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Beauty Products that ACTUALLY work
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items This is a list of makeup and skincare that I use everyday after years of hunting for the perfect products. I am done gatekeeping so here are my holy grails in just a couple lists!
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Effective Skincare
Makeup that isn't talked about enough
Hair Care!
Body Care!
Lippies!!!!!
Effective Skincare
As someone who has spent a lot of time and money on trying to find the best ways to prevent acne, and keep my face hydrated but not oily, these are some of the products that I use in my everyday skincare routine that have changed my skin.
I use this along with the acne clearing skin wash and this is a powder that you mix with water and it makes my face feel so clean and brighter.
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
This moisturizer keeps my skin hydrated but also doesn't add more oil to my face (I have combination skin). It also addresses acne concerns and helps with acne.
Skin Smoothing Cream Moisturizer - Dermalogica
This made my extreme breakouts heal in less than two weeks and it also prevents break outs im actually in love with this stuff
Acne Clearing Skin Wash - Dermalogica
This stuff has changed my entire skincare routine, this makes me not need salicylic acid or any acne serums because of how well it works. This reduced my acne inflammation in one night and I love it so much
Tea Tree Oil Acne Patch Serum
Keeps my face so hydrated, this, a good moisturizer, and a good facial cleanser is all some people will need to keep their face hydrated and clear
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Face Serum
I use this mostly for white heads because it dries it out and makes it heal and it doesn't really do anything on post blemishes or pre blemishes (erupting acne). But i love for white heads
Drying Lotion Blemish Spot Treatment - Mario Badescu | Ulta Beauty
This stuff honestly works in 10 minutes. There is a HUGE difference in my pore size. I use 2-3 times a week
Pore Minimizer Kaolin Clay Powder Mask - Mario Badescu | Ulta Beauty
These are the best pimple patches I have ever used. They literally erase my pimples overnight
PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot Pimple Patches - 40ct
These are so soft and I use them everyday with micellar water to take off my makeup and it's so soothing.
MakeUp Eraser
So soothing and gentle on my skin. I use to take off makeup
13.5 oz SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C - Garnier | Ulta Beauty
These amaze me everytime I use them. Literally they extract a pimple in like two hours
36 ct Mighty Patch Original Acne Pimple Patches - Hero Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Helps get rid of acne and scars and it does its job PERFECTLY. Literally a bottle of magic
Acne Foaming Cream Wash - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
SO soothing and just overall hydrating and it feels so good to use at night or when my face is extra dry.
8.0 oz Renewing SA Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Makeup that isn't talked about enough
This is some of the makeup I have experimented with over the years and that I will be sticking with just because of how effective and good it works. (Cheap but effective)
This can cover ANY redness including pimples, irritation, acne scars, and more. Green corrects red. A little goes a long way and it works better than a lot of the high end ones I have tried. $12.99 on Ulta
Hero Rescue Balm- Color correcting green cream
I use this concealer everyday and it is so cheap and also has lasted me a LONG time. I use it in the shade 01 Cool Ivory. It doesn't crack and cause weird under eye wrinkles and also I find it very hydrating
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
I love how its in a stick so I can throw it in a purse and not have to worry. I also love the pigment and how easy it just slides on my face.
Pixie On The Glow Blush
I use the color copper gold and its the perfect shade even though I have very fair skin. I mix a couple drops into my moisturizer and its easy to blend on my face and makes me look so tan
Elf Bronzing Drops
I have tried the elf brow and lash clear mascara but it runs out so fast so I decided to try this one and it has lasted me so much longer. My brows don't move all day long and I love it so much
Brow Lift - e.l.f. Cosmetics
I just recently started using this and it makes my lashes SO curled and also so long and noticeable and I love it so much.
Curl & Volume Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
I have it in shade dusty rosé and for someone with fair skin it's the perfect shade and it's so creamy and blends well
Peach Perfect Camo Liquid Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This is so cool and it literally gives me the perfect color for my skin. It's a chemical reaction with your skin to make the perfect color.
BYO BLUSH Color Changing Blush Oil BYO BLUSH Color Changing Blush Oil - Youthforia | Ulta Beauty
THE BEST EYELASH CURLER. It literally makes my lashes look fake it's so amazing.
Eyelash Curler - Shiseido | Ulta Beauty
Gives my lashes a lot of volume and keeps them looking the same all day. It doesn’t rub off dry but it comes off very easily when you use a makeup remover.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
I use sometimes on top of my makeup for a dewey look, after skin care for hydration, or just to make my face look dewey even on a no makeup day
8.0 oz Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea - Mario Badescu | Ulta Beauty
Gives me so much volume and also thickens my lashes and makes them darker. I use this in combination with other mascaras
Black Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Water Resistant Mascara - CoverGirl | Ulta Beauty
such good coverage and doesn't give that weird cakey look that liquid foundation gives off. i love it so much it goes on like butter
Maybelline Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation Stick
Literally makes my eyelashes look like I just got extensions. SO GOOD!
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Hair Care!
Hair can make or break my entire outfit and looks and I have wavy hair but it used to never be at its full potential because I didn't have the right products. These are some of my favorite hair products I have collected over the years that work so we...
This is a pretty popular product but I still recommend it for anyone who doesn't know about it. It leaves my hair feeling SO refreshed and like I just took a shower. It's a feeling I can't explain but have never had with any other dry shampoo I have ...
Original Dry Shampoo - Batiste | Ulta Beauty
This makes my hair so smooth and also controls my frizz
Smooth Infusion- Aveda
I use this when I put braids in my hair to make them curly or when I just want to wet my hair but its such high quality and spraying it is really satisfying
Kitsch Water Spray Bottle
My hair has never felt as smooth as it does after I use this stuff. This has been my hair Care holy grail for SO long and I love it so much
Smoothing Super Skinny Relaxing Balm - Paul Mitchell | Ulta Beauty
This is actually the best Detangler ever. One spray and all my knots are GONE
Cantu Natural Coil Calm Detangler
I have so many of these clips in different colors because I have THICK and LONG hair and these clips are one the only ones that can actually hold all my hair all day long
Kitsch Open Shape Claw Jumbo Hair Clip - Black
I feel like I don’t even need detangling spray with this.
Millennial Pink The Ultimate Detangler - Tangle Teezer | Ulta Beauty
this stuff brings out my curls and keeps them defined and not frizzy. I love this stuff
Aussie Creme Pudding Miracle Curls Jar, 7.6 oz
I have never been able to tame my thick, frizzy hair until this stuff which works like magic. My hair doesn’t get frizzy, dry, or look like a lions mane anymore
12.0 oz SMOOTH Shampoo for Curly & Frizzy Hair with Wheat Protein - MONDAY Haircare | Ulta Beauty
just like the shampoo, it effectively tames my untamable hair. My holy grail!
12.0 oz SMOOTH Conditioner for Curly & Frizzy Hair with Wheat Protein - MONDAY Haircare | Ulta Beauty
Makes my hair SO shiny and also more lightweight
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Glycolic Gloss Shine Enhancing Serum, 4.4 fl oz
Body Care!
i think all perfumes smell like grandmas but this is the one of the only perfumes i have ever actually fallen in love with. it smells so good but also not too strong
3.4 oz R.E.M. Eau de Parfum - Ariana Grande | Ulta Beauty
This is the second only perfume I have actually ever enjoyed. It smells so good
1.0 oz Paradoxe Eau de Parfum - Prada | Ulta Beauty
Makes shaving feel like butter. It is the best shaving cream ever and it’s so cheap. I can shave in one swipe now. I have never gotten a cut or ingrown hair while using this.
eos Shea Better Shave Cream - Vanilla Bliss - 7 fl oz
so moisturizing and hydrating and makes my skin so soft
Vanilla Cashmere Shea Better 24HR Moisture Body Lotion - Eos | Ulta Beauty
Makes shaving very easy and hydrating. No cuts or ingrown hairs.
Ocean Glow Moisturizing Shave Oil - Tree Hut | Ulta Beauty
So smoothing and so hydrating. makes my skin so soft
Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter - Tree Hut | Ulta Beauty
Lippies!!!!!
I have the pink sugar and it's so pretty and tastes like a pink sugar crumbl cookie it's so good
Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine
I have the peppermint one and it's so soothing and lasts throughout the night and keeps my lips very hydrated
Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C
I have the candy cane one and it's so pretty and soothing and tastes so good
Lip Glowy Lightweight Hydration Balm with Shea Butter
This is the most moisturizing and long lasting lip mask I have tried (coming from someone that has really bad dry lips)
E.l.f lip mask- Holy Hydration!
I have every single flavor of these and my two favorites are strawberry and honeydew. They all make my lips so moisturized and also make them glossy
Squeeze Me Lip Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I love this shade (ribbon) and it looks so good. it's not too dark which i love but just enough to give me some color. it's also very soothing
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So hydrating and gives a perfect glossy look as well as a good taste
eos 24H Moisture Super Balm - Mango Melonade & Watermelon Frosé - 0.35 fl oz/2pk
Literally so hydrating and gives such a cute color
Vaseline Lip Therapy Fragrance free Rosy Lips Twin Pack - 2ct/0.5oz
I use this as a liner before gloss and it’s perfect because it’s not too dark
Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm - Daisy Blister - 0.15oz
very soothing and exfoliates well. tastes very good
Strawberry Lip Exfoliator - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty