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How is my baby already getting ready for Senior Sail night? 🥹⛵️

I swear I was just holding her little hand on her first day of school, and now I’m watching her get dressed for one of those nights she’ll remember forever. Somewhere between school drop-offs, late-night talks, and all the little moments in between, she grew up.

Bella, I’m so proud of the person you’re becoming. I know graduation is still ahead of us, but tonight it’s really hitting me just how quickly the time has flown. I wish I could slow it down for a minute. ❤️

And yes, her mom did her makeup. I held it together until the mascara was done. Barely. 😂

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✨ Meet my beautiful bride, Janelle! ✨

Her bridal vision was simple: she wanted to look exactly like herself just a little more amplified. 🤍

Fresh, radiant skin, softly defined eyes and just enough glam to make her feel extra special while still feeling completely like her.

Congratulations, Janelle! It was such an honour to be part of your wedding day. 👰🏻‍♀️💍

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Hair Alejandra | Destination Bridal Hair & Makeup

✨ Mother-of-the-Bride Glam ✨

Can we take a moment for this stunning mama? Soft, radiant and effortlessly elegant the perfect glam for such a special day. We enhanced her natural beauty with glowing skin, softly defined eyes and a timeless finish that photographed beautifully. 🤍

Because the mother of the bride deserves her own main-character moment too. 🥂

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Hair Alejandra | Destination Bridal Hair & Makeup

🎓 Welcome to Ingredients School!

Retinol, retinoid, retinal…why does skincare need so many confusing R words?! 🤯

Here’s your quick cheat sheet:

✨ Retinoid is the name for the entire vitamin A family
✨ Retinol works gradually and is often more beginner-friendly
✨ Retinal works faster but may feel stronger
✨ Prescription retinoids like tretinoin are the most powerful and should be used with professional guidance

Whichever one you choose, remember: your skin doesn’t get extra credit for rushing. Start with a pea-sized amount once or twice a week, support your barrier with moisturizer and wear SPF every single morning. ☀️

Overdoing it won’t give you faster results—it’ll give you a very angry skin barrier. 😬

📌 Save this before buying another active and book a Skin Consultation if you’re still unsure what belongs in your routine!

🎓 WHAT EXACTLY ARE WE GRADING ON YOUR SKIN CARE REPORT CARD?

Don’t worry…this isn’t about judging your skin or expecting perfection. 👀

We’re looking at the habits that can make or break your results:

🫧 Cleanse: Are you properly removing makeup, SPF, oil and buildup without stripping your skin?

⚡️ Exfoliate + Treat: Are your active ingredients addressing your actual concerns—or are they overwhelming your barrier?

💧 Hydrate: Is your moisturizer giving your skin the right balance of hydration and barrier support?

☀️ Protect: Are you wearing enough broad-spectrum SPF and reapplying when needed?

⭐️ Consistency: Are you following your routine long enough to see results—or constantly switching products?

Your final grade isn’t a pass or fail. It’s a personalized look at what’s working, what needs adjusting and what your skin needs next.

Every client who books a facial this September receives their own Skin Care Report Card—and the first 10 new facial bookings receive a mystery gift card! 🩷

Save this post if you’ve been guessing your way through skincare—and book your facial so we can get your routine on the honour roll. ✏️✨