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Summer 2026 Must Have Essentials!
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items the best body care & summer essentials that smell absolutely amazing! With makeup recs that will leave your makeup up flawless & lasting alllll day long! summer is approaching fast, stay ready so you don't have to get ready! snag your some of...
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Body Care
Fragrances
Makeup for a lasting summer glam!
Hair
Body Care
body care favorites of the summer!
the summer scent! smells sweet but tropical at the same time! the perfect base for your favorite summer perfume!
Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream - Sol de Janeiro | Sephora
smells just like strawberries and creme!!!! my favorite summer body oil & it dries fast so it doesn't stain my clothes!
Bodycology Strawberry Cheesecake Oil, 7.5 fl oz
I mix this with the oil & use it to layer with other fragrances! I don't wear alone! smells so delicious!
Bodycology Shea Butter Body Cream, Strawberry Cheesecake, 8 oz
exfoliates so good & smells just like lemons!
SaltXo | Dark Spot Corrector Scrub
exfoliates really well and makes the skin so soft!
Servin Bawdy Scrub 2.0
Black Woman Owned! Ph balancing feminine wash with a slight minty cooling effect! Great to use as a body wash as well!
Yoni pH Balancing Intimate Wash
Black Woman Owned! Ph balancing and it's a great soothing feminine wash! Great for sensitive and works well as a body wash as well!
Grapefruit Yoni Sensitive pH Balancing Intimate Wash
it smells so good and the exfoliation is perfect! Bonus is that it's made with natural ingredients!
Papaya Turmeric Foaming Scrub
smells so juicy and leaves you smelling good all day! perfect for under breast crease freshness!
All-Over Deodorant (Pineapple)
for my matcha girlies you will love this!!!
Native Body Wash, Limited Edition Strawberry Matcha
smells so good & would be perfect paired with bodycology strawberry cheesecake!
Native Aluminum Free Deodorant, Limited Edition Strawberry Matcha
Fragrances
my favorite summer fragrances! sweet & tropical!
Soooo delicious & fruity!! It reminds me of a sour sugary berry candy sooo vibrant & definitely a head turner that will make you stand out if you love fruity and juicy fragrances! Great for spring & summer!
Green Raspberry Allover Body Mist - FENTY SKIN body
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! everyone needs this in their perfume collection it is one of my all time FAVSSSSS!
Donna Born In Roma Coral Fantasy Eau de Parfum - Valentino | Ulta Beauty
OMGGGG!!! this smells sweet with a beautiful minty peppermint note that blends perfectly!!! Reminds me of soft candy peppermints/ minty chocolate chip but classy!
Fenty Eau de Parfum
smelllssss so amazing like freshly baked sugar cookies,cupcakes, and cinnamonyy dessert!
Body Fantasies Cupcake Swirl Fragrance Body Spray *3.2 fl oz (3 pack)*
Smells like sweet potato pie & family holidayssss!!!
Luster | Sweet Potato Pie
perfect for those looking to step into gourmand fragrances but wanna try something more safe but UPSCALE! this is such a beautiful perfume! smells sooo refreshing and sweet at the same time! definitely amazed me at the first smell! great for beginner...
Le Monde Gourmand Rose Chocolat Eau De Parfum
very girly and elegant! nice fragrance for everyday wear is juicy mixed with an elegant light floral note, definitely a soft but unique touch on a floral fragrance!
Fine'ry Fragrance Flower Bed Body Spray
smells soooooo good!! Reminds me of a vanilla waffle cone, sweet but not overly sweet but elegant! I was stunned when I smelled this fragrance!
By/Rosie Jane Dulce Eau de Parfum
Makeup for a lasting summer glam!
my go to makeup for lasting makeup in the summer that will not budge!
shade: universal (colorless)
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - Danessa Myricks Beauty | Sephora
my alllllll time favorite foundation, this the only foundation I have used it's been a staple in my kit for about 6-7 years now!
Shade "420": Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna
THE BEST & CREAMIEST CONCEALER I'VE EVER USED! I use shades: medium 1.5, medium 2.5, & deep 2.5 (my perfectskin tone match)! I use them for my under eyes & for spot correcting before foundation! 10000/10 reccommend!
Skin-Enhancing Concealer - Ami Colé
my favorite setting powder, soooo soft!!!
"Kalahari" I Am Magic Loose Setting Powder - Juvia's Place
Black Woman Owned! LOVEEEE THIS POWDER!!! I use this one for setting under my eyes, Juvia's Place has some of the bestttt loose powders! shade: cookie dough
I AM MAGIC SILKY FINISHING POWDER (TALC FREE) shade: cookie dough
my favorite bronzer! a staple in my collection!
Dark Bronzed Duo - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
sooo pigmented and absolutely stunning on my skin! it's a must have in my makeup routine!
Volume 4 Duo Blush - Juvia's Place
Shades: It Girl (first photo) & Rosé n Brunch (second photo)
Danessa Myricks Beauty Flushed Blush
such rich colors & the chocolate colors are so perfect for everyday soft glam!
The Coffee Shop Palette - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
this is the BOMBBB! If you have been looking for the perfect summer glam palette this is the ONE!
Culture Palette - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
such fun colors & the glitters are so teaaaa! this will be the go to spring & summer palette!
Culture 2 Palette - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
such a gorgeous color & very pigmented!
Eye Candy Culture Multichrome Shadows - Juvia's Place
hands down the best liquid glitter eyeshadow ever! so girlyy & pigmented, perfect for the summer or upscale glam!
"Yanga" Culture 2 Liquid Eyeshadow - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
so adorable they are bakery themed & they come with a cute little apron! amazing quality & a must have in your collection!
Beauty Bakerie Eyes Brush Set
such a beautiful chocolate shade!!! soooo buttery, juvia's place has such creamyyyyy lip liners!!!!
"Cocoa Latte" Lux Lip Liner - Juvia's Place
one of my FAVORITE brown lip liners works great and looks amazing paired with nyx butter glosses, shade “fortune cookie” or shade “madeleine” ( my juvia's place lip liner shade is “kola”) It's soooo creamy and the perfect shade of brown!
Kola Lux Lip Liners - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
Such a beautiful brown lip liner!!!
LYS Speak Love Brown Lip Liner Pencil shade: Devoted *deep dark brown*
PERFECT GLOSS!! SO MOISTURIZING, & IT'S BLACK OWNED! sooo glossy and smooth!
Speak Love Glossy Lip Treatment Oil
one of my FAVORITE nyx butter glosses, shade “fortune cookie” great paired with nyx lip liner shade “expresso” or juvia's place lip liner shade “kola”
Fortune Cookie Butter Gloss - NYX
one of my FAVORITE nyx butter glosses, shade “madeleine” great paired with nyx lip liner shade “expresso” or juvia's place lip liner shade “kola”
Madeleine Butter Gloss -NYX
Such a gorgeous rosey pink color, lovely paired with a brown lip liner or worn alone!
Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm - EADEM
One of my favorite glosses! Super affordable,glossy, & smooth!!! My favorite shades are "Super model" & "Follow Back"!
Fat Oil Lip Drip Vegan Lip Oil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
sooo great for oily skin & works even better paired with the blurring balm from danessa!
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Mattifying Setting Spray - Danessa Myricks Beauty | Sephora
great for a night out & a seamless finish to your glam!
Ready, Set, Sealed Longwear Continuous Fix And Set Spray - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
perfect for your soft & everyday glam! has a lightweight natural finish & it's vegan!
LYS Beauty Skin Loyalty Setting Spray - LYS Beauty | Sephora
THE ONLY ONE I USE!!! YOU NEED THISSS! this shimmer is perfect for literally any skin tone & at night times it GLOWSSSS AND GLISTENSSSS!!! IT WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!
Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
I first tried this a few years ago and now it's been in my kit for yearsssss!!! I LOVEEEEE!
Black Maneater Mascara - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
works well and doesn't irritate the eyes! One of my favorite “everyday” mascaras! perfect for no makeup day or look!
After Midnight Limitless Lash Mascara - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
favorite drugstore mascara!
Black Voluminous Lash Paradise Volume Mascara - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
THE BEST! & it's Black Owned! Perfect for everyday looks or a stunning glam!
LYS Beauty Lash Confidence Curling & Lengthening Clean Mascara
GREAT QUALITY BRUSHES & very beginner friendly!
Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush & Sponge Set - Real Techniques
Hair
my go to hair products to keep my hair healthy and mositurized!
one of the best products on the market! it defines my curls amazingly and will create more defined curls than you can imagine! I pair this with Donna’s recipe leave in conditioner & when I tell you BOMBBBB!
12.0 oz Moisture Milk - PATTERN
smells soooo amazing! just like a sugary sweet potato pie! this song favorite leave in conditioner EVER, my hair eats it up!
Leave-In Conditioner - Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy
smells so yummy and is perfect for topping your curly hair for a sweet dessert smell & great to add to a spray bottle & leave in conditioner to revive your hair to bring back the moisture!
works amazing as an alternative to loc gel to retwis...
Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Hair Cream - DONNA'S RECIPE
I LOVEEEE! this is the only oil I use on my hair, it's ALWAYS A STAPLE IN MY ROUTINE! one of my all time favorite hair growth oils!!
Donna's Recipe Strength Scalp Treatment Hair Oil - 1.7 fl oz
perfect for massaging the scalp and oiling your scalp while it’s braided or just casually for added moisture to your scalp!
Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Hair and Scalp Oil - DONNA'S RECIPE