighten and even the tone of skin!

✨ Fruit extracts (Papaya, Pineapple, Mango, etc.)

✨ Aloe & Hyaluronic Acid to soothe, hydrate, and nourish!

💭 My thoughts:

YES. Go. Go get it at . I fell off from using Vitamin C and this got me right back on. This has evened out my skin and gently smoothed out my skin! It sinks right in, and is vegan, cruelty free, and fragrance free. Affordable skincare is becoming revolutionary!

What’s your favorite way to brighten and tone?

14/04/2021

I think we’ve all been rocked by the news that so many SPF are not performing accurately

SO I had to tell you that I found one I LOVE

Meet the Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen 😍 I picked this up on a whim at Ulta after hearing SO many great things about it!

It features:

🤍 Kinbiome
✨ A probiotic to support the skin barrier

💛 Turmeric
✨ Soothes & protects

💚 Aloe
✨ Hydrates & soothes

💗 A mineral, vegan (and cruelty free), reef-safe formula!

I use the three finger method to apply and although it is a little thick at first, as I work it in, it sinks in beautifully! This leaves behind no white cast upon immediate application, and leaves a GLOW! I’ve not broken out whatsoever and had no pilling or application issues with makeup after this SPF!

I LOVE this! 🏃‍♂️ Run, don’t walk, to go get it!

What SPF is your current go-to?!

04/04/2021

me their Clear Collective Trio for acne-prone skin to exfoliate and brighten this face to the gods! ☀️

Swipe ➡️ to see the before, after, and these cuties looking their best

🍋 The Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser features:

Chemical and physical (VERY gentle) exfoliants paired with konjac jellies, fruit enzymes, and glycolic acid to unclog congested pores & brighten the skin!

🍵 The Balancing Capsule Toner features

EIGHT forms of hyaluronic acid, green tea, and witch hazel! It is completely alcohol-free and pH balancing to keep this skin in harmony 🧘‍♀️

💧 The Clarifying Prebiotic Moisturizer features:

A prebiotic sugar complex with sage extract, squalane, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate & maintain healthy flora!

💭 My thoughts:

LOVE. After using the trio, my skin felt smooth and hydrated. The toner and moisturizer were so lightweight, it felt like nothing was on my skin. It left behind a wonderful glow and no strange reactions such as stinging or burning! Each of these are $12.99 individually so the affordability is a YES. PLUS- this is a fragrance free, silicone-free set. I think these might be a new staple!

Have you tried Hero Cosmetics?! I love their Mighty Patches SO much!

02/04/2021

I still can’t believe that I used to use MAKEUP WIPES 😭

Cleansing balms haved literally saved my skin! They have a sorbet/thick consistency and when warmed up in the hands, melt down into an oil!

Apply to a dry face to break down makeup and SPF! You should double cleanse even when just wearing SPF to get it all off! Follow up with a water-based cleanser for a deep cleanse! Incorporating this CHANGED my skin.

My favorites:

🤍 Oat Cleansing Balm by

✨ A bit thicker but melts down makeup wonderfully. It doesn’t have a outward fragrance, and it breaks down everything easily!

💖 Clean It Zero by

✨ I’ve just about emptied this one and I love it! It breaks down everything including mh waterproof mascara BUT leaves a film on my contacts that takes a little effort to rinse off!

🧡 Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm by

✨ SMELLS. SO. GOOD. I also never have trouble taking off SPF or makeup, and my face feels so SOFT after using. The packaging is also everything 💁🏻‍♀️

What is your favorite method for braking down makeup or SPF at the end of the night?!

01/04/2021

CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF TODAY

Ask yourself what YOU need

Checking in with yourself is the best mental health practice I’ve started. Do you need rest? Do you need to do your self-care?

Don’t forget to unplug and spend some time with yourself. Be there for yourself before you’re able to be there for other people.

And always remember, YOU are worth the effort. Always.

Happy Thursday loves, the weekend is coming! 💖

30/03/2021

Whatever you do, please know that your bare face is REAL and WORTHY

Filters provide a false reality, as if this altered face makes you any more beautiful

This is false.

The you that you see in the mirror, in the morning, is so beautiful.

Don’t compare yourself to a filter. You don’t compare. You far outshine any filter.

26/03/2021

I’ve finally realized that both are enough

Makeup used to be a means of covering up my but it’s now turned into a way of embracing my skin in all of it’s glory

I now don’t always feel the need to wear foundation constantly to cover up my skin- I own it with or without my breakouts ✨

Releasing the hold that I had on makeup has made me enjoy it so much more

Don’t forget to look yourself in the mirror and remind yourself that you are beautiful

&

Wear makeup, or don’t. The beauty of it is that you are enough either way.

24/03/2021

Let’s talk mental health ➡️

Our skin’s condition and the way we feel about it affects our mental health. My struggle with my skin has been ongoing and made me feel like my appearance just wasn’t pretty.

My mental health has long been a struggle too due to a turbulent childhood. Those troubles have followed me through my entire life, and when my skin started to struggle it just made me feel like I would never be better in my confidence.

It even began to feel like, if my head was always so clouded in my insecurities and my past- how would I ever move forward and achieve my goals? It didn’t feel like I could.

Over time I began to reassure myself that I have a support system- whether it was big or small didn’t matter. I had at least one person that understood my struggles and was there for me. I assured myself that so many more people feel the same way than I might think. I realized that I wasn’t alone.

And you aren’t either. Whether you have a support system or not, and whether I know you or not- I will be here for you the way someone was there for me. I appreciate you guys so much and you are never alone.

I made it 22 year later and can say that I made it to the other side. So can you. Your past does NOT define your future.

You are worthy.

22/03/2021

SO, I know every skinfluencer has posted about ZitSticka but their products are TRULY amazing

sent me* their Press Refresh Mask (which I’m wearing here) and their Killa Patches to share my thoughts!

The rundown:

💚 Press Refresh
✨ BHA/AHA blend of Salicylic, Glycolic, and Lactic Acid with Niacinamide (oil balancing, soothing), Hyaluronic Acid (moisture retention), and Allantoin (moisturizing)!

My thoughts:

I’m in love. The gel-like feel of the mask traps in the essence better than any paper sheet mask I’ve used! I felt a little bit on tingling, which the box says is normal. It’s so cooling on the skin! My face felt plump, smooth, and the inflammation on my current breakout was so soothed compared to before I used the mask. Wowza 😍

🧡 Killa Patches
✨ Hydrocolloid base with microdarts packed with Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Niacinamide! There are 24 microdarts that dissolve in 2 hours, injecting early-stage zits with ingredients to flatten and soothe!

My thoughts:

I’m also obsessed! These come with a swab to clean the area before application so they are VERY sanitary and prevent bacteria from spreading (HUGE plus). The microdarts did not hurt when applying at all, and after waking up- my zit was so so flat. It was much less inflamed and is now virtually gone. It sped up the process and went away super quickly!

Overall I think I’ve found my new go-to for pimple patches and SOS sheet mask 🤩 Thank you so so much to ZitSticka for sending me these, their website is linked in my bio (no affiliate link- just the website!)

*gifted but ya’ll are always getting my honest opinion!

21/03/2021

I think I’m becoming a hoarder of products 😂

The good news: I’m actually almost through some of my favorite products & am probably going to repurchase them!

But can we look at the texture 😍 These are my favorite potted products I’ve been reaching for lately

📸:
Banana Bright Eye Créme
Papaya Sorbet Cleansing Balm
Ginger & Turmeric Jelly Mask
Cake My Day Mask
Daily Greens Moisturizer
Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask
Matcha Mood Mask
Plant Ceramide Moisture Cream
Sheer Transformation Moisturizer

Can you spot which one I’m almost finished, that I can’t stop using?! 💖

20/03/2021

It’s a beautiful day ☀️ I love that I get to tell you that their Powerful 5 Lip Balm in Fresh Acai Berry and I’ve found my new favorite lip product!

This formula features a superfood complex of vitamin E, shea butter, green tea, and goji berry extract 🤩

BONUS: it also has hyaluronic acid plus a vegan and cruelty free formula!

When I was trying this out, I was scared that it would be sticky, but it wasn’t AT ALL. It felt so hydrating especially because winter has literally wrecked my lips 😭 The color is also SO opaque and buildable! For $8 I am so amazed 😍

*Gifted via Octoly but these are my honest opinions!

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19/03/2021

Minis are my favorite to try products out before buying 😍

I have three minis and their star ingredients- but let’s talk about these ingredient lists with some rapid reviews!

💗 Refreshing Cleanser

✨ I do very much like this cleanser! I feel clean after using it and don’t feel overly stripped. However, the second ingredient in this is a sulfate 😞 I feel as though eventually it will make my skin a little too dry, which is the same reason I have to opt for sulfate-free body wash! My skin is too sensitive!

💜 Instant Beauty Firming Shot

✨ I actually loved this! I felt very hydrated and plump after using this, which made sense as hyaluronic acid is the second ingredient (yas!) This ingredient list was super simple and I felt that it worked really well to hydrate my skin which left a firm feeling!

💚 Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask

✨ I wanted to love this, I did. The ingredients are great, both deeply hydratinf and soothing BUT fragrance is super duper high on the list. They top plenty of great ingredients, which means they are less concentrated than fragrance. It makes me so sad because my skin is too sensitive to use products with fragrance of that amount 😭

I have to start taking better advantage of samples and minis! I forgot how much I love them when I tried these!

What are your favorite minis to receive?! Which minis have you tried recently?!

18/03/2021

Let’s get real right now- photo editing has destroyed the way we look at ourselves

Being exposed to the editing photos of people in the media has created this norm over decades that people are supposed to look like this

Smoothed out with no texture, flawless, not tired, and always photo ready

It’s taken until adulthood to realize that it just isn’t true. People don’t wake up looking amazing. The reality is they can look exactly like me- dark circles, spots, and texture

THAT is normal. THAT is what human skin is supposed to look like. WE are exactly the way we should be and it’s gorgeous.

WE are not what the media portrays of skin. WE are far more real and beautiful.

17/03/2021

Halfway through the week with some morning routine realness 💯

I wanted to share with you guys my simple routine featuring goodies to hydrate, brighten, and protect ☀️

I’m currently loving these beauties:
✨ Wonderfeel Double Cleanser
✨ Vitamin C Complex Serum
✨ Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
✨ Hydro Stars to protect breakouts under my mask
✨ Daily Greens Moisturizer
✨ Banana Bright Eye Créme
✨ Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 30

Do you love/want to try any of these?! What are you reaching for this morning?!

14/03/2021

Okay so, I’m in love with multi-use skincare! 😍

I’m so excited to share that their set of face mists*- the White Truffle Spray Serum & the Vital Rose Spray Serum!

These are multi-use antioxidant mists, so they’re a hybrid product of both a serum and mist! You can also use it as a toner, hair mist, over makeup, and on the body! ✨

Key Ingredients:
⚪️ White Truffle: Anti-aging, packed with fatty acids
🥑 Avocado Oil: Deep hydration
🟤 Chia Seed: Soothing

These products are gifted but I will always give you guys my 100% honest thoughts. I really enjoyed these! They left me with a BEAUTIFUL glow and didn’t overpower me with any fragrance! I loved the feel of these and they dried down with no oily residue! 🌺

I would recommend the White Truffle Spray for those of you on the dry/combo side & the Rose Vital Spray for those of you who have redness or sensitivity!

🤍 BONUS: If you purchase a product (at d’Alba Piedmont on Amazon) you’ll receive a discount & free samples! If you write a review on Amazon, they’ll send you a free full size product!

*kindly gifted 🥺
*I had no other skincare on in the second photo & no highlighter on in the third photo!

🔗 https://amzn.to/3cysBYJ

#달바

13/03/2021

I never took a single picture with this side of my face

I constantly voided putting my hair up because I didn’t want people to see the way that my face is asymmetrical and looks different on my “bad side”

But the reality is that my “bad side” is another insecurity that I can continue to let tear me down, or I can EMBRACE it

The more I began to look at myself with love, the better able I was to tell myself that I’m beautiful. The fact that I have a “bad side” and other people see it, will never say that

This is for you too. You are stunning no matter what your self-judgement says. Your “bad side” is nothing compared to who you ARE.

12/03/2021

Just the essentials ✨

I don’t think I’ve ever bought so many products of the same brand as I have with Rare Beauty 🤭

I’m just so in love with their message on mental health paired with the amazing quality of products and the price range 😍

Quick Reviews:

🤍 Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush - WOW so creamy and blends like a dream, doesn’t move when dried down!

🤍 Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer - Medium coverage, blends like a dream and pairs beautifully with the foundation!

🤍 Liquid Luminizer Highlight - BLINDING. A little goes a very long way but this is so gorgeous in the sun ☀️

🤍 Stay Vulnerable Liquid Eyeshadow - Dries matte, diffuses out to a noticable but subtle wash of color and is buildable!

🤍 Lip Soufflé - BEST MATTE LIP I’VE EVER TRIED. This does not dry out my lips and is so comfortable to wear, it’s my go to!

Have you tried Rare Beauty? What are your favorites?!

11/03/2021

Hi! Happy Thursday! ☀️

The growth over this past month has been insane, and there are a lot of new people to my page!

I wanted to re-introduce myself, my name is Julia!

I was born and raised in South Florida, and moved to New Jersey when I was 14! I now attend Rutgers University studying Communications & Digital Media, and I’m doing my first internship 🎉

I also work part-time in retail! Most of my work experience has been in beauty which is where my love for it grew 💖

I started this page to document my passion for ingredients and products, while also sharing a lot of self-love as well as embracing your bare skin in all it’s beautiful glory!

I’m set to graduate in a year, and I have so many big things planned for this page! I am so thankful and grateful for everything you guys have done for me! You are amazing 💗

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