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Desert hike vibes in full effect 🌵☀️ Wearing my favorite athleisure outfit with lightweight joggers, sneakers, Carhartt muscle tank, and my fav denim baseball cap for a day of adventure travel in the red rock desert. This activewear look is perfect for spring hiking, outdoor adventures, or a Southwest road trip! I always pack a reusable water bottle, UV-protection sunglasses, and SPF essentials for sunny trails. Shop my LTK athletic outfit, casual travel style, and neutral activewear picks for your next vacation hike or Arizona getaway. 🏜️✨ LTKfit LTKtravel LTKactive desertstyle outdoorfashion hikingoutfit traveloutfits athleisurestyle springadventures hikingfashion outdoorvibes LTKSeasonal LTKTravel LTKFindsUnder50

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I'm Kristen and I have been sharing beginner friendly beauty tips since May 2020 when I started selling Red Aspen right after graduating from SUNY Oswego with my bachelors of science in biology!

In college, I started experimenting more with high quality AND affordable makeup as I needed some that would last all day from 8am lab through a 11pm hockey practice)! 🏒

As a chemist with a biology background, I am very passionate safe ingredients in beauty products, and how you can also have the same quality results when doing it yourself at home! 🥼🧪

Some other things that I love are plants (hence the theme of the group), the color purple (everything I own is purple lol), traveling, and playing hockey! I currently work as an analytical chemist in the quality control lab for a pharmaceutical company and absolutely love being in the lab! 👩🏻‍🔬

In the last fee years I’ve gained so many amazing new online friendships, been on multiple trips thanks to opportunities I wouldn’t have without posting content, and earned extra cash for more adventures! I’m grateful for every single moment! 🥰

A birthday dinner calls for maximum dopamine dressing!These floral platform beauties are bringing all the happy vibes…. 🌼

The square toe makes them wide-foot friendly, they’re also true to size, and the chunky platform means I can actually wear them all night without sacrificing comfort.

✔️ Wide-foot friendly square toe
✔️ True to size
✔️ Ultra comfy platform
✔️ Guaranteed to start conversations at dinner

Color, comfort, and compliments? Yes, please! 💛

#dopamine #statementheels #platformshoes #platformheels #birthdaydinner

Refusing to let a bra ruin a perfectly good summer outfit 😌☀️

Cakes sticky nipple covers = smooth, seamless, and no surprise peel-offs halfway through your day! 🙌🏻

Whether it’s under tight tees or flowy dresses, you can officially be in your “I’m not wearing a bra” era! ✨

#cakesbody #nipplecovers #bralfree #confidencecheck #nobra

I hate when people ask where I go, but I love telling them that I can teach them how to do their own!

Brows are important because they can help shape your face! However many women are scared of doing their brows themselves…

So let’s go over some brow anatomy and how to groom those brows at home by yourself!!! There’s no reason to pay someone else to do them for you! 💜

One of my favorite little brow hacks? After grooming, use a highlighter (like the one @tartecosmetics gifted me) right under the arch to instantly lift and define. It catches the light beautifully and makes your brow shape pop! 😍

If you’re looking for an easy way to make your brows look cleaner, more sculpted, and naturally lifted, this is the trick you need to try!

#browshaping #browstutorial #browshape #makeupbeginner #beginnermakeup

The oversized tee dress you’ve been seeing everywhere is finally in my closet... and I’m obsessed (not just because it’s purple)!!! 💜

This oversized T-shirt maxi dress is the perfect mix of comfy and trendy with its stunning sheer lace hem. It’s lightweight, flattering, and so easy to style with sneakers, sandals, or boots for everything from errands to vacation or concerts! 🙌🏻

I’m wearing a size Medium for an effortless oversized fit, and the color is even prettier in person! If you’re looking for an easy outfit that looks put together with minimal effort, THIS is it.

📲 Comment “DRESS” and I’ll send the link for it to your DMs!

#tshirtdress #OversizedDress #PurpleDress #SummerStyle #CasualChic

We don’t have the sun in Buffalo and I have a severe vitamin D deficiency…

#vacay #vacationvibes #vitamind #sunshine☀️ #mexicovacation

POV: I found the top that goes with literally everything to match the vibe you need! 🙌🏻

It’s full length (iykyk), so it’s perfect for a polished, professional look at work dressed up with a blazer, skirt, or trousers if needed…. OR for a wedding, baby shower, or brunch dressed up with a cute skirt! 😍

The fit is effortless, it’s easy to style, and it’s definitely becoming a staple in my closet! 👏🏻

#TikTokMadeMeBuyIt #OOTD #professionals #WeddingGuestOutfit #BabyShowerStyle

#LTKootd #LTKPetite #LTKWorkwear

This gingham matching set = my new favorite easy summer outfit ☀️

This sleeveless tank top and elastic waist shorts set is lightweight, comfy, breathable, and SO cute for vacation outfits, beach days, brunch dates, farmers market runs, country concerts, travel days, and casual everyday summer style.

Plus… it has pockets!!!! 🧡

Whether you wear it as a set or switch up the pieces, you’re going to look cute and stay cool this summer! 😎

Search keywords: orange gingham set, women’s matching set, summer two piece outfit, gingham shorts set, casual vacation outfit, lightweight summer clothes, cute lounge set, beach vacation outfit, comfy summer fashion, resort wear, trendy matching set, sleeveless tank and shorts set

#summeroutfit #ginghamset #matchingset #vacationstyle #tiktokshopfinds

If summer had a signature scent, this would be it! 🙌🏻

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist is my go-to for the summer. The warm blend of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla gives beach vacation, sun-kissed skin, tropical getaway, and poolside vibes everytime I use it! ☀️

📲 Comment “SOL” and I’ll send the link right to your DMs!

Perfect for everyday wear, summer vacations, date nights, brunch, and anyone who loves warm vanilla perfumes that get compliments OR if you’re searching for the best summer perfume, viral TikTok fragrance, pistachio perfume, vanilla body mist, vacation scent, or the iconic Brazilian Bum Bum Cream scent, this is THE one!!!!

#SolDeJaneiro #cheirosa62 #SummerFragrance #PerfumeTok #TikTokShopFinds

Boho birthday girl energy 🌸✨

Obsessed with this boho chic outfit moment for summer birthdays, brunch dates, winery trips, concerts, farmers markets, and vacation nights.

Styled this floral maxi skirt with a denim vest layered over a white baby tee and comfy sneakers for the perfect casual feminine look 🤍

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#LTKdayinmylife #LTKootd #LTKWorkwear

Your base makeup isn’t the problem… your primer is… 👀

Oily skin? You NEED a matte primer to keep everything locked in all day! ☀️
Dry skin? Give your base some life with a radiance-boosting primer for that hydrated glow! ✨

It’s literally the difference between makeup sitting on your skin vs melting INTO it… 😳

I’ve been loving this gift from @elizabethmott lately: giving me a bright, smooth base when I want to look glowy and a soft matte, blurred base that actually lasts!

📲 Want more info? Comment “PRIMER” and I’ll their website link to your DMs!

#makeuptips #ad #oilyskintips #dryskintips #primerhack

Sun-kissed on demand?? say less! 😘☀️

If you’re new here, hey! I’m Kristen, your at-home beauty geek and I share lots of beginner friendly beauty tips and tricks! I also share products that I love and actually work for real women. If you want to see more, make sure you’re following me! 💜

This pen is doing EVERYTHING! It’s a 6-pronged freckle stamp with the product already in it (no dipping, no mess 🙌🏻) AND a matte blush on the other end!!!

Like… This is for sure staying in my bag and going everywhere with me all summer!

Plus, she’s apparently waterproof AND smudge-proof, so she’s not melting off the second it gets hot out! 🥵👏🏻

📲 Comment “FRECKLE” and I’ll send my commissionable link right to your DM’s!

#summermakeup #fauxfreckles #makeuphacks #glowymakeup #beautyfinds

This was gifted to us by Colton’s aunt because she ordered an extra, and we have been using it ever since!

My first time was definitely…. “Funny!” 😅

I love that this one has multiple speeds, so if those popcorn kernels get REALLY STUCK I can crank up the power on this thing! 👏🏻

I highly recommend everyone have one of these, especially if you hate flossing and would rather have a fun experience!

#waterflosser #dentalcare #teethcare #teethtok #teethcleaning

Confidence comes in MANY shapes and sizes…
Sometimes it looks like trying something new, or just hitting “post” (even when you have a bare face and it feels a little uncomfortable).

My confidence has changed so much over time, especially in the last 10 years - lately it shows up in the ways I choose to I step outside my comfort zone and in why I share the things I genuinely love. Whether it’s nails, makeup, or comfy everyday staples like my Truekind bras… It’s all part of me still learning that it’s okay to take up space and not overthink everything.

Growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone, so please excuse me while I work on becoming a new and better version of myself! 💜

#confidencejourney #ambassador #selfgrowth #comfortzone #truekind

📲 Comment “COMFORT” and I’ll send the link to their website right to your DMs! Use code TKKristen20 for a discount on your order!

Okay this is one of those “I tried ONE thing and suddenly I’m loyal” situations… 😅

I got @truekind’s wireless shaper bra for the comfort, and now I somehow have multiple of their bras because tell me why it feels like I’m wearing nothing but I’m still ✨supported✨???

No wires, no digging, just doing life (and looking put together while doing it)! 💅🏻

📲 Comment “COMFORT” and I’ll send the link to their website right to your DMs! Use code TKKristen20 for a discount on your order!

#truekind #everydayessentials #wirelessbra #comfystyle #ambassador

Giving your jewelry a spa day every time you wash your hands? Thought it would be a dram, but I’m OBSESSED now! 🙌🏻 #ad

🫧 The Shinery Jewelry Wash cleans your gold and silver jewelry while you wash your hands. No scrubbing, no toothbrush, just instant sparkle and soft hands! 🫧

Perfect gift for 2026 brides, bridesmaids, newly engaged girlies, and anyone who never takes off their engagement ring or wedding band. Also such a cute holiday gift idea, stocking stuffer, White Elephant win, or bridal shower gift for any woman that loves her jewelry! 🎁

Think: clean girl aesthetic, jewelry care routine, travel-friendly beauty hack, gentle non-toxic formula, everyday luxury.

To learn more about their other jewelry care products, head to their website!

Linked on my LTK so your jewelry can shine as bright as you do! 😉

#LTKbeauty #LTKholiday #bridalmusthave #jewelrycleaner #shinery #giftideas #2026bride #engagementring #diamondcare #sparklingclean #ad #selfcareaesthetic

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKmorningroutine #LTKWedding

Okay but this body wash?!? It has been in my shower routine ever since Native sent this gift and I’m kinda in love now…

It’s super gentle, no sulfates or parabens, so it actually cleans without making my skin feel stripped… Which I absolutely love during the super dry winters we have here in Buffalo. And the scent?? it’s fresh but not overpowering!

I also love that it works for literally any skin type, and the bottles are huge so they last soooooo long!!!

Just one of those little upgrades that makes your nightly routine feel a bit more put together. 🥰

I’ll link it if you wanna try it! 💜

#com#complimentaryf#GiftedbyNativelacWhiteTeaBodyWash @influenster @Native #Ad

Comfort shouldn’t be a luxury, especially when it comes the bra you’re wearing all day, every day... 😉

I’ve been living in @truekind’s Supportive Comfort Wireless Shaping Bra (Size M) and it’s everything I want in an everyday bra: wireless support, soft shaping, smoothing fit, no digging, no pinching, and no underwire marks! 🙌🏻 #Ad

This wire-free bra gives real support without feeling restrictive, making it perfect for all-day wear, work from home, lounging, running errands, or layering under sweaters and tees. The stretchy, breathable fabric smooths without flattening and actually feels good on your body (yes, even after hours).

If you’re looking for a comfortable bra designed for REAL bodies or a supportive everyday bra that doesn’t need to come off the second you get home…. This is it! 👏🏻

📲 Comment “COMFORT” and I’ll send the link to their website right to your DMs! Use code TKKristen20 for a discount on your order!

No wires. No constant adjusting. Just soft, supportive comfort! 🤍

#ambasador #truekindpartner #comfybra #wirelessbra

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I didn’t choose this life. The cake pops chose me.... 🤪💜

#cakepop #cakepops #redaspenlove #foodiesoftiktok #girlstripvibes

Finally found a belt that goes with every outfit… Turns out it just requires a boarding pass to use! 🤪✈️

#TravelHumor #AirportFit #OOTD #RelatableReels #FunnyCaption

When you’re the only girl, and you simply REFUSE to be quiet! 👏🏻

I’m not here to shrink, soften my tone, or make anyone more comfortable with my confidence. If that reads as “attitude”… I’ll survive….

Just know, I WILL be opening my mouth and advocating not just for myself but for the whole lab too! 😉

#WomenInSTEM #STEMGirl #ConfidentWomen #MainCharacterEnergy #LabLife

The first thing people notice when they look at you is your eyes… So let’s smile with our eyes thanks to this #gift from @flutterhabit !🥹💜

If you’re looking for more reviews and tips/tricks on easy at-home beauty finds, make sure you’re following me! 👀

Honest review: I typically wear their clusters that you leave on for 7-10 days or strip lashes…. These are the Sticktionary line with Protecht Tech lashes - and it will 100% level UP any look in seconds! They don’t last more than a day or two for me, but if you’re uncomfortable with strip lashes or going for a more “natural” look for an event, I’d grab these! 👏🏻

Highlights:
✨ Pre-glued = no extra glue, no mess, no stress
✨ Under-lash design for that seamless, natural finish
✨ The perfect balance of lift, length + soft volume
✨ Everyday cute but still date-night ready

📲 If you want to save $10 on your first order, comment “PREGLUED” and I’ll send my discount link to your DMs!

Beginner-friendly. Busy-woman approved. Main character eyes without the appointment. It’s giving salon-worthy lash extensions in less time than texting “be there in 5.” 😉

#FlutterHabit #lashtipsandtricks #AtHomeBeauty

Hockey is intense. My sports bra shouldn’t be… 🏒

Wearing TrueKind’s Seamless Racerback Sports Bra to hockey is essential because support AND comfort is non-negotiable when you’re lacing up for a full send. Medium impact, breathable, and stays put through every stride, shot, and hit. 💪🏻 #Ad

If it can handle hockey skates and ice time, it can handle literally anything. 😉

📲 Comment “COMFORT” and I’ll send the link to their website right to your DMs! Use code TKKristen20 for a discount on your order!

Support where it counts. Confidence on and off the ice. 👏🏻

#ambasador #truekindpartner #comfybra #sportsbra

Crimped/wavy hair is officially back and she’s giving cool girl volume! 😉

Here’s your sign to dust off the crimper/waver (or try it for the first time) because this easy hair tutorial adds texture, body, and that effortless 90s vibe in minutes. I’m obsessed with how much fuller and fun my hair looks without teasing or tons of product… 🙌🏻

📲 Save this video for your next girls’ night, concert, or “I need to switch it up” day!

💜 Make sure you’re following me, @Be_LeafInYourself for more beginner-friendly beauty and everyday glam!

✨ Looking for where I got this waver/crimper? Comment “WAVES” and I’ll send the link to your DMs!

#HairTutorial #CrimpedHair #90sHair #EasyHairstyles #BeautyReels

Hockey is intense. My sports bra shouldn’t be… 🏒

Wearing TrueKind’s Seamless Racerback Sports Bra to hockey because support AND comfort is non-negotiable when you’re lacing up for a full send. Medium impact, breathable, and stays put through every stride, shot, and hit. 💪🏻 #Ad

If it can handle hockey skates and ice time, it can handle literally anything. 😉

📲 Comment “COMFORT” and I’ll send the link to their website right to your DMs! Use code TKKristen20 for a discount on your order!

Support where it counts. Confidence on and off the ice. 👏🏻

#ambasador #truekindpartner #comfybra #sportsbra

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Keeping jumper cables in your car at all times = absolute non-negotiable.

I was this close 🤏🏻 to being stranded today thanks to a dead battery, and having a set of jumper cables seriously saved me.

Whether it’s winter weather, an old battery, or one of those “why won’t my car start?” moments, this is one of those car essentials everyone should keep in their trunk.

Affordable, compact, easy to store, and a total lifesaver for emergencies. Trust me - add this to your road trip essentials, emergency car kit, and everyday car must-haves before you need it!

#LTKstorytime #LTKTravel

Apparently Shirley Temples and cherry red lips are having a moment??? 💋🍒

Think glossy sparkly fizzy red lips, softly blurred edges, and that iconic cherry-pop finish as inspo for this lip-look! 🥤✨

I love how this look layers a cherry red lipstick with a mauve lip liner for fullness, then tops it off with a high-shimmer lip gloss for that sparkly, plump effect.

💋 Pro tip: using a small eyeshadow or concealer brush to apply and clean up your lipstick makes all the difference for precision and definition.

Perfect for date night makeup, Valentine’s Day glam, or anytime you want a classic red lip with a modern twist! Want a shopping cart with all these products already in it? Comment “CHERRY” and I’ll send it right to your DM’s!💄

#ShirleyTempleLips #CherryRedLip #GlossyLips #LipCombo #MakeupTrends

For those that have been asking, these are the lashes I’m wearing: I applied them Sunday and they should last about a week!

FlutterHabit Baby Lash is THAT girl for everyday glam. These lightweight, natural-looking false lashes give the perfect soft fluttery lash look without feeling heavy or overdone. If you love no-makeup makeup, clean girl beauty, or effortless lash extensions at home, these are a must.

The subtle length and wispy volume make them perfect for work, errands, brunch, date night, and literally anytime you want your eyes to look awake and polished. Easy to apply, super comfortable, and reusable, aka the best DIY lashes, under-eye lash placement, and beginner-friendly false lashes I’ve tried.

If you’re searching for natural lashes, everyday falsies, at-home lash extensions, or light lashes for small eyes, FlutterHabit Baby Lash deserves a spot in your makeup routine 💕

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I was 6 years old the first time a grown man (yes an adult, with children of his own) humiliated me in public just because I was a girl.

It happened again at 10, and again at 12, and every year after.

I have been torn down MANY times in my life and have learned how to come back stronger. I know I am loved, I am worthy, I have empathy, and I am capable. My hope is that this page helps inspire self-love and confidence in other women 💜

The world is not kind to women, especially when we aren’t “feminine” enough or fit perfectly into a category…. I have always loved playing ice hockey and I also love being girly, so I know how it feels. Sometimes I miss having the confidence of walking into the rink in stilettos, and seeing the look on the faces of adults who were angry at a me for daring to take up space. By stepping into the world of beauty, I have gained some of that confidence back and want to help make other women more confident too.

I am an advocate for women’s rights because the women before me fought so I could be out on that ice and share what I love on my platform. There’s still a long way to go, but I’ll always try be the voice I needed when I was a child.

If you’re looking for a page that makes you feel like you can be yourself, I hope this is it. Whether you know makeup basics and are up to date on the latest beauty trends or are looking for a little help on applying eyeshadow… Welcome! 💜

#beleafbeauty #confidentwoman #redaspenlove #beautytip #empathymatters

Nothing heals the soul quite like homemade chicken noodle soup like mom used to make… 🤍

This is your reminder that comfort can be simple, cozy, and exactly what you need! Whether you’re fighting a cold, a bad day, or just craving something warm and familiar… This one always hits! 🫶

Save this for your next cozy night in and let me know if your mom used to make it a different way! ✨

Ingredients:
🐓 Chicken
🥕 Carrots
💚 Celery
🧅 Onion
🧄 Garlic
• Black Pepper
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Oregano
• Thyme
🍜 Chicken Broth
🍝 Noodles

#comfortfood #homemadesoup #chickennoodlesoup #fromscratch #nostalgicfood

New roots = new home 🪴

Finally repotting some of my freshly propagated babies and giving them soil that actually makes plant care EASY. 👏🏻

This mix is peat-moss free, super forgiving (for all my friends that chronically over-water), and designed specifically to support young roots as they transition out of propagation.

🌿 Bonus: It helps reduce repotting shock and keeps plants calm + thriving instead of dramatic! 🤪

🌎 Extra sustainability points because everything is made with upcycled/recycled components and they plant a tree for every bag sold!

Save this for your next repot and tell me what you’re propagating right now! 👇

#planttok #plantparent #plantlover #plantcare #greenthumb

#LTKselfcare #LTKdayinmylife #LTKHome

Okay but I was not ready to actually like these… 😳🦷

FIRST USE. ONE APPLICATION. WHITER TEETH!

These Auraglow Whitening Strips legit whitened my teeth more than anything I’ve tried before and I’m picky about at-home whitening since I have sensitive teeth.

They’re strong enough to actually work (hello 8% hydrogen peroxide 👀) but still gentle thanks to nano-hydroxyapatite + potassium nitrate, so my teeth didn’t feel sensitive at all!

Just peel, stick, chill for 30 minutes, and boom… A noticeably brighter smile even on the first application! 🙌🏻

If you’ve been scared of whitening because of sensitivity, you HAVE TO try these! Comment “TEETH” and I’ll send the link for them right to your DMs! 💜

Highlights:
✨ whiter smile
🦷 enamel-safe
🤍 sensitive-teeth friendly
⏱️ real results in 30 minutes

Would you try these or are you traumatized by old whitening products? 😅

@auraglow @stackinfluence #auraglow #auraglowpartner #oralcare #teethwhitening