Winter to Spring Beauty Faves

by | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

It is time to refresh your skin and beauty routine for spring! 🌸 After months of winter hibernation (and avoiding the cold as much as possible), I’m finally getting ready to re-enter the world and see people again. If your skin, hair, and overall routine are feeling a little dull after winter, these are the products that have been helping me reset and glow again.

Normally I get my nose hairs waxed at the salon, but I was officially influenced to try an electric nose hair trimmer—and I’m so glad I did. I love that it uses traditional batteries instead of needing yet another charger. It’s quick, easy, and honestly just makes grooming so much more convenient.

One tool I absolutely LOVE is the Medicube Booster Pro. It helps boost collagen and really allows your serums to sink deeper into your skin. I’ll admit I haven’t been the most consistent with it yet, but even so I’m already seeing great results. If you try it, make sure to start slow on Level 1 and gradually work your way up—each mode is surprisingly powerful!

These under-eye patches have also been such a game changer. They stay on your face so well, which means you can move around the house, get ready, or multitask without them sliding off. They instantly help wake up tired eyes. Pro tip: keep them in the fridge so the cooling effect works overtime to depuff and refresh your under-eyes.

If winter has left your skin feeling dry and depleted, this has been the product bringing mine back to life. It deeply hydrates my skin—especially my feet as I start preparing for sandal season. The bottle has lasted me almost an entire year because a little truly goes a long way.

I’ve been using and loving Medicube for a while now. This particular line is newer to me, but I’ve been loving every product so far. It features ingredients like kojic acid and turmeric, which are amazing for brightening and evening out the skin. Medicube is one of my favorite Korean skincare brands because the products are effective and super affordable. Toner Pads, Clarifying & Balancing Capsule Serum, and Smoothing Toner have been my faves! 

Their collagen line is also incredible. Both the overnight mask and the jelly cream leave my skin feeling so plump, hydrated, and healthy by morning.

For body care, this exfoliating bar is perfect for removing dead skin cells and helping get rid of any leftover self-tanner. It leaves your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

I’ve also been loving this cooling lip balm—it’s slightly plumping and the applicator feels so luxe. It’s one of those little products that makes your routine feel elevated.

Another staple for me is a good hand cream, and this one is a favorite because it’s unscented. That means it layers perfectly with whatever perfume I’m wearing without clashing.

My skin and hair have been so dry this winter, and this scalp serum has been amazing for keeping my scalp hydrated. Think of it as skincare for your scalp—it’s not meant for hair growth like some other serums on the market, but it really helps maintain balance and moisture. And just like a lot of these products, a little goes a long way.

This ingrown hair serum has also been working incredibly well. You roll it directly onto the skin right after shaving to help prevent ingrowns, while also brightening and prepping the skin.

And lastly, I am literally screaming hallelujah that OPI gel polish is now available on Amazon. My forever favorite shade of white is OPI GelColor Funny Bunny—it’s the most perfect soft white. I also love OPI GelColor Bubble Bath for a classic, clean pink. Sometimes I just don’t feel like going to the salon, and being able to do salon-quality gel nails at home has been a total game changer.

Spring is the perfect time to reset your routine, add some hydration back into your skin, and bring back that glow after winter. ✨

xo,Carlene

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