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My favorite beauty recs (budget & splurge items)

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As a working mom over 40 with little time for herself, these are the non-negotiables on my beauty list right now.
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Skincare

 
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Better than expected!
Laneige
 
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Added this as a step after washing my face. Makes a real difference before applying serum and moisturizer.
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer: All-in-One Skincare Hero
 
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Been using this for years - yes, it's actually worth the higher price tag.
Cleansers & Makeup Removers - Skincare
 
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I keep this on my nightstand to use before bed
The Lip Balm | Hydrating Lip Balm - La Mer
 
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This is a much more management version of red light therapy with mini masks that are gentle for daily or weekly use. Works with the app to guide you thru each individual mask.
UFO mini
 
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Been hooked on this since I discovered it recently. It's not greasy at all.
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask Visibly Plump & Firm

Makeup

 
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Love this gloss! I use it alone or over the Tower 28 nude lip liner in Paint My Number
Lip
 
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I actually used this stuff to cover up a tattoo for a special event. I wouldn't do it all the time but it worked well for the occasion.
Westmore Beauty
 
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Light enough to use daily without feeling heavy at all
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage
 
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I'm a fan of Gwen and her style. I legit love the red satin lipstick and liquid lipstick from her clean beauty brand GXVE (pronounced "give")
GXVE Beauty
 
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This stuff stays on and delivers volume for sure.
Voluminous Original Washable Mascara - L'Oréal Paris
 
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My tween actually put me on to these and can confirm they work. Love them with a gloss or balm on top.
Lip Liner STAY-N® - Peel-off Lip Liner Stain
 
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Recently ordered the mauve shade and love that it's not sticky or greasy. Feels like a balm, looks like a gloss, settles into a satin lipstick.
The Blurring Gloss Balm
 
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As someone who lives in a very hot and humid climate, I can vouch for this actually working
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
 
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Makes it ridiculously easy to do a perfect cat eye liner effect
Explore Eyeliner Makeup: Gel, Pencil, Liquid
 
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One of my favorite budget lip products. Goes on smoothly and never sticky. Works well over a lip liner or just on bare lips.
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
 
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This stuff is amazing on its own or over any lip liner. It's a great staple for any makeup bag
Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss| NYX Professional Makeup

Fragrances

 
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Obsessed with the lavender scent. I also use the Joy & Bliss body splash after a shower
Being Frenshe
 
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Lavender Cloud is my staple. The shower gel is incredible. I also use the body lotion daily.
Being Frenshe Women's Hair, Body & Linen Mist Body Spray with Essential Oils
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A little goes a long way with this one, so I've been making use of the small roller ball 0.50 oz for almost a year. Not sweet. More like fresh with dimension. I absolutely love it and truly recommend it as something unlike other more popular fragranc...
Eau de Parfum - No.04 Bois de Balincourt – Maison Louis Marie® Official Site - Fragrances
 
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Light and fresh, yet complex and interesting
No. 13 Nouvelle Vague Eau de Parfum - Maison Louis Marie

Hair

 
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A great honey-based shower mask that doesn't feel heavy or greasy
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask
 
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Excellent heat protection spray with anti-frizz benefits
IGK Good Behavior - Spirulina Protein Smoothing Spray