These are my faves; I do not gatekeep! Everything you need from storage, skincare, makeup, and more!
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Fragrance
Skincare
Makeup
Nails
Silk Press Must-haves
Fragrance
Some of my favorite fragrances
Best way to travel with all your fragrances
Relavel Travel Makeup Train Case - Black
Nice, warm, fragrance that lasts
Lattafa Khamrah Vanilla Spicy Amber EDP 100ml
It smells good and it actually works!
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant
Gorgeous winter scent. Chocolate covered cherries. I always receive compliments
Black Orchid Eau de Parfum - TOM FORD | Sephora
Seductive fragrance. Juicy and fruity
French Defense Extrait de Parfum, 3.4 oz.
This is one of my favorite scents to wear in the summer! The passionfruit definitely comes through and reminds me of a tropical vacation.
Lionora Extrait de Parfum, 3.4 oz.
The perfect winter date night fragrance. Boozy tobacco with a hint of rose.
Checkmate Extrait de Parfum - Silver King, 3.4 oz.
Skincare
skincare for flawless skin
Hydrated and healthy skin
Doctor BABOR Barrier Protect Ampoules Serum
The best body mositurizer!
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm, Hydrating
Hands down, the best micellar water
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Staple in my routine for years!
Paula's Choice
Use this at night for supple, hydrated skin in the morning.
MOISTURE BOOST Hydrating Treatment Cream
I love the feel of it on my skin. It doesn’t feel heavy. It doesn’t have a scent. My skin glows after using it.
Cloud Cushion Airy Brightening Moisturizer $48.00 - EADEM
Makeup
Makeup needed for effortless beauty
When I worked professionally as a bridal makeup artist, my kit was stocked with this.
Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray 2oz
When I worked professionally as a bridal makeup artist, my kit was stocked with this. A little goes a long way!
RCMA No Color Loose Setting Powder 3oz
Don't want your makeup to move? Use this!
Ben Nye Women's 1 fl oz Final Seal Spray
This has been one of my HG concealers! Now, in my 40s it's still amazing.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
My favorite shades for brown skin are: Taj Mahal, Sin, and Exhibit A
NARS Talc-Free Blush
This is another HG foundation I use. It gives my skin but better.
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Tip: apply with a fluffy blending brush.
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Pot
This is great alone or gently tapped over concealer.
NARS Light Reflecting™ Undereye Brightener
The best mascara for volume and length. And it is waterproof!
Black Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara - IT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Blends well
Nice contour
I wear shade “Honest”
No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick - LYS Beauty | Sephora
Think: Your skin but better.
I wear shade 12. 11 looked “ashy”
Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramides - Danessa Myricks Beauty |
Nails
Must-haves for at-home nail care
The foundation to get salon-quality nails at home
APRÉS Gel-X Liquid Essentials Set - Extend Gel & Primers
My go-to HEMA-Free Gel Nail Glue
Aprés Extend Gel Sensitive HEMA-Free Adhesive 15ml
Short stilletto nails are sophisticated for my corporate girlies.
Apres Gel-X Natural Stiletto Short Tips 500pcs
Pinky nude short stiletto nails
Apres Neutrals Gel-X Margot Press On Nails
A nice chocolate brown gel polish for fall. And it's HEMA-free!
MelodySusie Hema Free Red Walnut Gel Polish
Silk Press Must-haves
Everything to do your silk press and maintain it
For my silk press girlies who workout, spray this on your roots before working out to make your press last.
Amika x Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar Perk Up Dry Shampoo
Super hydrating and moisturizing
25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner - Mizani
Great for 4C hair for moisture
25 Miracle Cream - Mizani
The perfect silk press starts off with ensuring the hair is moisturized. This does it
Mizani Moisture Fusion Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
My stylist uses this to prep my hair for the silk press
Mizani Press Agent Smoothing Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Again, moisture is key! This is a layerable blow dry serum that moisturizes, provides UV protection, reduces flyaways, and shields against heat up to 450°F, for an easy blowout and smooth silk press.
