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My favorite beauty recs

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This is a list of all the products I love to use for my skin and body ranging from serums, cleansers, body wash, lotions, and more!
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skincare

my favorite cleansers, exfoliants, serums, and more
 
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this has been my favorite cleansing oil for the past couple of years. it works really well and doesn’t sting your eyes
make p:rem safe me. relief moisture cleansing oil
 
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holy grail cleanser 🙌! i’ve been using this for over 4 years and i don’t see myself switching anytime soon. it cleanses well and is so easy to wash off!
krave beauty matcha hemp hydrating cleanser
 
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my go-to bha! i love how well this works and how consistent it is. no notes!
naturium bha liquid exfoliant 2%
 
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i love using this once a week to give myself the appearance of minimized pores. it’s so easy to apply and easy to wash off once it has dried completely. i use this in addition to a bha in between uses.
innisfree super volcanic pore clay mask
 
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This is always an item I come back to anytime I need to get rid of dark spots and hyperpigmentation from hormonal acne or just from a weekend of eating not-so-great foods. highly recommend!
naturium niacinamide 12% + zinc 2% serum
 
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this was the first vitamin c serum that actually worked for my skin. i had a lot of hyperpigmentation from hormonal acne along my jawline and chin and this was able to help me fade those scars at a much faster rate. will be going back to this after i...
naturium vitamin complex serum
 
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this is one of my all time favorite toners/essences! it’s so hydrating and it’s full of antioxidants
i’m from mugwort essence
 
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with this essence, you won’t need that many products in your routine. this is great for winter or just for those, like me, who have dry skin all year round
dr. ceuracle vegan kombucha tea essence
 
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perfect serum for winter and colder months when i need extra hydration without too many layers!
i’m from ginseng serum
 
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i love using this for anti aging rather than going straight to a retinol. this is a great introduction to anti aging products and effective as well.
purito timeless bloom bakuchiol serum
 
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i love using this serum at night for extra hydration!
anua 7 rice ceramide hydrating barrier serum
 
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i love adding this to my moisturizer at night
ma:nyo rosehip rose oil
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i love adding this to my night cream to help fade acne scars and dark spots
certified organic & 100% pure tamanu oil
 
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both of these creams are perfectly hydrating and moisturizing for those with dry skin like myself
neogen vita duo cream joan day joan night
 
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i love using this after a long day out in the sun or after a more intense exfoliation
great barrier relief: skin barrier restoring serum
 
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this is a great serum to calm down sensitive skin
axis-y artichoke intensive skin barrier ampoule
 
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this essential for using after a workout or just when you’re really sweaty
tower28 hypochlorous acid spray

lip care

 
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my favorite lip balms! they’re moisturizing without giving me too much of a glossy look. my favorite ones are the mint, mango, and coconut.
glossier balm dotcom

oral care

 
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i use the fluoride one at night and gargle with a non fluoride version in the morning
therabreath mouthwash
 
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after finding out about how abrasive whitening toothpastes can be, i made the switch to colgate total 2 in 1 and deep clean. my teeth have been happier ever since!
colgate total deep clean toothpaste
 
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electric toothbrushes have truly changed the game for me. i used to use phillips, but i prefer the round brush head from oral b since it’s more precise and makes it easier to clean your gums as well as your teeth.
oral-b io electric toothbrush
 
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the only covers i use for my toothbrushes
steripods

sheet masks

i like to use sheet masks 2-3x per week
 
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my favorite sheet mask!!
teatree essential mask
 
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the white, strawberry, and green tea masks are my favorite from this collection
a’pieu milk sheet mask

haircare

my favorite hair care products that helps to retain moisture
 
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i have low porosity dry hair and this mask helps my hair retain more moisture. i appreciate the low porosity friendly ingredients and it smells SO good. i like to keep this mask on for about an hour with a heat cap to really penetrate everything into...
superfoods avocado + kiwi mega moisture hair mask
 
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this is a great hair cream, that’s low porosity hair friendly, for after your wash day or to keep moisture in your hair in-between washes
pink superfoods weightless moisture double cream
 
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this is a great addition for those who have a dry and flaky scalp, like myself. i like to use this the night before i wash my hair to make sure i’m getting the full benefits. you can also use it a few hours before actually washing your hair and it st...
scalp revival™ rosemary pre-wash oil for hair and scalp
 
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this is a must have for anyone with curly hair! i rarely get to see my true curl pattern days after washing, but this changes the game on wash day. this made me see curls that i’ve never seen before in my 4c hair!
curl origin agave & apricot hydrating curl serum
 
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a must have for dry hair!
design essentials honey creme moisture retention super detangling conditioning shampoo
 
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makes your hair and scalp so clean after one use
enrichure detoxifying shampoo
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great for low porosity hair
honey & hibiscus leave-in whipped cream

body wash

must have body washes, feminine washes, and body exfoliants
 
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top 5 scents from native in my opinion. this smells like green skittles almost. i enjoy using this when i want to experience a more candy like scent during my shower!
native body wash key lime & sugar
 
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my favorite scent from native! makes showering more enjoyable and this does its job well.
native sweet peach & nectar body wash
 
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this is the only feminine wash that has not irritated me or caused any issues. even the scented options are sensitive enough to not cause any irritation. highly recommend!
sweetspot labs fragrance-free feminine wash
 
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this is perfect for those with excessively dry skin who needs a little more hydration and moisture aside from just adding lotion after a shower. i love the cocoa butter + vanilla as well as the peach + orange blossom scents!
native 24-hr moisturizing body wash
 
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i love using the unscented body wash as my first wash in the shower. this minimizes odor for a longer time after your shower and it works well!
lume acidified body wash
 
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this is one of my favorite vanilla scented body washes!
soapbox vanilla bean body wash
 
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my go to scrub! i love the rice and macadamia scent
dove exfoliating scrub

body serums

 
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this is great for those areas that are a little more rough than the rest of your skin
byoma smoothing body serum
 
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i love using this for extra moisture before applying my lotion
new muiz aloe vera hydrating bath shower oil

hand care

most effective hand creams i’ve tried
 
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such a beautiful hand cream that keeps your hands moisturized and makes you nails look neat and healthy!
caudalie vinotherapist hydrating nail & hand cream
 
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i’ve been liking this one as day time cream and i love the packaging
haruharu black bamboo nourishing calming hand cream

lotions

my favorite lotions that are eczema and sensitive skin safe
 
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i love these lotions so much that i have 5 different scents. in order from most favorite to least of the ones i have, it would be: coconut waters, peppermint cashmere (limited edition), unscented, vanilla, and pink champagne. the pink champagne scent...
eos body lotion
 
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this gives me skincare level ingredients, but for my whole body. while face skin and body skin are different, it’s important to show care for all of it and this lotion provides that experience and those benefits
iota supermatcha body lotion+

sunscreen

no white cast sunscreens that actually protect you
 
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MY FAVORITE SUNSCREEN. i would say i have medium-dark toned skin and this has absolutely no white cast. it’s so moisturizing and makes you look glowy while pete ting you from harmful UV rays. i have some other favorites, but this is #1
dear klairs all-day airy sunscreen
 
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this is my second favorite sunscreen after the klairs all day airy. this is absolutely no white cast and is perfect for warmer weather since it’s light.
goodal heartleaf calming moisture sun cream
 
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this was my first introduction to white cast free sunscreens and i love it. it’s easy to apply and after a little bit of rubbing, there’s absolutely no white cast. this is hydrating yet light, so it’s perfect for really hot and active days in the sun...
skin1004 centella hyalu-cica sunscreen
 
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this is my favorite body sunscreen at the moment!
alba botanica spf 50 sunscreen
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face and body tools

tools that just enhance the self care and hygiene experience
 
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this is a great tool to really get into the crevices of your skin and clean out all the stuck dirt that may be in your pores. it’s very easy to use and clean and it’s also rechargable!
någracoola clie waterproof rechargeable facial brush
 
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this is a great way to ensure that you’re getting everything out from in between your teeth in addition to using regular floss
aquasonic cordless water flosser

deodorant and perfume

deodorants and perfumes that are dear to me
 
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HOLY GRAIL! i was so upset when they stopped selling this in store but i managed to find it online and haven’t switched since. there are not that many water based deodorants that also have aluminum and this one is perfect for me. it smells amazing, i...
dove ultimate antiperspirant deodorant
 
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i sniffed the burberry her perfume once and wanted ever since. this is the dupe for that and while not the exact same, it smells amazing and lasts hours as this is an extrait de parfum, not just eau.
oakcha nebula inspired by burberry her

overnight masks

for when i need extra hydration and moisture overnight
 
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this is one of my favorite overnight masks. if it were cheaper, i’d use this every other night rather than once every 1-2 weeks. my skin looks so nourished and dewy the morning after using this product. a little goes a long way as well!
sulwhasoo overnight vitalizing mask

powders and other products

powders and various products that improve my skin, health, and how my body feels overall
 
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so many people are deficient in magnesium so this is something i try to have every night (i need to do better tho)
ned mellö magnesium
 
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great addition to berry smoothies and filled with great ingredients that help your skin
byava resilient skin booster
 
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i have two of these and they are the only things that remind me to drink water consistently
hydroflask 40oz cup
 
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i love using this bottle on more active days since it comes with a handle and a flip straw cap
hydro flask 24 oz standard mouth with flex straw cap