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The fairest (complexion) of them all: my skincare, hair care and makeup favorites
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items Products that I’m using. It’s a mix of things that save money and things that are worth the splurge. Because we all need to be able to save money sometimes, but also, we need things that work.
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Makeup
Skincare
Hair care
What my teenager uses
Makeup
Doesn’t cake or crease and has stayed on all day. As good as some more expensive options
Revlon ColorStay Flex Wear Full Cover Concealer - 030 Light Medium - 0.34 fl oz
This was affordable and works so well. It stays on until I take it off and I actually really like that it doesn’t smear and just wipes off as a solid. I definitely prefer to use makeup remover wipes to get it off before washing my face.
Jet Black Lash Flash Tubing Mascara - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
A super popular choice that also worked well for me!
tarte shape tape concealer & mascara duo
Skincare
My aesthetician is amazing and she gets INTO the science behind every ingredient in the products she recommends to me. By far, she has been most excited about this serum and I agree it makes a big difference!
Pro-Max Age Renewal
It’s so cute, it smells so good, and it goes on so smoothly but is almost instantly dry. I love how affordable it is too.
The SAEM Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick 0.24oz
It smells like peaches and lasts forever and ever.
Hydrating Toner
Cleanser always makes my skin feel tight, but not this one! You just need a tiny bit too so one bottle really lasts!
Facial Wash
I didn’t appreciate my aesthetician bumping me up to this one, but a tiny dot of it gets mixed in with my serum and it makes a difference. You use so little I’ll have it for years.
Intensive Age Refining Treatment®: 0.5% pure retinol
In the winter I add the pore refining mask to it and let it sit while I’m in the shower. Perfect.
Hydrating Mask
This is used year round and just a little bit will do! I add it to either a hydrating mask or revitalizing one depending on what I’m needing.
Pore Refining Treatment
I get hormonal breakouts and this works great. I put it on in the shower and go about my business. Smells good too even though it looks a little like baby food.
PCA SKIN Revitalizing Mask (2.1 oz.)
It smells like lavender and it makes your skin feel so amazingly soft. I could use it every night but I tend to reserve it for colder months. I’ve had it forever. I love that PCA products tend to last a long time.
Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask
I love skincare products that give me some data!
Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia AHA Body Cream
Medicube has already gotten a good reputation and it’s a less expensive way for me to get the skincare ingredients my face loves.
medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum 30ml
Perimenopause is not my friend. Hyaluronic acid with blemish control moisturizer is though.
medicube PDRN Pink Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cream 50ml
I am all for saving money and this is quite the bang for your buck.
NUVADERMIS Silicone Scar Tape 120" x 1.5"
Hair care
I have used this shampoo for years. It lasts a long time and I love that it’s customized to my hair. My son even started using it recently when he was out of his and noticed a huge difference in his hair. So much so that he now will only use this one...
Custom Shampoo
I love that this conditioner feels really light but also makes my hair feel really soft. It’s been worth it to me to get it customized and splurge when it lasts for so long.
Custom Conditioner
I use this once a week and the shampoo suds that happen after I’ve used this mask is the most satisfying washing experience!
Custom Scalp Mask
I use this occasionally with my shampoo but most often with my scalp mask to make sure it’s getting where it needs to go. Worth it and it feels nice.
FREATECH Scalp Massager Hair Growth Scrubber
My hair is fine and doesn’t always have the texture I’m looking for, but this will help me out with that. It also makes my hair look totally appropriate when I’ve skipped a washing.
Custom Dry Shampoo
I put a dandruff shampoo into my rotation once a month after reading about the positive effects it can have on hair growth and I’ve definitely noticed a difference! It smells pretty decent, it’s a fun blue color, and it’s super sudsy.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole
I actually bought this because the pharmacy I went to was going out of business and this was all they had left and at a huge discount, but oh my goodness it makes my hair so soft it’s crazy!! I use it weekly with the dandruff shampoo.
Head & Shoulders Supreme Detox & Hydrate Conditioner, Coconut, 9.4 Fl Oz
It looks a little interesting but it tastes pretty good really. I don’t think I’d want it as a dessert or anything but a tablespoon once a day I don’t even have to think twice about. Tastes sort of like almond cookie and is the consistency of pudding...
MaryRuth Organics Women's Hair Growth MAX
I like that these are kind to my hair but also don’t stretch out quickly. My hair is up so much of the time so having something that is kind to my hair is important.
Black Medium Hair Bands - GIMME beauty | Ulta Beauty
What my teenager uses
My aesthetician recommended this line for my teen and it’s been great. He goes through a bottle about twice a year so far. He keeps it in the shower so he can just wash his face while he’s in there. Most importantly, his face looks great.
Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser
My teenager is obsessed with this moisturizer. I have heard him brag to his friends about it even. When he runs out he hounds me and complains about how dry his skin feels. So it must be good.
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