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My Favorite Everyday Beauty Products
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items These are the beauty items I use daily. As far as my skincare is concerned I use almost all Korean products. For makeup, I have one Japanese eyeshadow palette and it’s way too pretty to use lol. I tend to go for CoulourPop, Morphe, Huda Beauty, palet...
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My personal favorites
Just one of Medicube’s highly recommended collagen products. It’s made with freeze dried hydrolyzed collagen. “Normal” collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the skin. A “hydrolyzed collagen” molecule has been broken down into smaller parts al...
medicube Collagen Jelly Cream Niacinamide
Wow what can I say this is an incredible option for professional dermarolling. Doing dermarolling at home can be tricky-you have to keep all tools, hands etc. free from contamination or risk infections.
This product has exesome covered tiny spicules...
medicube Zero Exosome Shot 7500 PPM Serum
Another fabulous product from Medicube. I use this with the Exosome shot-I literally mix the two together and then apply it to my face right after toning. PDRN has regenerative and healing properties. Stimulating collagen production, cell regeneratio...
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum, Pink glow ...
My routine would be incomplete without this moisturizer. Medicube did it again! This fluffy moisturizer is deceiving; while it looks rich, even heavy, it’s actually extremely light, and super moisturizing. I use this in my nighttime routine because ...
medicube Triple Collagen Hydrating Cream
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After buying and using these products I have come to believe you get what you pay for and this line is a bit pricey but definitely worth every penny. I started by getting their sample package and immediately fell in love with their products. This moi...
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
I wouldn’t miss a day of using this. I apply it after niacinamide and hyaluronic acid and before my moisturizer. I even put it under my eyes and I have absolutely NO creasing. It’s a lightweight formula that really does improve your skin texture and ...
Medicube Triple Collagen Serum 1.85 fl.oz
When I got the sample of this toner I wasn’t sure I would use it. I obviously tried it and fell in love with it. It’s slightly thicker than a liquid and thinner than a serum. I still use a centella toner and a liquid exfoliator before. However, addin...
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer | LANEIGE
I don’t know how many people know about this product but I consider it a gem. I got it in a makeup box and I’m going on my 4th purchase. I’ve tried pimple patches-and still love them-but this works better and faster. I would say it’s pricey for such ...
CLEAR spot treatment - LUE by Jean Seo
This is by far the best pimple patches with darts I’ve ever used and I’ve used quite a few brands. I’ve put them on those blind spots that hurt to the touch and they stop the pimple from forming. However, these are very expensive as far as pimple pat...
KILLA™ KIT: Pimple Patch for Deep Zits
Cosrx is such a great, inexpensive, and consistent brand and they’ve created the best pimple patches. They stay on far better than other brands and I’d say within 2 days your pimple will be gone. They’re great for sensitive skin and don’t leave any m...
Acne Pimple Master Patch
This is liquid gold. I’m on my third bottle and will definitely continue to purchase this. My skin is slightly sensitive to retinol, so I sandwich it between moisturizers and it works like a charm without irritating my skin. I also like that it’s 2% ...
NEOGEN DERMALOGY Real Retinol Serum (30ml)
This is one of the best primers I’ve ever used. It’s a water based primer and has niacinamide* to help with large pores. I press it into my skin, concentrating on fine lines and wrinkles and larger pores around and on my nose. I let it set for a few ...
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
Glow Recipe was the second brand of Korean skincare I tried and I fell in love 💚 with it. I even turned my daughter onto it! I use this cream in my nighttime routine only since it has retinol in it (retinoids degrade in the sun). I use two under ey...
Glow Recipe Avocado Retinol Eye Cream
I got the sample kit with this product in it and I was pleasantly surprised how these drops feel on your skin. It's a very light formula with a hint of watermelon. Goes on easily and absorbs quickly. Most importantly it works. My skin texture and pore size have improved 100% since using this. A little pricey, but it's worth it.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Cosrx was the first Korean skin care brand I tried-that was 6 years ago. I continue to use this to this day. Centella is super soothing to your skin (although I have heard of people being “allergic “ to it) and without alcohol it doesn’t dry your ski...
COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, 150ml / 5.07 fl.oz
This serum is out of this world! When I wake up with puffy eyes, the first thing I do in the morning is apply this to my under eyes. By the time it is absorbed the puffiness is gone. I don’t really have dark circles under my eyes, but the ECGC in th...
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
I tried using tretinoin but even after sandwiching it between moisturizers, it absolutely dried out my skin. Adapalene gel is the next best thing to tretinoin. You won’t need a prescription for it either. It is a gel and dries down pretty quickly, an...
Adapalene Retinoid Acne Treatment - Differin Gel
This is one of my top two liquid exfoliants. I use this 2-3 times a week and I don’t experience any dryness or tightness. I prefer liquid exfoliants to physical ones because I feel like it’s the least irritating to my skin. This plays well with othe...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This is the first liquid exfoliant I tried and to this day it’s my favorite one. I alternate using this and the Ordinary’s glycolic acid. I can use this up to 4 times a week without any tightness or dryness. It’s inexpensive and lasts a long time. If...
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner, 150ml / 5.07 fl.oz
This is the best physical exfoliant. I use this once every two weeks to get a deeper clean. It’s so finely milled you can’t really feel it and it’s made with rice which is very calming to the skin. Many people don’t use it correctly-combine it with w...
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Smooths & Brightens Skin
I have tried so many cleansing balms and oils I can’t count them on all my fingers. I came across this in my beauty subscription box. And by far this is my favorite one and is extremely affordable and you get a lot of product for the money. This balm...
best makeup remover cleansing balm by ...
I got a box of these in my beauty subscription box and immediately fell in love with them. First thing I do is store my eye masks in the refrigerator. Cold eye masks are the best, they do their job and it feels great doing it. They are easy to apply ...
moisturizing pink eye masks
I like a variety of eye masks just for fun. I keep them in my refrigerator so they feel extra nice wearing them. By far the best results I’ve had are with these. They’re easy to apply and have designated sides so they won’t fall down onto your cheeks...
Pink Perspective De-Puff Hydrogel Eye Therapy With Hyaluronic Acid
I just happened to stumble on this in a MAC store one day and thought I’d try it. I added this to my routine and wow did my skin look luminous. I got so many compliments, people said I was glowing but not shiny or greasy looking. I’ve tried others bu...
Strobe Cream | Illuminating Moisturizer + Liquid Highlighter
For some reason, I’ve made it a habit to use a calming toner right after washing my face. Pyunkang Yul, I believe, is the best brand to soothe your skin. It’s great for sensitive skin, rosacea (will not cure it) to a damaged skin barrier from over e...
Ultimate Calming Solution Toner 110ml
I bought this because I am on a quest to even out my skin tone. I love this line of skincare it’s so on point and extremely affordable. With niacinamide and adenosine, it helps fade dark spots, vitamin B5 helps wIth brightening, hyaluronic acid for m...
Pyunkang Yul PKY Radiance Vita Serum 1oz
I wanted to step up to a 3% retinol and I’ve heard so much about this brand I decided to try it. I have to say I am very happy with the results. It has niacinamide which is a form of vitamin B3 to brighten, hyaluronic acid for moisture retention, ade...
Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum for Anti-Aging l ...
Makeup
I just love Morphe-their brushes and makeup are my favorite. I use a pink powder to brighten my under eyes, chin and near the sides of my nose. But for the rest of my face I use their translucent setting powder. It’s extremely finely milled and talc ...
Bake & Set Soft Focus Setting Powder - Translucent Rich
I have to admit I get a lot of my makeup from beauty boxes and this is no exception. I actually ran out of my concealer, so I thought I’d try this. The formula is very thin and light. The applicator I’m not a big fan of though. It has a metal end, sh...
Positive Light Under Eye Brightener
The best foundation for aging skin, won’t accentuate fine lines and wrinkles. Leaves face looking fresh and dewy. Even after setting your makeup with powder, the glow shines though.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
I’m love this concealer because it doesn’t settle into fine lines and wrinkles under your eyes. A perfect combination with their light reflecting foundation, however it’s perfect with any foundation.
Under Eye Concealer Makeup
I believe a lot of people confuse contour with bronzer. Contour should be on the grayish side to create a shadow, while bronzer gives warmth to your skin. I’ve had a hard time finding any contour that meets this concept. However, I came across this s...
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I used to only use powder products, but now that I’m in the category of aging skin, I have turned to liquid or cream products. I have used other brands but they tend to be kind of pricey. I love them but can’t justify spending so much for a blush. I ...
Camo Liquid Blush
Again, I got this in a beauty box and fell in love with it. It’s a super nice formula, creamy and highly pigmented. It’s not overbearing, but it is buildable if you really want to glow. I’m still on my first bottle and I got it 3 months ago. It’s on ...
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer | Dewy Liquid Highlighter
I now have aging skin and I’ve switched from powder products to cream or liquid ones. But, I’ve found I prefer to use a powder bronzer after I’ve set my makeup. I feel I have more control over the placement of bronzer in the powder form. I think I’ve...
Silky Matte Bronzing Powder
After being bombarded with advertisements for this blush I caved and bought it in the iconic shade, Orgasm. This is such a pretty shade of pink with a hint of gold to it. I use this after I’ve set my face with powder, just to bring back some life to...
Powder Blush
I saw this advertised on practically every socia media app. I tend to do my own thing but I had to try this. I adore that pink under hue and it definitely brightened under my eyes and blurred the shine on my chin, forehead, and sides of my nose. It ...
Evolution Powder
I absolutely love ColourPop’s palettes. They’re extremely affordable and have great selections. The formula isn’t exactly rich, but I rarely experience fall out. They blend easily and there are several color schemes allowing you to create a look. Thi...
Shop Gone Matte | All Matte Eyeshadow Palette
I actually have all 3 palettes shown, but the third picture is of the first expensive eye shadow palette I ever bought and it was worth every penny. Back then it was 85.00 but now it’s been discontinued, however I have found one in Mercari for 25.00 ...
Shop The Best-Selling Makeup Palettes
I love a soft pink look sometimes and I always use this palette. The formula isn’t exactly creamy but it’s not so dry you experience fallout. They blend like a dream and you can create soft or bold looks with it. ColourPop has great inexpensive palet...
Shop Smoke 'N Roses | Smokey Rose Eyeshadow Palette
Another favorite palette of mine from ColourPop. I tend to do a brown smoky eye, but I like a gray smoky eye at times too. This palette has a great collection of colors, including some pinks which go great with grays. Blends great even if it’s not su...
Discover Stone Cold Fox | Cool-toned Eyeshadow Palette
During the pandemic I discovered beauty influencers and Mikayla Noguiero was my first one to follow along with Jackie Aina. Anyway, with time on my hands I purchased a lot of makeup and skincare products. I was pleasantly surprised how good both pale...
Mikayla x Glamlite
This another one of my favorite setting powders. It extremely finely milled and you don’t need a lot. I’m on my second one that’s how much I love it. However, at $43 I find it expensive so I do use it sparingly.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
I accidentally bought this but I have to admit I’m glad I did. I got translucent because I have cool undertones. Because it has a glow to it, I find it a bit much for daytime use, but for a night out it’s absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately it is exp...
Laura Mericer Translucent Loose Setting Powder | Light Catcher
I was blessed with blonde eyebrows NOT. I have always struggled with my eyebrows. I didn’t have or couldn’t see enough hair to warrant waxing-the occasional tweeze but that’s it. I’ve struggled with finding the right color and applicator. I love Wet ...
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Brushes and skincare tools
I always wanted a led mask and I was fortunate to be able to buy this through my HSA account. This is a game changer. I don’t have really deep lines, but my labial folds and forehead lines are there. I started using this 6 months ago and I saw the be...
DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro LED Face Mask
Once again, I got this in a beauty box. And I have so many brushes, I really didn’t need more, but I thought what the heck let me try them. Boy was I surprised😳. These are probably the nicest brushes I have ever used-even better than Sigma brushes. ...
The Bridal Brush Set
This is an ancient Chinese technique used for increased blood flow, lymphatic drainage, and relief from sore muscles and tension. I added this to my nighttime routine and I have definitely seen and felt a difference. You have to use a little bit of pressure but not enough where you bruise your skin. It's probably one of the best ways to drain your lymph nodes promoting the release of toxins and excess fluid in your system. Definitely a must have for your overall health
Gua Sha
I decided to try this technique and it actually really works! It is great for lymphatic drainage and increasing blood flow to your face. There are many videos on YouTube you can watch and pick the one most suited to your needs. It takes only an extr...
A Guide to Face Yoga for a Healthy, Sculpted Glow
I splurged and got the whole set of brushes and they are one of the best brands out there. They have every brush you can imagine and if you keep them clean and most importantly dry them properly, they’ll last forever.
Makeup Brushes: Brush Sets, Foundation, Eye Shadow, Eye Liner
These have got to be the best makeup mirrors on the market. I originally purchased the one in the first photo 4 years ago for 130 what was I thinking 😳. Unfortunately mine fell and damaged the charging capability so I’m in the market for a new one. ...
Premium Vanity Mirrors with Lights for Makeup