The best beauty and skincare products that I have tried that I cannot recommend enough
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skincare
the skincare products that are a staple in my routine and have helped my skin
This cleansing balm is so gentle to the skin and takes of makeup easily. Makes my skin feel so smooth after I have cleansed my skin
The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm 150ml
i love this serum so much! it really hydrates my skin and is a great layer for your skincare routine as it is not thick and does not disturb any heavier creams i use
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
this cleanser is perfect if you have sensitive or combination skin as it does not tighten the skin after cleansing and removes makeup easily
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser with Amino Acids for Normal to Dry Skin 236ml
my favourite spot cream which gets rid of spots immediately. i've found this cream also lasts a really long time because it gets rid of the spots so quickly
The INKEY List Succinic Acid Treatment 15ml
the best and easiest way to remove makeup! I love this micellar water as it soothes the skin and quickly gets rid of my makeup whilst cleansing the skin
Garnier Micellar Water Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin 700ml
an essential serum which brightens and hydrates the skin. this serum is perfect in the hot and humid months
Olay Vitamin C + AHA24 Day Gel Serum | Olay UK
i love this toner so much! keeps my skin hydrated and dewy. it also removes any excess oils so is perfect if you have oily or combination skin like me
Glow Tonic 250ml
The idea behind personalised skincare is incredible as our skin is so unique to us. For me, cleansers can be really hit or miss so having one that is designed for YOUR skin and skin type is perfect.
Custom Facial Cleanser – Skin Care - Prose
This eye cream is all over tiktok for all the right reasons. It is so gentle and made with natural ingredients that help brighten and hydrate the eyes. You can also adjust the cream to be tailored to your skin type!
Ocuwake Eye Cream EYE1 PRO
my favourite SPF ever! It is so protective and has been one of the only SPF products that hasn't led to a breakout for me. It offers a really nice glow for the skin and has lasted me a really long time now
Face Lotion SPF 50 - Sun Bum | Ulta Beauty
a trending product for all the right reasons. I love this toner so much as it is incredibly useful. It has helped soothe and clear my skin and any texture on my face and body and it is great for discoloration too. A really handy product that truly de...
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 100ml
haircare
all the hair products i have tried and love
My favourite leave in conditioner ever! Having curly, thin hair, this product does not weigh my hair down and makes my hair feel so soft and smell amazing without making my hair feel heavy
Get your beautiful girls back with this set! this curl set literally was my saving grace when i was trying to revive my curls after straightening them for the longest time.
Umberto Giannini Curl Starter Kit 3 x 50ml
tame frizz with this weightless serum that smells incredible and helps let your beautiful curls shine
Umberto Giannini No More Frizz Curl Serum 75ml
love this mousse. it smells incredible and gives my curls a nice bounce without weighing my hair down and giving it that crunchy feeling. my curls feel hydrated and soft after each use
Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Wave Whip Curling Mousse 248 ml
a great conditioner for curly hair. I'd say this works best for thicker hair but I still love this because its colour safe and has helped enhance my curls!
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner 379ml
an amazing hair mask that has really helped hydrate my hair and enhance my curl pattern! I do this mask once a week and love how my hair feels after rinsing it out!
I recently tried out the banana butter range from Umberto Giannini and I am obsessed. Having thin and frizzy hair, this range is perfect at nourishing the hair and the conditioner has been great at restoring hydration for my hair. It smells incredibl...
After trying this and the conditioner version I am obsessed. My hair feels so clean after using it and this stuff makes my hair smell incredible. It isn't too harsh or drying as it is made with more natural ingredients such as coconut oil which is re...
I have tried so many curl mousses in the past and this has been my favourite since the day I first used it. The mousse really helps soften and enhance my curls without weighing them down which is something I have always struggled with. The mousse wor...
I love diffusing my hair so much as you get a really good gel cast but to get rid f the cast, you really need to scrunch your hair. This is when a good hair oil comes in handy and this hair oil is amazing for that. It gives your curls a lovely shine ...
Umberto Giannini Curl Bonding Oil 50ml
i’m loving this mousse right now. as i dye my hair this mousse is perfect as it helps maintain the colour from the sun exposure making it perfect for the summer. it’s a nice buildable mousse that helps dry my hair so nicely and gives me hair a nice c...
Umberto Giannini Mermaid Beach Waves Mousse at BEAUTY BAY
my current favourite conditioner. the way my hair feels so soft and hydrated is insane. this conditioner is really good especially when it’s colder and dry outside because it just locks in moisture and really enhances your curls, giving it the hydrat...
Umberto Giannini Thirsty Curls Moisture Surge Curl Hydrating Conditioner at BEAUTY BAY
this texture spray really surprised me. it doesn’t have any salt in so it doesn’t make your hair feel dry and straw like. however it gives your hair a matte like finish and smells incredible. it also offers uv protection to help prevent any colour fa...
Umberto Giannini Boho Beach Waves Coconut Oil Texture Spray at BEAUTY BAY
for all my frizzy hair girls. this heat protectant is a lifesaver. it prevents damage to the hair while eliminating frizz, giving your hair a nice sleek look. i have used this when diffusing my hair and when doing a blowout and it makes my hair feels...
Umberto Giannini Salon Smooth Super Sleek Blow Dry Spray at BEAUTY BAY
this is my current favourite product right now. it is perfect for my hair type which is thin, frizzy and curly. i love a heat protectant and the smell of this one lasts all day long, not that that should be why you buy a heat protectant. this one has...
Umberto Giannini Grow Long & Smooth Wonder Blow Dry Spray at BEAUTY BAY
makeup
get the fluffiest brows ever with this gel which keeps your brows in place all day!
benefit Gimme Brow+ Gel 3g (Various Shades)
my favourite mascara that gives your lashes lots of length and curls them without getting clumpy!
benefit Roller Lash Lifting and Curling Mascara - Black 8.5g
i wear this mascara daily and love it so much. it gives my lashes so much length and holds my lashes in place all day
benefit BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara - Pitch Black 8.5g
my favourite skin tint! perfect for everyday use. feels just like moisturiser and keeps my skin feeling fresh with a nice layer of coverage without that horrible cakey feeling.
Rimmel Kind and Free Skin Tint Moisturising Foundation 30ml (Various Shades)
hands down one of the best eyebrow gels i have ever tried. keeps my brows in place all day and is not to heavy
24-Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel | Benefit Cosmetics
get the perfect blushed and sunkissed look with this tint that is easily blendable and lasts all day. i love it
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain | Benefit Cosmetics
get the most perfect brows with this pencil. I love how you have so much control when filling in your brows and get the perfect shape because the pencil is so fine.
Precisely, My Brow Eyebrow Pencil | Benefit Cosmetics
the Hoola bronzers give you that perfect bronzed look without being too harsh. They offer various shades and are so blendable you will look like a goddess
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face | Benefit Cosmetics
this concealer is so blendable and weightless. it lasts so long and does not flake or look cakey. perfect for full glam looks and even natural looks too
Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer | Benefit Cosmetics
a beautiful rosy highlighter that gives your skin a dewy glow. it is so easy to blend into the skin and adds a radiant glow to your beautiful makeup
High Beam Liquid Highlighter | Benefit Cosmetics
looking for a gorgeous matte liquid lipstick? Look no further! the NYX soft matte lip cremes are perfect for all day wear. They do not make the lips feel cakey or tight and keep they hydrated all day! I would recommend shades London or Athens for a g...
NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream (Various Shades)
get soft and buttery lips with the NYX butter gloss! the shades are beautiful and the gloss is gorgeous. lasts such a long time and keeps your lips hydrated
NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss (Various Shades)
the perfect way to get a flawless application of your makeup! love these spongers as they are so effective, especially when blending makeup around the nose and eyes
Real Techniques 2 Pack Miracle Complexion Sponge (Worth £14.00)
this highlighter has been there for me through thick and thin! I wore this highlighter every single day for school as it is so buildable and looks perfect in natural and full glam looks
Strobe Highlighter Flash
love this translucent powder! it has lasted me so long and helps set my makeup as well as sort out any oiliness
Flawless Finishing Loose Powder
my go to highlighter right now! I am obsessed with the colours and the shine I get from using this
4K Highlighter Palette - Rose Gold
My favourite water based concealer ever! I break out quite easily and this concealer offers great coverage for texture and colour and has serum like benefits too, making it great if you are prone to breakouts.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Concealer Serum 9.6ml (Various Shades)
the best contour stick ever! It is so easy to blend and works so well with other products. The highlight is creamy and gives my skin such a nice glow. It is very buildable so don't be scared as you can add as much as you want to. I love the sticks as...
NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick Highlight and Contour Stick (Various Shades)
my holy grail mascara that can do no wrong. The wand is perfect for getting all the lashes and it offers so much volume. I love building up the layers and it never gets clumpy. TIP - if you have brown eyes, get the brown mascara as it really brings o...
L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara (Various Shades)
My fave brown eyeliner ever! It's so affordable yet easy to blend and it's the perfect brown tone for everyday wear. I love this eyeliner as well because you can easily create a smoky eye look with it
I adore KIKO lipglosses so much and this colour is incredible. It is such a lovely rose shade and the glitter is so cute too. Really enhances your makeup and outfit and lasts all evening. I really love the applicator too as it makes it so effortless ...
KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss - Limited Edition 6.5ml (Various Shades)
I love these lip oils by NYX so much. I really do prefer lip oils, especially for summer as they last long and are so hydrating for the lips. My favourtie colours from the nyx collection is my main, supermodel, newsfeed and there is such a good selec...