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Makeup, Beauty and Skincare
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items I have been using and experimenting with makeup and beauty products for about 12 years. I’m not a professional makeup artist, I just genuinely enjoy trying out new products. These are the products that I ALWAYS find myself repurchasing that I would r...
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Great lip product 👌🏻 hydrating, non-sticky, glossy, smells nice and feels nice on the lips. Could also be a dupe for a certain high end lip product.
MUA Hydra Juice Peptide Lip Balm
If you are looking for a good quality, drug store foundation, look no further than this one. I use the dewy one during winter when my skin is a bit drier, and the matte one during summer months. 👌🏻
Photo Focus Foundation DEWY - wet n wild Beauty
If you are new to make-up, try this product as it includes cream blush, cream bronzer and cream highlighter. Make sure to use a dense brush. You can even apply with your fingertips. Perfect to pop into your handbag for touch ups during the day.
Magic Shaper Face Cream Palette - Catrice Cosmetics
If you have a long day ahead I recommend this mascara. It will last you ALL day and looks beautiful on the lashes. Make sure you have a proper makeup remover on hand when your day is over because it can be difficult to remove - however this is what m...
call me Queen dramatic false lash effect mascara – essence makeup
Are you a dewy girlie? Then this product is perfect for you. Can be worn with foundation or on its own. This glow booster creates a filter almost like a skin tint while providing your skin with a beautiful healthy glow. ✅
Soft Glam Filter Fluid - Catrice Cosmetics
Smells like watermelon 🍉 I would definitely add this to my summer makeup products. Applies like a balm and provides a beautiful pink blush colour on the cheeks. Can also be applied using fingers or a dense makeup brush.
Essence Juicy Melon Tinted Lip & Cheek Balm - Boozyshop
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Mineral sheer tinted moisturiser that also provides sun protection. It’s a beautiful product to wear on its own or underneath your makeup. Sometimes I wear it as my foundation/skin tint when I don’t feel like wearing anything heavy on my skin.
all the shade | spf 30 sheer tinted moisturiser | lelive Africa
One of the best red lipsticks on the market in my opinion. Ruby Woo, a beautiful, sultry red. This is an investment and will last you years, you won’t need to purchase a new red lipstick for a while.
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick | Ruby Woo, All Fired Up, Dangerous & More
Looks good on all skin tones! Perfect for girlies who don’t love lipstick but would still love to add some colour to their lips. It’s a mix between a lipstick and lip balm, but gives a beautiful tint. It feels comfortable on the lips.
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm - Clinique
This is the best brow gel I have used to date. I am so happy with the way it makes my brows look, it stays in place all day and provides a laminated look.
Super Glue Brow Styling Gel - Catrice Cosmetics
If you are looking for a berry, mauve blush shade, then you will love this one. It’s really beautiful on the skin and lasts all day. It’s also buildable so you can decide if you just want to add a little for a daytime look, or more dramatic for night...
Willa Soft Neutral-Rose Blush - Benefit Cosmetics
Mac Velvet Teddy. Perfect nude lipstick that every girl needs in their makeup kit. This is great for your everyday lipstick needs. It’s great to wear to the office. Not too dramatic but gives a beautiful colour to your lips.
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
This product isn’t a traditional lipstick—it’s more like a lip stain. It gives your lips a beautiful rosy pink hue. When I use it, I like to layer some lip oil or gloss on top for added shine. It’s perfect if you’re going for a natural pink look. A m...
Benetint - Rose-tinted lip & cheek stain - Benefit Cosmetics
What an amazing lip balm to keep in your handbag! It’s really hydrating and gives beautiful colour to the lips. I love the watermelon juicy bomb 🍉 a staple for your lips care especially during summer!
Lip Gloss | Sephora
This blush is incredible! I chose the stunning strawberry shade, and it’s such a beautiful combination. You start with the cream side and finish with the powder side for a perfect look. It’s highly pigmented, so be careful not to pick up too much pro...
Blush Affair Cream & Powder Palette - Catrice Cosmetics
I’m absolutely obsessed with this skin tint! It feels incredibly comfortable on the skin and gives a beautifully natural look. I’d definitely repurchase it. If you’re looking for an SPF skin tint, this is a great, budget-friendly option. Essence neve...
Essence, SKIN TINT tinted moisturizing cream SPF30 - Perfume's Club
Best moisturiser for dry and combination skin types. It will last you a while. I usually use mine at night and then my skin feels amazing in the morning 😍
Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Lotion+ - Clinique
Great product for everyday use. Gives a beautiful glowy glass look to the skin and hides imperfections. Acts as a filter on your skin. Slightly on the more high-end side, but a good option nonetheless.
Hollywood Flawless Filter: Glow Booster - Charlotte Tilbury
If you love nude lipstick this will be a very good investment. The pillow talk range has different nude shades for each skin tone.
Nude Pink Lipstick: Pillow Talk - Matte Revolution
Great lip liner. Some people use this as a lipstick as well, if you are looking for a more matte effect. To ensure it lasts all day, apply your Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk lipstick over your liner.
Pillow Talk - Lip Cheat - Nude Pink Lip Liner Pencil
Beautiful product and will last you a very long time. It is on the pricey side, but a good investment, it won’t be a waste of 💰
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread - Huda Beauty
If you want to invest in a high-end foundation, I would recommend Nars. It won’t let you down and stays in place all day. It’s also a good option for a special occasion.
NARS Foundation Makeup: Liquid, Powder, Matte
Glowy pigmented blush. It’s almost like a blush and powder highlighter in one product. It looks great on the skin and a good buy.
Iconic Blush Color: Orgasm Collection - NARS Cosmetics
Perfect start to your makeup routine 👌🏻 apply as the 1st step in your routine, before primer and foundation.
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer
This is one of the best setting and primer sprays out there! It keeps my makeup looking fresh all day—even by evening, it still looks freshly applied.👌🏻
L'Oreal Paris : Setting Spray & Powder - Target
Looks like you are not even wearing anything on your skin. When they say skinless, they really mean it! Blends perfectly into your skin and provides high coverage.
Skin Foundation SPF 15 - Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Perfect mascara for the days where you don’t want to go all out with your makeup, but still want your eyes to pop a little! Brown is much more subtle than black, I’m obsessed 😍
Lash Without Limits Brown Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
This primer is chef’s kiss. The name says it all, it grips your makeup and ensures it stays in place all day. Has a nice fresh smell. Never skip a primer when applying makeup. Highly recommend ✅
Jelly Grip Primer - Target
Perfect for wearing underneath your concealer. Ensures that concealer doesn’t crease and keeps your under eye moisturised. Great product ✅
ESSENCE : Eye Makeup - Target
I love this brow styling gel set! Many reviews mention that it’s a great dupe for Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze, and I have to agree. It keeps my brows in place all day without making them feel hard or sticky.
Essence Brow Gel - Target
This translucent powder is perfect! It instantly mattifies the skin, blurs pores, and works great for setting concealer. Many reviews also say it’s a dupe for Huda Beauty’s viral loose powder, and I can see why. Such a great product, plus a good budg...
Yardley Powder - Target
Beautiful exfoliating product. If you are looking for a toner that won’t break the bank then you should give this a try. My makeup sits so much better on my face since using this toner. I have bought it recently for a 3rd time. 👌🏻
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
Extremely good product. My previous GHD stopped working after having it for 8 years. I decided to invest in the Gold which is slightly more expensive, but because I have curly hair it reduces my styling time significantly and leaves my hair perfectly...
ghd Gold Flat Iron (1 inch plate) Black
This hydrating mask is perfect for curly hair that tends to dry out quickly. It smells incredible and is definitely worth trying. It leaves your hair feeling nourished and protected and provides an incredible shine. ✨ Highly recommended ✅
Nutritive Masquintense Fine Hair Mask For Dry Hair | Kérastase