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Simple Beauty
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items Easy and Every Day Skincare, Makeup, Haircare and Tools that my daughters and I love.
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Skincare
Makeup
Tween Favorites
Haircare
Tools
Skincare
I try to keep things basic. Cleans, moisturize, protect. 🌞
This always makes my skin feel clean cut doesn't dry it out.
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Face Wash with Hyaluronic Acid for Normal to Dry Skin - 16 fl oz
This is a product I use every day, multiple times a day on my face and body. It never feels greasy. I also like that it has hyaluronic acid.
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
Since I have dry skin in the winter, I do not wash my face again in the morning. I use a cotton pad with this toner to clean off oils and refresh my skin in the morning. It is not drying and there is a very light, pleasant scent.
Thayers Natural Remedies Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Toner with Rose Petal
Light coverage AND SPF! I love using this alone or under my makeup. It provides a very (VERY) subtle hint of coverage and moisturizes without being greasy.
Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 - Bubble
This formula gentle, lightweight and I have seen a reduction in dark spots.
Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum
I use this daily and for touch ups over the day. It's moisturizing and keeps makeup from creasing.
Multi Correxion Vitamin C Eye Balm Stick - RoC
This formula is extremely moisturizing and has helped improve the overall look of my neck and chest.
Unscented Gold Bond Ultimate Firming Neck and Chest Hand and Body Lotions
I have really become a fan of this cleanser. I keep this in my shower for washing my face. I often switch between this and CeraVe.
Vanicream Unscented Gentle Facial Cleanser - 8 fl oz
I keep these in the fridge and use them in the mornings while I am having coffee. I love how they feel!
grace & stella Under Eye Mask
Makeup
Items my daughters and I love using. I am pretty partial to drugstore brands I have been loyal to for a while, but have been trying new things as my daughters are getting interested new products and trends for their age groups.
For me, this is an all-in-one super product. I use it to bronze, highlight and blush. I even use the browns/neutrals for eyeshadow. Bonus is that it smells amazing like coconut (which is odd for a powder product).
Physicians Formula Butter Glow Bronzer + Blush - 0.29oz
Skincare and makeup in one! I love this lightweight serum. It is light in coverage, which is good for my mature skin (47 y/o) and has hyaluronic acid. I do buy a cheap pump (in this list, too) to replace the dropper as I prefer that to the drop dispenser, which gets messy for me. I am a Medium Neutral skin tone and I use 4-5 nearly all year round.
L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Makeup Skincare Hybrid
I use this pump to replace the dropper top in my Loreal True Match Bottle.
Replacement Pump for Makeup
My FAVORITE cheek stain. It goes on smooth, lasts all day and is blendable. I rarely use anything else. Tipsy is my go-to color.
Tarte cheek stain
Fool-proof bronzer stick. Blendable, easy to apply and affordable!
ColourPop Bronze Stix - Moonstone Beach
My face is a mix of dry and oily. This mist helps set my makeup, provides staying power, as well as provides a very subtle dewy look that makes my skin look healthy.
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I love the consistency of this primer. It helps minimize pores and doesn't feel super sticky.
Liquid Poreless Putty Primer
These are beautiful and nourishing. There is a color for everyone! One of my favorite colors cherry blossom.
maracuja juicy lip balm gloss
This has been my go to foundation for years! It has medium coverage, great staying power and SPF!! I use Medium Neutral.
Bye Bye Foundation Full-Coverage Moisturizer™ - IT Cosmetics
My favorite loose setting powder. I use it very sparingly and find it blurs pores and keeps oil away.
Bye Bye Pores Translucent Loose Setting Powder - IT Cosmetics
Universal Taupe has been my go-to brow filler for years. It is a perfect grey brown and covers up old microblading I had done years ago. This stays all day for me.
Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil | IT Cosmetics
I have 100 mascaras and always return to this one. It gives me both volume and length. It stays all day, but yet is easy to remove.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
I love soft brown eyeliner. The graham cracker color is my favorite!
Graham Cracker Epic Ink Vegan Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - NYX Professional Makeup
I love the subtle glow this gives. I have used both light and medium. Under makeup as a glowy primer and over in highlight areas. It is much more of a subtle shimmer and not bold sparkle
True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Bronzing Enhancer - L'Oréal
Tween Favorites
My tween daughters are obsessed with Sephora. Here are a few of their favorites.
A favorite to carry to school, sports and their belts bags. The scents are nice and not overpowering.
Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
I love the mini sets. My girls love the variety and we often throw them in with gifts for their friends. The small size allows them to carry them for travel, but also change up the scents when they want try new ones.
Cheirosa Perfume Travel Minis Set
Nice subtle colors, but also a unique applicator (silicone feel) that makes it fun to apply.
Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine
This wand is for quick touch ups of flyaways when putting your hair back. I like the easy application.
Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream with Taming Wand
These wax sticks are great to create a sleek look without a heavy buildup or super waxy feel.
Nexxus Slick Stick Strong Hold Hair Wax
A great starter blush. A little goes a long way.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Enchanct and Mezmerize are beautiful highlighters! I use Flaunt as a bronzer. A tiny dot it all it takes.
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight
A good eyelash curler is a must have.
Classic Eyelash Curlers - Tweezerman | Ulta Beauty
Affordable Mascara that creates extreme length.
Black Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara - Essence
Bubble products are great for tweens and starter skincare. Affordable and effective without causing irritation.
1.7 oz Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer - Bubble | Ulta Beauty
A silk pillowcase is a great gift for a tween girl. These come in a variety of pretty colors and patterns.
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase
Both of my girls have a vanity in their rooms. This one is small in footprint, but holds a lot of products. The lighted mirror is the best feature.
Makeup Vanity Desk with Mirror & Lights
I provide these for my girls when washing their faces. I know they are a bit of a splurge, but it helps that they can see what comes off and they aren't reusing a hand towel or washcloth repeatedly.
Clean Skin Club Clean Face Towels XL
Both my daughters are going through braces at the moment and these have been a lifesaver! They stick so well and they are even able to eat with them in.
OrthoDots CLEAR – Moisture Activated Braces Wax
Haircare
I love trying new haircare items. My hair is thick with a bit of wave. I have tween daughters with long hair - one with straight fine hair, the other with very thick, wavy hair. We all use some or all of these products.
My daughters get THE BEST curls when they use this balm with their heatless curls at night. It is not sticky and smells great.
Braid Balm - Beachwaver Co.
A little goes a LONG way. Don't be fooled by the small size. This helps with frizzy ends and flyaways. I use it after shower and in between washes when I need to smooth ends.
1.0 oz No.7 Bonding Hair Oil - OLAPLEX
I love non-aerosol dry shampoo. This is one of my go-to's. I have dark roots and you need to be gentle with each “puff” or you could get a little too much, but otherwise I love this one.
SGX NYC Dry Touch Volumizing Dry Shampoo Powder - 2oz
THE SMELL!!! ❤️❤️❤️ This dry shampoo works great and smells amazing.
Great Barrier Heat Protectant Hairspray - Beachwaver Co.
My favorite Shampoo and Conditioner is the Hydrate line from Pureology. The smell is on the minty side and I love how it makes my hair feel soft without weighing it down.
9.0 oz Hydrate Sheer Shampoo - Pureology
Tools
My tween girls have loved using this curling iron. There is a tiny learning curve, but they love that the guard doesn't allow them to burn themselves. I love the settings that beep when it's time to remove the heat so they don't damage their hair.
1-1/4" InfinitiPRO By Conair Curl Secret Auto Curler - Conair | Ulta Beauty
I am amazed at the results my daughters get with this rod. It took some practice, but they wake up with amazing, soft curls. One daughter has pretty straight hair and she gets curls that last all day and into the next. It is gentle and they are both able to sleep with it in.
Tie Die Satin Heatless Curling Set - Kitsch
This is frequently used in our house. It's different than a straightener that clamps down as you essentially just brush through the hair. I like that you can't really burn yourself easily this tool.
TYMO Hair Straightener Brush
Teleties headbands, flat clips and hair ties are my absolute favorite. Nothing comes close to them! I love that they return to their original shape. I have had a set of hair ties for years and they are still like new.
TELETIES - Hair Clips, Coils, Headbands, and More!