As a college kid on a budget, here are the best skincare, makeup, and self care items I've discovered and fallen in love with. They work great, smell amazing, and won't break the bank. When you have these items, the need for high end disappears- thes...
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Makeup
For the Shower
Skincare
Scents
Other Favs
Makeup
Favs for the face! I prefer products that are light and airy. These products illuminate my natural glow while still showing my true face.
The perfect coverage without that cakey or heavy feeling
ColourPop Concealer- Fresh Pretty
I've used this for years and KEEP going back
Tarte Maneater Magnetic Volumptuous Mascara
This is the perfect pigmentation and has lasted me for years. Classic colors that are good for dressing your look up or down!
Morphe 35U Gilded Desert Artistry Palette
My ride or die blush. Stays on so well.
Physicians Formula Blush Powder Blushing Peach
For the Shower
Favs for that iconic “everything shower.” What is girlhood without pampering yourself every once and awhile?
Has truly helped my hair grow so long and healthy
Mielle Rosemary Mint Shampoo & Conditioner
Smells heavenly
Method Body Wash Coconut and Rice Milk
Has healed my dry, damaged hair
Mielle Rosemary Mint Hair Masque
Makes my skin oh-so soft
Tree Hut Vitamin C Vanilla Shea Body Scrub
Refreshing after a long day.
Body Restore Eucalyptus Shower Steamers 15 Pack
Skincare
These items are affordable and make my skin glow. I can't describe how much these products have changed my skin.
If I could only choose one product, this would be it. Truly transformational.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Prevents aging like a charm!
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane, 1 Fl Oz
It has spf too!
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer SPF 30, 3 oz
Makes my lips so hydrated and plump!
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask - Nourish & Hydrate
Scents
These scents are perfection. There are a variety of scents depending on what the mood is, but you can't go wrong with any!
After searching both Ulta and Sephora for hours, this is the best vanilla scent I've found. It lasts forever too!
Vanilla Musk Perfume Oil Roll-On 10 ml
Such a clean girl scent! Reminds me of fresh linens.
Glossier You Eau de Parfum Rollerball 8 mL
So sweet and girly. I could never get tired of this classic.
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Perfume 1.7oz
Other Favs
Couldn't leave out these fab finds!
Smells like hot cocoa and vanilla. My favorite lotion of all time.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Daily Skin Therapy Lotion
Mineral sunscreen really protects you from the sun.
