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items 🌟 My Favourite Beauty Recs
Welcome to my curated collection of beauty essentials! Over time, I’ve discovered products that truly elevate my self-care routine, from everyday makeup to indulgent body care. Each of these items has earned a special spo...
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đź’„ Makeup Must-Haves
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🧴 Skincare Staples
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đź’‡ Haircare Holy Grails
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🌸 Fragrance Favorites
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🧚 “Clean Girl” Essentials
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✨ Beauty Tools I Love
đź’„ Makeup Must-Haves
The products I reach for every single day, the ones that never fail me. These are my ride-or-die formulas for glowy skin, juicy lips, and the softest glam with the least effort.
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My go to base layer. NO FOUNDATION NEEDED. I use this as an everyday light hydrated make up look as a professional!
Hydrating Camo Concealer
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A value set of popular mini makeup items, perfect for someone who wants a little of everything or to experiment with new looks.
Sephora Favorites Glitz & Glam Makeup Value Set
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Soft, buildable flush of color.
Lightweight putty-blush from Selena Gomez’s brand. It blends easily, has great pigment, and is cult-favorite on Sephora.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
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This mini trio has a liquid blush, a cream blush, and a nude lip tint, all in soft, wearable shades.
Soft Pinch Cheek & Lip Trio
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A super-affordable, lightweight, and breathable foundation. Gives a natural finish and great for everyday wear
Best Skin Ever 16 Hour Natural Finish Liquid Foundation
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A volumizing, lash-lifting mascara with a flexible brush and a formula that conditions lashes
KUSH Big Hit Smudge-Proof Volumizing Mascara
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an Allure Readers’ Choice winner for its seamless blend and coverage.
Radiant Creamy Concealer
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This foundation is a cult classic for a reason, it offers flawless, long-lasting coverage without feeling cakey, and it’s available in a hugely inclusive shade range. If you're looking for a reliable base that stays put all day (work, coffee runs, ev...
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation
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A lightweight, dewy skin‑tint that feels like skin-care meets makeup. It leaves a natural, radiant finish and is perfect for that “your skin but better” glow. Ideal for minimal makeup days when you still want to look polished
Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid
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High coverage meets water resistance, this foundation is perfect for long days, travel, or humid weather. With its bold pigment payoff and stay-all-day feel, it’s a power pick for anyone who wants real impact
TURN UP THE BASE Full Beat Liquid Foundation
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A curated set of iconic makeup pieces, great for building out your staple collection.
Shoppers Beauty The Icons Beauty Bundle
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A mineral-based blush that’s clean, gentle, and gives a natural wash of color. Non-comedogenic, with skin-soothing ingredients like shea butter and pomegranate extract.
Jane Iredale Blush
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A multipurpose shaping product: use it for contour, to define features, or even as a base layer. Lightweight but gives a nice sculpt.
SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer®
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A cult-favourite “filter glow” product, it’s not quite a foundation, not quite a highlighter. You can wear it alone for a sheer, radiant finish; mix it into your foundation to add glow; or layer it on top as a liquid highlighter.
Why it’s in high d...
Hollywood Flawless Filter: Glow Booster
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A large, comprehensive palette / kit:
Use: EyeshaÂdows, blush, face powders — very versatile for personal use or travel.
Trend: Big palettes are popular for “build your own look” and value.
Why it’s a “must”: If you like experimenting with color o...
Professional Makeup Kit for Women with Mirror
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A lightweight liquid blush with a soft-focus “airbrushed” effect. According to Bustle, this blush has buildable pigment + micro‑pearls for a filtered finish.
HUDA BEAUTY Blush Filter Soft Glow Liquid Blush
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Eyeshadow palette with neutral + earth-toned shimmers and mattes (olives, browns, etc.).
Why it's trending: According to View the VIBE (Toronto), a new “Nature” edition of this palette is gaining hype.
Use case: Great for everyday looks or more ed...
MAKEUP BY MARIO Ethereal Eyes™ Eyeshadow Palette: Nature
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A hydrating balmy gloss / balm hybrid.
Why it’s trending: Lip gloss and treatment-like lip products are making a strong comeback in 2025.
Feel: Lightweight, non-sticky, very moisturizing — good for a natural, juicy lip.
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
🧴 Skincare Staples
My tried-and-true skincare lineup. These are the gentle, effective essentials that keep my skin happy, hydrated, and glowing without doing too much.
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This is the product I always reach for when my skin starts acting up. It keeps my breakouts under control without over-drying or irritating my face. I love how it goes deep into my pores and just cleans everything out, especially around my chin and f...
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Why it works: A mini set with a variety of travel-size essentials, great for sampling.
How to describe: “Everything you need to build a solid skincare routine, cleanser, moisturizer, serum + more, in travel-friendly sizes.
Sephora Favorites Skincare Must Haves
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Uses algae-derived bio-retinol and peptides to smooth fine lines gently, without the typical irritation of retinol.
Dream Night Serum With Bio-Retinol | Reduce Fine Lines & Wrinkles
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Contains niacinamide + a triple Barbados Cherry complex (rich in vitamin C) for brightening + pore refining.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Cherry Dub Pore Purify'r Gel Cleanser
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Barrier support is a huge focus in 2025, with more people prioritizing ceramides, peptides, and gentle moisturizer combos
Better Skin Starts Here Set
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Why it’s popular: Super hydrating, gives a glass-skin glow, loaded with niacinamide.
How to describe: “A dewy, lightweight serum that adds glow and balances skin tone, perfect for getting that fresh, summer-skin look any time of year.”
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
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The classic go-to for blemish-prone or oily skin.
Helps control excess oil + reduces the appearance of pores, very affordable and very effective.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 23% Off in Slowvember
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A chemical exfoliant toner that gently renews skin texture. Helps with dullness, rough patches, and uneven tone.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | 23% Off in Slowvember
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This set includes Glow Recipe’s toner, moisturizer, and serum; very hydrating and glow-enhancing.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dewy Skin Routine Gift Set
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This mini set is a risk-free way to test The Ordinary’s holy-grail formulas. It typically includes fan-favorite serums and moisturizers in travel size, perfect for building a core routine or travel-friendly skincare.
The Mini Icons Set
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A curated trio of glow-enhancing skincare essentials, think gentle exfoliant, hydrating serum, and moisturizer. It’s a smart pick if you want to boost radiance and build a glowing routine without over-complicating things.
The INKEY List Glow Hard or Go Home Set
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A moisturizer + sunscreen in one. Very practical and efficient for daily use.
CeraVe Ultra-light Face Moisturizer SPF 30
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Very lightweight sunscreen serum; easy to layer and great under makeup.
ULTRA SHEER® Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+
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A budget-friendly, basic skincare set — ideal starter staple.
The Daily Set – A Simple 3-Step Routine
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Rhode is known for clean, minimalist skincare. This mini kit gives a few of their staples in travel-friendly sizes so you can try out their clean routines.
Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials
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A set designed to prep your skin for makeup in a clean way, hydrates, primes, and gives your skin that “ready for light makeup” feel, without heavy or toxic ingredients.
Plump + Juicy Makeup Prep Skincare Set
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This duo taps into the trend for gentle, “skin-first” cleansing + hydration, instead of super strong exfoliating cleansers.
Tatcha Dewy Cleanse + Hydrate Duo
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A cute, affordable mini hydration kit, perfect for people doing “skin minimalism” (less products but highly effective / multi-use) in 2025
Holy Hydration! Hydrated Ever After Skincare Mini Kit
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This is the moisturizer I use when I want my skin to stay clear and hydrated at the same time. It has benzoyl peroxide in it, so it helps keep breakouts under control while still feeling light and soothing on my skin. I love it because it doesn’t lea...
Benzoyl Peroxide Moisturizer
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These are the pimple patches I grab whenever a breakout tries to pop up out of nowhere. They have benzoyl peroxide in them, so they actually treat the spot while protecting it. I love wearing them overnight, they calm the redness, flatten the bump, a...
PanOxyl Overnight Spot Patches Clear Latex-Free
đź’‡ Haircare Holy Grails
âś… Why These Are Great Additions to Your Holy Grails
Bond Repair: Many of these (K18, BondiBoost, Living Proof) focus on repairing and strengthening the internal structure of your hair, very “holy grail” for damaged or color-treated strands.
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Why it’s great: Rihanna’s brand, super versatile (hair + body), and very trendy.
How to describe it: “A fresh, hydrating mist that gives your hair and skin a soft, scented glow — Rihanna-approved and easy to love
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna The Mista Hair + Body Fragrance Mist
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Why it’s luxurious: High-end niche perfume, but in a hair-safe formula.
How to describe it: “Luxurious honey-sweet fragrance in a fine mist designed just for hair, adds scent without stiffness.
XERJOFF Honey Infused Hair Perfume Wild Rose - 50ml Canada
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This treatment is a science-backed hero: repairs damaged hair (even from bleach or heat) in just a few minutes.
Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL
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SEPHORA Collection Nourishing Hair Sleeping Mask
A gentle overnight mask that nourishes and softens hair with minimal fuss.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Nourishing Hair Sleeping Mask in Coconut + Mango
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Travel-size haircare set that balances and cleanses, ideal for a holy-grail haircare set.
Travel Sets
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For hydrating and conditioning, great for dry or processed hair.
Hydrator Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Travel Set, Dry & Curly Hair
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A powerful bonding serum that works both day and night to repair damage. Redken claims 9x stronger hair, 3x more hydration, and significantly less breakage
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Serum
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Ideal for frizz-prone hair; this oil-serum instantly smooths and tames flyaways without weighing hair down.
Redken Frizz Dismiss Instant Deflate Serum
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A rich, deeply reparative mask that helps restore severely damaged hair.
amika the kure intense strength repair mask, 100ml
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Lightweight leave‑in treatment that helps rebuild bonds, making hair stronger and smoother.
Rapid Repair Bond Builder+ Leave-In Hair for damaged hair - BondiBoost
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Uses a triple bond-complex to reinforce internal structure and protect against breakage.
Bond Builder & Hair Strengthening Treatment
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Affordable, deeply hydrating mask that targets both moisture and hair strength.
Marc Anthony Repairing Hair Mask Bond+Rescuplex
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A multi-purpose treatment that smooths, conditions, protects, and adds shine.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) 5-in-1 Styling Treatment
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Still a classic! great for shine, frizz control, and finishing.
Moroccanoil Treatment, 3.4 Fl. Oz.
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A scalp / hair serum designed to support density and promote healthier hair growth.
Enjoy Thicker Hair with Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
🌸 Fragrance Favorites
My signature scents and everyday perfumes. This is where you’ll find the fragrances I’m constantly complimented on; clean, sweet, long-lasting, and unforgettable
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Why it’s great: A sampler with 6–7 niche perfumes, perfect for people who want to try new scents without committing.
How to describe it: “A curated fragrance set featuring upcoming and highly talked-about perfumes, ideal for testing and discovering y...
Sephora Favorites Next Big Thing Deluxe Fragrance Sampler
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Why it’s a hit: That signature Bum Bum scent + holiday packaging; very giftable.
How to describe: “A seasonal set of Sol de Janeiro’s beloved Cheirosa mist; sweet, tropical, and joyful, perfect for layering or gifting.”
Sol de Janeiro Spritz the Season Cheirosa Perfume Mist Gift Set
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Why it’s unique: A clean, comforting vanilla scent that’s light enough for hair and body.
How to describe: “Soft vanilla meets chic minimalism: a clean, non-greasy mist that feels like cozy elegance wherever you spray it.”
Vanilla Skin Body Mist
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Why it’s luxurious: Rich, creamy scent in a fine mist that won’t weigh down hair.
How to describe: “Creamy and indulgent without being heavy, this scent mist gives your hair and skin that spa-level softness in seconds.”
Heavy Cream Body & Hair Mist
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A beautifully balanced scent that feels like a cozy hug with a little spark ✨. Rare Eau de Parfum opens with creamy caramel and nutty pistachio, playfully tinged with pink pepper. As it settles, warm vanilla and a soft ginger bite unfold over rich co...
Rare Eau de Parfum | Warm Scented Perfume
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Vanilla always trends, and Kayali’s take is nostalgic, sweet, and very well-loved, especially for cozy, comforting vibes.
KAYALI VANILLA | 28 Eau de Parfum
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This sea‑salt-inspired scent is minimalist yet sophisticated. According to ELLE, sea salt perfumes are having a major moment.
Salt Eau De Parfum
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A timeless, elegant floral, clean scent.
Miss Dior: the Dior Eau de Parfum with a Couture Bow | DIOR CA
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Mini versions of YSL fragrances, great for travel or for someone who wants to sample before committing.
Yves Saint Laurent Mini Duo Gift Set
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A “lactonic” milk-vibe fragrance (peach, marshmallow, rice milk) that Allure named a Best of Beauty winner for 2025.
Mochi Milk Fragrance
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Cozy coffee + milk scent. Allure calls this part of a big “milk / coffee perfume” trend.
Coffee Break Maison Martin Margiela for women and men
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Vanilla + amber + spicy notes. Elle named Coach Gold one of the top fall perfumes for 2025.
Gold Parfum 90 Ml
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A warm, amber‑floral with rum and vanilla notes, aligns with 2025’s trend toward bold, long-lasting gourmand scents
Valentino Donna Born In Roma Eau de Parfum with Bourbon Vanilla & Jasmine
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Fruity + boozy + warm; Forbes calls out fruity gourmand fall scents like this as a major fall 2025 pick.
TOM FORD Bitter Peach Eau De Parfum Fragrance
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Extrait / more intense versions of classic perfumes are coming back strong this year.
Libre Eau de Parfum Intense - Fragrances - YSL Beauty
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This wood‑vanilla fragrance captures the 2025 trend of cozy, memory-evoking scents (e.g. old libraries, soft woods)
Replica Whispers in the Library Eau de Toilette
🧚 “Clean Girl” Essentials
Soft, glowy, effortless vibes only. These are the minimal, lightweight products that give that fresh-faced look with almost no effort.
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(same as skincare pick) ideal here too because it’s lightweight, skin-nourishing, and very glow-enhancing.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
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works super well in clean-glow routines (lightweight, no heavy scent).
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 23% Off in Slowvember
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gives that natural flushed look with minimal effort.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
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A super-affordable, lightweight, and breathable foundation. Gives a natural finish and great for everyday wear.
Best Skin Ever 16 Hour Natural Finish Liquid Foundation
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A skin-care + makeup hybrid: light coverage, hydrating with squalane and hyaluronic acid, plus SPF 40.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
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A multipurpose shaping product: use it for contour, to define features, or even as a base layer. Lightweight but gives a nice sculpt.
SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer®
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Glossy, hydrating formul, perfect for that clean-girl, dewy lip look.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Outrageous Plump Hydrating Lip Gloss
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This sea‑salt-inspired scent is minimalist yet sophisticated. According to ELLE, sea salt perfumes are having a major moment.
Salt Eau De Parfum
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creamy, conditioning, gives lift without being stiff
Boy Brow | Tinted Brow Gel
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Lightweight oil that gives a sheer wash of colour, perfect “clean girl” blush / lip combo so you don’t have to layer too many products.
Clinique Pop™ Cheek + Lip Oil in Black Honey
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This pack includes hydrating, skin-first products (like a jelly serum) a good foundation for a minimal routine.
MILK MAKEUP Jelly Skin Starter Pack Skincare + Tint Trio
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A tinted stick that doubles as moisturizer + light colour, made with clean ingredients. Very effortless.
Light Coverage Vegan Tinted oil stick – Oceanly™
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Lightweight oil + tint all in one.
Maplefresh
Contains a blend of botanical oils (avocado, jojoba, rosehip, etc.) to moisturize while giving coverage.
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Good for a satin / natural finish, not too heavy.
Tarte Sea Hydroflex Serum Foundation
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A fun little set, includes a glowing serum + a tint you can use on lips and cheeks. Great for multi‑tasking and getting that soft, natural flush.
Glow Recipe Best of Glow Hues - Tinted Serum, Cheek & Lip Gift Set
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A clean, plant-powered cleanser set. Youth To The People’s formulas are full of superfood ingredients like kale, green tea, and spinach, this set is fresh, effective, and gentle.
The Headliners Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser Skincare Set - Youth To ...
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A gentle toner / micellar water to remove dirt, makeup, or refresh your skin. Burt’s Bees is pretty clean and this feels very light and soothing.
Burt's Bees Rose Micellar Toning Water 3-in-1
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Rhode is known for clean, minimalist skincare. This mini kit gives a few of their staples in travel-friendly sizes so you can try out their clean routines.
Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials
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A hydrating balmy gloss / balm hybrid.
Why it’s trending: Lip gloss and treatment-like lip products are making a strong comeback in 2025.
Feel: Lightweight, non-sticky, very moisturizing — good for a natural, juicy lip.
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
✨ Beauty Tools I Love
From makeup brushes to hair tools, these are the tools that actually make a difference. Simple, effective, and worth the hype.
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SEPHORA Collection Mixed Tool Set
Includes various brushes/tools to get started, a practical but high-value pick.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Mixed Tool Set
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Sephora Collection Silicone Scalp Massager
A simple, budget tool that can elevate your shower routine + help your hair-care products absorb better.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Silicone Scalp Massager
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Essential to keep nails- blenders, brushes or small brushes clean.
Makeup Brush Cleaners
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Helps smooth feet, complements body care.
Foot Files | Walmart Canada
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For prepping nails / smoothing the nail surface.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Nail Buffer Block
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For gentle body scrubs, especially if you use scrubs like granita or sugar scrub.
Silicone Face Scrubber Cleansing Brush
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prep for clean aesthetic, long lasting nails
Manicure & Pedicure Tools
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in the car, on the go, makeup touch up small purse mirror
Makeup With Cosmetic Mirrors | Sephora Canada
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A very affordable gua sha stone made from rose quartz. Ideal for facial sculpting, de-puffing, and improving lymphatic drainage.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Rose Quartz Gua Sha
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A classic sponge for blending foundation, concealer, and even cream blush, gives a super seamless, skin-like finish.
Beautyblender® Original Makeup Sponge
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Comes with both a roller and a gua sha, the duo lets you do lymphatic massage in different ways (rolling + sculpting).
EcoTools Jade Facial Roller & Gua Sha Duo
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What it is: A mask or handheld device that emits LED light in different wavelengths (colors), typically red, blue, sometimes near-infrared (NIR).
What it does:
Blue light: Kills acne-causing bacteria and helps reduce breakouts.
Red light: Reduces i...
LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2
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What it is: A roller that you can chill (in the fridge) and then roll on your skin.
What it does: The cold constricts blood vessels, reduces puffiness, and can calm irritation or redness.
Benefits for blemish‑prone skin: Good for calming inflamed b...
Ice Roller
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A more advanced gua sha tool that includes LED light therapy + heat + vibration. The LED can help calm breakouts (depending on wavelength). Combines massage with light treatment.
Mount Lai Vitality Qi LED Gua Sha Device
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Compact microcurrent device shaped like a dolphin. Uses low-level electrical pulses + LED to stimulate muscle and improve circulation. Can help firm, contour, and give a “mini-lift.”
Red Light Therapy Device for Face & Neck
đź’†Body Care + Hygiene
All my favorite smell-good, feel-good body essentials. From shower must-haves to lotions that actually hydrate, these are the products that make your routine feel like a mini spa day.
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Sephora Favorites Self‑Care Rituals Body Set
A curated set of body cleansers, lotions, and other pampering items. Great for someone who loves routine + self-care.
Sephora Favorites Selfcare Rituals for Body
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Glossy, hydrating formula, perfect for that clean-girl, dewy lip look.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Outrageous Plump Hydrating Lip Gloss
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A gentle body scrub made with brown sugar and AHAs to exfoliate dead skin for a smoother, more radiant feel.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Sugar Body Scrub with AHA
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A hydrating lotion with AHA + PHA to refine skin texture over time.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Resurfacing Body Lotion with AHA + PHA
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A rich, nourishing balm ideal for very dry areas (elbows, legs), made with shea butter.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Hand Balm with Shea Butter
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A clarifying body wash that uses fruit AHAs + salicylic acid to smooth and renew skin.
Bom Dia Bright Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash
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Light exfoliating granita (vegan) that helps remove surface impurities
Exfoliating Body Granita - Sephora.me
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A gel body wash blended with niacinamide + probiotics, luxurious and skin-supporting
Saffron & Cedar Scent
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For keratosis pilaris / textured skin (found in Sephora’s scrub section)
First Aid Beauty - KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA
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Specifically brightening, helps unclog pores and supports smoother skin.
Bom Dia Bright Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash
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A classic cuticle oil that nourishes the skin around nails, keeping them soft and healthy
Skin Care for Hands & Feet
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A strengthener base coat to help prevent chipping and reinforce weak nails.
hard to resist : advanced nail strengthener
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This set often includes mini hand / foot care items, great for a self-care routine focused on nails + skin. Sephora Favorites Selfcare Rituals for Body
Sephora Favorites Selfcare Rituals for Body
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A physical exfoliant that can be used on hands, arms, or feet to smooth rough patches. Sparkle Skin Massage Tonus Exfoliant
Sparkle Skin™ Body Exfoliating Cream
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from Sephora’s luxury scrub section): Great for softening skin on hands, elbows, or knees.
Almond Shower Scrub - Body Exfoliation | L'Occitane en Provence