Toni Marie Perilli

There are two versions of me: the New Yorker buried under a hat and scarf, and the Florida Gator who thrives under the southern heat (though the latter usually only exists in my mind, thanks to online grad school). This January, the Gator made a public appearance thanks to a whopping 82-degree forecast during a road trip that had me ditching the winter gear for some serious outfit planning.

This blog is truly a hobby for me, but when I get the opportunity to partner with brands I love, my passion project gets just a little more exciting. As a mass communications graduate student, I often analyze influencer marketing and user-generated content strategies in my coursework and examine their impact on the brand side.

This winter has been particularly cold, and my bodycare routine needed an update to keep up. I have sensitive skin that tends to react poorly to sulfates, so I needed my products to perform well while still being sulfate-free. I’ve been finding a lot of luck with drugstore beauty products in my quest to combat dry skin. With just a bit of experimentation, I found a routine that’s made my skin feel happier and healthier than ever before! My wallet isn’t disappointed, either.