I love beauty, but I love thoughtful beauty even more. I don’t care if a product is $8 or $38—if it works, it earns a spot in my makeup bag or on my bathroom counter. This collection is filled with the makeup, skincare, and body care products I actua...
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Skincare Sink
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Makeup Bag
If you deal with hyperpigmentation or redness, this one is worth trying. It melts into the skin, gives impressive coverage without looking cakey, and wears beautifully through hot, humid days. It’s become one of my go-to products when I need my makeu...
Soft Matte Complete Concealer | NARS Cosmetics
If I’m ever unsure what lip to wear, I reach for Nude Honey. It’s easily my most-worn lip product because it looks effortless with almost every makeup look. I love it on its own, over Aquaphor for extra comfort, or paired with a deep brown lip liner....
Nude Honey Almost Lipstick - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Fenty rarely misses when it comes to lip products, and these are no exception. I’m slowly collecting more shades because every one I’ve tried has been beautiful. How Many Carats is one of my favorites for adding a soft, multidimensional shimmer to a ...
HOW MANY CARATS?! Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
Grand Prix is the perfect blush-bronzer hybrid for anyone who loves warm, toasty color. I wear it over bronzer for extra dimension or sheer it out on its own for a soft, sun-kissed flush. As someone who proudly avoids the sun, this is about as close ...
Grand Prix Blush Rush Liquid Blush - about-face | Ulta Beauty
This is hands down the best mascara I’ve ever used—for both the formula and the color. My everyday makeup is usually soft, glowy, and neutral, so adding this electric blue instantly makes the whole look feel more intentional without being overwhelmin...
ELEC'TRIP BLUE Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
I’ve repurchased this highlighter multiple times because it’s simply that good. It’s an affordable favorite, but I’d recommend it even if it weren’t. The finish gives my skin a soft, lit-from-within glow instead of obvious shimmer, and I wear it both...
Be My Sunlight 40 Pure Nude Sunlighter - Essence | Ulta Beauty
This is one of my favorite drugstore lip products because it’s completely effortless. The sparkly brown shade adds just the right amount of color and shine, especially paired with a brown lip liner. I love “thoughtless” beauty products—the ones I can...
La Nuit Sparkle 510 Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil 24HR Care with Hyaluronic Acid - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
This powder has become a staple for setting my complexion without making it look flat or heavy. It helps smooth the skin, controls shine, and keeps my makeup looking fresh while still maintaining a natural finish. I especially enjoy using it with spo...
I have sensitive skin, so I appreciate that this doesn’t irritate my face. I use it to prep and set my makeup, and it helps everything blend together for a really natural, skin-like finish. Since I usually spot conceal instead of wearing foundation, ...
3.4 oz You Mist Makeup-Extending Setting Spray - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
I love a warm, toasty blush, but my natural redness can sometimes make those shades look a little too intense. This cream bronzer balances everything out with a true brown tone, creating the perfect base for my blush. It gives my complexion warmth wi...
Mocha Moment Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer - Milani | Ulta Beauty
This is one of those drugstore products that completely eliminated my desire to look for a luxury alternative. It gives my brows a strong, waterproof hold without feeling crunchy, flaky, or irritating—something I really appreciate with sensitive skin...
Infallible Up to 24H Brow Lamination - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Skincare Sink
This has become my favorite morning cleanser and gentle first cleanse. The silky, glycerin-rich texture makes washing my face feel incredibly comfortable, and it helped reduce the dryness and irritation I experienced when I started tretinoin. It’s ge...
Prequel Facial Gleanser Cleanser - 13.5 fl oz
Finding a moisturizer that hydrates without clogging my pores has always been a challenge, but this one completely changed that. The lightweight, milky texture absorbs beautifully while still giving my skin lasting moisture and a healthy glow. It als...
Prequel Half & Half Peptides + Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer - 5.7 fl oz: For Face, Normal to Dry Skin
This is probably the most repurchased skincare product in my routine. I’ve relied on it through allergic reactions, skin irritation, lazy nights, and everything in between. It removes makeup effortlessly (even around the eyes) without leaving my skin...
8.4 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
Body Care Shelf
This is one of my favorite body washes because it does more than just cleanse. I love using it as a morning wash to help me feel refreshed or as a second evening cleanse after a long day. The mandelic acid provides gentle exfoliation that helps impro...
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
When my skin is feeling dry or I just want a more nourishing shower, this is the body wash I reach for. It’s gentle, moisturizing, and leaves my skin feeling soft instead of tight. Although it’s made for both the face and body, I use it exclusively a...
6.76 oz Lipikar Wash AP+ Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
One of my favorite beauty purchases and it wasn’t even made for me lol. I wear this antiperspirant because the warm vanilla scent is subtle, lasts all day, and never feels too heavy. I work in healthcare and spend my days constantly on the move, and ...
Old Spice Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Invisible Solid - Oasis - 2.6oz: Under Arm, Vanilla Scent, Normal Skin