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My favorite beauty recs

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My every day beauty products as a working mom!
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Skincare

My skin type is sensitive, combination skin. I tend to run dry in the winter (I live in the Midwest) and combo normal/oily in the summer. 

 
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Budget milky toner that works just as well as the expensive versions.
BYOMA Hydrating Milaky Toner - 5.07 fl oz
 
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Smells amazing — leaves skin clean, soft, and moisturized
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
 
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Winter skin barrier saver
Ceramide Barrier Serum | Hydrating Serum
 
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Texture and barrier support
COSRX 6 Peptide Booster Serum | Firmness & Early Anti-Aging Care
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Favorite winter cleanser
Face Wash & Face Cleansers for All Skin Types
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Overnight pimple fix!
Mighty Patch™ Original Hydrocolloid Acne Patch
 
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Hands down the best exfoliating gel
FIRMx Peeling Gel|3.4 fl oz
 
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Drugstore undereye favs
Patchology
 
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Budget-friendly undereye cream
RoC Retinol Correxion Under Eye Cream 0.5oz
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Favorite breakout-free sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
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Budget-friendly lip mask. These save my lips and my wallet all winter long.
Lip Masks - Hydrate & Plump Your Lips!

Makeup

My everyday looks consists of a smooth, natural-looking base. I love doing glam for holidays and special occasions. However, as a mom of 4 I always look for quality products at reasonable prices. 

 
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Moisturizing, not sticky, great color payoff
maracuja juicy lip plump
 
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Full coverage concealer that doesn’t crease on mature skin!
tarte shape tape creamy concealer
 
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Light-weight, buildable coverage
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
 
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The best CC cream for a quick makeup day
CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+
 
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This drugstore mascara beats high-end every time
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara, Black
 
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Drugstore eyebrow pencil dupe
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Lasts all day blush
Camo Liquid Blush
 
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Lasts all day contour
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour
 
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Bronzer
park ave princess™ waterproof face & body bronzer
 
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Favorite powder highlighter
Highlight & Contour
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Cool toned shadow pallete
Shop Stone Cold Fox - Shadow Palette
 
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Drugstore eyeshadow primer
Eyeshadow Primer | Eye Primer and Brightener
 
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Favorite Splurge Blush
NARS Blush - Blush, Contour, Highlighting
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Drugstore Primer
Power Grip Primer
 
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Drugstore Setting Spray Fav
Milani Setting Spray + Primer, Make It Last
 
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Budget-Friendly Setting Powder
Airspun Loose Powder Translucent
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No mess magnetic lashes
KISS Magnetic False Eyelashes & Eyeliner Lure
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Every day essential in my makeup bag! No makeup days all the way to full glam, this is on my face daily.
L'Oréal - 903 Medium Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Bronzing Enhancer
 
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Setting powder triangles
2 Pcs EVAOUXIU Triangle Powder Puff Black
 
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My favorite foundation brush for a smooth, well-blended makeup base.
the buffer™ brush airbrush foundation brush
 
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Favorite warm-toned palette
Aspyn Ovard eye & cheek palette
 
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Morphe eyeshadow brushes are my absolute favorite. Bonus: the price point is great
Eye Brushes: Eyeshadow, Eyeliner & Eyebrow Brushes

Hair

My hair type is fine and colored. I have mixed textured hair that frizzes and tangles easily.

 
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My favorite winter hair mask
Aveda Botanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque
 
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Leave in conditioner that protects and doesn't leave behind buildup!
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-In Conditioner
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My favorite winter shampoo from the salon!
Aveda Nutriplenish Light Moisture Shampoo
 
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My favorite winter conditioner from the salon!
Aveda Nutriplenish Light Moisture Conditioner
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Oil control QUEEN for scalp build up
Aveda Scalp Solutions Refreshing Mist 3.4oz
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Scalp solutions keeps my hair cleaner longer and has helped so much with hair growth!
Aveda Scalp Solutions Exfoliating Treatment
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Head massage heaven
Aveda Scalp Solutions Stimulating Massager
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Curling your hair while sleeping? Winning.
Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set 34" Curler
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Fly aways no more!
Kitsch Fly Away Stick Hair Taming Wand 18mL
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Affordable and has never let me down!
Conair Instant Heat 1¼-Inch Curling Iron
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Mom hairstyle essential
KAXI Lay Down 2.0 Hair Clip Claw Dark Brown
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Keeps everything in place when I'm on the go!
KAXI Hold Everything Hair Claw Clip - Bone
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Healthy glow in seconds
UNITE 7SECONDS Glossing Spray - Shine & UV Protect
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Retired my Wet Brush for this. The best!
FRAMAR Chocolate Hair Brush Detangler Reduces Breakage
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