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Beauty Products That Work
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items I am hard on my skin. Through dirt, sweat, and being out in the sun my skin takes a considerable amount of abuse. I have wasted so much money buying products to try and then having to use them forever when they don't work but I don't want to waste my...
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Moisturizers
Cleansers
Hair care
Makeup
Grooming tools
Moisturizers
How I keep my skin soft and reverse evidence of aging as best I can!
The Tacha brand is one of few products that you can really feel the money invested in your skin care routine. The thin moisturizer promotes a healthier balance in my pores preventing breakouts and excess oil production.
Tatcha: Luxury Japanese Skincare Products
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Very light weight! You don't need to use a lot, always my favorite for saving! It's on the expensive side but worth it! It's hard to explain but you can feel a difference in this cream compared to others.
The Water Cream Lightweight Pore-Refining Moisturizer | Tatcha
This is very affordable. Like many of the products I use, you do not need a lot. I will often buy this with a coupon or points. I miss the metal tip/cap they had for application but the cream itself works without it. If you have a cold roller I recom...
The INKEY List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream
My skin feels really hydrated and fuller when I use this. I can see the difference. I might do it backwards but it is a thick cream so I put it on at night and wash it off in the morning so I can apply something thinner for the day. It can be greasy ...
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Filler
If I do not use this eye cream I notice that I have darker circles under my eyes. I put a pea size amount on my finger tip, split that between two finger tips, and apply it in a thin layer under my eyes and do not rub it in. In the morning I wash tha...
RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream
This worked for me and didn't give me an excessively un-natural looking tan and it smells amazing!! I have fare ish skin and have a hard time getting that first bit of color going. This helped and didn't dye my clothes or my nails.
European Gold Ultra Dark 4000x Bronzers Sun Care Lotion, 12 fl oz
Cleansers
Lets be less disgusting and use soap! I work hard, I sweat hard, and I found these products prevent a lot of acne and cysts.
I get small cystic acne under my skin that doesn't break through easily. When I use this it helps the acne break throught the skin before it is a problem. I typically use this cleanser through the summer months or on days that I sweat a lot so that e...
CeraVe Foaming Gel Face Wash
With Salicylic Acid
I put a tiny amount on anything that starts to look like it could be a zit. On my shoulders, my back, my face it doesn't matter I use it all over. It has a semi strong medication smell to it. It does sting when it goes on if the zit is partially open...
ZAPZYT acne treatment
It looks like this might have different boxes from over the years but I love these. They are easy to put on after a shower and when they get hard or dry you peel them off slowly and if you look close enough you can actually see the gunk getting pulle...
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, Original
I used this in high school and had good results. It smells nice and citrusy and I loved the tiny beads in it. They helped with scrubbing so I could just use my hands.
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Face Wash
This one has a sharper citrus smell and SA to break down the dead skin on the surface which is why I loved it so much. I highly recommend this for people that have oily skin and acne issues and like a scrubbing action. There are tiny beads I use to p...
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid
When is humid outside or I just had a good cry... these really help clean up the eyeliner and mascara without carrying around an entire thing of wipes.
100 Pcs Cotton Makeup Remover Swabs - Disposable Vitamin E Liquid-Filled Cotton Swabs Sticks for Eye/Lip/Eyebrow/Eyelash Makeup Correctors Removing Swabs
Great for skin sensitive to soaps because you don't need to use any. Eco friendly. I recommend getting the 4 pack so that you and all your people can get one! It's also nice to have one in my purse, backpack, and at home.
(4 pack) ERASE YOUR FACE Reusable Makeup Removing Cloth
These are really convenient and a fast way to get the dirt off my face if I don't quite have time to shower just yet. They are also a good way to check that I actually got my face clean. You can easily see dirt on the pads and they have a slight scru...
Oxy 3-IN-1 Acne Facial Cleansing Pads
Hair care
All the products I have found that work in curly/wavy hair.
I have curly/wavy hair that I cannot just brush through when I want to. I put the conditioner on and brush my hair in the shower. Then when I get out (before I put a towel to it) I work a generous amount of this aussie product in. Then wrap it in a ...
Aussie Miracle Curls Leave-in Detangling Milk, for Curly Hair Types Paraben Free, 6.7 fl oz
I have curly hair and the sea salt in this bar help my curls. The seaweed in the bar washed out of your hair easily and their isn't much of it so do not worry. It smells gender neutral and just fresh clean, and oceanic but in a good way!
Seanik
Oh my gosh the smell on this one!!! Absolutely my favorite. So strong and sweet floral smelling. This is one of two that I can continue to smell all day after I wash my hair. I love it in my curls and it notice my hair is fuller with more volume when...
Godiva
If you are just using this for yourself or want to try a smaller amount this is the link for you! It has a very light sweet/mild citrus smell and is a nice light consistency not a paste. It is pale yellow-white in color. You do not need a large amount because it is easy to work in and it rinses out clean without leaving a film or residue.
Mane 'n Tail Conditioner 32 oz
This is another leave-in I keep in my bag. Its thin and goes into wet hair very easily. It does not leave clumps. I cannot brush through my wet hair without this or another version of Aussie leave-in. It has a nice light smell that I notice even on d...
Aussie Miracle Coils Leave-in Moisturizer
When I had platinum blonde and ashy hair colors I used this. It really takes the brass out! Its easy to apply but I only did it once to twice a week. It will dye your finger nails if you don't rinse it off your hands right away. I also rinse my showe...
Fanola No Yellow Color Shampoo
I do notice I get less krimps in my hair using these. I have curly hair and it doesn't get tied up in them. They are also great to fidget with when I'm anxious. Good stocking stuffers and gift bag additions.
Scunci No Damage Plastic Coiled Ponytail Hair Ties
Makeup
My go to products that last through sweat, rain, crying, and just my general laziness.
Let me tell you, these take off AAAAAALLLLLL the makeupz! I've used them for years. I do not have sensitive skin though. These are a very inexpensive and basic wipe but I think they could take the paint off my car they work so well. I don't have to r...
Equate Makeup Wipes & Facial Cleansing Wipes | Walmart(26)
I could not find a good picture of the container but the link will take you to it. I love this concealer, I do not use foundation because this blends out so well to the rest of my skin and I do not have to use a lot. I put 2 dots under each eye, one ...
Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
This really does work. I am terrible about touching my face and rubbing my eyes forgetting I have makeup on. I put it on very generously but recommend doing it before you put mascara on. It goes on like a refreshing mist and holds my eye shadow in pl...
Waterproof Setting Spray MAKEUP BY MARIO
This is the best eyeliner I have ever had. I have tried pencil, pen, crayon, gel, and this marker is the best! I will not buy another kind. The tip has stayed thin and sharp for the entire two years I have had it and It still goes on just as smooth. ...
L'Oreal Liquid Eyeliner
I love this mascara. It stays on after I rub my eyes. I sleep in it and never see it on my pillow. It doesn't run down my face when I cry. I have had the same bottle for a while and there are no chunks or globs. It has been in extreme cold and heat j...
COVERGIRL Lash Blast
Grooming tools
Grooming tools that I have found helpful and how I use them!
This brush came close to one of the best going through my curly hair. I stick with this brand and one other. Lots of other brushed get legit stuck in my hair going as far as having to cut them out. The brush has never done that to me thank goodness.
Wet Brush Original Detangler
This is my all time favorite. You can get these in so many colors and sizes. I have never had it gets stuck in my hair and I can even use it when my hair is dry without pulling it all out. This brush goes through so smoothly.
Detangling Brush for Curly Hair
This is my go to travel brush. Its easy to clean out, I can use it in the water, it fits in my travel bag and my car console. Its great for curly hair and humid days. I have given these as gifts for friends birthdays and Christmas as a "you have to t...
Vocoste Travel Detangling Hair Brush