Check out my favorite personal beauty picks that have made their way into my beauty bag, bathroom cabinets and purses again and again!
Sections
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Base/Foundation
Eyes/Eyebrows
Lips
Hair
Skincare
Nail & Hand Care
Base/Foundation
Great picks for combination skin (that can lean a little oily sometimes) and medium brown skin tone girlies 🫶🏽
This has become a holy grail product for me!! No matter what the look this is ALWAYS underneath and really has helped to keep my lightly glowy, but not oily throughout the day which is my preferred look as a combination and sometimes more oily girl!
Secure the Glow Tacky Hydrating Primer with BOBA Complex - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr | Sephora
Use this for my under eyes and seriously love the way this settles throughout the day. It doesn’t crease like at all for me, and feels super lightweight on my face!
Such an amazing base for my concealer, I’ve been using this for YEARS!! It lays flat all day without getting cakey, creasing or dying on me. Cannot say enough great things about this one!
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
Seriously don’t even want to think about the fact that I’m almost out of this product…AGAIN. So, SO good!! I literally cannot miss this step in my routine. Once I was able to lock in on my color I’ve never looked back.
Deep Peach Skin Long-Wearing Color Corrector Stick - BOBBI BROWN | Ulta Beauty
Finally convinced myself that I need to get the full size after grabbing the 2 of mini sized ones for the past couple years. Really helps to set everything in and really makes sure everything is locked in!!
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder | Sephora
My all time hands down goated goated goated since my freshman year of college. SO GOOD and I wouldn’t trade up for anything. I’m definitely a Laura girl. This keeps me blurred but not cakey ALL DAY LONG!!
Such great coverage that’s buildable so when I light a lighter layer that almost gives a tint and if I want full beat I can easily do that too without looking cakey!! Holds well on my combination skin AND it oxidizes and doesn’t get too warm on me. L...
Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation
Danessa the woman you are!! This contour balm is so good, I had been wearing a warmer contour for years and finally decided to switch it up and try a more neutral contour and it paired so well on my face with my overall base!! 10/10 for sure!
Balm Contour
You want to talk about GOAT product!! Ugh love how easy this is to use and it’s super blendable and buildable and just buttery. So beautiful on the skin! If you try nothing else please try this blush!!
pocket blush juice box
Love that I’m able to lock in my contour and that it turns out so balanced every time since this one I grabbed is on the neutral side and doesn’t lean warm like pretty much every over bronzing powder I’ve tried!! Love it!
Laguna Bronzing Powder | NARS
Blends and blurs while still keeping my skin looking like actual skin and now like a cake factory!! So appreciate this keep my looks locked in ALL DAY LONG!
NEW STUDIO FIX POWDER PLUS FOUNDATION
Love to pop this on and press my blush in to make me entire makeup look last all day long. This has really soft, almost velvety feel when I’m applying it! So SO good!
Skin Fetish: Divine Blush
Eyes/Eyebrows
Love having fun around the eyes with makeup but making sure the skin around my eyes is treated and cared for is important too!
My absolute favorite liner for my waterline, seriously stays put all day and doesn’t fade away & only comes off when I remove it with a makeup remover.
Have repurchased a whopping 5x since discovering this is the perfect palette for me to make a soft sultry smokey eye whether it’s date night, girls night out, or traveling. Between the size and simplicity of the palette and the price, it’s an EASY wi...
Super pretty and natural + look! Love the way these sit and my eyes really pop with these creating a lot more balance on my face especially when I’m doing a full face. Would definitely run back & grab these again and again (and I already have).
Goddvenus Wispy Lash Clusters Kit 300pcs
Use these for my bottom lashes and definitely adds a touch of glam to my look. It also looks more natural than a lot of the strips I’ve seen and they’re a lot more comfortable than the strips as well! 11/10 recommend
TDANCE Bottom Lash Extensions 120 Pcs 0.07mm B Curl 5-7mm
My favorite mascara for over 10 years!! Literally ol reliable at this point lol. I may try other mascaras but I ALWAYS go back to this one for reliable volume, length and staying power all day long.
tarte lights, camera, lashes 4-in-1 volumizing mascara
Perfect lengthening mascara! Have literally repurchased at least 5x and use this paired with my other fave mascara for volume. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
tarte maneater lengthening & volumizing mascara
I’m a laminated brow fiend! I really love how carved my brows look when I use this gel but I will say I run through it relatively quick/it dries out a bit, but all in all it’s a 10/10 product for me for sure!!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Up To 24HR Wear Brow Lamination Eyebrow Gel - 0.16 fl oz
I don’t know what took me sooo long to try an eyebrow pencil instead of a pen but OMG so so good, I’m on my 3rd one and I’m HOOKED!!
iMethod 2-in-1 Eyebrow & Eyeliner Pen Black
As someone who manipulates their eyelashes A LOT this is a God send when it comes to making sure I treat my natural lashes and keep them in great condition
Cliganic Organic Castor Oil with Eyelash Kit, for Eyelashes, Hair & Skin, All Hair Types, Pure, 1oz
One of my BEST kept eyebrow secrets. I literally use this to tint my brows and create the perfect ombré eyebrow. It always looks so much better when I do this instead of getting them tinted at the eyebrow salon. Definitely recommend you try it, espec...
Just For Men Mustache & Beard Real Black M-56: Hair Coloring Cream, 5-Minute Application, All Hair Types
Lips
I’m definitely a girlie who loves to have moisturized lips that are sometimes more neutral and sometimes more bold! Check out my picks ✨
Love a long lasting lippie and this lip stain definitely does the trick!! It keeps my lips looking defined all day long so I rarely have to reapply my lipliner during the day.
Sacheu Lip Liner STAY-N Peel Off Lip Stain
THEE lipgloss!! Literally have repurchased this one specifically over 5x (honestly I lost count after the 5th buy). Seriously swear by this for glossy shine that lasts and isn’t overly sticky!!
Suuuuuuch a pretty color on my lips (paired with a good liner) especially when I have a full beat going!! It’s perfect for spring & summer when I want to lean a little light and more neutral.
Smooth Whip Matte Lip Cream | NYX Professional Makeup
THIS!! This is the best lip care I’ve ever found, I usually put it on as part of my night care routine AND if I’m having a more low key day just running errands i definitely reach for it. Super hydrating and my lips are super pillow soft thanks to th...
My Favorite Night Balm Lip Balm
Soooo good! The color payoff is subtle on my lips but definitely adds a nice pink color that’s great for when I want to add a little something impactful to my face but don’t want to do a full lip.
Le Chouchou Viral 3-in-1 Lip Treatment | Award-Winning Balm | EADEM
The perfect gloss!! Non-sticky (a must have for windy days especially when my hair’s freshly done). Actually running low again on the one, repurchase #4 on the way
Aesthetic Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lipgloss - MAC | Ulta Beauty
Literally give me really voluptuous, doll lips. I really love how they have a tingle, but don’t burn like a lot of other lip plumpers I’ve encountered!! I’ve used this exclusively when it comes to plumping my lips for over 5 years now.
Pillowy soft lips!! Literally as a former lip biter to the point where I would be pulling little strips of skin off my lip almost daily, my lips were super torn up and cracked. This made my lips smooth to start and now since I use it weekly they are ...
Versed Cloud Polish Exfoliating Lip Scrub - 0.31oz: Finish, Skin Texture Improvement, Gel Form, Single Container
Hair
Top picks for kinky/curly low porosity girlies!
Nearing the end of my second bottle so far and it’s very safe to say I’m in LOVEEE!! It’s one of the best clarifying shampoos I’ve ever tried as a low porosity girlie!! 20/10 recommend to anyone in the market to swap their shampoo out
If you’re a fan of the old school Pink Lotion you’ll LOVE this Lotta Body Curl & Style Milk, it keeps my hair moisturized (but NOT greasy or wet) ALL DAY LONG. I really can’t recommend this one enough if you have curly hair that tends to dry out ...
Lottabody Moisturizing Hair Styling Gel with Coconut & Shea Oils, 8 oz
My favorite hair oil, this keeps my hair feeling light and doesn’t leave that heavy, greasy feel that a lot of other oils and serums do. I have fine hair and if I want to apply an oil this is the one I reach for to keep things flowy and airy.
NOW Solutions, Sweet Almond Oil, 100% Pure Moisturizing Oil, Promotes Healthy-Looking Skin, Unscented Oil, 4-Ounce
NO MORE TANGLES!! The GOAT when it comes to detangling! I always reach for this after a protective style (which is what I’m usually rocking while I’m growing my hair out). Love, love, love, give me 20 more bottles
Detangling Spray - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
SOO nobody told me nothing!! This DevaCurl Condish is so thick and creamy, it literally makes my hair so moisturized without weighing it down at all. I love it so much, it has a really good amount of slip without sliding off my strands.
12.0 oz ONE CONDITION ORIGINAL Rich Cream Conditioner - DevaCurl | Ulta Beauty
This pre-shampoo treatment is the best when it comes to making sure my full hair care day goes flawlessly and I’m not spending an extra hour trying to detangle things and stressing myself and my hair OUT. Gives me amazing slip and great to use while ...
African Pride Moisture Miracle Aloe and Coconut Water Detangle and Condition Pre-Shampoo - 12 fl oz
I’ve been hearing about the benefits of using rice water for YEARS!! It really helps to smooth out my brittle and broken ends until I get done trimming them all the way back. This is absolutely a staple for my daily hair care and I’ve seen the differ...
Mielle Rice Water Split End Therapy - 2 fl. oz.
I use this for my hot oil treatment and was recommended this by my mom and let me tell you momma does know best (sometimes). This leaves my hair looking so much shinier without a greasy, heavy feel. 11/10 recommend this to anyone looking for a great ...
Creme of Nature Oil Treatment With Argan Oil From Morocco, 3 oz
Suchhhh a great product!! Has amazing slip and was on the hunt for a leave in that wouldn’t get flaky or crunch on me and this one does neither! On my 3rd bottle since starting to use this product towards the end of last year! 20/10 easily!!
Have literally been buying this since I was in high school. SUCH a great pick if you’re a curly girlie who’s rocking her hair straight right now. It literally repels water to keep your hair from getting too swollen from any humidity. 11/10 recommend.
2.5 oz Dream Coat for Curly Hair - Color Wow | Ulta Beauty
Skincare
Staying moisturized and glowy (not greasy) especially in the summertime is always my goal!!
This maskkkkkkk!! It leaves my face feeling so super buttery smooth. I use one every other week and once a week in the winter to keep my skin feeling balanced and glowy. Glass skin in a mask I swear. 11/10 for sure!!
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Deep Hydrogel Mask 4pc
Really love using this to double cleanse after I remove my makeup with my makeup remover. This leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean before I go to bed and I think it’s helped to even out my skin and leave my skin less oily overall. LOVE this product!...
MANYO Pure Cleansing Oil, Makeup Remover 200ml
Pro tip: Keep this in a little beauty fridge during the summer for a refreshing spray on especially hot summer days and keep it handy in your bathroom for a boost of moisture in the winter. 11/10 my go to when it comes to keeping my skin hydrated.
Weleda Skin Food Hydrating Facial Mist
Have repurchased these star pimple patches 3x now!! I always feel like they’re so cute but also a great solution to work on whatever pimple decides to pop up. So good!!
LivaClean 240CT Pimple Patches w/ Salicylic Acid & Tea Tree
Love this cream to use around my eyes and also use it on my smile lines. I don’t have any deep lines because of it so to be able to use something so powerful is a great thing!! There’s no smell and it works really well! I’ve been using it for over 5 ...
RoC Retinol Correxion Under Eye Cream 0.5oz
GOAT SKINCARE PRODUCT!! I swear on this moisturizer, it’s so so good and leaves my face so moisturized and glowy AND it smells like freshly squeezed oranges. Literally my guy says my face smells so good when he gets close. Will never put this one dow...
0.5 oz Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid - BOBBI BROWN | Ulta Beauty
If you look into purchasing nothing else PLEASE get a good sunscreen that works underneath your makeup!! This is my fave and will work well even if you have a darker skin tone (which is part of the reason why I originally chose it). It’s a little on ...
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Officially on my second bottle after using this all summer long last year to have a shimmery glow to my skin!! Cannot say enough great things about this one, prepare to shine in the best way! 20/10 pick for sure!!
Vaseline Sunlit Glow Body Gel Oil Vanilla Cocoa
Really love how this feels on my skin and I never feel like I’m frying out midday like a lot of other lotions (especially more fragrance based lotions) can leave you feeling. My go-to base body lotion to make sure I keep that moisture locked in.
Lipikar Body Lotion Daily Repair Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
SO GOOD!! I do these once a week (and twice if I can during the winter). I noticed it makes my pedicures look good and last for so much longer. Seriously 11/10 recommend especially if you want something extra care to keep your feet extra soft and tou...
Aquaphor Repairing Foot Masks for Dry Feet, Moisturizing Socks with Shea Butter & Avocado Oil, .7 fl oz, 1 Pair
The GOAT when it came to getting rid of my strawberry skin on my legs, uneven skin tone on my underarms and just evening and balancing out my skin tone on my body.
My favorite Tree Hut scrub of all time (and I’ve tried plenty) it’s one of the more mellow scents which I appreciate since of course I have scents that I layer on after I get out of the shower. 11/10 recommend!!
Tree Hut Golden Vanilla Body Scrub 18oz
Nail & Hand Care
As someone who likes to make sure my hands stay looking the best that they can these are my favorite products!!
I’m finally on my second bottle (they last a LONG time). It makes my cuticles look so much healthier instantly and is how I finish off my nails every time after I do a set at home or just see my cuticles drying out.
Cuccio Vanilla Bean Cuticle Oil, 2.3 Fl Oz
Sooooooo easy to remove my nail polish in one pot. Perfect because I never really want to go through the whole song and dance of the bottle of remover and pads and the waste of it all. This removes every bit! 10/10 would recommend!!
Modelones Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover Pot
As a sometimes DIY at home press on nail girlie this has been ESSENTIAL to making my nails last until I decide to take them off. My record so far is a day before hitting 3 weeks (which is really the longest I’d ever go). Nothing will help more than d...
Morovan Natural Nail Prep Dehydrate Primer
Love this treatment and have really seen a huge improvement on the strength and thickness of my nails. Love how my nails look after using it too. It leaves my nails with a light pink tint to them. Very demure indeed! 11/10 for sure!!
Nailtrition - Orly | Ulta Beauty
The best hand cream!! It will keep your hands soft and supple and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin where even if I wash my hands they don’t have that super dried out look or feel anymore!! I’m on my second buy of it and feel like it’s soo wo...
Drunk Elephant Therabu Buttered Hand Cream 75ml
Soooo good!! If you want to keep your hands looking baby smooth, soft and supple no matter what THIS has been such a great buy for me especially in the winter months which tend to be brutal on my hands.
Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Repairing Hand Mask - 0.7 fl oz: Deep Hydration, Paraben-Free, Contains Shea Butter