weekly food shop, sunday reset and new skincare products | living alone diaries

[@naomigaotingwe8201]

Omg I'd love to get to this point of my life, in a few months I'll officially be a registered nurse, now I'm just struggling waiting for graduation. One day, just to afford basic household items, is a blessing we don't usually appreciate. This is giving me peace somehow.

[@jagwmccleanjmcinkedincarbo5847]

Good food enjoy😊

[@estarx]

I order the big, standard, heavy stuff for delivery - tins, loo roll, bottled drinks and frozen stuff. Then fresh bits I go in store for, so I can get a good date and quality

[@kylasanchez]

Taz said mindful and my mind immediately said “very demure” “very mindful”

[@bhaveshgupta6000]

Omg same

[@cuteblackcat650]

Lol I literally stopped the video and checked the comments looking for this 😂

[@hibaalam2978]

these videos actually make my day, they feel so personal and motivate me to work for myself too.

[@rachaeljones5758]

Wow I have been watching you for several years. You were still living at home then. Watching you today so grown, mature heck you’re wearing a skirt! You look like such an adult now! It is so beautiful to watch!

[@alexah8521]

I love coraline! I remember watching it when I was younger and being so fascinated with how everything looked

[@Luna69814]

squalane cleanser from the ordinary was the reason I broke out, leaves your skin super dry after washing, switched to cera ve hydrating cleanser + cosrx advanced snail Moisturizer + Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun sunscreen was what fixed my skin. Very minimal to no makeup on most days, my skin is now spotless and super smooth, no breakouts!

[@libbybowyer157]

The experience you have had with the online grocery shop is why I won't do online grocery shopping as I can't cope with it. I totally get from the perspective of if you are housebound or you don't drive for example but as much of a pain as grocery shopping is I go to the store in person as I can sort my own as I'm quite particular especially with my fresh good.

[@1-point-of-veiw-among-many93]

You could use a shopping trolly bag to get your shopping they carry a lot more stuff than any bag and it's like a suitcase on wheels easy to pull round with you and you do not need work out training have a great day.

[@mali-hz4cb]

Hi Taz, for skincare I'd recommend taking it slow to begin with, so only introduce one product at a time. That way you'll know if a product is irritating you and breaking you out. A really good product from the ordinary to help with breakouts and pigmentation is the Aloe + NAG 2%, very gentle, use twice a day and it stops breakouts and helps with hyperpigmentation. Hope that helps!

[@juliemcgrew83]

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid works great for hyperpigmentation. Has faded a small birthmark and the freckles on my face. Its amazing!

[@MButty]

Regarding your skin... Same happened to me, good skin, but when lockdown happened I ended up buying lots of skincare. I kept breaking out and you'll never guess what fixed it....... I stopped putting ANYTHING on my face, not even moisturiser (I'm lucky I don't get dry skin). Noticed the excessive oiliness disappeared too! Only thing I do to my face now is wash it in the shower

[@luciachanger6505]

I never put anything on my face all my life and never had spots. Everyone says I look young for my age and they comment on my clear skin on my face.

[@Shereenshaikh]

I learned this exact thing 4 years too late😭 always thought I had oily skin until I stopped using moisturiser and then my skin became perfect😭

[@user-pb5jt6xk2m]

I know many people like this. For many people without touching your skin your skin will recover itself. People advertise all these skin / makeup products that ultimately lead you to breaking out and needing to buy more products, more skincare, more makeup to fix and conceal as a result. Why else would the cosmetics industry be over a billion dollar business. It's about the consumerism. While applying skincare and makeup is fine, people should know when it is breaking out and take a break from products to give your skin time to heal naturally.

[@jagdeepbirk8177]

I suffer from hyper pigmentation, one two occasions after going abroad I developed really dark massive blobs. I went and had a chemical peel which really helped. Now when I go on holiday I use factor 50, not so much in the UK as I avoid the sun.

[@notanothersophie]

This might sound a bit strange but I’ve found that aloe vera helps when I have acne scarring or redness!

[@ellinor9777]

I fell off my bike and scraped up half my face when I was a child. And I used aloe Vera on my wounds, and it healed super well and I didn’t get any scarring. So aloe Vera is really good for healing

[@wanderzirkus200]

Don't regret anything you did to keep yourseld entertained during logdown. It was a very hard time for a lot of people. So when skincare kept you entertained during this time, it was worth it 😊 Love your Videos ❤ please know that you metter, too!❤

[@queenbeemo42]

It is always interesting trying to find what your skin loves and thrives with! As a woman, my body chemistry changed so often with babies, menstruation and now menopause so I have to watch and change often.

[@btwiitsmishal]

I recommend trying one product vs a tonne. Also, for hyperpigmentation, I just use 1 product, and that works; Formulated with Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, and Vitamin C - the Lightning Wand brightening serum by Hero

[@hafsaawan5743]

I think something you might want to look into Taz is a broken skin barrier and another tip is maybe not to use all the products at once but slowly introduce them into your skincare routine.

[@zohahassan6785]

This is so cool! Taz im such a huge fan of your channel, and also amandarachlee who I was inspired to do bulletjournaling from years ago. I started in 2019 and am still going, journaling is so fun I’m so glad you’re enjoying it :) crazy crossover of my fave KZbinrs

[@Marie-jz1qw]

Hi Taz, you're right to go slowly with your skincare. Also, it's easy to buy lots of products and want to use all of them so your skin gets better, but using too many acids at the same time can definitely break you out because your skin barrier isn't protected enough. I'd recommend to start with the niacinamide and not go with more than maybe 2 different serums (one at night and one in the morning if you must have different ones) 😺 EDIT: actives, not acids lol

[@thereesfamilyadventures]

Hi Taz. I'm new to your channels and have really been enjoying watching your videos. I'm very similar when it comes to housework, I need a day to do it all rather than bits of it throughout the week. I struggle so much with my skin. I've had acne all of my life and also have rosacea. I know for me, the biggest issue comes from what I eat. Processed foods definitely impact my skin. Haha I absolutely feel you with the whole consistency thing, I get really into things for a couple of days and then forget all about it!

[@riiiii787]

“Am I even having my own thoughts anymore or all my thoughts things I’ve seen on TikTok?” This is too true for me 😭 I swear all I talk about is TikTok too lolll

[@HassanRaashid]

Coraline is an amazing movie, I highly recommend it. Also love that you're doing new hobbies outside of work, I have a few hobbies that I love doing but nowadays it's been hard to find energy to do them 😢

[@AnnAdeva1]

I only use three products for my skincare routine. I have a cleansing soap. And then I have a toner from REN. And this toner has really helped to clear up my HYPER pigmentation and even take off the skin from my face. After that I use sunscreen or I use a moisturiser that has sunscreen of SPF 50. That’s all I do. Because I feel like when I have too many products, it’s hard for me to be consistent because I get overwhelmed by all the steps I have to do. I hope this helps ✨

[@LiamODonovan-l6e]

Always love your videos, taz you are always amazing. You are someone i really look up too

[@lanav6]

I’ve used ordinary’s alpha arbutin before and it honestly helps so much with dark spots! You can use it directly on the spots instead of whole face, and I found it to be really gentle and good for everyday use, I could see the results quite quickly, hope this helps :)

[@x-starlight-x]

How did you use it? Did you use it on its own, or was it moisturising enough without moisturiser, or did you use it before, let it soak in and then apply moisturiser. Thanks

[@lanav6]

@@x-starlight-x I used it at PM time and I’m usually oily, so I didn’t use moisturiser at night. I personally combined it with lactic acid some days, and other days just used it alone all over my face or just targeted spots :) but if you want to use moisturiser, I would recommend going in with alpha first, let it sit on the skin for a minute to absorb, then moisturise always as your last step (as face oils/creams are the heaviest). Also, Alpha arbutin is a brightening serum so I deff use an SPF during the day to prevent any sensitivity xx

[@lydia4532]

Please do a video on journaling! I get in m head too much and struggle to know where to start..

[@XOXheartErin]

I love The Ordinary!! I would just be careful about introducing so many new products into your routine though. Something could end up breaking you out and you won't know what it is, and too many new ingredients can freak your skin out. So maybe 1 product introduced every 3rd week or something...

[@aqilaali2354]

I’ve struggled with acne for years - had a bad bout of illness which triggered them and they just won’t budge and even if I get the odd spot it takes forever to go. Things that are helping include using a silk pillowcase, minimum of 2l water and reducing my junk and processed food. I’m trying skin and me atm (I really can’t tell if it’s working and expect it to take ages as the hyperpigmentation is so old) but have told myself that it’s affecting me a lot so will try hydrafacials or laser after. If you’re feeling down I’d defo recommend hydrafacials as they make a bit impact x

[@archisne]

Derma rolling the face once every couple of months followed up with a super good moisturiser and sunscreen helps with hyperpigmentation, scarring and new acne. Try sticking to only medicated / dermatologically tested / approved brands like neutrogena, bioderma and aveeno. Hope this helps 😊

[@Axeo19]

When you go from no skin care to suddenly using products, you're gonna have cranky skin. its adjusting to the products along with all the junk coming to the surface (hence the breaking out). Also i find keeping my face products i need to use consistantly, i leave them somewhere at eye level. I'm more likely to see them and use them.

[@toastiesin]

If the limiting factor for not picking up groceries is not being able to carry the bags back, might be worth considering if a rolling shopping bag. Used mine in college when I didn't have a car and it was perfect.

[@AnushaPanchal-k5q]

Paula's choice BHA Skin perfecting liquid exfoliant is great to even out skin tone and really helped me with hyperpigmentation. Also make sure you use a good spf, I use la roche possay spf 50 oil control x

[@aidana263]

The same thing happened with my skin during covid, skin care really got popular and I mixed products I shouldn't have, left me with scars, redness and basically a chemical burn, Ive been recovering since 2020 😬 I would recommend Bepanthen tattoo cream overnight to reduce redness and those post pimple red spots. For me I struggle with PIE not PIH, so no dark spots but the red ones are just as hard to remove :( I wish I never used unecessary skin care

[@tamabedin]

Girl, please just get an appt at the Boots online doctor, it’s a fiver and you pay for the product they suggest. These are prescribed products, guaranteed to work and you won’t be wasting your money. There’s no point putting so many acids on your face, stick to one and moisturise well. Too many products will make it worse. You don’t have to trial and error!

[@x-starlight-x]

Do you know if they can prescribe retinoid

[@tamabedin]

@@x-starlight-x yes, they can even provide antibiotics. If you go on their website now, you can see all the options. I got Epiduo from there and it worked for me. They also have Differin, Clindamycin, etc depending on what you need. They also check up on you after a few months which is nice. I would recommend letting the Doctors make their choice instead of you suggesting a product! I chose my own product the first time and it didn’t work! They know what they’re doing :)

[@asmabegum8824]

Oh Taz, I feel the same I did suffer really badly with acne and still have scarring from it but I don’t wear make up just wash my face and go. But as a viewer you face looks fine but I get it brings you down and I totally understand about the consistency is key, try face masks when you have a slow reset day. Take care hope you know you matter too!

[@MennaBabbyyy]

Vaseline h3lps with scaring on the face I use it all the time everyday and night❤

[@geetpeetnsnsnjj2192]

Sister I don't know how I got to your video but I highly recommend you watch Yasir Qadhi's Seerah. It will honestly help you understand and give meaning to you.

[@amnanadeem3630]

I love you so much taz your videos are the best I watch you all the time your so beautiful your apartment so gorgeous and you always make me laugh and smile love you so much💗

[@luciamiola8970]

Taz, for the hyperpigmentation, after acne treatment my dermatologist recommended “Eucerin post acne marks cleansing DermoPurifyer” and the “post acne marks reduction triple effect serum” Really really good!

[@purr00]

are you happy with the results?? i heard eucerin is a good brand but i havent tried that yet!

[@luciamiola8970]

@@purr00 really happy. I definitely saw a difference in about 6 weeks of daily use

[@adriennej8730]

This may just be something that worked for me and my hyperpigmentation, but Noxzema helped me. I'd rub it into the areas that bothered me....once in the morning, once before bed....and it reduced the problem completely over a couple of months. This may do nothing for the next person, but it could be a solution for some???

[@judybelight8041]

organic castor oil for the breakouts and healing. zinc oxide for discoloration. keep it simple.

[@imenemeddoudi581]

I had the same issues as you when it comes to hyperpigmentation. I also spent hours on youtube trying to find how to get rid of them. At last, I got myself Neogen vitamin c and they disappeared like magic in like barely a month. Any vitamin c should do the job, but of course, like you mentioned, make sure you use it at night only. I never used it during the day because it could make your skin go darker.

[@alexandravita9944]

actually it's very good to use vitamin c in the morning, it enhances the effect of the sunscreen. Back in the day we used to say that vitamin c wasn't good on the daytime, now we know how to process vitamin c correctly for it to be effective either way. Been using it for years now, I just turned 40 and people compliment me on my youthful skin (I can compare with my sister who doesn't use any skincare)

[@imenemeddoudi581]

@@alexandravita9944 That's some new information for me! I was always scared to use it in the morning (and actually saw satisfying results without doing so), but I will do more research on that and probably try it too. Do you use it twice a day then?

[@alexandravita9944]

Just in the morning since it works so well with sunscreen. In the evening I either use AHA or retinol ( those 2 for sure are not to use with vitamin C!)

[@jadeallo5099]

Link your skin care routine to other habits you already have. For example, you have to do your skin care before you can brush your teeth in the morning/evening.

[@sarahbuhaila7878]

Go to a dermatologist Taz & get a mild skin peel . They help with pigmentation & evening skin

[@lloollaa]

Hi taz love your vids ...I recently started usung the ordinary's retinol in the pump botyle and i started it mid july and my dark marks are fading and decreasing the amount of pimples i have now its been working well for me. Start off with once a week then slowly inclease to 2-3 times per week ...i am use to retinal so o use it every day now and i have no irritation. Love your vids!!

[@bethmetcalf3447]

I don’t know if this actually works but apparently Head And Shoulders Shampoo is good for your face as well. The lady I watch on KZbin said that it’s good with brown spots on your face. I’m going to buy some and try it the next time I go shopping. It’s something else to try if the new creams don’t work out for you. If you end up trying it, I hope it helps.

[@nottoday4972]

In my experience here in the USA veg and fruit when shopping typically is picked out perfect when ordered. I think because here we tip cash for pretty much everything… 😂 won’t lie I hate tip mentality, it should be good service regardless. Same with people/ customer service being treated well. I rush through everything I do, it’s a good reminder to enjoy the moment. 😊

[@teya166]

Use only cold water for face care, the best👌

[@Charbond]

Personally, if i could, i would see a dermatologist about my skin and ask for a few product or ingredient recommendations. Ive found that th emore products i use, the more i break out. So now i have a very simple routine and only seem to struggle if my diet is bad...which it often is.

[@DEEDUBZ]

TAAAAAAZ !! x

[@annoar9776]

love your vlogs. 🤍

[@harleywatcham3027]

Coraline is also on Amazon prime ❤

[@farhanarahman767]

Vitamin C is great for scars!

[@TukTukLady]

I would look into meeting with a certified naturopath 😊 I know recently you mentioned bloating issues, and now acne an breakouts, those can all stem from imbalances in the guts. A naturopath can help you rules out food intelerances, hormonal imbalances, etc. I’ve worked through some pretty severe gut issues with mine, and I am back to feeling amazing ❤ Strongly recommended!

[@ZeenathChowdhury]

Ur so pretty taz 💓

[@4455rachel]

I have never done online orders for groceries and have them delivered. But I've noticed not only with you but others I watch on here that the items always come in those reusable bags. This may be a stupid question but when you do this, do you always get them in reusable bags and do you just have a big stash of reusable bags or is there there a way to give them reusable bags you already have or do they come in like a truck and you go down to the truck and they just put the items in your bags? Sorry if this is a weird question.

[@Rando-cu6jm]

I think those are her own reusable bags. She just brought the bags down to the front door when the delivery arrived and transferred them from crate things.

[@bearclaire]

I'm in a different country but here things get deliverd in crates and bags you 'pay' for them but yiu hand them back in with the next delivery and get the money back , so they get reused

[@soph9352]

its a bit more expensive than the ordinary but faded by topicals is v good for hyperpigmentation!!

[@Peacefulmind3453]

Love your videos Taz! Maybe try dermatica. I've had hyperpigmentation for soo long too and literally tried so many things including most of the ordinary products but nothing worked, since getting skin care from dermatica its helped sooo soo much.

[@jakelennon6057]

I dont know if this helps, but I've had a lot of skin issues after receiving the covid vaccine a few years ago. If it helps in investigating the cause of the breakouts it might be worth chucking it in the 'possible cause' basket. If you google 'covid vaccine skin issues' it can bring up a bunch of peer reviewed journals etc. I've had to go on acutane 20% because my sebacous gland was overproducing oils and causing breakouts

[@caleb8453]

We love you Taz ❤️

[@jontim7667]

I get stressed too but I ones thought what if I choke when home alone and now I can not let it go... tips how do you cope with stressers and do you think about choking?

[@Nerissanor]

Can we please have results review with the ordinary skincare? My mum has hyperpigmentation too and nothing is really helping her, so maybe this would? Would really appreciate it!

[@gennyjanedoe]

Hey Taz, really enjoyed this video, but then I subscribed to your channel a while ago anyway! I love The Ordinary range - really good quality skincare for a reasonable price. Good Molecules are an excellent range as well. I particularly like their Discoloration Correcting Serum which I use as I have a bit of hyperpigmentation around the eyes. Worth checking them out too. Also, Coraline is an excellent movie, and just because it is animated, doesn't make the movie any less creepy, uncomfortable and downright horrific at times. Well worth a watch. Finally, I took up needle felting. It is such a great hobby and you can start off doing kits from Amazon until you decide whether you enjoy it. It's like sculpting except using felt wool and needles.

[@clareg6927]

Hi ya could you tell us how you made the chicken fried rice cause it looks really yummy 😊

[@sophie23119]

also taz a new hobby to try, Kaleidoscope sticker mosaic books

[@jolxn17]

i hope u always do well taz 🥹

[@cowerth8]

Get a granny trolley..its a life saver lol

[@NicoleStavros]

All love from the Philippines Taz 😍🥰

[@TheJosephKnight]

When I was a kid I used to get these "Get Set" arts and crafts boxes. One was a wallace and gromit plasticine modelling set. Not sure if they do them anymore. I think they had jewellery making and stuff.

[@ashdyno]

Taz try the local laundromat find a boy or gal too copleat the "the Taz". Pesto and pam a! Is epic

[@mmckay3]

Better get these chores done

[@pixieindia8255]

The ordinary is not very good , after using it for a year for me there's no difference and for the very small difference the brand does make, it soon fades when you stop using it. Be careful with the face wash it can really dry your skin out and cause flares ups temporarily. Try bio oil for your hyperpigmentation and Nivia Soft is one of the best moisturisers you can use or L'Oréal but you should always have Nivea Soft in , it's a must. Truly love the skin you are in Taz because you have it for life. Each scar and patch tells a story of who you were at one point in time. Don't let society dictate a beauty standard for you to follow . You are beautiful just as you are .

[@SimplyJack3]

Do clothes dryers even exist in UK?

[@louisedurrant1804]

That rice looks delicious…❤xx

[@amaraakhtar2968]

Taz please work with Dermatica or Skin&Me the online dermatologist products are so much better than DIY products

[@freeha2273]

you can try retinol

[@poorni894]

Hey Taz, so what App you're using for grocery shopping

[@SanaHope]

I’m so early !!! Yeahhhh love you taz ❤❤❤ 11:02 so real 😂

[@ashdyno]

Yes girl chil .. but. Don't stress the sall stuff .,

[@eelana02]

Facials ❤

[@vamsikrishna-]

i never saw washing machine beside the oven anywhere that's weird 🤔

[@nixi-bixi]

Washing machines are usually in the kitchen in the UK and it depends on where the hook ups were installed as to where they are exactly in the kitchen. Our homes are much smaller than the USA and we don't usually have utility/laundry rooms etc unless it's a large/very expensive house that the majority can't afford. Heck even millionaires homes in cities are small and don't have separate facilities! In mainland Europe a lot of washing machines are installed in bathrooms but a lot of UK houses are really OLD, like Victorian old and didn't have bathrooms originally hence why ours are generally so small so not enough space for a washing machine.

[@SophieMcKenzie-Shaw]

Who Gives a Crap is a great loo roll company that delivers them to your house without all the plastic! And they donate 50% of profit to charity xx ♥️🇵🇸🍉🧿🧿🍉🇵🇸♥️

[@ChillboBaggins798]

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[@kaylakleber1630]

just curious....why did Tax make a second channel? Sometimes she insinuates that this channel gives her more frreedom. But I don't understand....who is placing restrictions on what she can post on her own channels?

[@bezawitmesele]

Hi Taz, I had perfect skin too for all my life until I moved to Dubai and it went all downhill from then..... Anyways I have seen Dr Vanita Rattan who specializes on dark skin, because most skin care does not consider how sensative dark skin is. Check her out if you can.

[@jagwmccleanjmcinkedincarbo5847]

You should try making somthing forr us . What would you make for me!

[@jagwmccleanjmcinkedincarbo5847]

Something special. Make us go wow. Something blessed!!

[@meba444]

In regards to your skin, women’s hormones start fluctuating in their 20’s! Mostly starts mid-20’s. Which is where the concept of “second puberty” comes from (even though it’s not actually puberty, but whatever 😂). So it might not be because you started doing skin care stuff during lock down. It might just be your body’s natural progression. I’m sorry the hyperpigmentation is affecting you so much. My friend is dealing with the same. Sending you lots of love ❤

[@S4FX]

Nice ❤

[@cowerth8]

Lool so half the stuff was missing!

[@nidakhan2025]

Please don’t buy The ordinary. It’s owned by Estée Lauder which is like on the top of the boycott list

[@freeha2273]

HELLO!

[@leyyakhan3754]

Please check Dr V Rattan! 👌🏼based in the UK

[@poorni894]

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[@chandrawilliams2289]

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[@SimplyJack3]

You look beautiful as you are. However do what you need to feel better about yourself.

[@Tan-ns2hr]

Taz you probably have hormonal issues. Breaking out, getting hyperpigmentation and putting on weight could be due to PCOS. Go to your GP and get checked out. And don't add so many new products to your skin routine, you need a very simple skin routine- only try 1 new product at a time

[@fastandfurious3173]

You're beautiful, breaks my heart to see you struggling with self esteem.

[@Naranbaatarful]

What happened to your car?

[@Samshines-k2r]

Second comment ❤❤❤