💭5 Notes: SPF in makeup, mental health walks, affirmations, electrolytes, and Ellie's night routine

Welcome to 5 Notes! Today, we're chatting about:

• Today’s affirmation for motivation

• Take that mental health walk

• Trouble sleeping? Add this to your night routine

• Does SPF in makeup actually work?

• Ellie’s night routine

Today’s Affirmation

“I can do hard things.”

Take That Mental Health Walk

Walking is such an easy way to boost your mood and mental health. Just 10 minutes outside can lift your spirits, and walking in nature helps reduce anxiety and depression. It’s all about the movement—no need for a crazy pace, just get outside and go at your own speed.

Getting started is simple—just put on some comfy shoes and pick a route that works for you. After each walk, you’ll feel better and lighter, and that sense of improvement will keep you motivated to keep going. Clear your mind with a quick walk, the hardest part is just getting started!

Should You Add This To Your Night Routine?

Mind racing, tossing and turning, and waking up feeling groggy. Sound familiar? If you struggle with getting a good night’s rest, you’re not alone. 1 in 3 adults struggles with sleep. But now, you don’t have to settle for any more restless nights or groggy mornings.

Pique’s R•E Fountain is a clean, calming electrolyte drink mix designed to help you relax at bedtime and wake up with a clearer, fresher mind. It’s powered by Triple Biomaxed Magnesium, a blend that actually reaches your brain and nervous system to promote deep calm, quality sleep, and cognitive recovery.

Best of all, it’s good for you. No sugar. No maltodextrin. No artificial or natural flavorings. Just dehydrated lemon juice, lemongrass, and Himalayan pink salt. It tastes like a fresh spa drink in Bali.

Ready to get better sleep, starting today? For a limited time, you can get 10% off for life when you start your first month of R•E Fountain.

See the drink mix here.

Thank you to Pique Tea for sponsoring Note To Self. 

Does SPF Makeup Really Protect Your Skin?

While SPF makeup offers some protection, it’s not enough on its own. Most makeup with SPF contains a light dose of sun protection, which requires heavy application to be effective. Dermatologists recommend using it as a bonus, not as your primary defense.

To ensure full protection, layer a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 underneath your makeup. Opt for lightweight, non-greasy formulas to avoid disrupting your makeup, and reapply throughout the day with SPF powders or mists to maintain coverage.

Self-Care with Ellie: Night Routine

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