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My Favorite Beauty Products for a Natural, Glowing Look

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As a woman in her 30s, I’ve found that less really can be more—especially when it comes to makeup. I’ve curated a quick, easy routine that gives me just the right amount of coverage while still letting my skin breathe and shine through. These are the...
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Skin Deep: The Glow Starts Here (Base/Foundation/Skin Tints)

Your skin, but smoother, glowier, and just a little more put-together. These base products give me the coverage I want without masking my skin—hydrating, breathable, and with just the right amount of glow. Think of them as your skin’s flattering Inst...

 
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I like to use this gel as the first step in my make up routine. This gives me the perfect glow. I use shade Starglow and sometimes Sunglow during the summer.
Glowy Super Gel
 
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This is my favorite daytime foundation. Its a tinted serum that gives light coverage with a dewy finish. Plus it's SPF 40. Perfect for the beach.
Bom Bom ST5 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
 
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I have tried so many different high-end foundations, but keep coming back to this one! I love the formula and medium coverage. It comes in many shades and is a great price. I always stock up when it’s on sale.
Light Cool Complexion Crush Foundation - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
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Another medium coverage foundation I love. Perfect coverage that lasts for a night out.
TRICLONE™ SKIN TECH MEDIUM COVERAGE FOUNDATION
 
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Neutralizes dark undereye circles and other discoloration around the face for up to 12 hours of coverage.
Light Bisque Skin Color Corrector Stick - BOBBI BROWN | Ulta Beauty

Bronze Intentions (Bronzer)

No, I didn’t just get back from vacation—but thanks for asking. These bronzers bring warmth and soft definition without veering into orange or overdone. Just enough to make people wonder if you’ve been drinking more water and getting more sleep (even...

 
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One of my favorite liquid bronzers that I've been using for years. I love the color and how easy it is to blend.
Fair-Medium Hollywood Contour Wand - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
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This is another great option for a liquid bronzer.
Soft Bronze Sculpt Tape Contour - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
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I've been using this powder bronzer for over 10 years. I love the color and the formula.
Laguna 02 (Original) Laguna Bronzer Powder Talc-Free - NARS | Ulta Beauty
 
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I've been loving this dewy bronzer. It blends so easily and gives a great bonze color. I wear the shade Spritz.
Dew Bronze

Blush Crush (Blush)

A healthy flush never goes out of style. These blushes add that just-pinched color to the cheeks that makes everything feel more alive. Cream, powder, or liquid—if it gives a fresh, youthful glow, I’m in.

 
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My go-to blush right now. I love this dewy formula- beautiful colors and easily blendable. I currently wear the color Chilly.
Dew Blush™
 
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I like the layer this powder blush over the dewy cream blush. I currently use the color Grazie.
SuperSuede™ Baked Powder Blush
 
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A lightweight and buildable liquid blush that gives a beautiful glow.
Orgasm Afterglow Liquid Blush - NARS | Ulta Beauty

Eyes Wide Subtle (Eyes/Brows)

I keep it simple but effective: brushed-up brows, soft definition, and a little something to make my eyes pop without going full glam. These are the products that open up the face without overcomplicating things.

 
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I love using this brow gel to add some volume and color to my eyebrows.
Shade 3 Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel Jumbo - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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My favorite black volumizing mascara. I want to try the brown.
Glossy Black Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting Volumizing Mascara - Lancôme | Ulta Beauty
 
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My favorite brown mascara.
True Brown Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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Long-wearing beautiful shades in 4 different finishes.
Ethereal Eyes™ Eyeshadow Palette: Moonlight

Lip Service (Lips)

These are the lip products that live in my bag and come with me everywhere. Low-maintenance, high payoff, and always flattering, they pull the whole look together with zero fuss.

 
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My favorite lip liner! I wear the shade Johnny. The perfect your lips but better shade.
Ultra Suede® Sculpting Lip Pencil
 
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Another great pinky nude lip liner.
Pillow Talk Fair Lip Cheat Lip Liner - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
 
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Satin finish pink lipstick that I'm loving.
Veiled Rose SatinAllure Lipstick - PAT McGRATH LABS | Ulta Beauty
 
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An exfoliating and hydrating lip balm that pairs perfectly over liner or on its own. I wear the color Guava Fresca.
Le Chouchou Viral 3-in-1 Lip Treatment | Award-Winning Balm | EADEM

Set It and Forget It (But Make It Dewy) (Setting Powder/Spray)

Lock it in without dulling the glow. These are the finishing touches that keep everything in place while still letting your skin look like skin. A little powder where it counts, a mist for that dewy finish—and boom, you're good to glow all day.

 
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I like to use this powder to blur imperfections and reduce shine.
1 Fair Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
 
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My last step in my routine. Helps my makeup last for hours.
Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

Tools of the Trade (Makeup Brushes)

Even the best products need the right sidekicks. These are the brushes (and maybe a sponge or two) I rely on for that seamless, skin-like blend. Nothing fancy—just tools that get the job done beautifully.

 
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A great multi-purpose brush. I can use this for foundation, bronzer, and blush.
The Base Brush
 
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This brush is great for both creams and powders.
Duo Brush Face for Cream + Powder - DIBS Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Flawlessly blend liquid or cream products.
Miracle Complexion Makeup Blending Sponge - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty