I'M BACK! 31 DAYS OFFLINE | Lily Pebbles

[@skyy3301]

I don’t normally comment on your videos. But I felt that I had to tell you that this “cleanse” really shows on your face. You are much brighter and the expression in your eyes really is so much uplifted. Bravo for taking the time you needed.

[@lilypebbles]

You guys are the best!! Thanks so much xxxx

[@blanchemurphy1889]

Lovely start to my Sunday to see you pop up on my screen Lily! Welcome back! So glad you had a good break. Please don't feel too much pressure to always be uploading content. Do all the things that make you happy and we will all be here and very pleased to see you when you're ready. xxx

[@emilycox7615]

I really feel like it’s made a difference in you. You seem so much more positive and happy. I think we could all do with a break away from social media at some points. It’s nice to know that whenever you need a break again we will all be here supporting you and waiting for you to be ready to come back 👍😘

[@justineleconte]

Welcome back! (Taking time off the internet was a very healthy thing to do)

[@oceanleclairmusic]

I see you everywhere Justine. Yay for having the same favourite KZbinrs. Btw you're definitely up there on my list. Mercibeauté x

[@oceanleclairmusic]

While I have you here: Can you please do a video about 60s fashion. Im obsessed.

[@namratagoswami751]

We love you and it's okay to take your time. Welcome back. :)

[@lilypebbles]

Thank you!

[@weazerrr]

Aww Lily, I remember having posted a comment being appreciative for you telling us about your break right at the beginning of your last video. Someone commented back saying "but she didn't say why" in kind of a mean way. And it made me realise that I hadn't even questioned your reason until then, and there had been no reason for me to do so. And I think most of your viewers felt the same way. You don't need to justify yourself, we're here to watch your amazing content and support you whenever you need space 😊❤

[@lilypebbles]

Thank you! So kind xx

[@thebeautyletters]

You're energy is totally different you seem so much happier and relaxed really enjoyed this Lily! X

[@kristenperry7344]

Lily, my thoughts on taking a break is that in any other job you wouldn't think twice about someone taking a month off and as much as I'm so happy you're back it's not fair that it's such a massive deal that you had a bit of time off.

[@Phyreflyte]

Kristen Perry While I don’t think she had to explain to anyone, a month off is a very long time to disappear. Most people I know don’t have the luxury of just vanishing for a month and such a long vacation would definitely be questioned. I just took one week off work, and preparing for that vacation and being gone from the office was so stressful, and even while I was gone I was being harassed with calls and texts from coworkers who “had” to have my input on things. I’m glad lily has the ability to just leave for a month without answering to others, but very few of us can do that, especially if we work in positions that serve others within our community. Again...don’t think she necessarily had to explain to us, but I can definitely see why people would question her disappearing for a month, especially those who have followed her for years.

[@kristenperry7344]

Dandi Ré The key difference being viewers are not the same as colleagues. I am sure Lily's management team were aware she was having time off and she didn't just "disappear".

[@dresden.parker]

I had very dry lips as well which went on for a couple of years. I kept thinking I was just dehydrated or perhaps it was the winter weather but I knew it was something more when I was using lip balm in the summer and it wasn't getting any better. It turns out that my toothpaste had sulfates! I switched over to a natural based one and I noticed my lips healing in a week. So, take a look at the ingredients Lily...it could be what's prolonging your lips from healing after your lipstick allergic reaction.

[@mamalina]

super happy for you Lily - amazing example to set . taking control of everything, awesome xxxx

[@0904Loulou]

Yay! I missed you! Just wanted to say I have never found you overly negative. I enjoy how realistic you are! I think everyone is having a bad day and its relly refreshing when someone on KZbin is honest about this!

[@thebandaid3435]

Louise Jordan couldn't agree more!!!

[@0904Loulou]

Also.... people have no right to comment on your relationship! Just because you don’t show any moments with you being nice to Rich doesn’t mean they’re aren’t any!

[@Momo-gj5zt]

I don't know if this helps but that bottle is Japanese "Asazuke pickle base regular" :) It's so easy to make and tastes amazing

[@CYRiPKK1]

thank you so much!! I was just gonna ask about it. Hopefully I can get hold of it here in the States.

[@Sinochick]

Welcome back Lily! I didn't realize how much I missed your vlogs until you were offline for a month. But I'm happy you found your creativity and work/life balance!

[@iloveu975]

I study medicine and even I take internet breaks!!! Most of my time is spent in hospitals and clinics but still the internet overwhelms me when I'm constantly on it! So I totally get what u mean.. you should definitely take more breaks. If you have a job that is flexible enough for you to take breaks, you should take advantage of that as much as u want! Welcome back :)

[@meikehennekam3940]

Hi Lily! I'm not usually one to leave replies to videos, but I thought I would this time around. You did yourself a huge favor by taking a month of the internet I think, and I greatly admire that! You look so much more relaxed and bright. So good to see that. Keep doing what you need to do to keep this positive headspace, I bet everyone supports you in that. Good to have you back!

[@juliechapman7367]

There is nothing wrong with what you did and never feel you have to explain or give rational. We all go through periods like this and if your lucky enough to take time out and reassess then that's the thing to do. I did this over a year ago but took 6 months to figure out lol! Well done you this is what makes you stronger. Welcome back xxxx

[@Ottska]

You're brilliant, Lily. You're in a line of work with huge pressure to be all things to all people - an impossible ask. It comes through loud & clear that authenticity is one of your key values, but no one is bulletproof from questioning themselves & having their perception skewed by the force of public likes & opinions. Recognising that it was time to take a break was an epic call of self-care. All power to you.

[@NatashaSummer]

So happy you’re back Lily 😀 happy you enjoyed you’re break! I think it’s so important to take them, you will have come back feeling so much better for it for sure ❤️

[@moniqueriverin8796]

yeah ! Lily is back ! It is just a job Lily, don’t let it rule your life ! welcome babk

[@susanwhite2563]

I totally understand your reasons for taking a break but it is so nice to have you back. Thank you x

[@lynn6137]

So nice that you are back Lily! Glad to hear that you enjoyed your break! Thank you for being so down to earth and showing us also the normal day to day life. I really need that at the moment! Makes me feel better about my life. Lots of love x

[@yvonnesperrin9047]

Welcome back! Loving the little labels you’re putting up in the bottom right corner. Great video x

[@vickibould2859]

I have so much respect for you. Makes me so mad when I see people saying things like "ohh she's pregnant" ....SHUT UP. GROW UP!! must be so frustrating for you. x

[@sweensuz]

Yes! Every time I see a pregnant comment I give them a thumbs down, its so disrespectful.

[@Thebookrat]

So rude. And even more so when people act like they're entitled to know, like they've got some personal stake in it. =/

[@Amanda1985B]

Welcome back babe! Loved how u tagged all the places u went to, super handy for those of us who might want to visit some of these places! Xx

[@virginiedesmaison4937]

Totally agree ! Well done Lily

[@EugeLohaks]

Agree! The labels are perfect!

[@Meow7760]

I've missed your videos! Good to see you back xx

[@LindseyHolland]

Welcome back lovely Lily! So happy this worked wonders for you. It's absolutely made me think about taking some time off when I need it. See you soon beaut! ❤️

[@hms17sunshine]

"Darling, can I clean up the egg for you?" 😂😂 you guys are so great. Welcome back, i've missed you! This has just made my week xx

[@mariedavtyan371]

I’ve been waiting for this since early morning ☺️😍😍😍😍

[@beflabbergasted]

You ABSOLUTELY don't have to justify yourself. I'm an older viewer and some of my friends with 'normal' jobs/lives have had to have breaks from the Internet. Sign of the times?! You've been missed. You're one of my favourites, simply because you come across very down to earth. Like you're here for us not the other way round bragging your arse off like some vloggers I could mention! 🙄🙄🙄

[@nicauliflower6]

Bev Flannery S

[@Alexandrafern23]

Love that you're back!! Strange about Diprobase, for a couple of years every autumn I get dry patches under my eyes and I started using that and it cleared up in two days!! it's dreamy

[@bubbyheart]

welcome back! it's really lovely to see you back and i really enjoyed the video. i totally agree with you about 'no one really notices' - i mean this absolutely positively, but honestly as a viewer the month just flew by - yes once in awhile i thought 'oh haven't seen lily for awhile', or anna made some comment about your time offline, but absolutely nothing lasting. when your video came into my sub box i got right on watching it again, so i don't think (esp with your target audience) some breaks are going to detrimentally affect your views/future work! sometimes you just gotta invest in your long term sanity in the job, so you do what you gotta do for yourself. i think most of the time we are the ones who care the most/are the most hung up about our own perceived failures or 'falling behind' when 99% of the world doesn't notice and is just doing their own thing. so yeah, please don't feel bad about breaks, and take more!

[@mc21m]

Have you considered that you are allergic to lanolin? It's in many lip products and I randomly developed the allergy a year or so ago. Bare Minerals is the only brand I can use because their products don't contain lanolin. Highly recommend looking into that.

[@EmmiLa]

Love seeing this! Your videos are always such a nice little break for me, but really it's SO important to take some time off from work every now and then. No matter how much you love your job, we all need that sometimes, and it's just not healthy to always be working. Funny how that's so clear with all kinds of other jobs ("don't take your work home with you!" etc), but when the job is social media, suddenly you feel like you have to explain to people why you're not posting content all day every day of the year. So glad you took this time to take care of yourself and concentrate on other projects, but it's so great to have you back, too :) xx

[@1stepcl0ser]

Aaahhhhh im soooo excited!!!!! Missed you so much. But i‘m glad you were able to take time for yourself! 💕 welcome back!! Maybe you could simply give yourself one or two weeks of vacation every year? Or even a few weeks throughout the year. You deserve to have a break too, and it’s important to step back and not do your job.

[@Gmcw002]

the UK gets about a month off per year or 5 weeks, not 1 or 2 weeks. she should do the same!

[@1stepcl0ser]

gmcw002 im aware of that, here in austria it’s the same. Probably in a lot of countries. It would be a start if she would give herself 1-2 weeks off and one day it could be 5

[@Gmcw002]

i'm sure she can figure out what's right for her without us being prescriptive lol. my point was that saying "or even a few" appears to discount the idea of taking more than that, when more than that is in fact the norm in the UK working world. lily shouldn't have to be any different.

[@1stepcl0ser]

gmcw002 i never intended it to sound like that? It was simply a suggestion. It’s her decision after all

[@momof3plusdsg]

Same in Denmark.

[@loveloveChaiTea]

Lily, it’s good to see you’re back, but most importantly, to see you looking so happy. It was clear for a while that you needed to get away for a bit because you were looking quite down and fed up. So happy for you that you enjoyed your time off and that you’ve been working on exciting things!

[@jessieplotts7733]

Welcome back! I struggled with extreme chapped lips when I was preggo with my second. Aquaphor (which is a thick baby moisturizer) and drinking an obscene amount of water helped. Aquaphor goes on clear and comes in many sizes. It's still my go to for chapped or dry lips.

[@tarasearle6556]

Great to see you back! Good to hear your break has given you the space you needed. Always a big fan and very much enjoying chilling with a cup to tea to watch you channel so heartwarming to hear you're back making more videos and enjoying what you do again :) Appreciate you honesty - keep up the good work Lily! You're loved by many of us on KZbin xx

[@ZOELONDONDJ]

Welcome back!

[@lleaaahhh]

I spent 3 months working in America this summer on a camp which had a very rustic lifestyle. it was so so refreshing to not be on my phone all the time - i literally went on it for about 20 mins at lunch and 20 mins in the evening and that was it. i used to spend so much of my day scrolling through twitter & instagram and watching youtube videos , especially leading up to the summer as revision distraction, and i feel like everyone our generation is attached to their phones 24/7 (i'm 21). so since coming home i am so much more conscious of how much i am on my phone, and i think everyone needs an internet / social media break! even just to leave your phone for 6 hours a day makes so much of a difference. so glad you are back though lily!

[@christinaj.7401]

I don't comment often, but so happy that you are back, I love your videos!

[@chiarapnp]

Why wouldn't we stick around for someone we've watched and loved for years? You and any other youtuber are free to take a break whenever you need or want it. We'll be there when we see you've uploaded! 💜

[@yves6073]

Love how you're reflecting on youtube as a job, something not many people truly do. Reevaluating your work/life balance seems like a healthy and natural development and well, congratulations!!

[@zarasteel6445]

Lily!!! I'm so glad you're back! I missed you and your videos so much but I'm also so glad you took that break for yourself! There's a glow and spark in your eyes now that I haven't see in a while! I love you so much and I'm so excited for everything you have in store❤😘

[@blingeefairy]

Any job can get overwhelming and people are not machines. Kudos to you for taking your break and feel free to take a breather whenever you need one. We love you for who you are! Welcome back!Xx

[@spotizzi]

Welcome back Lilly glad you had a nice holiday. You look happy and refreshed. Looking forward to seeing your new vlogs

[@sarahwkml]

Lily - It is SO lovely to see you back online. I sense as we get older we realised how important time out is from the things that bring us stress - well done on you for acknowledging it and taking what you needed rather than keep pushing through. Social media will always be here. Thank you for continuing to be you! :-)

[@burondii]

Missed your vlogs so much, Lily! Even if you didn’t plan a change, I can definitely tell you’re refreshed. Excited for new content! x

[@maamegboateng2950]

Welcome back!! Like the little tags of where you're going in the vlog and in your description box- super helpful you always go to the best places!!

[@Mlbruna]

So happy you're back Lily, you have always been my favourite blogger/youtuber! I think you and your work here are very unique. Also happy to see this time off made you so well!

[@hkb4088]

I’m so glad that you had a good break! It’s great to see your videos again and it feels like you haven’t been away! It’s just like seeing an old friend again. Also, I always appreciate the London recommendations; I moved here a few months ago and never know what to do or where to go!

[@fafafafaa1352]

I dont usually comment but just have to say: Lily is worth waiting for, just loving seeing your videos. Welcome back!

[@ginnyburley9552]

It’s great to have you back and hear about how your life was affected by getting away from social media. I’ve seen lately how this role can burn people out, and then they just disappear. That’s sad! Boundaries sound like an important discipline for all of the beauty you tubers, especially those who share so much of your lives with the public. I am always interested in the little things, like finding an ointment that helps your lips feel better. Lovely to have you back!

[@simonap3754]

I'm so glad you're back! And you look so much happier, positive and glowing!

[@Joiebutter]

I took a few weeks off social media and when i came back i realized how much nicer it felt because it didn’t feel like an obligation and i’ve enjoyed it much more since. i’m so glad your back! your instastories are a part of my morning routine and you were missed!

[@nicolettak5050]

Welcome back,Lily! So happy that the time you took off made you feel better. That's what I missed the most from you: chilled vlogs.

[@luvimaeomana4291]

Good to have you back! I am a silent viewer, but I had to say I can tell the time off served you well. I'm no expert, but I'm loving the time lapses and editing. It puts a fresh twist on the content I look forward to from you. I'm excited to see what projects you have coming up!

[@Frazyie09]

This may just be the highlight of my sunday. Welcome back Lily we've truly missed you but I'm even happier to know you're feeling better you sound and look great so wahey xx

[@jenniferr4738]

Welcome back lovely! Loved how honest you were. Also LOVED how you added locations!!!!

[@KassieHannahMusic]

Welcome Back, Lily!! I really did miss your videos and your presence but I’m glad you had time and gave yourself a break. So happy you’re back x

[@EileenR11]

Welcome back. For your lips- Doublebase is even better than Diprobase, and less greasy. I also have chonically dry lios and can only use moisturising lipsticks even now. While out and about, I use Body Shop Vitamin E lip balm. I've tried many others but this is the only thing that really consistently works. You need to reapply after drinking to keep the lips from drying out.

[@lauren_prenter]

Welcome back Lily, so glad to see your videos, tweets & instagrams in my feed again. Also thanks for the tip on the diprobase, I don’t have as much trouble with my dry & sore lips as you do. But I do get cracks in the corners, especially in the colder months. So fingers 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@paula19100]

I really missed your videos, Lily, since your channel is one of my faves! Anyway, I am so happy for you that your break went well and that you feel better, you deserve it! Welcome back :)

[@jenniferhawkins1391]

Hey Lily, I'm 28 and I work in the community welfare sector in Australia - I apologise in advance for this novel but this video ahs really struck a cord with me. I've been following you for years and I love watching your videos. This video in particular really struck a chord with me. Although in my work I'm not on social media, it's still very very demanding and last year I left my job with no new job lined up - I NEEDED some time off because I was burnt out. I really don't think we talk about burn out as much as we could in society, but it's so common , especially in my industry and I can imagine definitely in yours too. We can only be so much for other people before it starts to take a toll on us. If you haven't heard of 'the stress hump' before - look it up! Last year I had definitely gone over into the exhaustion/fatigue area of the hump which is when stress can start having an effect on our health. But I found that after a week off, I started to think more clearly and more creative juices start flowing - I didn't feel as down and suffocated by work. And it kind of sounds like you had a similar thing? When we're over stressed our brain is kind of operating in reptilian mode and can't take on new information or think creatively. When we have a break or go on a holiday, we naturally stress-less and open up our minds to be able to think clearly again. I try to keep in mind now that I'm no use to anybody unless I put myself first, and that saying of 'you can't give from an empty cup' - is so true! Thanks so much for this video and your continued honesty - we need more of it in the world. Jen Hawkins :)

[@NickiPositano]

It's good to see you back, I can imagine it was scary at the beginning just letting it all go! Well done for braving it out!

[@hamizahjumat]

YAY! welcome back! you look amazing and totally refreshed! sending love from Singapore!

[@charmingandwitty]

It feels great to step away away from all forms of social media and just connect with the people and environment around you. Your right you feel awake, aware... noticing your surroundings. I am happy you took time away for yourself.... you were missed and glad to see you back !!

[@HM-pw8it]

Lily!! Oh my goodness! My world just got better!! I have missed you and your lovely vlogs soooo freaking much!! Welcome back! Xo, from Ann Arbor!

[@Jesswalla]

So glad you're back but so glad you got a much needed break 💜 I love the little icon you're using to show which store you we're at and where. So cute!

[@sharylkarloty]

Welcome back Lily! I've missed your videos! Glad you are back and refreshed :D

[@sundancer7562]

so glad youre back! i think in this day and age, online breaks are so necessary, even more so if thats youre field of work!

[@juliagoolia72]

These days, a month is a lifetime, but it also goes by in the blink of an eye. Honestly, from the time you said you were taking a break to now, feels like a day and a half. Work Life balance is so important, especially if you make your living on social media, because it’s so easy to just never turn off. Glad you got a break, excited to hear about all your updates.

[@lapassionlamode]

Lily, it's absolutely fine and normal to take some time off from your job, but I'm not gonna lie, I have missed your videos SO much! Great to have you back! All the best xx

[@foodishbeauty]

Welcome back Lily, you look as gorgeous as ever! So glad the break has done the world of good for you!! ❤️❤️

[@jaymielian7255]

Missed you so much Lily! I can see that you are coming back with greater positivity & it's a joy watching you beaming, like your usual self :")

[@coreysgmail7261]

Glad to have you back Lily. Happy to hear you learned that a proper holiday is something you need to be doing. Good for you!❤️

[@maryamerana4009]

WELCOME BACK! I'm so happy. I can't wait for your upcoming videos and blogpost. ☺️ You totally deserved that break.

[@oliviaallan7460]

Totally respect this, it's amazing that you have done this not only from a job perspective but from a young persons perspective. I think it's amazing you did this for yourself lily. I've been following you for years and not seeing your until uploads is weird but then I remember what you are doing and it's an incredible thing. Total 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 (that's a praise praise if you have forgotten) also you look insanely beautiful in this your skin is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@talesofendearment]

Omg i missed you Lily!! Literally the whole time I was watching this I had a smile on my face! The break seems to have done wonders for you x

[@ehmalone]

Welcome back! I can't imagine how it feels to be in your shoes. I'm a photographer, and find the amount of social media needed to 'keep up' in my profession overwhelming and exhausting, for you it must be 10 fold. Take the time you need!

[@rheabose5831]

Hi Lily, so glad you're back! Hope your break was truly restorative, mentally and emotionally! Probably the kind of the thing you don't want to hear right now but just be careful using Diprobase. Diprobase's active ingredient is a glucocorticoid steroid called betamethasone dipropionate. While the results are amazing, prolonged use of steroid based products have shown long term dependencies and extreme side effects on withdrawal/stopping use. My mother suffered from several skin conditions through her youth, primarily Rosacea, eczema etc. and the Indian equivalent called Diprovate seemingly alleviated her conditions and gave her the skin she always wanted. 20+ years in and her skin can't survive without it. One day without the cream and her skin erupts with blemishes, blotchiness and many other horrible side effects. What's worse is that such creams make the skin thin (wears away at the epidermis) and makes it even more sensitive. Maybe this might not be the case with you or other people, but please find out more before you continue to use this product. I hope you are able to benefit from this comment and while I may not have the most scientifically sound understanding, it it worth finding out more for yourself first. 😊👍🏼

[@roisinmartin264]

So happy you're back and so excited to watch this vlog! :) Welcome back Lily xx

[@laurenbuchanan5298]

Lily, I've missed you! So happy to see you back and feeling like yourself again. It does make me sad to think that you feel as though you can't take even a day off from social media. True supporters will appreciate any content you upload, whenever you chose to upload it! The most important thing is to take care of yourself and enjoy life! Thanks for sharing yours with us!

[@katharinan670]

Welcome back!! Missed your videos so much. :) You seem very happy in this video and I'm glad you enjoyed the last month. Everyone needs time off from the internet at some point. I went offline completely for a week last year and it made me notice so many things about myself and the people around me! ☺️

[@humarouge6814]

It shows that that break was good for you, I see you much happier than in the last videos, and I'm so happy for you! Welcome back Lily!

[@peaelle42]

you look soo much happier. welcome back!

[@thebandaid3435]

Thanks for always being so real, inspiring, and different! Glad you gave yourself some time 💗

[@xoIvon]

So happy you are back. I absolutely love watching your videos. I did not message or tweet you during your break but I did think about you and or your videos every once in a while. Happy you're back!

[@growingsunflowers]

babe I have always enjoyed your videos and I can feel your positive energy in this video and I am loving it! so happy for you

[@katiehenry3345]

So glad you enjoyed your time off but also so happy to have you back!! I definitely understand what you wanted to do, I often feel like I'm online too much and that there's not much I can do about it. Still I can't wait to see more of your stuff again, it honestly hasn't been the same.

[@fayemcgregor7803]

Yay!! Welcome back Lily, I’ve genuinely missed you. Xx

[@hamesbourenane2206]

You are the coziest thing to watch ! Like you put on a cozy jumper and a lily video and it’s the definition of the perfect winter Sunday (I am just feeling a bit sad assuming you won’t do vlogmas this year )

[@emiklein]

It feels so good to watch you and know you're feeling better and rested! xx

[@Dawn797]

So happy to see you back feeling refreshed and raring to go. We all have times when things can get too much, that feeling of being overwhelmed crept up on me this month and if you don't address is somehow things can spiral out of control. So well done for recognising you needed to take a step back, many people cannot see it. x

[@julieredhead8316]

Welcome back, I’ve missed your vlogs and Instagram stories x

[@mariamonteiro364]

I've missed you! Welcome back! I'm happy for you that you took a free time just to relax! xx

[@HaliBerry1]

Welcome back Lily! You look so happy and recharged, so the break was definitely worth it. I really enjoyed the vlog and am looking forward to more videos from you. Take care xoxo

[@anabelramos8098]

I just want to say that I LOVED this vlog! I really liked the new style of taking us to the shops and telling us their names.

[@jessfernando6575]

I didn't realise how much I missed you Lily!! Welcome back, your break seemed to have done you a world of good :)

[@eimearsheridan9764]

👏👏...great to see you back!!! Rested, refreshed & relaxed....you look great Lily