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Author · Bailey Berger

Writer behind Beauty in Ordinary Days. I test skincare, makeup, hair and self-care on my own face and tell you the truth: what's worth it, what's overhyped, and what I quietly regret buying.

Scent & Mood

Chasing Nostalgia: How Childhood Scents Affect My Adult Choices

There’s something absolutely magical about scent. One whiff can transport you to another time and place, making you feel like a kid…

Scent & Mood

How One Simple Scent Made My Monday Feel Like a Friday

You know those days when the world feels heavy and your to-do list is longer than your Netflix watchlist? Yep, that was…

Scent & Mood

The Science of Smell and How It Messes with My Moods

If you've ever caught a whiff of something that instantly transported you back to a specific moment, like the scent of freshly…

Scent & Mood

A Love Letter to My Favorite Daytime Fragrance

There’s something magical about a signature scent that feels like an invisible hug, wrapping you up in a vibe that’s uniquely yours.…

Scent & Mood

Why I Think Layering Scents Is Like Cooking without a Recipe

Let’s chat about scents for a sec. You know that feeling when you whip up a meal without following a recipe? You…

Scent & Mood

The Day My Mood Changed with One Spritz of Perfume

It was one of those days, gray skies, a caffeine crash, and an overwhelming urge to hibernate under a pile of blankets.…

Scent & Mood

Finding Your Signature Scent Without Losing Your Mind

So, you're on a quest to find your signature scent. You want that perfume that people can smell from a mile away,…

Body & Hands

The Little Body Care Rituals That Bring Me Joy

Let’s talk about the little things that make a big difference in how we feel about our bodies. I’m all about those…

Body & Hands

Why I Never Skip Moisturizing My Back

Let’s talk about something that I think gets way too little attention in the beauty world: the back. Yes, you heard me…