A Week In My Life: A Beauty & Biscuits Haul & My Tie-Dye Tracksuit | The Anna Edit

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[@myriahjsmith]

Hi Anna, I unfortunately can't comment on whether the Origins product is universal or not. But, I would just like to say, I absolutely love that you're asking this question and thinking about it! It just really warmed my heart and made me so proud to be following you

[@unpetitagneau]

Re: Renaissance dad on holiday- it’s so funny when someone describes your style or outfit in a way that’s so true but that you never thought of. Once I had a coworker tell me my style was “tenured sociology professor” and I was like... wow I never realized that but yes it is

[@kunjal947]

I can confirm that the Origins Vitazing is not universal - made my Indian skin tone ashy and not glowing or bright.

[@natashaingram2416]

Hi Anna the best SPF I’ve ever used on my face is the La Roche Posay Anthelios ultra light invisible fluid SPF 50. Sinks into skin instantly, doesn’t leave a white film, non-greasy and non-sticky. I use it every single day.

[@lauramaxwell8327]

I have heard so many good things about La Roche Posay range. I really have to try this stuff! Thanks for reminding me - I get overwhelmed choosing sunblocks and always end up with something that feels hideous!

[@playtheukulele4flores200]

I definitely second that ! Been using it for years, I did like to try others now and then. Was always disappointed. Anthelios is the best and really gentle for extra sensitive skin I hâve rosacea

[@whimsy420]

I can also confirm this! I used to work outside with horses, and it would even last on a sweaty, sticky day.

[@Minnow37]

How do you guys avoid piling, or you never have that issue? I find it pils really badly on me no matter what moisturiser or face I put on top...

[@Icebluegel11]

How is it under make up?

[@Nat-cu6ji]

Thanks for asking - Biore 50+ SPF is the only SPF Watery Essence i have found that works for my mixed raced skin AND doesn't cause breakouts. It's fantastic and really affordable.

[@TheAnnaEdit]

Thanks Nat! X

[@carminepink7]

Seconding the Biore UV Watery Essence, a very good non-tinted SPF!

[@tootseymegagirl]

Sadly, It broke me out. But this was when I was caking on make up a few years ago while competing in pageants. Perhaps I should try it again now. Love from this Chinese-Filipino girl in Manila! 🇵🇭

[@Tinic1108]

Love the Biore too! Right now I'm trying to use up the Biossance Sheer Mineral Sunscreen, which was fine this spring, but is a little pasty with a tan. I think you've inspired me to re-order the Biore.

[@nicks596]

For SPF tinted products, I have the completely opposite problem of being super duper pale (as in, always being shade 01 in foundation and often that is too dark!) and they never work on me- the origins one you mentioned looks like a terrible fake tan job! 🙈 I wouldn’t be surprised if it didn’t work for darker skin either

[@rachael5029]

I have the same problem, universal tinted products always turn out too dark and orange on me.

[@TheAnnaEdit]

You’re so right! Always forget that it’s a no go for me during the winter months! 🙈

[@tatikto]

nicks596 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@parnz187]

Beauty and Biscuits... you’ve got me! 😂

[@LauraGhiacy]

SAME!

[@marwanaghmouchi2399]

This should be a book title!!

[@noracorbidge]

I’ve deleted all other social media so I eagerly wait your Sunday vlogs to catch up with what you’ve been up to! Loving the tracksuit! Sending love 🥰

[@lauraroberts9]

Literally me- couldn't hack instagram anymore!

[@nataliekeane8944]

Still laughing about the renaissance dad on hols when I hear you say "I was just thinking, in my head"!! LOL, where else would you be thinking Anna, if not in your head? Your foot, your hand maybe, bahahaha. XXXX

[@saundrakaye9497]

Origins does not work well on dark skin tones. It leaves a white cast on mine. I like Supergoop. But my favorite is The Beet Shield by Krave. It has taken few years for me to find a SPF that worked well with my complexion. Also, I have had better success with SPF from K Beauty companies. Great question..Thank you Anna!❤️

[@TheAnnaEdit]

Thank you so much for your recommendations Saundra! X

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

If I read Caroline Hirons correctly, she does not praise frivolously! You must deserve to be on the back page!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

[@danadpt2012]

Just popped one of your cookies in the oven, check, Caroline Hirons book on my lap, check, French bulldog sleeping on my feet, check! Happy Sunday everyone

[@molly___reads]

Haven’t tried the origins one but as a half Indian lady, it’s been so hard to find one that works for me!! I avoid all tints that turn a diff color just because they ALWAYS look off on me. Tried clear chemical sunscreens and dislike the feeling of them as well! Vanessa, Allana Davison’s manager (why do I feel like I know you all?!) and I have a similar skin tone and she recommended Elta Md. I am IN LOVE with how this sunscreen dries down-no white cast, no grease, makes my skin glowy but doesn’t break it out! Highly recommended for brown girls! Thank you for continuing to stay true to making this channel inclusive. Anna, you are just the best!

[@NeidaTeresa]

I actually never bought the origins sunscreen bc I’d been burned (no pun intended haha) by a Perricone MD sunscreen that was meant to “match your skin tone” and made me look purple. Like Barney the dinosaur. That was $75 down the drain so I was scared to chance it again!!

[@alexandratrifilova4369]

Got Caroline’s book in Sainsbury’s the other day for £10, if anyone wants to pick it up. Really enjoyed reading it 🙂

[@Heather_isms]

Another lovely vlog, Anna. I'm digging the darker tones of your tie-dye set. ❤

[@lydiacarels7912]

Só funny, your dad about fishing: "he as all the gear and no idea....." 🤣🤣🤣

[@AmandaWeldon]

I love the little candid moments with you and Mark. Just the cutest!

[@blakeyrebeccaross]

I love how much you support your peers. Your kindness and genuineness shine through your videos, Anna! :D

[@AmberHarkness]

Santa brought me an actual microphone and stand, best present ever! sang “skater boy” on repeat for about three years 😂

[@TheAnnaEdit]

Best present EVER

[@francescarowley1012]

These videos make my Sundays so special, also Renaissance Dad vibes - I can’t unsee it 😂😂😂😂

[@shrutirajesh9240]

You are literally a bundle of joy. Your videos always make me feel so good! Xx 💓

[@annosuke]

Just what I need a Sunday morning. A lovely bit of Anna ❤️❤️

[@everythingisrosiex]

Honestly this weekend has been fab - Anna and Lily podcast for my run yesterday, and now this video with my coffee before tennis. Happpy Days. xo

[@sinweichow]

I love your question about the sunscreen and wanting to recommend one that is more universal for all skintones, so thoughtful!

[@katerinanicolaou578]

You are the nicest person Anna, so genuine and funny .. I wish you was my best friend 💖

[@jennny926]

Supergoop is my go-to brand for sunscreens. Unseen sunscreen, spray, lotion... everything is so good! Haven’t tried another brand for over a year!

[@mwhite4514]

All the feels. Thanks Anna. I preordered Caroline's book, it arrived Thursday and by Friday evening I'd read it cover to cover, glossary and all!

[@HeddaJAndersen]

I’ve been using the “heliocare 360 spf 50 gel oil free” I got it at sk’’n clinic, it has a bit of a tint, doesn’t make me break out which has been a problem for me with sunscreen before. It’s awesome!

[@karrisjade]

I am loving your content at the moment. I can’t get enough of your videos 😊

[@nevenkamoulakas6873]

Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+ !!! Hydrating, super glowy and non-greasy. Looks AMAZING under makeup.

[@nwazan]

Anna, your videos are therapy for the soul girl. I actually have a special setup when I watch them 😂😂😂👌🏼💕

[@figgypop9989]

Hi Anna, thanks for asking. I am of deeper skin tone and I've tried tinted spf before and they make me look ashy. They aren't designed for deep skin tones. It makes me feel excluded when this happens. For example clinique dramatically different moisturising bb gel that claims to adapt to all skin tones really doesn't! This is also the case with tinted undereye creams such as origins.

[@SallyBoebally]

Anna if you love mint slice you will ADORE the mint Tim Tams 🙌🏼

WOW that frittata looked sooooo good 💜💜💜

[@emilykopp8517]

Yep, immediately paused the video and went and bought Caroline's book. Looks so amazing. I'm a sucker for new skincare tips. xx

[@yuliabudd4401]

So happy to see another lovely video from you Anna!!

[@annosuke]

Only 10 mins in and already obsessed with this tie dye top you’re wearing. If you’re going to tell us that you’ve made this... mind absolutely blown! It’s bloody gorgeous.

[@angellybeanz]

Love the comeback tie dye is making!

[@caprinsh2512]

La Roche posay anthelios sunscreen hands down the best I’ve used. I have lost count of the bottles I’ve used up. Makeup sits well on it, no white cast no flashback it’s super lightweight it’s perfect

[@eshtein]

I brought over 5 value packs of arnotts mint slices when i moved from Australia to the US. Screw tim tams, the mint slice is where it is at!

[@KatyJames71]

this vlog was pure joy

[@judithanndohar]

Oh I love your hair parted on the side ! So pretty!

[@josepha133]

You guys have the cutest and purest relationship.

[@diddlyump]

Bloody love your vlogs! The nods to New Zealand make my kiwi heart happy 🤍

[@EEN63]

Awww... good memories! ☺️😊 My favorite hand-held mic was my round brush with yellow handle and black bristles! I used my black vent brush on occasion, but my performance was always much better with my round brush! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 I love how this is a universal thing! 🥰🤩😍 Great vlog, full of so much happiness! 😀😃😄😁

[@indieconquers]

The best SPF for dark skin in my opinion is the full-body Elta MD Broad Spectrum spf 30+ UV LOTION. I'm black and it's moisturizing without any sort of cast! My holy grail and I've stocked up in case they ever change.

[@jamilajones8177]

K & J - Beauty SPFs do well for my deep skin tone - Purito Centella or Klairs - but these are often chemical mixes. The very best physical sunscreen I’ve found is Glo Skin Beauty Solarshade SPF50. It’s very moisturizing so I wouldn’t recommend for oily or combo skin types. It starts with a bit of a white cast but dries down to a lovely dewy finish. Love it! Loving your Renaissance dad shirt! Also so excited for Caroline’s book 🤩 Great vlog as per usual 😉

[@serenaawu]

i'm personally really into korean spfs, some include the purito centella green level safe sun spf 50+ pa ++++ and the cosrx aloe soothing sun creams spf 50+ pa +++. purito is a pretty clean brand which i like. both spfs are more watery based (personal prefer this type). (:

[@stephaniestockwell9510]

Yyyyeaaaaahhhhhhh Mint Slice!!!

[@olayaferreira]

Isdin water fusión is daaaaaa ride or dye. Never looking back 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@zuadaniela]

Favourite thing about Sunday - Anna’s video and a coffee in bed ❤️

[@missbeclane]

Mint Slice FTW!!!!

[@amycolbourne1886]

Me and my sisters used brooms/mops and did the whole routine to Sound do the Underground by Girls Aloud whilst my dad played it on guitar (we made him learn it!) Good times ❤️

[@nicolefmullen]

Just made your cookies for the gazillionth time, Anna. They are SO good. I always look forward to your easy breezy Sunday morning videos btw ☺️ xx

[@TheAnnaEdit]

Thank you Nicole! X

[@Sar-Rose]

I would love to see a half year favourites!

[@britnikuizin2807]

The Allies of Skin Vit C is also epic! Totally worth the price

[@wendyp4135]

I love that you're so into Mint Slice, we always go for the family pack in our house 😍😎

[@Sara-df8lg]

I have dark Latinx skin and I am very picky about sunscreens since many will leave me with whitecast and make me look like I have jaundice or take forever to blend in. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen is my favorite and it's what I recommend to friends and family who are bad at wearing sunscreen.

[@user-fyv9y79wv]

Anna, Arnotts biscuits are Australian (not New Zealnad)... And I'm glad you liked the chocolate mint biscuits!!!.... in Australai Tim Tam's are the BEST/ most popular, then monticarlos. Actually all of Arnotts biscuits are pretty good. xxx

[@rachgeorgia9993]

the arnott's bakery is down the road from me. if the wind is going the right way we can smell the baked goods.

[@augustinev05]

lol The Spice Girl Impulse body spray!! Omg! probably the first body spray I ever got.

[@ArnaAlayneMorton]

Alright that’s it - I’m off to Woolies for some Arnott’s Mint Slice 😍😍😍 it’s been a time!

[@lits3212]

Heliocare mineral sunscreen is ideal for me! Love it. The tint doesn’t really guve tint, I feel. Juat enough so your face isn’t white. Try it!

[@aninawiki6251]

i used a broom as a microphone stand. it didn‘t stand by itself but you could move it around in a dramatic way.😂

[@MoniqueARuiz]

My husband and I are huge karaoke fans and still use the remote control as the mic, even though my husband is a singer in a band and has actual microphones in the house 😂

[@nflower33]

I have been enjoying the Evy Technology spf here in Singapore .@ Kinkysweat made a very informative video on spf for poc

[@sarahlexia4767]

My fave aussie biscuits ever!

[@nuschkadesilva9263]

The perfect Sunday afternoon watch ❤️ (time difference between the UK and Malaysia!)

[@chiaracorden5508]

I'm 23 and the only skincare I do is moisturise morning and night. Use spot cream on the occasion when I get spots (usually linked to the time of the month) and when I wear makeup I take it off with a micellar water and use a cleaning lotion. I know nothing about skincare but want to look after my skin and look young when I'm old (without the use of botox etc) so should I get Caroline's book?

[@brilliantbrunette200]

My husband and I want to incorporate more veggie meals into our weekly meal plan. Do you have a list with your favorite veggie coolbook by any chance?

[@PaulaNerissa]

Mint Slices are my fave too!! A real Australian gem in my opinion! Hahaha! Love from Australia! X

[@emilyscottbanks7638]

Purito Centella spf50!! Gorgeous.

[@brightside119]

An impulse body spray or a good old hair brush 😂🎤

[@lauravalle3766]

Same. I never was that creative to have a stand! Haha. I had a hairbrush or later a portable electric mic that was attached to a speaker. 😂

[@rachaeljones5767]

been watching FRIENDS on netflix from the very first episode from the start of June , now my son is hooked on it :)

[@kristenperry7344]

Lol at your pronunciation of Arnott's 😂

[@annettestrahan7776]

I actually played the saxophone throughout high school & had the same music stand that I used as microphone!🤣❤️Great video!

[@racheltupper6479]

My microphone was either my Pocahontas hairbrush or one of my dad's golf clubs, specifically a wood.

[@SK-lw9ku]

Pauls’s choice spf 30 is great on my brown skin! 🤎

[@my_oh_my]

Most tinted spf's will remain ashy to an extent, and I personal can't wear most alone. Some just I have better luck with than others. I've never used the Origin one specifically, but for reference, the Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte is faux not friend for me, and I personally like Shisedo's Urban Environment SPF.

[@obstruc]

To keep my skin protected whilst wearing make up I like Coola organic make up setting spray. It's good and doesnt dry out your skin.

[@TheAnnaEdit]

I’ve been trying to get my hands on this - it’s sold out everywhere! X

[@anasisinahilic373]

Oh.... this was so entertaining.... and the tracksuit is awesome 😎....😘

[@tryingtobelove]

Hi, Anna! I just ordered the Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ after reading rave reviews on IntotheGloss. It's a small, sustainable, inclusive brand--with tinted and non-tinted SPF (for those of us with ghost complexions)--and the mineral SPF ingredient list is a dream for sensitive skin x

[@MsJeanneB]

Karmameju new sunscreen line. They have a BB-creme with spf, which is adorable. Only containing good stuff! It’s a danish brand, but maybe you’ll be able to find it

[@lauramaxwell8327]

When you brought out the mint slice I died! I'm an Aussie living in Hungary so I can't get my fave bikkies - you lucky girl! Also, I was interested about your recent issues with skin sensitivity. I also have dry sensitive skin and have just had to switch moisturisers. I've got a cleanser, serum (cannabis line) and moisturiser (daily hydrator for sensitive skin) from Kiehls now. I would really LOVE a video on reasonably priced products of this kind. I think Kiehls is a little pricey but not outrageous. Maybe there are products just as good for less though?

[@lauravalle3766]

What was in your purple smoothie? Looks good! So love your track suit. I want one! Just love your upbeat and fun chatter. Makes my Sundays brighter!

[@allysonbrown9159]

Thank you for sharing this Anna as your platform spreads far and wide. SPF for olive skin upwards shade wise is a massive issue. I am very light mixed race and have almost never found a sunscreen I can actually commit to using. They are usually too grey and unblendable giving the smurf corpse look or too heavy and break me out or cause sensitivity. The best one i have found so far is Exuviance Sheer Refining Fluid but is not readily available. Basically so far in my life sunscreen has been unworkable so for anyone darker than me it just isn’t considered. I hate sunscreen ha ha!

[@daniellaseagrove9619]

Ricotta and jam must say I just want to try it right now 😉 Love your vlogs 😍

[@yj-k1934]

Hi Anna- With regards to the Origins product, I have used it before however I am a mid tone skin (NARS Barcelona in foundation) and it was fine without any or ashy ness....but I don't think it would work on deeper tones as when I tan it did not suit.

[@caitlanreyneclancy3289]

Obsessed with that tie dye fit

[@E-A.]

Hi Anna, to answer your question regarding spf. A youtuber called Ayesha Huran recently put up a video on many different spf's on deeper skin. Personally I've found all SPF's ive used leave a white cast. The only one that wasn't as bad was the Clarins spf.

[@sarahb1375]

You've mentioned your breakouts a few times recently and I noticed that they seem to be tied in with when you've been doing more baking - do you think all the sugar from the cookies, muffins and biscuits might be causing your skin to flare up? I don't get spots very often but have noticed I get more when I eat more sugar, so wondered if it might be the same for you!

[@irenechanubc]

The origins vitazing doesn't work for my light-medium Asian skin. I like the bare minerals complexion rescue instead because it has physical SPF (titanium dioxide) and comes in lots of shades.

[@allladickson]

Toothbrush and Broom - my mic stand whohoo

[@onmyradar23]

Theres an SPF called "Black Girl Sunscreen", not sure if its available in the UK. It has no cast at all, and is fragrance free.

[@hherroyal05]

Try Living Koa tinted sunscreen - my favourite!

[@asuricova]

The only SPF I can tolerate is the LaRoche posay shaka fluid. I have a very oily T zone and all of those thick creams just make it worse or I feel as though I have a heavy mask on.

[@gigee123]

Hi Anna! This is my first comment on any of your vids, but I've been a long time viewer. I felt compelled to say I love the Elta MD sunscreens, specifically the UV Elements (tinted) for a chemical one UV Clear if you're looking for a chemical one. I am a bit tan and tend to break out, but these two have been pretty good to me! I do think they ship to the UK as well. Much love!!

[@autumnkinz]

Had to do some Googling for your burger. Patty & Bun! Wow! What a menu! Also, I'm sure someone mentioned it, but your sweats remind me so much of an aged cheese. I love it!

[@alainachou5791]

That smoothie is just the loveliest color! What did you put in? 🤩