How My $300 Skincare Habit Almost Caused a Breakup (And Our Financial Compromise)

How My $300 Skincare Habit Almost Caused a Breakup (And Our Financial Compromise)

My Serum Stash Was a Source of Serious Financial Stress

My partner and I combined our finances, and my $300 monthly skincare spending became a major point of contention. He saw it as a frivolous waste; I saw it as essential self-care. It led to a huge fight. Our compromise was to create separate “fun money” accounts. We each get a set amount—around $200 a month—to spend on whatever we want, no questions asked. I can now buy my pricey Vitamin C serum guilt-free, and he can buy his video games without judgment. It saved our budget and our relationship.

I Secretly Replaced My Boyfriend’s 3-in-1 Body Wash with a Real Face Wash. The Results

The Great Bathroom Switcheroo

My boyfriend used a harsh, blue, 3-in-1 shampoo-conditioner-body-wash on his face and complained about his skin being tight and dry. I decided to conduct a secret experiment. I bought a simple, gentle, fragrance-free facial cleanser and poured it into his old, empty 3-in-1 bottle. He didn’t notice. After two weeks of him unknowingly using a real face wash, his skin was no longer red or tight. When I finally confessed, he couldn’t even be mad. The results spoke for themselves, and he’s now a face wash convert.

The “Couples” Skincare Routine That Became Our Favorite Quality Time

Our Nightly Ritual of Serums and Silliness

My partner had zero interest in skincare. One night, I offered to give him a “mini facial.” I cleansed his face and applied a hydrating mask. He loved how relaxing it was. Now, it’s our nightly ritual. We spend ten minutes before bed, side-by-side at the sink, doing our routines together. We chat about our day, make fun of each other for wearing pimple patches, and just connect. It’s not really about the skincare anymore; it’s our dedicated, screen-free time to unwind and be together.

How to Gently Tell Your Partner Their Pillowcase Is Ruining Your Skin

The Awkward Conversation About My Boyfriend’s “Crusty” Pillow

I have sensitive, acne-prone skin. My boyfriend, bless his heart, would go weeks without changing his pillowcase. I would wake up at his place with new breakouts. I had to have the talk. I framed it around me, not him. I said, “Hey, my skin is super sensitive, and it freaks out if I sleep on a pillowcase for more than a couple of nights. Could we try changing ours together twice a week?” By making it a team effort about my skin’s needs, he was totally on board without feeling criticized.

My Dad Tried My 10-Step Korean Routine. His Hilarious, Unfiltered Review

From Bar Soap to a “Slimy” Snail Mucin Adventure

My dad, a man who has only ever used bar soap on his face, agreed to let me put him through my full, 10-step Korean skincare routine. The results were hilarious. The cleansing oil was “greasy stuff.” The snail mucin essence was “slimy but surprisingly not gross.” He couldn’t understand why he needed three different hydrating layers. At the end, he looked in the mirror, touched his soft face, and said, “Huh. I feel… moist.” He hasn’t adopted the routine, but he now uses a real moisturizer. A small victory.

The Great Bathroom Shelf Debate: A Guide to Sharing Space with a Skincare Maximalist

My Girlfriend’s Collection Was Colonizing Our Counter

When my girlfriend moved in, her ten-step skincare routine took over our tiny bathroom. There was no room for my single deodorant stick. We had to negotiate a peace treaty. We ended up buying a slim, rolling cart. She gets the entire cart for her extensive collection, which she can roll in and out of the bathroom. I get the entire medicine cabinet and the precious, uncluttered counter space. This separation of territories has kept both our products and our relationship happily organized.

How to Handle Unsolicited Skincare “Advice” From Your Mother-in-Law

The “Smile, Nod, and Ignore” Technique for Family Gatherings

Every time I see my mother-in-law, she’ll look closely at my face and say something like, “You look a little tired, dear. Have you tried this expensive eye cream?” Her “advice” used to drive me crazy. I finally learned the art of the polite deflection. I just smile and say, “Thanks so much for the suggestion, I’ll definitely look into that!” It’s a friendly, non-confrontational way to end the conversation without having to defend my entire routine or my genetic dark circles.

My Partner Hates the Smell of My Retinol Cream. Here’s How We Solved It

When Your Skincare Stinks Up the Bedroom

My partner is very sensitive to smells. When I started using a new retinoid cream that had a distinct, medicinal scent, he complained that it was all he could smell when we got into bed. The solution was simple timing. Now, I do my full evening skincare routine about an hour before I actually go to bed. This gives the products, especially the smelly ones, enough time to fully absorb and for the scent to dissipate before my face is near his on the pillow.

“You’re Spending How Much on That?” — Navigating Skincare Budgets as a Couple

A Financial Summit About My Face

When my husband and I merged our finances, he was shocked when he saw a $166 charge from a skincare website for a single serum. To him, it was an insane expense. We had to have a real talk about our values and budget priorities. We agreed that a certain amount of our monthly budget would be allocated to a “personal care and wellness” category. As long as my skincare spending stays within that agreed-upon budget, it’s considered a valid, planned expense, not a frivolous surprise.

The One Skincare Product My Husband Steals From Me Constantly

The Unofficial “His” Product on My “Hers” Shelf

I have a whole arsenal of products, but the one thing my husband, a skincare minimalist, constantly steals is my pimple patches. He thinks they are absolute magic. He’ll get a single shaving bump or a small pimple, and I’ll find him in the bathroom, carefully applying a tiny hydrocolloid sticker to his face. It’s the one “advanced” skincare step he has fully embraced because the results are so fast and satisfying. I now have to buy them in bulk.

How to Give Your Partner a Spa-Level Facial Massage They’ll Beg For

My Secret to Being the Best Girlfriend Ever

My boyfriend carries all his stress in his jaw. One night, I offered to give him a facial massage. I had him lie down, I put on some calming music, and I used a nice facial oil. I focused on his tense areas: his jaw, his temples, and between his eyebrows. I used my knuckles and thumbs to apply firm, slow pressure. He practically melted. Now, he asks for it all the time. It’s a free, intimate way to help him de-stress and a perfect, relaxing end to a long week.

My Friend Keeps Touching My Face. Here’s How I Asked Her to Stop

Creating a Gentle, Germ-Free Boundary

I have a friend who is very physically affectionate, and she has a habit of touching my face when she’s talking to me. As someone with acne-prone skin, this is my nightmare. I finally had to say something. The next time she did it, I gently laughed and said, “Ah, please don’t touch my face! I have super sensitive skin and I’ll break out if you look at me wrong.” By making it a lighthearted joke about my “crazy” skin, she wasn’t offended at all and has been mindful of it ever since.

I Bought My Mom a “Good” Skincare Routine. Did She Actually Use It?

The Well-Intentioned Gift That Collected Dust

For Mother’s Day, I bought my mom a fancy, three-step skincare system for over $150, thinking I was upgrading her from her bar soap. A few months later, I visited and saw the beautiful bottles sitting on her counter, almost full. She said, “Oh honey, it’s lovely, but it just feels like too much work.” The lesson? You can’t force a routine on someone. The next year, I just bought her a single, luxurious hand cream, which she loved and used to the last drop.

The “His & Hers” Vanity: How We Organized Our Products and Our Sanity

A Designated Zone for Each of Our Routines

Our shared bathroom counter was a battlefield. My 12 products were creeping into his tiny corner of shaving cream and deodorant. We solved it with a simple visual divide. We bought two matching trays. My tray, on the left, holds my daily skincare arsenal. His tray, on the right, holds his few essentials. This simple “His & Hers” system gives us each our own designated zone, keeps the counter looking tidy and intentional, and has completely ended the passive-aggressive shuffling of bottles.

My Dog Licked My $100 Serum Off My Face. Is It Toxic for Them?

A Moment of Panic and a Call to the Vet

I had just applied my expensive peptide serum and was lying on the couch when my dog came over and gave my face a giant slurp. My first thought was, “There goes $5 worth of serum!” My second thought was panic. I immediately called the ASPCA Animal Poison Control hotline. I read them the ingredient list. They assured me that for a one-time, small ingestion of most common cosmetic ingredients, the risk to my dog was very low. It was a scary but important lesson in keeping my pricey potions away from my curious pup.

How to Get Your Teenager to Actually Wash Their Face (Without a Fight)

The Secret is Simplicity and Ownership

My teenage son viewed washing his face as a major chore. Nagging didn’t work. The game changed when I took him to the store and let him choose his own products. I gave him a few simple, dermatologist-approved options, and he picked the cleanser that had the “coolest” looking bottle. Because it was his choice, he felt more ownership over the routine. We also made a deal that he only had to do it once a day, at night. This simple, low-pressure approach has made him surprisingly consistent.

The Most Romantic Gift I Ever Received Was a Skincare Product

It Showed He Was Really Listening

For our anniversary, my boyfriend gave me a gift bag. Inside was a new bottle of my favorite, slightly-too-expensive eye cream. I was shocked. He said, “You mentioned you were running low a few weeks ago, so I took a picture of the jar when you weren’t looking.” The fact that he had paid attention to such a small detail, remembered it, and then gone out of his way to get me something I used and loved every day was more romantic to me than any flowers or jewelry.

How My Skincare Routine Helped Me Reclaim My “Me Time” as a New Parent

My 10-Minute Sanctuary in a Day of Chaos

As a new dad, my entire day revolved around the baby’s schedule. I felt like I had completely lost myself. My partner suggested I reclaim my evening skincare routine. It felt selfish at first. But those ten minutes, alone in the bathroom after the baby was asleep, became my sanctuary. The ritual of cleansing and moisturizing my face was a quiet, meditative act that was just for me. It was a way to wash away the stress of the day and reconnect with myself.

My Friend Group Did a “Skincare Swap.” Here’s What We Learned

One Woman’s Trash is Another Woman’s Treasure

My friends and I all had a “skincare graveyard”—a drawer of products that didn’t work for us but were too expensive to throw away. We decided to have a “skincare swap” party. We all brought our gently-used rejects. The Vitamin C serum that was too strong for my sensitive skin was perfect for my friend with resilient skin. The heavy cream that broke me out was a holy grail for my friend with desert-dry skin. We all went home with new things to try, and it cost us nothing.

I’m Allergic to My Partner’s Beard Oil. Our Search for a Solution

My Face Would Itch Every Time We Kissed

My boyfriend started using a new beard oil that smelled amazing, a mix of sandalwood and cedar. But every time I kissed him, the skin around my mouth would get red and itchy. I was allergic to one of the essential oils in the blend. He loved the oil, so we had to find a compromise. We went online together and found a highly-rated, fragrance-free beard oil that used simple, non-irritating ingredients like jojoba and squalane oil. His beard is still soft, and my face is no longer itchy.

The Best “Gender-Neutral” Skincare Lines for a Couple to Share

The Products That Live Happily on Our Shared Shelf

My partner and I wanted to streamline our bathroom shelf and find products we could both use. We looked for “gender-neutral” brands. These brands typically have minimalist, non-gendered packaging and use fragrance-free or subtle, fresh scents. Brands like CeraVe, Kiehl’s, and Youth to the People are perfect examples. We now share a cleanser, a moisturizer, and a sunscreen. It saves us money, reduces clutter, and simplifies our shopping list.

How to Support a Partner Going Through a Tough Skin Journey (Accutane, Eczema)

Being a Supportive Teammate, Not a Problem-Solver

My partner was going through a brutal Accutane course. His skin was painfully dry, his lips were cracked, and his confidence was low. I learned that my job wasn’t to offer unsolicited advice. My job was to be a supportive teammate. I made sure we always had his favorite gentle moisturizer and lip balm in stock. I would tell him his skin was looking better, even on days when it wasn’t. And I reminded him that his skin condition didn’t change how much I loved him. Your support is the best treatment you can offer.

My “Sleepover” Skincare Kit for a New Relationship

The “I Woke Up Like This (Because I Planned Ahead)” Kit

In the early stages of a new relationship, I wanted to look effortlessly flawless after a sleepover. This required a stealthy, minimalist “sleepover” kit. In my purse, I had a small pouch with the essentials: a travel-sized micellar water for a no-rinse cleanse, a single makeup-remover wipe for my mascara, a tiny pot of a do-it-all moisturizer, a toothbrush, and a tinted lip balm. It allowed me to go to bed clean and wake up looking fresh, without rolling in a huge, obvious toiletry bag.

The Unspoken Rules of Using a Partner’s Expensive Products

Thou Shalt Not Use a Full Pump of the $100 Serum

There’s an unwritten etiquette for using your partner’s skincare. Rule #1: Always ask before using something that looks expensive. Rule #2: If you are granted permission to use the pricey serum, use a single, precious drop, not a full pump. Rule #3: If you finish something, you are honor-bound to replace it. And Rule #4: If you secretly use something and fall in love with it, just buy your own bottle. Following these simple rules will ensure peace reigns over your shared bathroom sink.

How My Nightly Routine Signals “Bedtime” to My Partner (and ahem, other things)

The Scent of My Night Cream is a Familiar Cue

My partner can always tell when I’m getting ready for bed because he can smell my night cream, which has a very specific, calming scent. The simple act of doing my skincare routine has become a shared signal in our relationship. It’s the cue that we’re winding down, that the laptops are closing, and that we’re transitioning from our individual days into our shared evening together. It’s a quiet, intimate signal that the day is done.

I Convinced My “Manly Man” Dad to Wear Sunscreen. It Took This One Argument

I Appealed to His Vanity, Not His Health

My dad refused to wear sunscreen his whole life. I tried arguing about skin cancer, but it didn’t work. I finally changed my tactics and appealed to his vanity. I showed him a picture of a truck driver whose left side of his face, the side constantly exposed to the sun, was dramatically more wrinkled than his right. I said, “See? The sun is what’s making your ‘character lines’ so deep.” That visual proof of the aging effects of the sun did what no health lecture could. He now wears a hat and uses sunscreen when he gardens.

The Best Way to Introduce Your Kids to Sun Protection Habits

Make it a Non-Negotiable, Just Like Brushing Their Teeth

I wanted my kids to grow up with sun protection as a non-negotiable habit. We call it “doing our shields.” Every morning, after they brush their teeth, we do our “shields.” I let them help apply a sunscreen stick to their own faces (which I then blend in). By making it a normal, expected part of their daily morning routine from a very young age, there’s no fight. It’s just what we do to get ready for the day, like putting on shoes.

My Family Makes Fun of My “Potions.” How I Learned to Ignore Them

When Your 10-Step Routine Becomes the Family Joke

At every family gathering, my brother will jokingly ask me if I’ve applied all my “potions and lotions.” My extensive skincare routine is a running joke. It used to bother me and make me feel self-conscious. But I’ve learned to just own it. I’ll laugh and say, “Yep, and my skin looks better than yours!” My routine is a form of self-care that brings me joy and confidence. I’ve realized that their teasing isn’t malicious, and I don’t need their approval to enjoy my hobby.

The Best Skincare-Related “Date Night” Ideas

Getting Glowy Together

My partner and I wanted a fun, at-home date night. We decided on a “spa night.” We put on relaxing music, lit a candle, and did face masks together. I chose a hydrating one for him and a clay one for me. We sat on the couch with our masks on, drinking a glass of wine and just talking. It was silly, fun, and so much more memorable than just watching a movie. It was a great way to connect and do something playful together.

How to Handle It When Your Friend Copies Your Entire Skincare Routine

Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery… Right?

My best friend was asking about my skincare, so I shared my holy grail products. A week later, she sent me a picture of her bathroom shelf—she had bought every single one of my products. At first, I felt a little weird, like my unique “secret” was out. But then I realized it was the ultimate compliment. She trusted my judgment so much that she was willing to invest her own money in it. It ended up being a fun bonding experience, as we could now compare notes on our shared routine.

My Sister and I Have Opposite Skin Types. Here’s How We Shop for Skincare Together

A United Front in the Beauty Aisle

My sister has dry, sensitive skin, and I have oily, acne-prone skin. We still love shopping for skincare together. It’s a team effort. She’ll point out a new, gentle, ceramide-rich cream that would be perfect for her, and I’ll spot a new salicylic acid serum that would be great for me. We’ve learned so much about different ingredients from each other’s needs. We also always agree on one thing: a good, elegant sunscreen is a must-have for both of us.

The “Don’t Touch My Face” Conversation with a New Partner

Establishing Boundaries for Your Blemishes

I was in a new relationship, and my partner, in a moment of affection, reached out to touch my cheek. I instinctively flinched. I have very reactive, acne-prone skin, and the oils and bacteria from hands can cause breakouts. I had to have a gentle but direct conversation. I explained, “I know this is a little weird, but my skin is super sensitive and I try to avoid having it touched. It’s not you, it’s my crazy skin!” He completely understood, and it set a comfortable boundary early on.

How My Cat’s Hair Gets Into All of My Skincare Jars

The Unseen, Furry Ingredient in My Moisturizer

I love my cat, but I swear her fur is a primary ingredient in every open jar of skincare I own. No matter how careful I am, I’ll go to scoop out some moisturizer and find a single, triumphant strand of cat hair waiting for me. I’ve learned to be diligent about screwing my lids on tightly the second I’m done using a product. It’s a constant battle in the life of a pet-owning skincare enthusiast.

The Best Skincare Products to Use When You Know You’ll Be Kissing Someone

Prepping for a Close-Up Without a “Product-y” Taste

When I’m getting ready for a date, I want my skin to be hydrated, but I don’t want my partner to get a mouthful of a weird-tasting serum. I have a specific “kissing-friendly” routine. I’ll do my full routine but stop before my final, thickest moisturizer. I’ll let my serums fully absorb. For my lips, I’ll exfoliate and use a simple, unscented, and untasted balm. And I make sure not to apply any product too close to my lip line. It’s about being hydrated without having a distracting, chemical taste.

I Created a “Guest” Skincare Basket for When My Friends Stay Over

A Hotel-Worthy Welcome for My Besties

I love having my friends stay for the weekend. I created a little “guest basket” in the bathroom to make them feel pampered. It has a few universal skincare essentials: a gentle face wash, a simple moisturizer, some makeup remover wipes, and a travel-sized sunscreen. I also include some fun extras, like a couple of hydrating sheet masks and a nice lip balm. It’s a small, thoughtful gesture that my friends always appreciate, and it ensures they have everything they need to feel comfortable.

My Partner’s Love Language is “Acts of Service.” So I Clean His Side of the Sink

A Small Act of Kindness in the Bathroom

My partner’s love language is “acts of service.” He couldn’t care less about skincare, and his side of the bathroom sink is always a mess of toothpaste residue and beard trimmings. I used to get annoyed by it. Now, I see it as an opportunity. Once a week, I’ll take two minutes and just wipe down his entire area, leaving it clean and sparkling. It’s a tiny, simple act, but for him, it’s a powerful gesture that says, “I see you, and I care about you.”

How to Deal with a Roommate Who Has Terrible Bathroom Hygiene

The Diplomatic Approach to a Hairy Sink

My roommate was lovely, but she would leave her hair all over the sink and her makeup smudges on the counter. It was driving me crazy. Direct confrontation felt too aggressive. So, I took a collaborative approach. I said, “Hey, the bathroom is getting a little wild. I was thinking we could get a small caddy for our daily stuff to keep the counter clear, and maybe we can agree to just do a quick wipe-down of our own space after we use it?” It framed it as a shared problem with a shared solution.

My Experience with a “Couples” Facial at a Spa

A Side-by-Side Journey to Glowing Skin

For our anniversary, my partner and I booked a “couples” facial. We were in the same serene room, on two beds side-by-side. We had our own aestheticians who customized the treatment for our different skin types. It was fun to peek over and see him with a face mask on. It was a unique, shared experience that was both incredibly relaxing and a fun novelty. It’s a fantastic date idea for a couple that wants to do something different than the usual dinner and a movie.

The Best “Truce” Products for a Minimalist and a Maximalist Living Together

The Overlapping Items in Our Venn Diagram of Skincare

I’m a skincare maximalist. My husband is a minimalist who would use nothing if he could. We’ve found a few “truce” products that we can share, which helps to reduce clutter. We both love and use a simple, effective, and fragrance-free cleanser from CeraVe. We also share a giant pump-bottle of a lightweight body lotion. And, most importantly, we have a “family” sunscreen that we both agree on. These simple, effective, no-frills products are the foundation of our bathroom harmony.

How My Shared Skincare Hobby Strengthened My Friendship

Bonding Over a Bottle of Niacinamide

My best friend and I both got really into skincare at the same time. It has become our shared hobby. We send each other links to new product launches. We’ll text each other selfies when we’re trying a new face mask. When we get together, we’ll often trade samples of things we’re using. It’s been a fun, modern way to connect and bond. Our conversations about serums and sunscreens are just as important as our conversations about our jobs and our relationships.

The Best Way to Travel with a Partner Who Has a Different Skincare Philosophy

The “Yours, Mine, and Ours” Packing Method

I have a ten-step routine. My partner has a toothbrush. When we travel, we use the “Yours, Mine, and Ours” packing method. I pack my own toiletry bag with all my specific serums and treatments (“Yours”). He packs his few essentials (“Mine”). Then, we have a small, shared bag of the “Ours”—products we can both use, like a simple cleanser, a body lotion, and a sunscreen. This system ensures we both have what we need without having to pack two of everything.

My “In Case of Emergency” Skincare Stash at My Partner’s Apartment

My “Go Bag” for Unexpected Sleepovers

In the early days of dating my now-husband, I created an “in case of emergency” skincare kit that I left at his apartment. It wasn’t my full routine, just the bare-bones essentials for an unexpected sleepover. It contained a travel-sized cleanser, a simple moisturizer, a toothbrush, and some contact lens solution. Having this small stash there meant I could feel comfortable and clean without having to plan ahead or do the “walk of shame” home in last night’s makeup.

How to Respond When Someone Says, “You Don’t Need All That Stuff”

The Confident, Calm Comeback

When a family member sees my skincare shelf, they’ll often say, “You don’t really need all that stuff, you have good skin.” It used to feel like a criticism. My go-to response now is both confident and educational. I just smile and say, “Thank you! I work hard at it. It’s a hobby that I really enjoy, and it’s how I keep my skin looking this way.” This response reframes it from a defensive posture to one of joyful ownership.

The Best Way to Teach Your Partner to Pop a Pimple on Your Back

A Delicate Surgical Procedure for Two

There’s a pimple on my back that I just can’t reach. This is a job for my partner. I had to train him to be my “pimple surgeon.” The rules are strict. First, he has to wash his hands thoroughly. Second, he can’t use his fingernails. He has to wrap his fingertips in clean tissue paper. Third, he applies gentle, even pressure from the sides. And fourth, as soon as it’s done, I have him apply a small dot of salicylic acid. It’s a true act of love and trust.

The Surprising Way My Partner’s Diet Is Affecting My Skin (Kissing, Shared Towels)

The Second-Hand Effects of Your Significant Other

I have a sensitivity to dairy that can cause breakouts around my mouth. I noticed that on weekends when my partner would eat a lot of ice cream or pizza, I would get little pimples, even if I hadn’t eaten any dairy myself. I realized the close contact from kissing was enough to cause a minor reaction on my super-sensitive skin. It was a wild realization about how interconnected our personal environments really are.

How to Compliment a Friend’s Skin Without Triggering Their Insecurities

“You’re Glowing” is Always Better Than “Your Acne is Gone!”

I wanted to compliment my friend on how great her skin looked, but I knew she had struggled with acne. Instead of saying, “Wow, your acne finally cleared up!” which points out a past “flaw,” I focused on the positive. I just said, “You are absolutely glowing today! Your skin looks so healthy and radiant.” This compliments the current state of her skin without referencing her past struggles, making it a purely positive and uplifting comment.

The Best “Family-Sized” Skincare Products That Save Money

Buying in Bulk for Your Bathroom

Our family of four goes through cleanser and body lotion at an alarming rate. I started buying our staple products in “family-sized” or “value-sized” containers. I can get a giant, 20-ounce pump bottle of our favorite CeraVe cleanser for a much better price-per-ounce than the standard size. It reduces our plastic waste and saves us money. It’s a simple, economical choice for those basic products that everyone in the house uses daily.

My “Bachelorette Party” Skincare Gifting Guide for My Friends

A Hangover Kit for Their Faces

For my friend’s bachelorette party, instead of the usual cheesy gifts, I made everyone a “Post-Party Skincare Recovery Kit.” In a little pouch, I included a hydrating sheet mask, a pair of de-puffing under-eye patches, a sachet of electrolyte powder, some makeup remover wipes, and a tube of lip balm. It was a fun, practical, and thoughtful gift that we all desperately needed and used on the last morning of the trip.

The One Product We Both Agree On and Repurchase Without Fail

The Unifying Hero of Our Bathroom Shelf

My husband and I have completely different skincare philosophies, but there is one product that is a constant on our shared shelf: a tube of La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5. He uses it for shaving irritation. I use it for dry patches and to soothe my skin after using retinol. My kids use it for scrapes and chapped skin. It’s the ultimate multi-purpose, gentle, effective balm that our entire family loves. We go through tubes of it, and it’s the one thing we always agree to repurchase.

How a Shared Love for Skincare Became Our Couple’s “Thing”

From My Hobby to Our Hobby

When we first started dating, my now-wife thought my multi-step skincare routine was a bit much. Out of curiosity, she started asking questions. I taught her about Vitamin C and sunscreen. She got excited about the science. Now, it’s our “thing.” We send each other articles about new ingredients. We’ll go to Sephora together on a Saturday afternoon. Our nightly routine is our time to connect and chat about our day. My solo hobby has become a wonderful, shared ritual that has brought us closer together.