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In My Grief Era
What if we welcomed grief like a soft, oversized sweatshirt instead of pushing it away? What if we wore it openly — in words, in tears over coffee, in laughter while telling old stories — instead of tucking it into the shadows?

Hilary Burke
5 days ago2 min read


To Tone or Not to Tone: That Is the Question
Ah, the eternal skincare debate: are facial toners really worth it? Are they good for your skin? Just clever marketing? Or a totally unnecessary extra step?

Hilary Burke
Sep 153 min read


🌸 Summer Scents Wrap-Up → Fall Transition
Summer may be (almost) over, but my scents are still stuck in July. Anyone else having trouble letting go of the smell of coconut,...

Hilary Burke
Sep 84 min read


Grief Is the Thread I Never Asked For
Grief is part of my DNA. It's not just something that happened to me - it's how I became Sooo Human.

Hilary Burke
Sep 42 min read


✨ “Welcome to Under-Eye HQ”
Every successful operation needs the right team… mine just happens to work under my eyes.
Like any great team, it’s not about having a deep roster — it’s about having the right roles filled. Each member contributes to the overall function and health of the team… and my skin.

Hilary Burke
Aug 312 min read


Powders, Pumps & Price Tags: From Drugstore to Dermatologist-Grade
Not all Vitamin C serums are created equal

Hilary Burke
Aug 215 min read


From Armpits to Ankles: A Sooo Human™ Guide to Body Skincare
Skincare doesn’t stop at your jawline. The skin on your body deserves just as much love and attention as the skin on your face. Taking...

Hilary Burke
Jul 2822 min read


Skincare as Inheritance: What My Mom Passed Down Beyond Good Genes
Looking back, skincare wasn’t just something my mom did. It was something she loved.

Hilary Burke
Jul 253 min read


Skincare that Won’t Break the Bank (or your tweens/teens skin barrier)
Let me start with this: I’m not a dermatologist. I’m not a pediatrician or an esthetician. I’m just a skincare enthusiast — and a mom —...

Hilary Burke
Jul 2320 min read


What the heck is Sooo Human?
Hi, I’m Hilary and this is Sooo Human. This photo looks polished (I mean a professional took it ) — but if you zoom in close enough,...

Hilary Burke
Jul 141 min read


Pillar IV: Motherhood in the Middle
July 4, 2025 Road Race I call Pillar IV: Motherhood in the Middle. Where I’m caffeinated, moisturized, and one parenting decision away...

Hilary Burke
Jul 142 min read


Soft is Not a Flaw, It's a Flex
I’ve been seeing the word “soft” a lot lately. Clearly I’m in my “soft girl era” and the algorithms are picking up on it. Soft mornings....

Hilary Burke
Jul 142 min read


Things I Cried About this Weekend
He’s off. My teenager — my actual baby who was just a wide as he was tall, who was playing with plastic dinosaurs like yesterday — is at...

Hilary Burke
Jul 141 min read


Three scents. A million moods. One human — trying her best.
Some weeks I reach for a signature scent and stick with it. This week? I wore three. Because apparently, my nervous system wanted...

Hilary Burke
Jul 122 min read


5 Products That Helped Me Through My Flare Up
This flare-up has been a rough one. Different than others. Way more fatigue, not as much pain. More pins + needles. Less sleep....

Hilary Burke
Jul 111 min read


Body, Beauty & Becoming
Body, Beauty & Becoming 💄🏋️♀️ aka: Growing up, glowing up, and showing up — with SPF this time. This body has been through it....

Hilary Burke
Jul 81 min read


I haven't worked out in 2 weeks
I haven’t worked out in two weeks. I’ve been traveling, grieving, emotionally drained, and deeply tired. The kind of tired that pulls you...

Hilary Burke
Jul 21 min read


Pillars of Sooo Human
The Sooo Human “pillars” are how I organize the chaos. They’re the themes that keep showing up in my life.

Hilary
Jun 291 min read


One Year Without My Mom
Mom's 75th Redo Momma, I can’t believe the 7th marked a month since you left your heavenly body. These last few weeks have felt like the...

Hilary Burke
Jun 72 min read
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