Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan

Austin🌮 100% vegan & cruelty-free lifestyle🌱 Zero animal byproducts in my makeup or brushes🐰 Supporting sustainable brands🌍

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Sun protection is my morning staple. I apply two finger lengths of sunscreen, let it set for one minute, then smooth on a light tint.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

I had 9 breakouts on my chin when I was using thick oils at night. Since I switched to a lightweight gel formula, that count dropped to 0.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

My nightly skin prep takes exactly 3 steps. I wash with a gentle cleanser, apply one hydrating serum, and finish with a light barrier cream. My skin feels so much more balanced now.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Excessive heat styling was the real culprit behind my split ends. I realized that my hair needed a break from the iron more than it needed another expensive bond-repair treatment.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Counting 0 spots of sun damage 12 months ago compared to 3 new marks this summer taught me a hard lesson. I added 1 generous layer of SPF to my morning routine and haven't seen a new mark since.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

My forehead had 6 flaky patches every morning through November. After I started applying my moisturizer while my skin was still damp, that number dropped to 0.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

I spent months trying to fix my dull hair with expensive masks, only to realize the issue was just my hard water. Installing a basic filter made my strands look shiny again in 2 weeks.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

I used to think my skin needed 5 layers of product at night. I finally realized my breakouts were just a reaction to doing way too much to my face.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Counting 8 dark freckles on my cheeks last summer felt like a total bummer. After committing to wearing SPF every morning for 6 months, I only have 2 left.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

My dry skin routine is super simple now. I pat on a hydrating toner, follow with 2 drops of facial oil, and lock it in with a thick cream. It keeps my face feeling plump until the evening.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

My hair broke off at 4 spots around my hairline last winter. After I cut my wash frequency to 2 times a week, those spots filled in completely over 3 months.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

My skin was breaking out 4 times a month. Since I switched to washing my face for 60 seconds each night, I have seen zero breakouts over the last 3 weeks. ✨

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Wearing daily SPF isn't just about avoiding sunburns. I realized I was actually shielding my future self from having to deal with uneven texture later on.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

I stopped focusing on heavy moisturizers and started misting my face with water before applying them. It turns out my skin just needed a little extra hydration to actually soak up the products I was already using.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Scrubbing my face every day left my skin red and irritated. Now, I only exfoliate twice a week and my face feels much calmer.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Morning protection is non-negotiable for me now. I dot SPF across my cheeks, spread it over my forehead, and finish by patting a light layer onto my eyelids. My skin feels so much more balanced since I started this.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Forget about the expensive night creams. My skin actually calmed down the second I stopped layering products and started using just one simple cleanser.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

I used to drag a brush through my wet hair every single morning, causing so much breakage. Now I use a wide-tooth comb starting from the ends and working my way up.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

My cheeks felt tight for 3 years, but after swapping to a cream cleanser, that dry feeling vanished in just 4 days. My skin finally feels soft again.

[Brooklyn 🌿 100% Vegan @Rajkotromiz]

Do you remember to put sunscreen on your ears before heading outside?