> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.gabriellas-edit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # A few things from this week (and a few I didn’t post) 🤎 - URL: https://www.gabriellas-edit.com/a-few-things-from-this-week-and-a-few-i-didn-t-post/ - Published: 2026-04-06T07:20:02.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-06T07:20:02.000Z - Description: A weekly edit of everything I’ve been wearing, where I’ve been going, and what I’m loving lately. Think outfits, recs, and a few things worth sharing each week 🤍 - Author: Gabriella Quansah - Tags: #newsletter, Issues, #Import 2026-08-28 20:13 ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/120764a4-e4bd-40b3-851b-8b8207c671ca/Amazon_Signature_Template_1.png?t=1773972890) ## THIS WEEK’S EDIT: ## MEN’S SKINCARE, SIMPLIFIED ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/8605a721-d996-4cca-9f0e-0920d8a07486/IG_AMAZON_MensSkincareFaves_Apr_2_2.png?t=1775454687) [Link to Skincare](https://www.amazon.com/shop/gabriiellas15/list/2ZGD3HBJXOUVD?ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Flist%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) I shared a quick version of this recently, but wanted to break it down properly — because most men are either using nothing or the same 2-in-1 they’ve had since high school. These are the products that are actually simple, effective, and worth using. Most men don’t need a complicated routine — in fact, using too many products (especially layering things like Vitamin C, retinol, and random actives all at once) can actually irritate your skin and make it worse. A simple routine done consistently will always beat a 10-step routine you don’t understand — start with the basics, then add in 1–2 targeted products if you need them. ### **IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START** - **Cleanser** CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (great all-around, super safe) COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser (K-beauty fave, gentle) **Moisturizer** CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion (lightweight, no fuss) Etude House SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream (K-beauty, super calming) **SPF** Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 (invisible, no white cast) Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50 (K-beauty cult favorite) - CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (great all-around, super safe) - COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser (K-beauty fave, gentle) - CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion (lightweight, no fuss) - Etude House SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream (K-beauty, super calming) - Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 (invisible, no white cast) - Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50 (K-beauty cult favorite) ### **FOR DRY SKIN** **Hydrating Cleanser** - La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser **Thicker Moisturizer** - First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream - Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream **Add:** - **Vitamin C (AM)**→ helps brighten + bring life back into skin - **Retinol (PM)**→ helps with texture + long-term skin health **Optional Serum** - COSRX Snail Mucin Essence (hydration glow) - The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 ### **FOR OILY / ACNE-PRONE SKIN** **Lightweight Cleanser** - CeraVe SA Cleanser (great for breakouts) - Innisfree Green Tea Foam Cleanser **Oil-Free Moisturizer** - Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel - Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb - **Add:** **Vitamin C (AM)**→ helps with dark spots + uneven tone **Retinol (PM)**→ helps reduce breakouts + smooth skin - **Vitamin C (AM)**→ helps with dark spots + uneven tone - **Retinol (PM)**→ helps reduce breakouts + smooth skin **Treatment** - Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc ## **THE ONLY “EXTRAS” THAT ACTUALLY MATTER** If you’re adding anything beyond the basics, make it these two: **Vitamin C (AM)** → Helps brighten skin, even tone, and make you look more awake - TruSkin Vitamin C Serum - La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum **Retinol (PM)** → Helps with texture, breakouts, and overall skin quality over time - Paula’s Choice Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment ## **EXTRAS (IF YOU WANT TO GET FANCY)** **Lip Balm** - Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask - Aquaphor Lip Repair **Hand Cream** - L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream **Body Wash Upgrade** - Nécessaire The Body Wash - Method Body Wash Pure Peace ## **SO NOW YOU’RE LIKE…WAIT…DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED ALL OF THIS?** Short answer: No — but a few things make a big difference. Think of skincare like this: - **Cleanser**\= washes your face (gets rid of oil, sweat, etc.) - **Moisturizer**\= keeps your skin from getting dry / irritated - **SPF**\= protects your skin (this is the most important one) Everything else is just **extra credit depending on your skin.** 👉[Shop everything here](https://www.amazon.com/shop/gabriiellas15/list/2ZGD3HBJXOUVD?ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Flist%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/c2275a61-8dae-4807-9906-d8c50591a00f/TT_AMAZON_MensSkincareFaves_Apr_2_1.png?t=1775458198) [Link to Skincare](https://www.amazon.com/shop/gabriiellas15/list/2ZGD3HBJXOUVD?ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Flist%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ## WHAT I WORE ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/4259d1b9-2dd1-448d-9d7d-58a18380c57c/IG_MIXED_CouplesLANightOut_Apr3_3.png?t=1775455294) Should we do a night out in LA itinerary next?👀 ### **Extras This Week** A couple things I wore that didn’t make it to Instagram (but honestly should have): - What I Wore to Church [Sparkly Sweater Top](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXLDQT7?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgabr0c64-20&creativeASIN=B0FMXLDQT7&asc%5Fitem-id=amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.592499f7-81c9-40ba-b6ad-f5988694083f&ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Fphoto%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd%5Fasin&th=1&psc=1&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) [Green Skirt](https://go.shopmy.us/p-51069442?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) [Chunky belt](https://go.shopmy.us/p-44853010?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) [Shell Brown Shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS73KY9N?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgabr0c64-20&creativeASIN=B0FS73KY9N&asc%5Fitem-id=amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.9187ecd2-f782-48db-8666-44910baecfb5&ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Fphoto%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd%5Fasin&th=1&psc=1&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [Sparkly Sweater Top](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXLDQT7?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgabr0c64-20&creativeASIN=B0FMXLDQT7&asc%5Fitem-id=amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.592499f7-81c9-40ba-b6ad-f5988694083f&ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Fphoto%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd%5Fasin&th=1&psc=1&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [Green Skirt](https://go.shopmy.us/p-51069442?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [Chunky belt](https://go.shopmy.us/p-44853010?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [Shell Brown Shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS73KY9N?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgabr0c64-20&creativeASIN=B0FS73KY9N&asc%5Fitem-id=amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.9187ecd2-f782-48db-8666-44910baecfb5&ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Fphoto%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd%5Fasin&th=1&psc=1&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - What I Wore to the Padres Game [Jean Shirt](https://go.shopmy.us/p-47925619?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) [Hammitt Clear Bag](https://go.shopmy.us/p-51068728?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) [White Tank Top](https://amzn.to/3PRmB4t?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) [Brown Skort](https://go.shopmy.us/p-44851727?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) [Cowgirl Boots](https://go.shopmy.us/p-51069053?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [Jean Shirt](https://go.shopmy.us/p-47925619?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [Hammitt Clear Bag](https://go.shopmy.us/p-51068728?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [White Tank Top](https://amzn.to/3PRmB4t?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [Brown Skort](https://go.shopmy.us/p-44851727?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) - [Cowgirl Boots](https://go.shopmy.us/p-51069053?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) 👉[Shop more here](https://lnk.bio/Gabriiellas?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ### **Night Out** Easy outfits, good company, and one of those nights you wish you could replay. Lace top, denim, heels, and a mini bag — simple but always works. 👉[Shop this look](https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4661724?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ### **NYC Look** Wore this in NYC and didn’t want to take it off — one of those outfits that just always hits. 👉[Shop this look](https://shopmy.us/collections/4520019?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ### **Everyday / Casual** One of those throw-on outfits that somehow still looks put together. 👉[Shop this look](https://shopmy.us/collections/4569947?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/3aa0265d-254f-4233-8c89-738ce67f4bab/IG_Mixed_NailsAthleisure_Mar28_1.png?t=1775457182) Should we do a night out in LA itinerary next?👀 ## SAN DIEGO WITH THE GIRLS ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/74729ef4-860a-4968-83ac-a6af17a72524/IG_PLT_SDGirlsWeekendRecap_Apr5_1.png?t=1775457271) **San Diego with the girls just hits different — reunited🤍** Padres game, bar hopping, good convos, and picking up where we left off like we never skipped a beat. We ended up at a mix of our go-to spots and a few new ones — sharing all my recs below. ### ⚾**Padres Game** Honestly one of my favorite ways to spend a day in SD — good energy, drinks flowing, and just walking around with your friends. ### **Animae (Dinner)** I should put a little pork tocino emoji if they had one. Elevated Filipino is what we love ok! One of the best dinners of the weekend — a little more elevated but still fun. Perfect for a girls night where you want to actually sit, order a few things, and catch up. ## **MORE DINNER SPOTS** - Callie — trendy, Mediterranean, always a hit - Juniper & Ivy — elevated but still fun - Born & Raised — steakhouse, rooftop vibes - Cesarina — cozy Italian, great pasta - Fortunate Son — chic Chinese, super vibey🎤**Bar Hopping In Gaslamp** Stops we hit: - Gaslamplighter (karaoke chaos in the best way) - Sidebar (major throwback…had to) - Happy Does (new spot!) Very much a “go wherever the night takes you” type of night. ## **BREAKFAST / BAKERY (DOWNTOWN + NORTH PARK)** - Asa Bakery — lowkey one of the coolest finds…thanks to my besties. Bakery by day, and I’ve heard it turns into more of a speakeasy/sushi situation at night👀 - Communal Coffee — cutest aesthetic café, perfect for a slow morning - Morning Glory — iconic brunch spot, expect a wait but worth it - The Mission — classic, always good, easy go-to - James Coffee Co. — simple coffee stop, great before walking around ### 🍸**The Vibe** Equal parts chaotic and wholesome — exactly what you want from a girls weekend. 👉 Save this for your next San Diego trip ## **WHERE I WENT** ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/ef34eb2a-1365-426b-a6a8-e744fba80885/IG_Restaurant_EqualParts_Mar_18_1.png?t=1775457306) ### **Equal Parts, San Francisco** Low lights, good cocktails, and one of those menus where everything sounds good. **What we ordered:** - Pull My Daisy - Manhattan - Kampachi - Fried Chicken - Bone Marrow - Panna Cotta 👉[Adding this to your SF list](https://www.google.com/maps/place/equal+parts+sf/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8085812393d5e0e7:0xa2226d787daeb924?sa=X&ved=1t%3A242&ictx=111&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ### **A Few More Spots To Add To Your List** - **SF / Bay Area** Happy Crane — everyone’s talking about it right now Ernest — modern Asian tasting menu, super hyped Penny Roma — pasta spot that’s still trending Bodega SF — casual but very cool crowd **NYC** Corner Bar — downtown energy, always packed Jean’s — very “you go here to be seen” Sailor — cozy but impossible reservations **LA (next trip!)** Bar Lis — rooftop, sunset drinks La Dolce Vita — classic but having a moment Gigi’s — dinner that turns into a night out - Happy Crane — everyone’s talking about it right now - Ernest — modern Asian tasting menu, super hyped - Penny Roma — pasta spot that’s still trending - Bodega SF — casual but very cool crowd - Corner Bar — downtown energy, always packed - Jean’s — very “you go here to be seen” - Sailor — cozy but impossible reservations - Bar Lis — rooftop, sunset drinks - La Dolce Vita — classic but having a moment - Gigi’s — dinner that turns into a night out ### **Night Out Itinerary (SF)** If you’re planning a night out, this is the exact route we did: - Amélie - Harper & Rye - PCH - Peacekeeper - The Felix 👉[Save for your next night out](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TWG57HmGKjrNgYQk7?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ## HIS EDIT ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/56741491-6243-48ad-86e3-352cd4cdcc86/IMG_0271.jpeg?t=1775457910) ## **PAAK’S PICKS** A few looks from him lately — simple, intentional, and always put together. He’s very much a “keep it clean, fit matters, and don’t overdo it” type of dresser…which honestly makes everything look better. 👉[Shop his picks](https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4682989?ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ### **The Formula** Structured top, relaxed pants, good shoes — and suddenly it’s an outfit. ### **Night Out / Date Night** One of my favorite looks on him also because it was my bridal shower — elevated but still effortless. - Off-White Arthur Sunglasses in Black - Kith Rugby Polo - Zara Relaxed Fit Pleated Pants - Duke + Dexter Wilde Penny Loafers - Tissot Gentleman Brown Leather Strap Watch ## *What I’m Loving* ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/d6e31c4e-cbb2-4ead-8572-80ad6cb5b35a/71-qtyYFSRL._AC_SL1500_.jpg?t=1775459560) **These cute coasters** [shop now](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHL6J82H?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgabr0c64-20&creativeASIN=B0BHL6J82H&asc%5Fitem-id=amzn1.ideas.2PEB9GJD80TK8&ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Fcur%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fd%5Fasin&th=1&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/b54a6482-ebc6-42b6-be67-64228dfea045/71FzmIENN-L._AC_SX679_.jpg?t=1775459568) **This puffer bag** [shop now](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN7DL35D?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgabr0c64-20&creativeASIN=B0FN7DL35D&asc%5Fitem-id=amzn1.ideas.15AKSJTA1UN1F&ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Flist%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd%5Fasin&th=1&psc=1&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/5a97c3c1-d09f-4aa3-beca-c96bd174f4d2/61yPXo2j0YL._AC_SY879_.jpg?t=1775459576) **These mini dresses** [shop now](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS1DLM7X?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgabr0c64-20&creativeASIN=B0FS1G4RPN&asc%5Fitem-id=amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.9bcd997f-d60c-4018-861a-063fb1d41d22&ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Fphoto%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd%5Fasin&th=1&psc=1&ref=gabriellas-edit.com) ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/uploads/asset/file/7b673e04-2777-4f64-9e67-2409df109d6b/71PX1cruB2L._AC_SX679_.jpg?t=1775459583) **These belts** [shop now](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLW8BF5J?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgabr0c64-20&creativeASIN=B0DLW8BF5J&asc%5Fitem-id=amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.9bcd997f-d60c-4018-861a-063fb1d41d22&ref%5F=aip%5Fsf%5Fphoto%5Fspv%5Fofs%5Fmixed%5Fd%5Fasin&th=1&psc=1&ref=gabriellas-edit.com)