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items As a licensed cosmetologist these are the products I’ve tried, and actually use on a regular and love!
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Cosmetologist approved !
Skin care first make-up second !
Florida Tan without the vacation cost
Smell Rich
Less chemicals with a better result
Cosmetologist approved !
As a licensed cosmetologist of 12 years. This is one of my favorite, reasonably priced shampoos right now. You can use it as a daily shampoo and it hydrates without weighing down any type of hair texture.
Food For Soft Hydrating Shampoo
A clean tingly feeling and another one of my highly recommended products as a cosmetologist!
SHAMPOOS & CONDITIONERS
I love love love this product ! Not only does it smell amazing you will feel salon quality results after one use !
MATRIX Soft Hydrating Mask for Dry Hair 16.9oz
I have two must haves for leave in products and this is #1
Pureology 21 Essentials | Multi-Tasking Benefits
This is a great shampoo and conditioner brand for anyone dealing with thinning hair ! It also helps with a healthy scalp if your having issues with build up.
Awaken Shampoo | Strengthening Scalp Shampoo
This is my second most recommended product for leave in ! I use this every day and it’s great for helping detangle as well !
Intense Therapy
This is another one of my favorite products as a licensed cosmetologist! The smell is amazing and it helps tremendously with damaged hair. But please be careful with using protein enhanced products. They should only be used about once a week any more...
Extreme Anti Snap Leave In Treatment for Damaged Hair
I also love this product for detangling. Their whole line of products smell amazing !!!
the wizard detangling hair products - Amika
I love hot tools for my curling irons & wands. I’ve been using this brand since 2014!
Curling Irons - HOT TOOLS
Another tool I’ve been using for years. I like baybliss because the nano titanium plates help leave a shiny finish on any style! This is the only flat iron brand I use.
Nano Titanium Flat Irons
This is one of my favorite brands for toning & color! Not only does it leave a beautiful deposit but it conditions the cuticle of the hair as its processing the color. I love toning my blondes with Igora!
IGORA VIBRANCE Tone on Tone Coloration
This is another brand I personally use behind the chair ! Ammonia free and my favorite formula I use on myself is SPV & SPP!
Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded Permanent Cream Hair Color
I’m picky about what oil I put into my hair as I naturally am a very oily person! My favorite hair oil is chi royal treatment, & it smells absolutely amazing!!!
Royal Treatment
I’ve also been using this lightener for years ! It’s a blue powder leaving cool tone results.
Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde 7 Powder Lightener
Skin care first make-up second !
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Ulta Beauty
If you don’t have a red light therapy mask by now, what are you doing ? So many different benefits weather your help acne prone skin or just simply reducing wrinkles.
Best Red Light Therapy Masks 2026
Honestly has been my absolute favorite product postpartum. I’m 32 years old and living in Florida really started to take a toll on my skin. This completely regenerated collagen leaving my skin feeling fresh, plump, & majorly decreased wrinkles. P...
Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Anti-Aging Serum
This magnesium mist is a top tier toner replacement. I use it prior to using vishy specialist16. It’s also great for refreshing mid work day or after a work out to prevent break outs.
cocokind.com - powerful results for sensitive skin
Double repair moisturizer is the only thing I’ve been able to use that my skin has not broke out to. My mother worked for a dermatologist for 18 years and this is highly recommended by dermatologist.
La Roche-Posay Skincare, Sunscreen, Body Lotion Official Site
All of the medicube line is great. My two favorites are the collagen mask and the overnight peel off mask.
medicube us
This is another skin care product I love for looking young ! You can normally find deals at ulta to get a discount as it is a pretty pricy product but a little goes a long way!
Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
If you have really oily skin this is a great product! I really love how my skin feels after using it and the menthol feeling when you apply it really allows your skin to feel woken up and refreshed !
Burt's Bees Deep Cleansing Cream, Soap Bark & ...
As a mom running on a little bit of sleep. This is a great eye gel to use in the morning to help with puffiness!
De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel
If you have acne prone skin this line works amazing ! I just recently started to allow my teenager to use it for his hormonal acne & he said he seen results by the next day!
Clinical Formulations with Integrity
I don’t really use lip gloss any more because I hate anything sticky or that leaves my lips chapped. I always use aquaphor and it can be used for so many great benefits!
Aquaphor® Healing Ointment 14oz | Multi-Purpose
If you’re trying to reduce the look of scars or stretch marks this is a great oil. I used it all through pregnancy!
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil for Scars & Stretch
Did you know that castor oil could help with digestive issues by applying it to your tummy or taking a Qtip and applying in your belly button ? You can use this at night time or in the morning! It does leave an oily feel so I recommend applying at ni...
HERITAGE STORE Organic Cold Pressed Castor Oil
If you lost weight and are dealing with flabby skin this product helps with toning and firming your skin as well as reducing stretch marks! If you really want to take it to the next level try putting it on before utilizing your red light therapy belt...
MAËLYS Belly Cream for Stretch Marks and Toning
This product helps with cellulite after weight loss as well as the magnesium in the formula promotes a good nights sleep!
MAËLYS GET-DREAMY Overnight Toning Whip, 6.8 Fl Oz
For whatever reason after pregnancy I started dealing with dry feet. This product not only smells good like coconut but it has a thick barrier to help rough skin. I apply it before bed and put socks on!
Coconut Foot Cream
An amazing natural coverage that includes skincare.
Haus Labs
If you want a more natural low maintenance look I really like this tinted moisturizer by Laura mercier !
Tinted Moisturizer: Natural Dewy, Matte & SPF Options
I use this eyeliner the most in my makeup routine! The felt tip makes it easy for application and gives you that look of confidence without any bleeding. Great for work days or any activity that causes sweating or being out in the heat.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
Best mascara by far!
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
I’ve been using this for years! It’s such a big necessity to any eyeshadow application, for me this is my go to brand for eyeshadow primer.
Eyeshadow Primers - Crease-free & Long Lasting
If you have any wrinkles this product is amazing for a beautiful coverage without creases !
Laura Geller: Eyeshadow
These are the best natural lashes with great durability and comfort to give you a beautiful natural look or even enhance your eyes and give a dramatic look without over doing it.
Ardell Wispies Lashes – Iconic, Natural-Looking Volume
My go to for eyelash adhesive! I have very sensitive eyes and this is the only glue that does not irritate me!
DUO Quick-Set Strong Hold Eyelash Lash Glue
Florida Tan without the vacation cost
I love this tanning oil. It was based out of Australia & I love the results I get from it. I haven’t been able to go back to any other tanning oil after seeing the quick results I get from this oil without having to bake out on the sun like a rot...
Accelerating Tanning Oil – Best Tanning Oil for Golden Skin
This is another product I like to tan with. Also I love the lotion it comes with in a set! It smells good and the lotion feels great without an oily after feel so I also use it even when I’m not tanning with the browning solution.
Maui Babe Browning Lotion - Natural Tan
Being a mom with a newborn I haven’t been able to get out to tan this foaming tanning solution gives a nice dark tint without feeling orange. It also a nice coconut smell so you smell like you were at the beach while waiting for it to set in.
Bondi Sands
Smell Rich
This is one of my most wore fragrance over the years. I call it my money attracter because anyone who knows this scent knows it smells like money. Because it’s not cheap but the smell will last for days and it’s worth it!
Coco Mademoiselle - Cologne & Fragrance
This is another one of my favorite fragrances I’ve been wearing for years ! It’s a very sexy scent !
Euphoria Eau de Parfum | Calvin Klein® USA
This is my going out fragrance. It’s very sexy, strong, & a perfect fragrance for a night out !
Crystal Noir EDT 90 ml Black | VERSACE US
All natural product with amazing smells! My favorite is the neroli and basil!
SALT & STONE
Less chemicals with a better result
This whole line is amazing! I haven’t found any other whitening line that’s given me results as quick as this brand has. I personally seen the biggest difference with the whitening strips but some of my other favorite products from them are the wirel...
GuruNanda Teeth Whitening Strips 7-Day Kit
Most deodorants have aluminum which is a hormone disrupter. I really like this brand and smell for my daily use and I do not have any perspiration issues with it at all. It last all day for me!
Aluminum Free Deodorant Stick Coconut & Pink Jasmine
Being a mom and always being busy plus I have hobbies like gardening I never go to the salon for a manicure any more. For all of my events or even when I just want to feel pretty I throw on the French tips and I’m good to go. No one ever notices that...
French Tip & French Design Press-On Nails | French Glue-On Nails - Kiss