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Beauty deep dives, creator tips, and things I'm thinking about.

Instagram Affiliate Link Tutorial 2026
NewCreator Economy
Instagram Now Lets You Add Affiliate Links to Reels — Here's How to Set It Up
Step-by-step guide to the new feature that lets creators add up to 30 shoppable product links directly inside Reels. How it compares to TikTok Shop, what it means for your link page, and how to maximize it.
April 6, 2026 · 9 min read

Beauty Reviews

K-Beauty Review
medicube Zero Pore Double Cleanse — The Glass Skin Secret?
7 min read
Ingredient Deep Dive
Niacinamide + Tranexamic Acid — The Dark Spot Combo
8 min read
Skincare Review
Retinol Around Your Eyes? The Anua Eye Cream
6 min read
SPF Review
The SPF That Converted a Sunscreen Hater
6 min read
Double Cleanse
Arencia Pore Melt Duo — Gentlest Double Cleanse
6 min read
Hair Care
medicube Rosemary PDRN Scalp Set
7 min read
Travel
The Only Skincare Kit for Your Carry-On
5 min read

Creator Tips & Strategy

Buy or Skip?
Honest Review
Sephora Sale 2026: What to Buy and What to Skip
April 12, 2026 · 8 min
K-Beauty Swaps
K-Beauty Guide
K-Beauty Alternatives to Every Sephora Sale Bestseller
April 12, 2026 · 8 min
Skincare Guide
Skincare Guide
The Only Skincare Worth Buying at the Sephora Sale 2026
April 12, 2026 · 8 min
Deal Guide
Sale Guide
Sephora Spring Sale 2026: The Complete Deal Guide
April 12, 2026 · 8 min
Hair Deals
Hair Care
The Best Haircare Deals at the Sephora Sale 2026
April 12, 2026 · 8 min
Creator Economy
Instagram Affiliate Links in Reels — Full Setup Guide
April 6, 2026 · 9 min
Coming Soon
How I Built a 6-Figure Affiliate System from Scratch
Coming soon
aerely.
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