2026 is all about glowing smarter, not harder. This list is packed with my must-have beauty and self-care finds that actually make a difference—products I use, love, and recommend for a real glow-up from head to toe.
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Lips
Cleansers
Skin
Lips
Lip Masks
For soft and supple lips this is the go to product. I use it every day and right before bed.
Start with this dreamy lip scrub and follow with their lip treatment. Use it at night in circular motions to gently scrub away the crusties. Your lips with love you in the morning!
Pink Grapefruit The Lip Scrub - Sara Happ | Ulta Beauty
This overnight lip mask is going to be your new best friend. Every girl needs one. Start with the soothing lip scrub and follow with this incredible mask.
The Dream Slip Overnight Lip Mask - Sara Happ | Ulta Beauty
Cleansers
A cult-favorite hydrating gel cleanser that gently removes makeup, SPF, and impurities while keeping skin balanced and smooth. This one is staple for many different skin types.
5.0 oz Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash - fresh | Ulta Beauty
This magical balm transforms to an oil and then into a milk when mixed with water, which makes it feel like a double-cleansing ritual. It melts makeup and suncreen easily and leaves your skin super soft. Worth the indulgence!
Original Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm - ELEMIS | Ulta Beauty
Love, love, love this cleanser. I literally use it every day. It's made with a Japanese rice powder that is soft on the skin and feels like luxury. Can't go wrong with this one.
4.0 oz The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser - TATCHA | Ulta Beauty
This 5-piece set gives you everything you need for glowing skin. Stick to the routine and you will have healthy looking skin in no time.
Love it for when I travel. This set packs a lot of punch. The cleaner lathers up nicely and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight.
Glow to Go Mini Favorites Skincare Kit - Dermalogica | Ulta Beauty
Skin
I found this brand a few years ago and feel in love instantly. This works like a dream to brighten up under your eyes.
Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream - SUNDAY RILEY | Ulta Beauty
If you are ready to splurge, this is where you do it. Hands down--the best!
The Rich Cream with TFC8® Face Moisturizer
This is clean beauty that packs a punch. It's lightweight and layers nicely under foundation without pilling or feeling slippery. Great hydration without the heavy cream feel.
Mini Superfood Air-Whip Lightweight Face Moisturizer with ...
This is an OG that still graces my beauty kit. It's rich and goes on smooth but doesn't feel greasy or heavy. Also packed with Hyaluronic Acid--a powerhouse.
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream - CLINIQUE
If your skin craves hydration without heaviness, Plum Plump is a standout. It leaves skin soft, juicy, and radiant — the kind of glow that looks healthy, not oily.