i'm a dry combo - acne prone skin girly, so this list are the things that I keep on repurchasing at least 2x or over the years!
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MAKE UP
SKINCARE
HAIR
MAKE UP
my fave concealer until the day i leave this earth! I don't wear foundation anymore, so I always pair nars + tower28 concealer and they are beautiful and lightweight yet covers everything together!
NARS Cosmetics
If you want super hydrating light concealer- get tower28! It’s lightweight, sensitive skin safe, buildable- and Asian owned business! I mix KTOWN shade with nars concealer and skip foundation for everyday super light makeup
Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer
THEE best waterproof mascara (especially for asian lashes - hold curls too!)
HEROINE MAKE Waterproof Mascara Black 1EA
puff for setting powder/ baking
WLLHYF Makeup Sponges 8pcs Soft Velour
trusty lash glue
DUO Brush-On Clear Lash Glue Waterproof 0.18oz
i still prefer to use this for cluster lashes
KISS Falscara DIY Lash Bond & Seal with Biotin
pop of color! I have the green one but other color are good too!
NYX Mechanical Eye Pencil, It's Giving Jade
THE holy grail. Yes, the dupes will work just fine but no, I do believe that beauty blender sponge just blends THAT much flawlessly
Beautyblender
SKINCARE
CLEANSING BALM: THE product that started it all for me - cleansing balm that will change your life forever!
Living Cleansing Balm
CLEANSING BALM: this removes everything, like everything! swore by and more on affordable side- cannot live without this product!
BANILA CO Clean it Zero Original Cleansing Balm
ESSENCE: use this after using toner! I sprinkle on my hand and pat to my skin directly. I've repurchased this product for the past 3 years now!
Real Ferment Micro Essence
SERUM: it is my first time using Numbuzin, but I am halfway in and I love it so far!
numbuzin No.5+ Vitamin Concentrated Serum 30mL set (+6 pads gift) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
MOISTURIZER: absolute holy grail especially for those who have dry/ acne skin! it's vegan, no perfume, and its super hydrating. I've repurchased this product over and over again i lost count
Torriden Dive-in Soothing Cream 100ml Double Pack | OLIVE YOUNG Global
SUNSCREEN: my current fave right now from skin1004! It is so lightweight, doesn't affect my make up at all. 10/10!
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50mL*2ea (Twin pack) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
SUNSCREEN: a must a must a must! insanely lightweight, no whitecast at all. Even though i've been trying other brands over the years, I still come back to BOJ!
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++) Double Pack 50mL*2ea | OLIVE YOUNG Global
MASK: Vit C sleeping mask! I use this after my moisturizer 2x a week, to help with brightening and hyperpigmentation
Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask
MASK: one of my absolute fave brand and mask! I use it once a week at least, and I do love the collagen one but they have other ones too!
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask Sheet Core Firming 20ea | OLIVE YOUNG Global
HAIR
my chi ceramic flat iron is so old - but anything with ceramic plating are better for your hair imo! I have used hair straightener for years and I never had split ends/ heat damage (no i'm not kidding). Always pair with heat protectant!
Keratin Infused 1" Ceramic Flat Iron - CHI | Ulta Beauty
Thanks to my hairstylist, I have 2 hot tools curling iron with 2 different barrel sizes that literally last me yearsss! She uses this for my hair, I never had any damages/ super easy to use. A very good investment, highly recommend.
1" Pro Artist 24K Gold Collection Extended Barrel Curling Iron - Hot Tools | Ulta Beauty
if you want super gorg blow out at home? GET HER! I wasn't sure how much use I will get out of her especially since I always have shorter hair but it gives so much volume!
Wavytalk 1.5" Heated Round Brush, Rose Gold
old trusty chi heat protector
CHI 44 Iron Guard Heat Protect Spray 8oz
I professionally color my hair, since it's not cheap and I've been using Redken for almost 10 years now thanks to my hairstylist for always giving me the tips on how to maintain healthy hair! This shampoo helps balance the pH levels of the hair and c...
33.8 oz (Jumbo) Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
I pair this with the color extended magnetic shampoo - it is sulfate free and it treats and conditioned color hair!
10.1 oz Color Extend Magnetics Conditioner - Redken | Ulta Beauty
when I have cooler tones blonde in my hair, it is a MUST to do purple shampoo deposit at least once a week. I use both the shampoo and the conditioner
10.1 oz Blondage Color Depositing Purple Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
I don't use hair oil often, but I do try to use this olaplex bonding oil at least once every 2 weeks