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Newbie to makeup and skincare? I got you!
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items Here's my personal list of my favorite and highly recommended best makeup and skincare products! These beauty products cater to both makeup beginners and professionals. The skincare has helped reduce pimples and scars on my face. Please consult with ...
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The Best Face Serums
Best Lipsticks!
Best Foundations + Contour
Best Makeup Brushes
Um, BLUSH!
Skincare/Facial wash
The Best Face Serums
Some of the BEST face serums I've ever used. Please consult with your dermatologist or doctor before ordering and applying.
This glow serum has helped my face get glass skin and become super hydrated!
Great Skin
Has papaya and orange. It helped remove my acne spots!
Bright, Dark Spot Serum
This was the first facial night-time serum I applied to heal my acne during my teenage years! Worth all your money! I promise!!!
Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi- ...
I’ve searched AGES for the best toner to brighten my acne scars. Versed is the one ya’ll!!! I’ve been using it for only a month so far and my face is starting to clear up. Definitely recommend trying this out.
Facial Toners - Versed Skin
Best Lipsticks!
I love good lipstick! They're some of my favorite types of makeup. Check out some of my faves from Colourpop and Missha!
Need a nice red lip? Bitchette by Colourpop is the way to go!
Bichette Lippie Stix
My go to lip gloss! It's gonna pop! 6 colors for a certain price? This is a steal!
MISSHA - Pearl In Love Gloss (6 Colors)
Brink lip liner pencil is me and my mom's favorite. Perfect for the nude look.
Brink Lip Liner Pencil
I highly recommend you apply this on and take a break from lipsticks when you start to see your lips cracking and dry. This vaseline balm will hydrate and repair your lips!
Vaseline Rosy Lips Lip Therapy
their brown lipsticks are perfect if you're looking to pull off that grunge look!
Always On Liquid Lipstick
This too faced lip plump has definitely made my lips appear fuller! I highly recommend
Lip Injection Maximum Plump Extra Strength Lip Gloss - Too Faced
I didn’t think peptide lip tints were necessary until I got my hands on this Rhode one! My lips are no longer dry and flaky. They’re completely healed and moisturized.
peptide lip tint - toast - Rhode Skin
I have the clear lip gloss and it still gives my lips color and fullness!!
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
YSL cream satin lipstick in Cacao, gives a nice balanced shade of red and brown! Very long lasting, and nice texture.
Best Lipstick - Matte Lipstick, Satin Lipstick & More | YSL - YSL Beauty
Best Foundations + Contour
I've always struggled finding the right shade of foundation and contour. Luckily, I have and I saved you the time to do so for yourself! They have swatch pictures online to help you find the perfect shade for your color!
Super easy to apply on and covers every dark circle/redness spots!
MERIT Clean Foundation & Concealer Stick
Easy to apply, contours your face well
Bronze Balm
I have light skin, so the shade I bought was Light 8n. Colourpop has an online swatch photo so it makes it easier to tell your shade. I love this moisturizer! It's a 2-in-1 product: it provides some coverage while hydrating your dry skin.
Hyaluronic Tinted Moisturizer
This mac BB cream is amazing! Gives you medium coverage and SPF. I have sensitive skin and it's never made my face breakout too.
MAC Prep + Prime BB Balm SPF 35 LIGHT PLUS
I got my concealer in Butter Croissant shade! So far it has helped cover all my dark acne spots.
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer - Too Faced
Nice moist texture, smooth to blend and apply! Very compact and convenient to carry and use everywhere you go. Medium coverage after 1-2 pumps, potential for full coverage after 3-4. Only con is it’s only available in light shades.
innisfree - No-Sebum Powder Cushion - 5 Colors - YesStyle
If you want to know which one of the luxury brands are actually selling foundation that's so worth every penny, it's Estee Lauder! This foundation got me all throughout prom night, graduation, and other long hour events! 24 hour coverage, no creasing...
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation | Estée Lauder
This is the only setting spray I use. Very misty, refreshing, and helps makeup become long-lasting.
All-Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay
Best Makeup Brushes
As someone that was always confused on how to use makeup brushes, I found these to be the most beginner-amateur friendly. If you're on the same boat, I highly recommend you check them out!
beginner-friendly! You need this! blend your eyeshadow, blush, and foundation easily!
SEPHORA
I LOVE that Tarte's brushes are so soft and hypoallergenic on my skin. Each brush is shaped differently to cater to which part of your face you're dolling up. One for eyes, one for cheeks, contouring, etc.!
Makeup Brushes & Beauty Tools
Um, BLUSH!
Blush is my favorite part of makeup. Other than bronzer or highlight, it gives more life to your face. Here's my recs:
Beverly Hills color is a nice balance of peach and pink! I highly recommend this blush balm.
Flush Balm Cream Blush
I've been using MAC's blushes since I was a little girl. I've used this in school plays, school dances, and now whenever I need to film on camera as a content creator. 10/10 recommend. Beautiful colors and blends well with skin.
Blush | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
Estee Lauder's blush has such a nice pink undertone and also provides some glimmer and shine to your face! It's like a blush and highlight in one.
Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush
I love the vibrance of this pink blush from Nars. Very pigmented and it feels light!
The Orgasm Collection - Blush, Lip Gloss, Illuminator | NARS
It's true. This blush is so worth it. You only need one drop on each side of your face. This will last long and bring so much color and life to your face!
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Sephora
My friend recommended me this blush by Issy & co! Highly pigmented on the skin!!! 10/10!
Blush - Makeup
Skincare/Facial wash
Here are my recommendations for skincare for all my girlies: teen and young adults.
Cetaphil has helped cleared by skin since my late teen years. Consult with your doc before purchasing.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, 8 oz, Pack of 3
Remove zits after a day using this
Artnaturals Acne Pimple Patches (144 Pack)
Easily removes oil, makeup, dirt on your face!
Simple Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Water 13.5oz
No allergies when using so far! Removes makeup super easily!
Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil
My favorite body lotion to use! As someone that has dry, sensitive skin with eczema on fingers, Suave's therapy lotion is very gentle on my skin. 10/10 recommend.
Suave Body Lotion, Advanced Therapy, 32 oz
The mother of moisturizers. Hydrates, nourishes your skin!!!
Clinique Smart™ Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Custom-Repair ...
This is my number one go-to moisturizer. Use it every morning and evening after skincare! Feels so light and refreshing. My skin doesn’t have flakes anymore.
Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Gel - Clinique
You know how other lotions feel so thick, heavy, and sticky throughout the day on your skin? Vaseline isn’t one of those brands. Trust me!! Smooth like butter, pleasant but not an overpowering scent, and it does an amazing job at moisturizing your sk...
Vaseline Healthy Daily Body Lotion - All Skin
Bioten micellar water immediately removes dirt and makeup within a couple of cotton swipes! No fragrance, smells neutral. Highly recommend!
Micellar Water - Target
This is such a good moisturizer! It keeps my face fresh and hydrated throughout the day. I no longer see any dry specs on my skin.
Bioten Elmiplant 24Hr Moisturizing Face Cream
Never expected much from St Ives before using but however, this has cleared most of my pimples after a week of applying! Provides a deep cleanse and exfoliation. Smells delightful too!
St. Ives Fresh Skin Exfoliating Face Scrub, Apricot Facial ... - Walmart
Eyes eyes baby
Here are some makeup items to help your eyes make a bold statement.
Super pigmented!
Eyeshadow Palettes
I have short lashes, but applying this mascara makes them look fuller and longer. Def recommend!
Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
this eyeliner is super easy to draw on your eyes!! I'm shook, but it's the truth. You can be classy while being amateur with your makeup skills.
Little Black Liner Thick. Thin. Ultra-Fine. | Estée Lauder
This mac eyeshadow palette is the best!! Especially for fall makeup looks. Has a bunch of reds, browns, and orange hues. It's one of my favorites so far and I'm sure it will be yours too!
Art Library: Flame-boyant
BabeOriginal's eye lash serum has grown my lashes longer! I used to have very thin, almost 0 lashes lol. But this serum really added volume and length to my lashes.
Essential Lash Serum
This eyeshadow palette is something you should invest in. I thought it was childish to do so at first, but I'm glad I took the risk. I use it for events, parties, and even on my little sister who always acts on stage and tv! You never know when you'l...
ColourPop®: Fade Into Hue Shadow Palette
When I want my eyes to look bold, I use this mascara. Even if you have short lashes, this mascara helps blacken and look like they're volumized.
High Impact™ Mascara - Clinique
I really like the tarte eye corrector. It's a nice alternative to concealer! It helps brighten the undereyes and hide dark circles.
Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector - Tarte™ Cosmetics