These are beauty products I reach for regularly and genuinely enjoy using. A mix of skincare, body care, and beauty staples I’d repurchase.
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Hair Tools & Products
Make-Up
Skin Care
Nail Care
Shower Time, Y'all!
Body Care
Hair Tools & Products
This dryer is the one I chose to use years behind the chair as a hairdresser. Its a workhorse! Blows hot & powerful, so it gets the job done super fast.
Parlux Alyon Hair Dryer
This detangler isn't heavy & gets the job done - plus it smells great.
Leave-In Detangler
my other holy grail leave-in if you need extra shine without feeling heavy or greasy. Smells amazing & if you're a fan of letting your hair air-dry, this spray helps tame frizz without weighing anything down. I love it!
Color Wow Money Mist Leave-in Treatment for glossy hair
helps keep breakage at minimum as well as the added benefit of always having a cool pillow <3
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase
perfect conditioner for every day use
Favorite Daily Conditioner
my favorite every-day shampoo
Favorite Daily Shampoo
this is so comfortable to sleep in & helps protect my hair!
Non-slip Silk/Satin Bonnet for Sleeping
best round brushes in the world! I have very course (but not curly), THICK hair that is a beast to smooth out. I've owned the Ibiza EX 4 & EX 5 for over 12 years & they still look and work just like they did the day i got them. Worth every pe...
Ibiza Hair Round Boar Bristle Brush EX
One of the best dryers I’ve ever owned! Red light therapy AND a vibrating massager for the scalp?! Yes and thank you.
YA-MAN Blow Dryer with Scalp Massager & Diffuser
Make-Up
best lash curler for smaller, almond, hooded eyes
Shu Uemura Iconic Eyelash Curler
the last setting powder you'll ever have to buy - no flashback & looks so beautiful on the skin!
RCMA No Color Powder 3oz | Universal Makeup
I used to be a die-hard fan of the Dr. Jart+ green correcting cream, but this stuff is not only cheaper BUT i feel like it works much better on my skin! I'm 40, fair, freckley, and suffer from the occasional breakout. Rescue Balm by Hero melts into m...
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm + Red Correct
hands down my new favorite multi-use product! I have every color and french melon is one of my top favorites! gives the best wash of color and is so versatile!
Olio E Osso Natural Lip + Cheek Balm No. 2
Finding tox-free makeup THAT'S ACTUALLY GOOD is so freaking hard, but this OGEE (thanks, mom!) trio kit is so phenomenal!
K-Beauty BB Cream that is serious about coverage without the cake. This is my current favorite foundation (even though it's a BB Cream)
MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream
my favorite travel makeup brushes
Easy-taken Travel Makeup Brush Set
i love a multipurpose product and this is both foundation and concealer. they have a beautiful finish and shade range
Monika Blunder Cover Foundation Concealer
i adore this concealer - it looks so much like skin and blends so well (and had excellent coverage)
MAKE Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer
a beautiful blush stick that blends like a dream
MAKE Beauty Heat Stroke Cream Blush Stick
such a beautiful matte bronzing powder that i keep reaching for
MAKE Beauty Skin Mimetic Microsuede Bronzer
I normally HAVE to wear waterproof mascara because my short lashes won't stay “up” if i don't, but with this mascara is a total game changer! it's lengthening and keeps my lashes awake and doesnt clump or flake - i love it!
HALEYS Re-veal Lash Extension Mascara
this is the most hydrating setting powder i've ever used. the ingredients are amazing and i absolutely love the blurring effect it gives!
HALEYS Re-touch Setting Powder
i love these puffs for my Re-touch setting powder!
HALEYS Dual-Sided Powder Puff 2 Pack
these are not only cute but they work SO WELL! I've ditched the other “egg shaped” makeup sponges and have been exclusively using these puffs from Momo's Workshop. I'll never go back!
Momo's Workshop Orange Makeup Sponge Set (3pcs)
if your las curler tends to pinch you, check out this amazing one from rēpher. they have different sized (and an easy to understand size chart) to see which one is right for you
rēphr 20R Eyelash Curler, Double
my favorite single eyeshadow product that feels impossible to mess up! it stays all day and wears beautifully on my 41 year old skin
this blush stick is creamy yet has excellent staying power
MAKE Beauty Heat Stroke Cream Blush Stick
Skin Care
Attention all my acne prone girlies — THIS SERUM IS FOR YOU! This is mostly rosehip oil and it is SOOOOO amazing for those angry breakouts— leaves your skin feeling calmer and hydrated without clogging your pores. Love this stuff!!!
KraveBeauty Oil La La, Linoleic Acid Serum
You’re going to notice a trend with my skincare; I’m a total Prequel STAN! This is the best cleansing oil without the burning or huge price tag — works wonders with the rest of the line!
Prequel Skin Pre-Gleanse Oil Cleanser 6.5oz
This took time for me to fall in love with. For the longest time I was like “this isn’t doing it for me”, then I added the oil cleanser first and followed it up with this glycerine gel cleanser and BOOM! Match made in heaven! I know can’t imagine cle...
Prequel Skin Gleanser Moisturizing Face Wash 2-Pack
a beautiful acid that doesnt hurt my barrier!
Prequel Skin Multi-Acid Milk Peel 15% Glycolic
We love a product that works but a multi use product that works?! 🤌 chefs kiss! This is the best “anywhere” lotion that my face (& body) loves! Lasts a long time and it’s so worth the hype!
My current go-to – its gentle yet very effective with a low pH
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser
Volufiline is an ingredient that tells your skin's fat cells to hold onto volume, instead of shrinking… and this has the most concentration ive ever seen. AMAZING product!
The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine Serum
This cream is a cult favorite for a reason; extremely hydrating and healing without the weight and congestion. I absolutly love it!
CENTELLIAN 24 Madeca Cream
a wonderful first step if you're new to using vitamin C - gentle yet effective!
COSRX Pure Vitamin C 13% Serum with E & HA
A gentle retinal serum that helps to smooth skin texture, support skin barrier, is lightweight, a non-sticky gel, nourishes, & uses upcycled carrot extract! This was my saving grace when i hurt my barrier using a stronger retinol… i love this one...
KraveBeauty 24 Carrot Retinal
a super simple ingredient list with ultra nourishing properties – my go-to when the air is cold and my face feels tight. i love it!
PYUNKANG YUL Nutrition Cream
this is the BEST blackhead treatment i've used!
COSRX Niacinamide 2% + BHA 4% Toner
if the 13% formulation is feeling a little too weak for you, this is the next step (& in my current rotation) - this brightenes my skin, helps with texture, and gives the best glow. I use it every morning after my essence and before my moisturize...
COSRX Advanced Pure Vitamin C 23% Serum
this face cream is perfect for sensitive skin, helps restore skin barrier, restorative cream, safe for the whole family – i typically use this as a final “sealant” for evenings that i'm focusing on barrier repair. This is a MUST in my rotation!
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
this is a soothing yet effective gel mask that is super hydrating and calming. I use this once a week & i absolutly love it (plus it smells like old school aveda / very herbal. chef's kiss)!
Pyunkang Yul PKY Calming Relief Gel Wash Off Pack
this is my holy grail essence toner that gives my skin 24 hour hydration. i've linked the bundle because you'll never want to be without this.
Pyunkang Yul PKY Essence Toner
best performing & best smelling cleansing balm that gets all my makeup off!
Pyunkang Yul PKY Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
Nail Care
my favorite nail & cuticle oil - it moisturizes & conditions with a blend of jojoba, vitamin E, rice bran & sweet almond oils. LOVE this stuff!
CND SolarOil Cuticle Oil
as a clean-nail girly, this is my favorite duo. good ingredients that packs the most beautiful punch!
Manucurist Healthy Glow Duo
my favorite nail kit! has the most beautiful poppy red color and everything you need to create a long lasting (healthy) nail!
Manucurist Green Flash Gel Nail Kit 36W LED
Shower Time, Y'all!
Full disclosure, this brand sent me a box full of their bar soaps and one of their liquid soaps and when i tell you… this is BY FAR the best smelling castile soap I have ever had the privilege of experiencing! They ingredients list is immaculate, the...<3
I promise you, you've never been clean unless you've used this. This reached places only God Himself knew about and EVERYONE needs one! Add to cart now and thank me later!
GOSHI Exfoliating Shower Towel - Rip-Resistant Exfoliating Washcloth for All Skin Types - Moss Green - Made in Japan
Fantastic scent, powerful body wash, clean ingredients - its perfect!
CYKLAR Naked Neroli Hydrating Body Cleanser
my body skin has loved this brightening body wash by Chemist at Play! It softens, brightens, protects your skin's barrier, and smells so so good!
Chemist at Play Brightening Body Wash
Body Care
A lightweight body oil with a warm pistachio-vanilla scent that feels comforting and indulgent. I like using this when I want my skin to feel nourished and softly scented.
Pistachio Vanilla Caramel Body Oil
this entire line (Naked Neroli) has become my whole personality. This is such a beautiful body lotion and the smell is insane.
CYKLAR Naked Neroli Nourishing Moisturizer
After my shower, i apply this gorgeous body oil and finish it off with the complemented body lotion. It's so nourishing and smells amazing.