Meet Your Reviewer

Hello there! I’m Sammy, a 26-year-old who loves makeup and self care.

During the day, I work in B2B publishing, and in my free time, I test makeup and skincare innovations. I find it to be a form of self love and care.

Because I live with hEDS and chronic pain, I pay close attention to details that many beauty reviews skip: how hard packaging is to open, whether a texture feels tolerable, how products behave on sensitive skin, and whether a routine is realistic when energy is limited. Butter & Balm is built around honest, practical reviews for real-world use.

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Please note that this blog is representative of my own perspective and recommendations, but each individual is unique; what works for me might not work for you, so please always test a product before committing fully to it.