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Tested & Approved: College Budget Finds That Feel Luxury

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Keeping it 100% real: you can absolutely build a routine that feels luxurious without going broke. These are the specific products that made the cut for me. Most of this list is super affordable, mixed with those few essential investment pieces that ...
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Makeup

Every item i use for everyday makeup look

 
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I've had this for over 3 years and its great for everyday use, easily blendable, stays on for 5-7 hrs max on its own, stays all day if paired with a powder blush
SHEGLAM Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte - Rose Ritual
 
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Didn't have high hopes for this one but it surprised me, grips the makeup SO good
SHEGLAM Good Grip Hydrating Oil Control Primer
 
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Been using this since highschool and its my baby i always come back to it, medium coverage, doesn't crease, and works better than most high-end brands imo
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Concealer, Sand
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I love the formula of this blush its sooo buttery and gives that dewy glow without looking greasy
SHEGLAM Buttery Bliss Blush Stick - Guava
 
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I’ve been using this almost everyday for about 2 years and it’s still going strong lol. super moisturizing, and i know its a lip balm but honestly gives the exact same effect as the clinique black honey lipstick.
Labello BlackBerry Shine Lip Balm 4,8 g

Skin Care

The exact routine that actually saved my normal-to-oily, acne-prone skin. Keeping it 100% real: most of these are super budget-friendly, with maybe one or two slightly pricier items that are absolutely worth saving up for. No gatekeeping, just the st...

 
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The ultimate skin-barrier savior. This is a holy grail for healing dry, irritated, or damaged skin overnight.
Pro-Tip: Put a thick layer on your lips before sleep—it’s 10x better than any expensive lip mask and wakes you up with the juiciest lips.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 Repair Cream

Hair Care

 
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this thing is amazing. i've been using it for 3+ years and have noticed so much growth, my hair has gotten a lot longer and tons of new hairs are coming in. plus, it doesn't leave any oily residue after you wash it out.
Hair Follicle Booster Oil - Get the Raw Experience!
 
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I LOVEEEEEE this product, seriously have no idea how everyone is sleeping on this. It makes detangling after the shower so effortless, gives you the shiniest hair ever, and smells amazing!
Elvive Glycolic Gloss Hair Care Push Pull Hair Cream | L'Oréal Paris
 
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i pair this with the loreal leave in glycolic gloss and its the best thing ever, it leaves the hair looking shiny and healthy all day
L'Oréal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Hair Serum 100ml

Perfumes/body mists

look, as arabs, we are physically incapable of not smelling good lol. it’s literally in our dna. this is my personal lineup of perfumes and body mists that actually last all day, get me the most compliments, and will have you smelling incredible 🤩

 
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if you want to smell edible, this is it. it has a super strong cinnamon scent at first, but once it settles, the creamy chocolate comes in and it straight up smells like chocolate/cocoa powder 🍫. it lasts on clothes for a solid 24 hours, just do you...
Al-Rehab Choco Musk Eau de Parfum 50ml
 
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Just like the perfume but better, smells like chocolate heaven, ur go to if you love gourmand scents and super cheap!
Al-Rehab Choco Musk Perfume Rollerball 0.2oz
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if you want to smell like a vanilla milkshake and whipped cream, this set is unmatched. it's the most delicious, rich, creamy scent ever. only downside is it doesn't last very long on skin or clothes (though you can also use the body splash as a hair...
Sol de Janeiro Nighttime Body Care Set