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Clean beauty products that just make CENTS!
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items Clean skincare doesn’t have to be complicated. As a mom of three and a Registered Nurse I research ingredients before recommending products. I love products that are gentle, clean, effective, and worth recommending again and again.
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Skincare that just make CENTS!
Simple skincare that just makes CENTS! As a nurse, I’ve handpicked clean beauty products that are simple, effective, and worth every penny. These are my personal favorites for healthy, glowing skin, and many have been recognized by beauty publication...
As a nurse, I’m careful about the skincare products I recommend. Osea is top tier. I love that this exfoliator is effective without feeling abrasive. It leaves my skin soft, hydrated, and smooth after every use, making it one of my favorite self-care...
OSEA Undaria Cleansing Body Polish Review | Gentle Exfoliator for Soft, Glowing Skin
As a nurse, I’m careful about the skincare products I use and recommend. I love knowing I’m using clean, naturally derived ingredients that are gentle on my skin. This has become my go-to cleanser because it helps keep my skin clear without feeling h...
OSEA Ocean Cleanser Review | Gentle Clean Face Wash for Acne-Prone & Sensitive Skin
French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reduce Wrinkles, Prevents Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - this does it all and is not that expensive.
A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A Retinoid Face Cream
Drying Lotion is an iconic on-the-spot solution that helps dry up surface blemishes overnight.
This fast-acting, effective spot treatment contains Salicyclic Acid, Sulfur and Zinc Oxide, which absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores.
Tip-don’t mix th...
Drying Lotion - On-The-Spot Solution for Blemishes
My go-to for pimple patches. These work and do not burn/cause redness like other brands. Used for Shrinking Zits and Whiteheads in 1 use. Slap one on and night and let the magic begin. Love they have different sizes.
TIP cut them in half to make the...
Mighty Patches: Original, Invisible and Face. Acne prone skin spot treatment,
These acne pads make my skincare routine so quick and easy. I love the convenience of a pre-soaked pad, especially on busy mornings or after a workout. The 2% salicylic acid helps keep my skin clear and minimizes breakouts without feeling overly hars...
Thayers Blemish Clearing Pads Review | 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Pads for Clear Skin
I’ve loved adding Frownies to my nighttime skincare routine. These overnight wrinkle patches help smooth the appearance of expression lines while I sleep and remind my facial muscles to relax. I like pairing them with rose water before applying for t...
Frownies Facial Patches Review | Overnight Wrinkle Patches for Forehead & Fine Lines
Perfect duo with frownies patches.
Organic Rose Water Spray | Hydrating Facial Toner Spray
Aluminum Free Deodorant that actually works| Extra Strength 48 Hour Protection for Women & Men | Made with Seaweed Extracts, Shea Butter & Prebiotics
Obsessed with neroli and basil scent
Neroli & Basil Scent
I’ve tried a lot of eye creams, and this is one I consistently repurchase. The texture is rich and luxurious without feeling greasy, and it leaves the under-eye area hydrated and smooth. I especially love using it at night because I wake up looking l...
OSEA Advanced Repair Eye Cream Review | Best Hydrating Eye Cream for Dry Under Eyes
This is one of my favorite nighttime moisturizers. As a nurse, I’m careful about the skincare products I recommend. The rich, creamy texture feels luxurious without being heavy, and I wake up with skin that feels soft, smooth, and deeply hydrated. I ...
OSEA Dream Night Cream Review | Bio-Retinol Overnight Moisturizer for Hydrated, Glowing Skin
Inexpensive power house. This is so good. Collagen, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. The three amigos ☺️ The texture of My skin is noticeably softer.
NIDA Youthful Formula™ Ultimate Moisturizer
The #1 dermatologist recommended vitamin C serum among medical aesthetic skincare brands. A true cult favorite for a reason. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is one of the most dermatologist-recommended vitamin C serums, clinically proven to brighten skin, ...
The Vitamin C Serum That Lives Up to the Hype | SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Award Winning
As a nurse, I’m intentional about the skincare products I use. OSEA is such an awesome line of skin care and this is one of my favorite body oils. It absorbs quickly without leaving my skin feeling greasy and gives my skin a beautiful, healthy glow. ...
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil Review | Lightweight Body Oil for Soft, Glowing Skin
This cooling eye serum roller has become one of my favorite morning skincare products. The stainless steel rollerball feels incredibly refreshing and helps reduce the appearance of puffy eyes, especially first thing in the morning. I keep one in my c...
OSEA Ocean Eyes Review | Cooling Eye Serum Roller for Puffiness & Dark Circles
As a nurse, I’m intentional about the products I use on my skin.
This is another OSEA favorite that I keep reaching for.
The texture is rich and creamy, but it absorbs beautifully without leaving my skin feeling greasy or sticky. My skin feels inc...
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Butter Review | Rich, Non-Greasy Moisturizer for Dry Skin
My everyday mineral sunscreen. If you’re looking for a lightweight SPF 50 that doesn’t feel greasy or cause breakouts, this is one of my favorite finds. OSEA’s Marine Screen Mineral Sunscreen blends in beautifully, wears well under makeup, and leaves...
Marine Screen SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen - OSEA® Malibu
An unexpected favorite. I almost didn’t try this because it came as a free gift with purchase, but I’m so glad I did! This pillow mist has become one of my favorite bedtime rituals. The scent is light, clean, and relaxing without being overpowering. ...
Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist - OSEA® Malibu
Another Allure best in beauty award.
We spend so much time caring for the skin on our face, but our neck, chest, and body deserve that same attention. This hyaluronic acid body serum has become one of my favorite ways to add lightweight hydration b...
Hyaluronic Acid Body Serum | Hydrating Serum for Full Body - OSEA
My skin appeared more radiant, hydrated, and youthful, with reduced fine lines and wrinkles, after consistent use.
The serum is lightweight, non-greasy, and easily absorbed, leaving a smooth, glowing complexion. Not clean but very effective.
CLARINS® : Best Skin Care, Makeup, Face & Body Creams
This deeply replenishing night moisturizer helps visibly reduce lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and slackening resulting from hormonal changes, for a smoother, plumper, visibly "lifted" effect.
Anti-Aging Night Cream for Menopausal Skin | CLARINS
Love a 2 in 1 moisturizer with SPF. Clarins Extra-Firming Day SPF 15 moisturizer, a firming day cream formulated with Collagen Polypeptide, Niacinamide, and SPF 15. The formula helps smooth the look of skin, enhance radiance, and promote a more even-...
Face Creams, Moisturizers, and Lotions for All Skin Types | CLARINS®
This is one of my favorite gentle cleansers for days when my skin needs a reset. It cleanses thoroughly without leaving my face feeling tight or stripped, and the botanical scent makes my skincare routine feel a little more luxurious. If you have nor...
Fabulous Facial Cleanser - Cleansers - Aesop Skin Care
Finding an eye cream that feels rich without being heavy can be a challenge, and this one checks all the boxes for me. The texture is silky, absorbs beautifully, and leaves the delicate eye area feeling hydrated and refreshed. I’ve been focusing more...
Refillable Restorative Eye Crème – Tata Harper Skincare
Another clean find. One of my favorite peptide moisturizers for healthy, resilient skin. Drunk Elephant Protini combines 9 signal peptides with pygmy waterlily to strengthen the skin barrier, improve firmness, soften the look of fine lines, and deliv...
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream | Firming Peptide Moisturizer for Smoother, Hydrated Skin
One of the most-loved sunscreens for a reason. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 delivers broad-spectrum protection in a weightless, invisible gel that leaves zero white cast. It doubles as a makeup primer, blurs pores, controls shine, and works bea...
Best Overall Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 | Cult-Favorite Invisible Face Sunscreen & Primer
These clean beauty eye patches are worth the hype. Infused with antioxidant-rich Chebula, they help depuff, brighten, hydrate, and visibly firm the under-eye area in just minutes. Unlike many slippery eye masks, these stay comfortably in place, makin...
True Botanicals Chebula Eye Patches | Clean, Award-Winning Depuffing & Brightening Treatment
If your skin feels dry, tight, or has a damaged moisture barrier, this rich cream is a game changer. Formulated with triple lipids, peptides, and ceramides, it deeply hydrates, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps soothe sensitive skin without fee...
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream | Best Moisturizer for Dry, Sensitive Skin
Wake up tired eyes with this award-winning eye cream from Alpyn Beauty. Powered by peptides and niacinamide, it helps brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, smooth fine lines, and hydrate the delicate under-eye area. Lightweight enough for daytime ...
Alpyn Beauty Instant Bright Eye Cream | Peptides & Niacinamide for Dark Circles & Puffiness Bestseller
If you’re looking for a cleanser that goes beyond simply washing your face, the Saint Jane Pore Clarity Cleanser is worth the hype. This gentle exfoliating cleanser helps remove buildup, unclog pores, and leave skin feeling smooth without stripping a...
Saint Jane Pore Clarity Cleanser | Award-Winning Gentle Exfoliating Face Wash for Clear, Smooth Skin
Wake up to smoother, brighter-looking skin with Lion Pose UNSPOTTED 4X Acid Jelly Night Serum. This overnight treatment features a powerful blend of exfoliating acids to help improve skin texture, fade the look of post-breakout marks, and promote a m...
Lion Pose UNSPOTTED 4X Acid Jelly Night Serum | Award-Winning Overnight Exfoliating Serum for Smoother, Brighter Skin
If you love cozy, elevated vanilla fragrances, Phlur Vanilla Skin Body Mist is a must-try. This warm gourmand scent blends creamy vanilla with hints of spice and soft woods for a fragrance that feels both comforting and sophisticated. Designed for bo...
Phlur Vanilla Skin Body Mist | Award-Winning Warm Vanilla Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
If your skin craves lasting hydration, Urthy Scents Kwench® Lunera Face Hydrator is a nourishing moisturizer designed to replenish moisture and support a healthy skin barrier. Its rich, creamy formula helps soothe dry, dehydrated skin while leaving y...
Urthy Scents Kwench® Lunera Face Hydrator | Deep Moisture Barrier Cream for Dry & Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin look no further!! This IS the cream of my dream! PEP TALK™ Barrier Cream has been recognized for its exceptional skin-barrier repair properties, earning a place on Sephora's "Clean" list and receiving a recommendation from the National...
Lion Pose PEP TALK™ Barrier Repair Cream | Peptides, Ceramides & Triple Lipid Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Refine the look of pores and reveal smoother, healthier-looking skin with Biossance Squalane + 2% BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner. This gentle exfoliating toner combines 2% salicylic acid (BHA) to help clear clogged pores and reduce excess oil with squalan...
Biossance Squalane + 2% BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner | Award-Winning Exfoliating Toner for Clear, Refined Pores
Give your skin a fresh start with TULA Take Care + Polish Revitalize & Cleanse Body Exfoliator. This gentle body scrub buffs away dull, dry skin while cleansing and smoothing for a softer, healthier-looking glow. Infused with TULA’s signature pro...
TULA Take Care + Polish Body Exfoliator | Award-Winning Body Scrub for Smooth, Glowing Skin
If you struggle with keratosis pilaris (KP), rough texture, or dull skin, this cult-favorite body lotion is worth the hype. Formulated with 10% AHAs, it gently exfoliates while hydrating to leave skin noticeably smoother, softer, and brighter. I love...
First Aid Beauty KP Smoothing + Brightening Body Lotion | Award-Winning Lotion for KP & Rough Skin
This luxurious cleansing balm melts away makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without stripping your skin. Formulated with soothing active algae and nourishing botanical oils, it leaves skin feeling soft, calm, and hydrated after every cleanse. A Cosmop...
KORA Organics Active Algae Cleansing Balm | Award-Winning Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin
Give your skin a little nighttime luxury with this silky body serum from OSEA. Powered by plant-based bio-retinol, hydrating ingredients, magnesium, and calming lavender, it helps smooth the look of fine lines while leaving skin soft, nourished, and ...
Dream Bio-Retinol Body Serum
Make up that just make CENTS
Clean makeup that just makes CENTS! As a nurse, I love makeup that’s simple, effective, and made with clean ingredients. These are my favorite products for an easy, natural look, and many have been recognized by beauty publications like Allure, Glamo...
If you love a quick, natural makeup routine, this is a must-have.
So good!! Coverage is amazing, easy to use with the merit blend brush. Quick makeup is a must for a busy momma. A buildable, lightweight complexion stick that can be used as a foundat...
MERIT The Minimalist Stick | The 5-Minute Makeup Essential
Allure beauty winner. The No.1 tool in your makeup routine. An award-winning makeup brush that’s worth the hype. The MERIT Brush No. 1 blends foundation, concealer, and cream products effortlessly for a smooth, natural finish with no harsh lines. Its...
MERIT Brush No. 1 | The Secret to Seamless, Skin-Like Makeup
I found the Perfect fall shade of blush. Merit blush brush in Fox. A warm taupe cream tint that melts into skin for lit-from-within color that stays flush all day. The lightweight formula blends in seconds, making it perfect for quick, fresh makeup t...
MERIT Flush Balm in Fox | The Perfect Warm Nude Cream Blush My go to fall color
Another Allure winner-Lipstick you can live in— Comfortable color that’s so lightweight, you’ll forget you’re wearing it. For fall I love wear Slip-a warm neutral. Hydrates, creamy. This warm neutral shade is perfect for everyday wear and pairs beaut...
MERIT Signature Lip in Slip | The Perfect Everyday Nude Lipstick my go to fall warm lip color
Olive & June long-lasting nail polish for salon-quality results at home. Applies smoothly and streak-free. Always cruelty-free, vegan.
Olive and June
If you love a soft, healthy glow instead of chunky shimmer, this is a must-have. The MERIT Day Glow Highlighting Balm gives skin a fresh, lit-from-within radiance that looks natural at any age. I also swipe it across my eyelids as a quick cream eyesh...
MERIT Day Glow Highlighting Balm | Natural Dewy Glow Without Glitter
The awards speak for itself. This cult-favorite clean mascara has earned multiple beauty awards for good reason. It lengthens, lifts, and separates lashes without clumping or flaking, giving a natural, defined look. I love that it’s nontoxic and come...
ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara | Award-Winning Clean Mascara for Length & Lift Black & brown
One product, endless possibilities. A simple way to add color to your cheeks and lips. The ILIA Multi-Stick adds a beautiful flush of color to both cheeks and lips with a creamy, blendable formula that melts into the skin. The shades are rich, flatte...
ILIA Multi-Stick | Clean Cream Blush & Lip Tint for a Natural Glow
This is my go-to bronzer when I want a healthy, sun-kissed glow without looking orange or muddy. The creamy formula blends effortlessly into the skin for soft, natural-looking warmth that lasts all day. Made with clean ingredients, it’s perfect for a...
ILIA Sunshift Cream Bronzer | Clean Cream Bronzer for a Natural Sun-Kissed Glow
If you love effortless beauty, this tinted lip balm is a must-have. It delivers lightweight hydration with a sheer wash of color that instantly makes you look polished—no mirror required. The buildable shades are natural, flattering, and perfect for ...
ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm | The Perfect Low-Maintenance Lip Color
The years I worked graveyard shifts this stuff saved me. Under-eye corrector was a must for the many years working as a nurse. Full coverage.
Best Concealer to Brighten Eyes & Face
If you want your skin to look like skin, this foundation is a standout. The lightweight serum formula provides buildable medium coverage with a natural, radiant finish while hydrating the skin with skincare ingredients like niacinamide and allantoin....
ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation | Award-Winning Clean Foundation for Natural Coverage
This award-winning concealer is a clean beauty classic for a reason. The creamy formula melts into the skin to brighten under-eyes, cover redness, and blur imperfections while still looking like real skin. Made with nourishing organic ingredients, it...
RMS Beauty UnCoverup Concealer | Cult-Favorite Clean Concealer for a Natural Finish
This nourishing lip treatment does more than hydrate—it helps smooth, soften, and visibly plump lips with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and sugarcane-derived squalane. The rich yet non-sticky formula delivers lasting moisture, making it perfect for dry ...
Biossance Pro-Peptide Lip Perfector | Award-Winning Clean Lip Treatment for Soft, Plump Lips
If you love glowing, healthy-looking skin, this primer is a standout. Infused with aloe water, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and hemp seed extract, it hydrates while creating the perfect grippy base to help makeup stay fresh all day. The light-reflec...
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip + Glow Primer | Award-Winning Hydrating Primer for Radiant Skin
This is the perfect choice if you want sun protection without the heavy feel of traditional tinted sunscreens. MERIT The Uniform provides broad-spectrum SPF 45 with lightweight, buildable coverage that evens skin tone while still looking like your sk...
MERIT The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 | Lightweight Clean SPF with Natural Coverage
Another Allure award-anyone of any age will fall head over heels for the brightening, hydrating, and camouflaging abilities. This Allure Best of Beauty winner is more than just a concealer—it’s skincare and makeup in one. Infused with caffeine, hyalu...
Sarah Creal Face Flex Concealer | Award-Winning Clean Concealer for Bright, Hydrated Skin
This Allure award winner offers all of the gloss and none of the goop. If you love a glossy lip without the sticky feel, this one is worth the hype. The Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss delivers a juicy, high-shine finish while nourishing lips with hydrating ...
Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss | Allure Best of Beauty Winner for Soft, Plump Lips
Tick Tock viral!! The Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm combines the hydration of a balm with the shine of a gloss for fuller-looking, ultra-soft lips—without feeling sticky. It glides on effortlessly, layers beautifully over lip liner or ...
Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm | TikTok Viral Plumping Lip Balm
If you’re looking for dramatic lashes without clumps or flakes, this mascara is a standout. The Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara delivers buildable volume, lifted length, and rich black pigment while conditioning lashes with clean, nourishin...
Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara | Clean Beauty Award-Winning Length & Volume
This lightweight concealer brightens, smooths, and perfects without looking heavy or cakey. The creamy, serum-like formula blends seamlessly to cover dark circles, redness, and blemishes while keeping skin hydrated with a natural, radiant finish. Bui...
Saie Slip Tint Radiant All-Over Concealer | Hydrating Clean Concealer for a Natural Glow
This lipstick gives you the rich color of a classic lipstick with the comfort of a nourishing balm. Infused with Lawless’ signature plumping technology, it helps lips look smoother, fuller, and more hydrated while delivering a soft satin finish that ...
Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Satin Cream Lipstick
This cult-favorite liquid blush gives cheeks a fresh, healthy flush that looks like it’s coming from within. The lightweight, blendable formula melts seamlessly into the skin, delivering buildable color with a radiant, dewy finish that never looks pa...
Saie Dew Blush | Award-Winning Liquid Blush for a Natural, Dewy Glow
Protect your skin while simplifying your routine with this luxurious multitasking balm. U Beauty’s Multimodal Defender Balm combines broad-spectrum SPF 30 with lightweight hydration to shield against UV damage while leaving skin soft, smooth, and rad...
U Beauty Multimodal Defender Balm SPF 30 | Award-Winning Mineral Sunscreen & Moisturizer
If you love an effortless eye look, this eyeshadow is a must-have. Jones Road’s Best Eyeshadow features a silky, finely milled formula that blends beautifully for soft, natural definition or buildable depth. The clean formula glides on smoothly with ...
The Best Eyeshadow: Jones Road Best Eyeshadow | Award-Winning Clean & Blendable Eyeshadow
If you’re looking for the perfect everyday blush, this is it. This soft peach pink cream blush melts effortlessly into the skin, giving you a natural, lit-from-within flush that never looks heavy. The lightweight formula blends in seconds, making it ...
MERIT Flush Balm in Beverly Hills | The Perfect Soft Peach Pink Cream Blush
If you want your at-home manicure to last, this top coat is a game changer. Olive & June’s Long-Lasting Top Coat adds a glossy, salon-quality finish while helping prevent chips and extend the life of your manicure. I’ve noticed my nails stay shin...
Olive & June Long-Lasting Top Coat | Salon-Quality Shine That Lasts
These brushes are the best tools to apply your clean foundation and blend the ilia cream blush.
Ilia Complexion Brush
Looking for naturally lifted, longer-looking lashes? Milk Makeup RISE Mascara delivers buildable length, definition, and volume without feeling heavy. The curved brush grabs every lash for a wide-eyed effect, while the nourishing formula helps keep l...
Milk Makeup RISE Mascara | Glamour Best Mascara Winner for Lift & Length
Haircare that just make CENTS!
Haircare that just makes CENTS! As a nurse, I love haircare that’s simple, effective, and made with clean ingredients. These are my favorite products for healthier, stronger, shinier hair. Many have been recognized by beauty publications like Allure,...
A clinically proven hair longevity serum powered by plant exosomes and biotech innovation to support scalp and follicle health before thinning begins. Prevents early thinning Preserves hair density Powered by plant exosomes Clinically proven results
GRO Hair Serum - Thicker Looking Hair In As Soon As 90 Days | Hair, Lash & Brows
Another award winner-I am newer to this one-but so far I have loved this. Detox- Clarifying Shampoo for Build Up, Dirt, Oil, Product and Hard Water - Apple Cider Vinegar & Keratin for Clean, Refreshed Hair - Sulfate-Free Hair Care
Detox Clarifying Shampoo - Dry Scalp Hair Treatment
If you use vegamour hair serum why not use this tool so it is more effective?! Derma Roller Microneedling Roller. Simply roll on hairline before applying hair growth serum.
Derma Roller Microneedling Roller for Face
Perfect for crazy mornings with the kids. Spray this in and get out the door. Refresh your hair with our dry shampoo powder. Made with bentonite clay to pull out toxins, and organic arrowroot and baking soda to soak up excess oils to add volume and f...
Dry Shampoo
This is perfect for my daughter’s curls. Not crispy curls, leaves more natural waves.
I Create Curl Memory
Both a physical and chemical exfoliator, the gritty gray formula uses activated charcoal to help soak up oil and grease, alpha hydroxy acids to exfoliate dead skin cells, and very gentle scrubby bits to help break down flakes and product buildup. You...
Exfoliate & Detox Scalp Shampoo - LolaVie
Cosmopolitan’s 2025 Clean Beauty Awards Best leave in conditioner
Honey Milk Active Repair Leave-In Conditioner Mist – Gisou EU
Cosmopolitan’s 2025 Clean Beauty Awards Best hair styling cream
Style + Treat™ Yuzu + Plum Hair Styling Sculpting Créme
Cosmopolitan’s 2025 Clean Beauty Awards Best scalp treat
Daily Hydro™ Scalp Serum - Act+Acre