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A L L T H I N G S BEAUTY & SKINCARE

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Here, you will find all things beauty and skincare-related. You will find products that have worked for me as a melonin girlie.
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M A K E U P

The makeup I have listed are all the ones I have worked for my skin complexion and skin type. 

 
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One of my favorites lip butter balms. It goes on well alone or as a top coat.
Summer Friday Lip Balm
 
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It goes on so smooth and feels buttery
NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick
 
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This is so good for my girlies who like a good lip oil for hydration and a pop of color.
Dream Lip Oil for Moisturizing Sheer Coverage
 
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This foundation feels so nice on the skin and def give the filter look. It is great on combination skin. Get itttt!
FENTY Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation
 
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I highly recommend puff. It feels very luxurious and good quality. Greate for powder foundations or a setting powder.
Velour Makeup Powder Puff
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This is perfect as a starter powder foundation or a finishing powder. You could build and cover blemishes really well.
SEPHORA Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation
 
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Anastasia is such a go to eyebrow pencil. I love this specific angel one because not only is it good for beginners but it helps people like me who struggle lining your brows.
Anastasia Brow Wiz
 
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This gel will give a strong hold on your eyebrows. This is worth the money if you love a natural look but have snatched eyebrows.
RARE BEAUTY Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting and Laminating Eyebrow Gel
 
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I recently made still purchase and do not regret it at all. I usually have a hard time finding shades that blends so well but these did not let me down. I would recommend applying a moisturizer before for those who struggle with dry lips.
Sephora Cream Lip Stain 10HR Liquid Lipstick
 
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This is another line I recently tried and love! Long lasting and has great pigment. It is very buttery but not oily.
FENTY Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick
 
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I love how it matches with my natural lips and smooth. The color and pigmentation is great. I only tried extra thigh which is a cool brown tone liner.
FENTY Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner
 
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This serves as a primer and healing scars. This is good to add to your makeup routine.
TOPICALS Sealed Active Scar Filling Primer for Acne Prone Skin
 
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I always can find this in the checkout session and such a good lip combo for the price.
Mini Glossy Pink Lip Gloss + Lip Liner Set
 
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This is such a go to mascara. It is super easy and makes my lashes look so full and give the extra length. You can get the mini size as an option
TOO FACED Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
 
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This line feels so velvety, I would add a lip moisturizer being that it is abit drying.
Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick
 
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This is great for my oily girls. It works as a foundation and a setting powder. I recommend for those girlies starting their makeup era.
MAKEUP FOREVER HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Foundation & Setting Powder
 
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A must have especially for my brown and hyperpigmented girlies. I have tried many color correctors and they were not good but this one is my go to.
Skin Corrector Stick - Bobbi Brown | Sephora
 
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I have not purchased this yet but I have heard so many good things about this brand and look forward to making a purchase.
Mini Lip Gloss Set
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This provides a matte or dewy finish.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
 
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This concealer is the best seller!
22N Light Neutral Shape Tape Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is one of my favorite products that I use in my makeup routine.
Travel Size All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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Morphe is always a good eyeshadow palette to use as a starter brand
Nude Ambition Artistry Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is good to use as an everyday palette
Nude Mood Pressed Powder Palette - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
 
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I used this one when I first started using makeup and it was my go to
Black They're Real! Lengthening Mascara - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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The colours in this palette are wonderful. It's worth the investment. Again very little fall out. Easy to coordinate Your eye makeup.
35XO Natural Flirt Artistry Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
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Love the colors and that they are all matte!
18WT Matte Essentials Artistry Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is really good moisturizer and lightweight.
1.7 oz Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty

P E R F U M E S

These are my favorite perfumes that i have repurchased over the years. Definetly a perfumer lover here :)

 
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This scent smells so gooodd! It is such a tropical, coconuty and floral smell. Perfect for layering as well
Sol de Janeiro Mini Rio Radiance Perfume Mist
 
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This is the go to to a feminine scent that can be your signature one. Is it sweet and fruity with a touch of sophistication with the woody notes.
BURBERRY Her Eau de Parfum
 
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This one smells really good! The scent lasts a while and it is not overpowering.
Parda Paradoxe Eau de Parfum
 
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This is one of my go to fragrance. This smells like flowers. This is long lasting scent.
Valentino Donna Born In Roma Eau de Parfum
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This is an always repurchase without hesitation and worth the buck. I have been wearing this one for years.
CHANEL CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau de Toilette
 
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This one is perfect for my work girlies, it is fresh and sophisticated but not overpowering.
CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Eau de Toilette
 
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This one is a must summer or spring fragrance. It is on the sweet and fruity side with a hint of sandalwood.
EDEN SPARKLING LYCHEE | 39 Eau de Parfum Travel Spray
 
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This scent smells so good, it is perfect for the spring and summer time. It is long lasting and smells like candied oranges but not overpowering.
Devotion Eau de Parfum
 
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This is a perfect winter scent that can be layered. It is light and fresh.
YUM PISTACHIO GELATO | 33 Eau De Parfum Intense
 
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You will get so many compliments on this one. It is very unique and classy yet a simple scent for anyone. You can wear this all year round.
Juliette has a gun Not A Perfume
 
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Amazing scentt!! Jo Malone perfumes are all so light and airy. You can wear it for anything. I love the English pear and the peony & blush ones the most.
JO MALONE English Pear & Freesia Cologne
 
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Travel sizes are always perfect to just throw in your bag and be on the go.
JO MALONE Peony & Blush Suede Cologne Travel Spray
 
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This was one of the first perfumes I have purchased of my own and feel in love. It gives such a fruity and it is so long lasting. You will get so many compliments from this one. It is also perfect for laying.
NEST Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum
 
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Get ittt, It smells so elegant.
YVES SAINT LAURENT Mon Paris Eau de Parfum
 
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Where are all my tropical island lovers?! This will definitely give you that lovely warm feeling. I absolutely love this smell and it is very complimentary.
NEST Sunkissed Hibiscus Eau de Parfum
 
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This is such a great cologne gift for you boyfriend or husband.
1.35 oz MYSLF Eau de Parfum - Yves Saint Laurent | Ulta Beauty
 
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I bought this today because it smells so good, it is perfect for spring that is right around the corner
Born in Roma Coral Fantasy Eau de Parfum - Valentino - Sephora

S K I N C A R E

Here are my tops skincare buys

 
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Sol de janeiro smells amazing, it is perfect for the vanilla girlies! It smells like vanilla caramel perfection. This is really good to pair with other perfumes.
Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set
 
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I recommend this product as a staple in your skin care routine. It is really good for those who have dry and sensitive skin.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum
 
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I love using this product; it is perfect for all skin types. I definitely recommend it during the winter.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
 
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This is my preferred hand sanitizer!Not only does it well so GOOD, It keeps your hands moisturizer and feel refresh without leaving that burning sensation with other hand sanitizer.
TOUCHLAND Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
 
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I absolutely love this product, I have been using it for years and it has helped keep my skin smooth.
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA – Body Exfoliant for Keratosis Pilaris
 
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I plan to purchase this skin tint. I seen so many good reviews on TikTok.
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
 
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I bought this last summer and it worked so well as a SPF and a Skin tint to give that makeup no makeup look.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - ILIA Beauty
 
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This skin care brand helped me so much during the pandemic when I broke out really bad. I recommend
Skincare Products | Serums, Oils, & More - The Ordinary
 
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Recommend for my melanin girls
Good Molecules
 
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This is my favorite cleanser and I use it everyday.
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H A I R

Here I am sharing my favorite hair products that I have used or heard good things about it.

 
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This is really good paired with number 6 or alone. It doesn't give a greasy or oil feel. it is silky
OLAPEX No. 7 Bonding Frizz Reduction & Heat Protectant Hair Oil
 
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Using this has made my hair feel so soft with little to no fly aways
OLAPLEX No. 6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair Cream
 
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After trying so many dry shampoos, I have found this one to be my go to.
Detox Dry Shampoo Original Scent Jumbo Size - Drybar | Ulta Beauty