I Got Tired of Trying to Fix Myself
At some point, wellness became another job I felt like I was failing. This is where The Unbothered Edit started.
Read The Unbothered EditTess Todd Licensed esthetician + holistic health coach
Unbothered.
For the woman who wants to finally know what her skin and body need, without the overpriced serums or copying some influencer's morning routine.
Beauty is allowed. Noise is optional.
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Why this exists
Less noise.
More useful information.
Beauty, wellness, life, aging, products, routines, trends. All the good stuff, without optimizing ourselves into oblivion.
Unbothered is not anti-product, anti-pleasure, or anti-trying things. It is anti-noise, anti-universal advice, and anti-turning self-improvement into a second job.
“The goal is not a better routine. It’s a life you don’t constantly need to escape from.”
Meet Tess
Hi, I’m Tess.
Licensed esthetician, certified holistic health coach, longtime wellness nerd, recovering perfectionist, and firm believer that most of us do not need another 14-step routine.
I have spent years working in beauty and wellness while learning that looking after yourself and endlessly trying to improve yourself are not actually the same thing.
Unbothered is where I share what survived the edit. Skincare, wellness, things worth buying, things absolutely not worth buying, better questions, small luxuries, and occasional existential housekeeping.
Get to the good stuffFrom my facial clients
In their
words.
“Tess is extremely knowledgeable about her craft! She has such a vast knowledge for both skin and overall health (including things like what we put into our bodies may or may not be contributing to our skin concerns, like gut health).”
“Her desire to educate you about your skin and overall wellness is truly special.”
“I have sensitive skin and felt very well taken care of.”
“The whole experience calmed my nervous system and sent me back into the world feeling revitalized and calm.”
“You can tell she truly cares about helping people feel their best and uses high quality products with intention.”
The editorial heart
The Unbothered
Edit
Longer thoughts on beauty, wellness, skin, aging, products, personal experiments, and life with more context than social media allows.
The Unbothered Edit on Substack, by Tess Todd.
What you'll find in The Unbothered Edit
Three things I write about.
Full write-ups live on Substack, with shorter findings and daily observations on Instagram.
Viral products, trends, and bad advice, run through the filter.
Every one gets a verdict: Worth it or Hard pass.
Gut, food, sleep, hormones, and how they show up on your skin.
Because breakouts aren't always a skincare problem.
Skin education, barrier care, vitamin A, and aging on your own terms.
No panic. No needles.
Free resources
Less homework.
Better skin.
A little help from a licensed esthetician, without another 12-step assignment.
Explore all free resources01 / The skin editFree PDF
The Skincare
Shelf Edit
Two no-homework routines for when your skin feels steady or starts protesting, plus my save-and-splurge retinaldehyde picks.
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Before I recommend something
The Unbothered Filter.
Five questions before we hand over our money, time, energy, or peace of mind.
- 01
What problem is this actually solving?
- 02
Who benefits if I believe I need it?
- 03
What's the evidence beyond a before-and-after photo?
- 04
Does it fit my body, budget, and real life?
- 05
Am I acting from curiosity or anxiety?
The larger idea
Less fixing.
Better choosing.
Tess has spent years learning about beauty, wellness, behavior, and what people believe they need to fix about themselves. The question underneath Unbothered is simpler: what if feeling better is not about doing more?
Bioindividuality is my reminder that wellness advice needs context: your skin, health history, goals, budget, and real life. I’m curious about biohacking, but a viral protocol still has to survive a reality check before it earns a place in your routine.
That is the energy here. Less noise, better questions, and choices that actually fit your life.
The current edit
Good products.
Fewer rabbit holes.
Skincare and sun care I actually reach for, all in one place. No 37-step routine or panic cart required.
Browse the editShop my picksSee the products I love on Mavely.↗
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Less noise.
More you.
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