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Beauty Items I Keep Coming Back To
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items As a late-30s mom and former TV anchor, I’ve tested a lot—drugstore to high-end, quick fixes to long-game staples. These are the standouts I keep reaching for. They work, they last, and they make getting ready feel just a little more put together (ev...
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💄 Everyday MVPs
🧴 Skincare That Actually Works
💆♀️ Treat Yourself Staples
💁♀️ Styling Staples That Never Let Me Down
💄 Everyday MVPs
I’ve tried so many foundations, and this is the one I keep coming back to. It’s like a tinted moisturizer grew up—hydrating, glowy, and just enough coverage to look put together without feeling like you’re wearing a mask. If you’re a busy mom or just...
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45
As a mom in my late 30s with two small kids and years of experience as a TV news anchor, I have very high standards for my makeup. I need something that covers dark circles, brightens tired eyes, and stays in place without settling into fine lines. T...
creaseless concealer
Such a solid mascara. I love using it on its own for length, but it also works great over a primer or with fake lashes to help everything blend. The brush grabs every lash without clumping, and the finish is super clean and defined. Definitely one I ...
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Lengthening Mascara
Great for hot, humid days. No smudging, no flakes. It stays put all day but comes off so easily with just water. Perfect for when you want long lashes without the hassle. Definitely a go-to for summer or long days on the move.
Milani Tubing Mascara
This makes any mascara look better. Adds volume, helps hold curl, and keeps lashes looking full all day. No flaking, no smudging. I love using it under both drugstore and higher-end mascaras.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Primer
This lipstick feels surprisingly moisturizing, and the shade “Worth It” lives up to its name. It's very similar to the iconic Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk. Really pretty soft pink nude. Great for everyday wear.
L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche - Worth It
🧴 Skincare That Actually Works
This is one of those products I keep coming back to. It's lightweight but still feels like it actually does something. My skin drinks it up without any greasy residue. I have pretty sensitive skin, and this never irritates or causes breakouts. Just s...
Shop Face Moisturizers, Lotions & Creams
This is so good. Lightweight, smooth, and totally invisible on the skin. It gives that soft, blurred finish and wears perfectly under makeup. Honestly, it feels very similar to a much more expensive sunscreen-primer combo I’ve tried, and this one’s a...
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Invisible SPF 35
I keep coming back to this one. It’s rich but not heavy, and my skin always feels soft and calm the next morning. It actually makes me want to wash my face at night just so I can put it on. It’s packed with good stuff like peptides and niacinamide, b...
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream
I’ve been using this for years. It keeps my skin clear without drying it out, and it’s gentle enough for daily use. One of the few products I’ve consistently stuck with.
CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser
💆♀️ Treat Yourself Staples
This feels so much more luxe than the price. It’s thick, creamy, and really sinks in… my cuticles always look better the next morning. The apricot scent is soft and nostalgic, and it honestly reminds me of a more expensive product I’ve used before. A...
Sally Hansen Cuticle Massage Cream
💁♀️ Styling Staples That Never Let Me Down
Living in South Alabama, I’ve battled humidity for most of my life, and this hairspray has been one of the only products that consistently holds up. I’ve used Kenra Volume 25 for years. It gives serious hold without making my hair feel like a helmet....
Volume Spray 25
This stuff is magic. You pour it on, count to eight, rinse… and your hair feels smoother, shinier, and just healthier. It doesn’t weigh things down or make your roots greasy, which I love. It’s the quickest thing I’ve used that actually makes a diffe...
L’Oreal Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water
This was a go-to when I worked in TV and it’s still a favorite. It gives instant volume at the roots and makes styling so much easier. There’s a bit of grit to it, but I don’t mind. It helps hold everything in place. I use it for ponytails, messy bun...
SexyHair Big Powder Play Volumizing Powder