Hi, I’m Maria 💖
I’m a Licensed Esthetician and Certified MUA.
This is my everyday makeup bag — my ultimate holy-grail products, including several I’ve repurchased for years.
I have combination, sensitive skin and approach makeup as both an art a...
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Toner
Serum
Under eye cream
Suspension
Moisturizer
SPF
Toner
If you think you are cleansed, think again.
Toner will help remove some extra dirt and elevate your skin 💦
Dermalogica is so underrated, this toner firms and hydrates! I first tried this in esthetician school and quickly became a fav 🫶🏻
Antioxidant Hydramist Toner | Dermalogica
The ceramides and peptides REALLY come through on this one 💦
If you are in need of extra moisture..RUN don’t walk!
Cream Skin Toner + Moisturizer | LANEIGE
Exfoliates and moisturizes, best of both 🌎🫶🏻
*Be mindful when using exfoliators*
Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner | KIEHL’S
Super gentle toner 💦
No alcohol? SIGN ME UP.
Ultra Facial Alcohol-Free Toner | KIEHL’S
Also exfoliates, but this is in a pad form✨
These were the first toner pads I’ve ever tried and let me tell you..NEED not a want!
Swipe + Glow Kit | First Aid Beauty
Serum
It’s pretty much medicine for your skin💧
This brand sent me a pr package, I fell in love with it! I struggle with big pores and you can really see a big difference QUICK. So technically not a purchase or a repurchase but I’ve requested multiple bottles 🤭
Closer Serum Mega Jumbo Pore Minimizer | FRANKLY
When you cry your eyes produce hyaluronic acid, so if you like that extra hydrated look…this is your girl! 🔐💦
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides | The Ordinary
My skin reacts really well to this when it’s dying for hydration! The bounce back goes crazy✨
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum | LANEIGE
Hear me out. It doesn’t have to be expensive but, if you spend some $, spend it wisely 💡
I bought this for my mom and she struggles with dark under eyes, I saw major results and purchased for myself.
Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum | KIEHL’S
Under eye cream
Hydrate around the eyes,
don’t neglect this delicate area
This is a mask/serum not quite an eye cream, so don’t replace for eye cream! BUT this is a game changer for those beautiful under eye bags 🥱
Stress Positive Eye Lift Cream | Dermalogica
Girl, I’m telling you it doesn’t have to be expensive 👏🏻
Get yourself a metal roller for under the eyes and apply, the coldness will help so much!
Brighten-i Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream | The Ordinary
THIS IS WORTH YOUR $
Little BUT mighty 💪🏻
Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Eye Crème for Dark Circles | OLEHENRIKSEN
Suspension
Active ingredients unite and create magic over time ⛓️💥
Solid, I’ve yet to repurchase but I’m on the route to finishing a full sized bottle and noticed a BIG difference 🤌🏻
I had severe blemishes/redness all over that just wouldn’t budge. I started applying this and it instantly cleared my skin.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Cream for Redness and Blemish-Prone Skin | The Ordinary
If you have a baby-that’s a plus, you might already have this!
Best when used overnight 😴
I like to use it as a face mask..silk pillow cover is a +
*40% zinc oxide immediately forms a protective barrier on skin (PATCH TEST 1st)*
Works to moisturi...
Maximum Strength with Zinc Oxide | Desitin
Moisturizer
DON’T FORGET TO MOISTURIZE
EVEN IF YOU HAVE OILY SKIN🧴
Okay listen..
#1 moisturizer EVER!
Once my skin goes back to normal I’m back on this guy for sure 🔐
I had a crazy perioral dermatitis moment and this came in clutch!!
Simple and powerful, ever since then this became a 🔐
Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides | VANICREAM
For winter/cold days-this is all you need! ❄️
Crema S 24H Moisturizing Cream | POND'S
If you have a baby-that’s a plus, you might already have this!
Best when used overnight 😴
I like to use it as a face mask..silk pillow cover is a +
*40% zinc oxide immediately forms a protective barrier on skin (PATCH TEST 1st)*
Don’t replace thi...
Maximum Strength with Zinc Oxide | Desitin
SPF
ALWAYS SPF 🌞
Physical (mineral) sunscreen = best for sensitive skin
Chemical sunscreen = best for oily, acne-prone skin
PHYSICAL SUNSCREENS >>>
This is my daily use but I definitely need more spf protection..
Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30 | Dermalogica
Fan
Let all of your skincare sink in,
this will help cut time in half 🪭
Love this fan!
✨3 speeds, LED lighting and a stand✨
Allow your skincare and makeup to sink in with some help!
*charger included*
Mini Handheld Fan with LED Mirror | Star Compass
Blush
I suffered from blush blindness….☺️
Literally ALL shades 💓💅🏻
Patrick himself suggests you use the powder first and cream second but I like the other way around for longevity. BUT if you are looking for a glowy and editorial look then Patrick’s way is the best way.
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo | Patrick Ta
It adds the cutest softest touch 🌷
IF these were a BIT bigger, I’d repurchase every time.
Petal Poppin Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush | Fenty Beauty
2-1, ABSOLUTELY! 👏🏻
I love a good on the go dusty rose!
*make sure you’re being sanitary in between uses if you are applying directly to skin*
WERK Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick and Lip Color | Milk Makeup
Highlight
Wet formulas for the win✨
I love a wet formula 💦
If you aren’t a fan of that extra juicy skin, then stick to softer powders.
Flexitarian Super Shock Highlighter | Colourpop
Old packaging is so nostalgic 😭
But this under your makeup or even a bare face is so perfff
Goldlite Strobe Highlighting Moisturizer Cream | MAC Cosmetics
Pretty in pink vibes 💓
Pinklite Strobe Highlighting Moisturizer Cream | MAC Cosmetics
All colors depending on your mood 🤭
Uvlite Strobe Highlighting Moisturizer Cream | MAC Cosmetics
Lip balm
I keep it simple, my lips are sensitive 👄
I listen to dermatologist lol 🔐
Vaseline
Keep it simple 🔐
2 pack, if you loose them like me..
Aquaphor
Better than any chapstick out there 🔐
Vitacilina
Lipliner
For definition 🖍️
Look- ANY Mac lip liner is worth your coin. But Cork will ALWAYS be a staple in my bag! 🔐
Cork Lip Liner Pencil | MAC Cosmetics
Keep Cool Spice handy just incase
Cool Spice Lip Liner Pencil | MAC Cosmetics
MOST PERFECT MATTE TRUE BLUE RED ♥️
Ruby Woo Lip Liner Pencil | MAC Cosmetics
“She’s not from here” is hands down my favorite expressive color choice 💋
(Orange Red)
She’s not from here- Major Headlines - Precision Lip Crayon | Patrick Ta
Lip gloss
Can’t go wrong with juicy lips 🫦💦
Glossies + most juiciest lips hands down! 🔐
*not sticky*
Perfect nude for my medium toned girlies✨
*Oil/Gloss*
Unbuttoned-Wet Lip Oil Gloss | Kosas
Lip oil
Lip oil is longer lasting 💋
Yummy and long lasting 🔐
Cranberry + Pomegranate Juice Infused Lip Oil | Ulta Beauty
Perfect nude for my medium toned girlies✨
*Oil/Gloss*
Unbuttoned-Wet Lip Oil Gloss | Kosas
Eyeliner
Graphic liner all day everyday 🖊️
*Waterproof*
Micro tip for precision! 🔐
Intense Black Stay All Day Waterproof Micro Tip | Stila
*Waterproof*
Brown version for natural days!
Dark Brown Stay All Day Waterproof Micro Tip | Stila
Eyelash curler
Lash lifts 1st,
but this curler is the only one I need if I don’t have a lash lift ➰
Best in the game!
Guaranteed curled lashes all day 👏🏻🔐
Eyelash Curler | Shiseido
Mascara
Yeah…I vote waterproof 👁️🕷️
*Waterproof*
HAVE A GOOD CRY
My ride or die mascara for YEARS 🔐
Very Black-Sky High Waterproof Mascara | Maybelline
*Waterproof*
Bottom lashes go crazzzzyyy with this one!
Black Telescopic Original Waterproof Mascara | L’Oreal
I’m a sucker for waterproof mascara..I sweat too much 😅
Intense Pitch Black BADgal BANG! Volumizing Waterproof Mascara | Benefit
Brow glue
Brows must last all day! 🤨
Out of all their gels, “glued” is my fav and out of ANY brow product meant to lay brow hairs down..this takes the crown 👑🔐 I’ve gone through so many bottles, I’m a fluffy brow lover and I sweat a lot and it never budges!
Glued Spiking Glue | Göt2b
2-1 Brow gel on the go!
Glued Brow + Edge Gel | Göt2b
That new new go crazy!!
The Brow Glue Crazy Lift | NYX
Oldie but a goodie 🫂🔐
Clear The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel | NYX
Loved this for a hot minute, quickly replaced it with Göt2b 🫢
Brow Freeze Eyebrow Wax | ANASTASIA
Brow freeze in a bottle 🥶
Brow Freeze Gel | ANASTASIA
Medium hold for a more natural relaxed brow 💓
Clear Brow Gel Flexible Medium-Hold Eyebrow Setter | ANASTASIA
Brow freeze dupe 👯♀️
Brow Lift | e.l.f.
Setting spray
LOCK THAT BITCH IN 🧚🏼💦
*Natural/Hydrated finish* Dupe for one size 🤏🏻 Arguably longer lasting…
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray | L’Oreal
*Matte*
👏🏻 I apply this last!
On 'Til Dawn | ONE/SIZE
*Dewy*
It creates a sheer vinyl layer to set your makeup..trust- it ain’t going no where✨
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray | Charlotte Tilbury
*Dewy* Dupe for Charlotte Tilbury 🔐
Make It Last Original | Milani
This gives the most beautiful effortless glass look 🪞✨
