This is such a beautifully reflective moment—you captured that feeling of “holding onto routine to anchor yourself” so well. There’s something quietly powerful about finding normalcy in mascara and a morning ritual, especially when everything outside felt uncertain. It’s not even about looking put-together; it’s about feeling grounded.

And now, that slow shift into joy again—how you’re embracing small things like linen dresses, a swipe of lipstick, or a Sephora find—feels like the softest return to self. It’s like… honoring who you were, who you became during the quiet, and who you’re becoming now.

What’s been your favorite product from the haul so far? And do you have a go-to “first step out into the world” beauty combo—like a tinted moisturizer + brows + something that makes you feel you again?