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My current makeup and skincare favorites
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items These are all products I currently use and love. Like most women, I buy way too much makeup and skincare (can you ever have enough?). Some links are affiliate — because if we’re spending this much, we might as well earn a little too!
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What’s in my makeup bag?
What’s in my skincare bag?
What’s in my makeup bag?
Some of these products have been in my routine for years, others I switch up from time to time — but this is what’s currently in my makeup bag.
This is my favorite shade! It goes on so smooth and glossy — thick, juicy, and better than any other lip gloss I’ve tried. Hands down a must-have!
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - Fenty Beauty
Absolutely love this lipstick! The color is gorgeous, it lasts all day, and I’d recommend it to everyone.
Nude Pink Lipstick: Pillow Talk - Matte Revolution | Charlotte Tilbury
This mascara is so unique! It made my lashes super long and evenly coated. I love the built-in comb on the other side — total game changer for fanning out lashes with ease.
Limitless Lash Mascara - Best Clean Lengthening ...
Lovely applicator and smooth consistency. Gives a natural, ‘my brows but better’ look — never too obvious or heavy. Tames and fills in brows in 10 seconds flat.
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel | Benefit Cosmetics
This is the absolute GOAT of concealers — I swear by it! Easily my favorite item in my entire makeup bag. Because no one needs to see how tired you really are.
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS Cosmetics
Invisible, weightless sun protection that doubles as a primer — because moms need SPF too.
Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 - Supergoop
Full-coverage foundation, anti-aging serum, and sunscreen all in one — a true multitasker -and it doesn’t dry out my skin at all!
CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+ - IT Cosmetics
I absolutely love this primer! It really reduces shine like it promises and works perfectly for a no-makeup makeup look. I even wear it on its own — it keeps my skin looking fresh and less oily.
The Silk Canvas - Protective Primer Balm - Tatcha
It works so great ! Make my eyebrows look laminated.
e.l.f. Brow Laminating Gel
I’m in love with the Baby Got Bronzed! It glides on like butter and is perfect for contouring. Especially in the summer when I’m tanned, this is my go-to — super pigmented, so a little goes a long way!
essence Baby Got Bronze Bronzing
I’ve been using this highlighter for years, and I finally had to write a review. I gave it a try because it was so affordable — I haven’t bought another highlighter since. It gives the most natural, glowing finish and is super buildable, so you can g... Bonus: it doubles beautifully as a neutral shimmer eyeshadow. If you’re a light-skinned girly, trust me — you need this.
essence Pure Nude Highlighter
The best mascara in the world. I’ve tried many brands and this one is my favorite plus it's super cheap!
essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
What’s in my skincare bag?
Everything in my skincare bag is there for a reason — and it works.
Bright eyes, even after sleepless nights.
Brightening, firming vitamin C eye cream | Drunk Elephant
Soft, kissable lips — even if I forget everything else.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate - Laneige
Smooths, brightens, and makes me look like I actually drank water.
Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
Dewy, glowing skin — like I just got 8 hours of sleep.
The Dewy Skin Cream Rich Line-Plumping Moisturizer - Tatcha
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Hydration rescue in a tube — perfect for tired, overworked skin.
Jet Lag Mask ® + Moisturizer - Summer Fridays
Brightens and depuffs my tired eyes — even after sleepless nights.
Wake Up Honey Eye Cream - Farmacy Beauty
It makes my skin feel soft, smooth, and cared for — and the hydration actually lasts most of the day. It’s simple, but it works.
Protini Polypeptide Cream 50 ML - Drunk Elephant
I love this toner! It hydrates beautifully and leaves my skin feeling so smooth and refreshed.
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Made my skin feel SO glowy! its realy good under makeup if you want a glow!
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
This stuff is honestly amazing. It smooths, it brightens, and it hydrates my skin while I'm sleeping, and it does that all without clogging my pores.
Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask
I usually use Supergoop Unseen on my face and love it, but needed something to reapply over makeup — and this is it! It feels amazing, doesn’t mess up my makeup, and leaves my skin soft. I even use it on my hands and arms. It’s small, so not for full...
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50
I always have it in my bag during summer for years!
Uriage Eau Thermale Spray 50ml