Beauty favorites from a Gen X woman who likes to keep things simple. These are the skincare, makeup, nail and fragrance products I actually use and repurchase. They are easy everyday finds that make me feel a little more put together without a compli...
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Makeup
Nails
Perfume & Fragrance
Skincare
Beauty tools and accessories
Makeup
My favorite simple everyday makeup recommendations
I love having a bronzer, blush and highlighter all in one palette. Easy for everyday makeup and this one..great on my aging skin without feeling like too much.
IT Cosmetics Your Most Beautiful You Makeup Palette
A pretty everyday lip pick when you want shine without a full makeup look. I love the soft, polished look it gives — perfect for work, errands, or those days when you just want to feel a little more put together.
My everyday lip favorites
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Nails
My favorite products for an easy, polished at-home manicure.💅
A beautiful sheer nude-pink shade for a clean, polished manicure. This two-step kit includes the color and a glossy top coat for a gel-like finish without needing a UV lamp. Perfect for an easy at-home manicure! 💅
Fairy Tailor Gel 2 Step Longwear Duo Kit - Essie | Ulta Beauty
I absolutely love this as a base coat before adding my nail polish as someone who does simple at home manicures!
Sally Hansen Nail Treatment 45109 Double Duty Base & Top Coat - 0.45 fl oz
My favorite quick dry and top coat polish for my at home manicures. Keeps my polish shiny and dries quickly.
INM Out The Door Super Fast Dry Top Coat - Clear - 0.5 fl oz
Love this color on nails for a “dark mood” look.
gel couture by Essie Nail Polish, Navy Blue, Caviar Bar, 0.46 fl oz Bottle
Perfume & Fragrance
One of my favorite fragrances! It has a soft, fresh floral scent that feels feminine and elegant without being overpowering. Perfect for everyday wear or a special occasion. 🌸
1.2 oz CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau de Parfum Spray - CHANEL | Ulta Beauty
These smell so good..and last a long time on my skin. This mini variety set gives you 3 different scent options too.😍👠
Good Girl Mini Trio Perfume Gift Set - Carolina Herrera | Ulta Beauty
My 24 year old daughter loves this perfume! It also is a very simple and pretty bottle. It smells fresh, soft and clean. Whenever she steps in or out of a room, it lingers..🩷
0.8 oz Idôle L'Eau de Toilette - Lancôme | Ulta Beauty
Skincare
My favorite simple skincare and body-care products I use and love in my everyday routine.
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I love this simple, unscented bar for everyday use. It’s gentle, fragrance-free and one of those basics me and my whole family keep coming back to. I especially like that it doesn’t leave soap scum around the tub and shower.
Dr. Bronner's All-One Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap - Unscented - 5oz
I started using this during the cold winter months and now there is no going back. I love that it's not greasy and leaves my skin softer and less flakey. I also added it to my shaving routine and it has really helped with keeping my skin smooth and minimizing that "razor burn feel".
Atoderm Shower Oil for very Dry to Atopic Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
My favorite daily face wash 🧼 I use 2x’s daily on my sensitive skin. Also great for removing makeup.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin, Daily Face Wash for Dryness, 12 fl oz
Beauty tools and accessories
My favorite at home waxing tools for hair removal
A good pair of tweezers makes such a difference! These have a precise slanted tip that makes grabbing those tiny stubborn hairs so much easier. One of those inexpensive beauty tools I always like to keep at home and in my purse’s makeup bag ☺️
Tweezer Guru Precision Slant Tweezers - Pink
As someone who has been doing at home waxing at home for over 15 years, this is my favorite wax machine. I love the temperature controls and ease of use.
GiGi Hair Removal Wax Warmer, 14 oz Capacity Wax Melter with Adjustable Temperature Control
My favorite wax for face and body
GiGi Honee Hair Removal Soft Wax, All Purpose Wax for Face, Body, & Bikini, 14 oz
These angled sticks provide a more precise, and thinner application of wax to ensure better placement. These give a more controlled application. Use on brows, upper lip and smaller areas.
GiGi Small Accu Edge Wax Applicators | Hair Removal Waxes
These larger wax sticks are perfect for underarm and bikini areas.
GiGi 100 Count Large Honee Wax Applicators
These muslin wax strips can be cut down into smaller pieces to accommodate face, underarm and bikini areas.