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My favorite beauty and health reccomendations

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A collection of beauty/skin care products & supplements that I use and like as a 52 year old woman with Lupus/Sjrogens.
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Skin and Hair Care that I use in my daily routine.

Here I share a collection of products that I use in my daily skin and hair care routine as a 52 year old woman.

 
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As a person with Lupus it is very important to protect my skin from the sun and this sunscreen has been my go to for quite a few years. I like how it feels non greasy, its clear and that it feels so smooth on my skin. I also like that it doesn’t make... *As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. #sunscreen #skincare #supergoop
Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
 
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I like to use this snail serum as the 3rd step in my daily skincare routine. I just love the glassy look that comes from using this on my skin and I love the fact that it doesn't feel sticky. I also like that it does not change the way that my make u...
DEARBOO Glass Skin Snail Serum 3.38 fl oz
 
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This is my tried and true astringent! Ive tried many others over the years but this is the one that I always come back to. I use this after I have cleansed my face, I add it to a cotton pad and gently wipe it in an upwards motion and it leaves my ski...
T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Astringent 16oz (2 Pack)
 
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I love this jojoba oil, its not really an oil but a type of wax! The way that I use it is that after I have applied my witch hazel I dab a dime size amount of the jojoba oil into my hands and then dab it on my face and let it absorb into my skin. Ive...
Desert Essence 100% Pure Jojoba Oil 4oz
 
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This Korean moisturizer is the final step in my 5 step daily skin care routine. A little goes a long way with this light cream, it goes on smooth and lit eaves my skin with a glassy look. #koreanskincare #skincare #moisturizer
Madagascar Centella Cream - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the cleansing oil that I use to wash my face, it leaves my skin feeling smooth and it works wonderfully at removing makeup. #cleansingoil #facecleanser #skincare
Japanese Cleansing Oil
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On the days that I want to exfoliate this is my go to exfoliator. Its gentle on the skin and it leaves my skin feeling so soft. #exfoliate #facial #skincare
Face & Body Exfoliation Kit
 
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This is my go to body lotion! I love the way that it smells and the way that it glides on my body. I’ve been using it for many years because it keeps my skin well hydrated. It comes in other scents and unscented as well. #lotion #bodylotion #moisturi...
Everyone 3-in-1 Lotion for Hands, Face, and Body - Lavender & Aloe (32 Oz.)
 
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Im a sucker for scented body washes and when I smelled this confetti cake scented body wash I just had to buy it. I like to use a scented body wash after I have cleansed myself first with Gold Dial antibacterial soap , this leaves you smelling like a...
Dove Body Wash Funfetti Birthday Cookie 20 fl oz
 
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I do not feel clean if I don't use my favorite Dial Gold bar, the smell alone makes me feel clean but the antibacterial properties is what really does it for me. I always use my gold bar first followed by a scented body wash for a nice finishing touc...
Dial Gold Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap, Advanced Clean Deep Cleanse Bar, 4 oz, 4 Bars
 
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After every shower I apply this body oil all over while my skin is still a bit damp, the dampness helps the oil absorb into your skin faster. You don't need a lot of this oil, just enough to lightly coat your skin. After it has absorbed I follow with...
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Body Gel Oil for Glowing Skin Made with 100% Pure Cocoa Butter + Replenishing Oils, 6.8 fl oz
 
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This is the body gel oil that I use in the summertime when I have a bit of a tan, it gives a nice glow without being overpowering or staining my clothes. #skinglow #bodygel #bodyoil
Vaseline Glazed & Glisten Sunlit Glow Vanilla Cocoa Shimmering Body Gel Oil with Ultra-Hydrating Lipids and 100% Pure Cocoa Butter, 6.8 fl Oz

Suppliments that I take on a daily basis.

OTC Supplements that I take for wellness.

 
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Ive been taking these Magnesium Citrate vitamins for about 4 years now after my primary care Dr suggested them to me for my low magnesium levels. I like that they are not to big, they dont have an aftertaste and they are helping me. #supplements #mag...
TNVitamins Magnesium Citrate 800MG - 120 Caps

Make Up Products that I use or have used professionally and personally.

A collection of make up products that I use personally and products from when I was a professional make up artist.

 
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*As an Amazon Associate I earn a commision on qualifying purchases.                  I absolutely love this lip oil in the color Supermodel, its the perfect daytime color for my skin tone and I like that it doesn't feel greasy on my lips. I hope that they never discontinue this amazing lip oil. #nyx #lipoil #beautyrecs
NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip Moisturizing Gloss
 
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When I was a makeup artist one of the products that I learned was used in the industry by professionals was La Femme Blush. The colors are very pigmented and a little goes a long way, I stopped doing make up when I was diagnosed with Lupus 13 years a... it to anyone that is looking to get into the makeup artist industy professionally or for anyone that just wants a good quality product that has been around for over 75 years.
La Femme Blush Palette (Exclusive)
 
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*As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases.   As someone with brown eyes one of the things that I like to do to make them pop is to use purple mascara. It really makes my eyes look brighter and it brings out the flecks of gold  in the brown parts. #mascara #browneyes #loreal
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara Deep Violet
 
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This is by far my favorite black drugstore mascara, I love that it looks like I have fake lashes on when I don't and I like that it is not clumpy. It also doesn't smear and it comes off easily with an oil based makeup remover. #mascara #beauty #maybe...
(2 pack) Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara, Cosmic Black

My favorite scented body oils & perfumes.

 
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I can not live without this Sand & Fog body oil, it smells so luxurious and the scent lingers on me all day. I get so many compliments when I wear it out and about, that’s how good it smells!! I apply it after all of my other body lotions have ab...
Rose & Peony 50 ml Perfume Oil Dropper

Dental Care

 
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In between dental cleanings I like to use this coconut oil pulling rinse to help keep my teeth looking white and feeling fresh. I swish it for at least 15-20 minutes while I do a quick facial and before brushing. It’s important to spit in the trash a...
Desert Essence Coconut Oil Pulling Rinse 8 oz Liquid
 
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This is my favorite toothpaste, i’ve been using it for a couple of years now and I really like how clean and white that it makes my teeth and mouth feel. It’s a little pricey than traditional toothpaste but a little goes a long way and I feel like it...
Marvis Whitening Mint Toothpaste
 
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This is my favorite mouthwash to use as my final step in my daily dental care routine, its alcohol free which is great as a Sjrogens patient that deals with dry mouth. The taste is mild and a little goes a lone way. #dental #mouthwash #teatree
Tea Tree Therapy Alcohol Free Mouthwash, Natural Fresh, 12 Fl Oz
 
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Having a tongue scraper is a must in my dental routine, a few scrapes of the tongue followed by the rest of your dental routine will have you feeling fresh and clean. #dental #tongue #freshbreath
Tongue Scraper with Case - 2 Pack, Fights Bad Breath, 100% Stainless Steel
 
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In between my dental cleanings I like to use these whitening strips to help maintain my pearly whites, they are very easy to apply, they don’t have a weird aftertaste and they do not irritate my gums. Highly recommend 👍🏼 #dental #dental-care #denta...
GuruNanda Teeth Whitening Strips Kit - 7-Day