I used to spend $100 a month getting my nails done. Now, I've been doing them at home for years! This list has everything you need to get started doing your own salon-quality manicures without spending hundreds every month! These are my favorite, go-to products that I continue to repurchase.
From skin care to makeup and hair care, these are my favorite things from Ulta. I've included my step by step skin care routine in this list as well because it has been something I've been doing for the past year and it has changed my skin SO much I need to share it!
Tried and true budget friendly products I buy again and again. Beauty and skincare products can feel like luxuries but they don't have to break the bank to work!
The yellow frequency is the energy of the Solar Plexus- Our center of personal power and self-worth. This collection is a celebration of taking up space and feeling radiant. From daily beauty rituals to tools that boost your inner glow, these are my favorites for feeling bright, bold, and centered.
your guide to smelling luxurious on a budget ✨ features hair & body mists, eau de toilettes (EDTs), eau de parfums (EDPs), and fragrance oils. to smell even better, pair with products from my “affordable body care recs” list 🥰
as a beauty junkie with drawers full of almosts and not-quites, “the beauty brief” is the list of what made it through: things that feel good on the skin, calm the mind, or spark a little joy on dull days.
I've always had sensitive skin and I've tried A LOT of products. A lot of the time I find that drugstore products do better for my skin than high end! Here's a list of things that I've tried and repurchased at least once, if not multiple times. Cleansers, serums, creams…you name it
💋 Curated with Care by an Estie Who Knows Skin As an esthetician, I believe makeup should enhance, not hide, your skin. This list features my absolute favorite makeup products—the ones that work beautifully with real skin, hold up through busy days, and give that effortless glow. These aren’t just trendy picks—they’re tried, tested, and loved in both my personal routine and on clients. If you want products that feel good, look good, and actually deliver… this list is for you. ✨ Skin-first. Makeup that works. Real results.
My hair is my baby. I only trust certain people to color it and try my very best to allow it to be the healthiest it can be! These products are things I've loved to help my hair be soft and healthy.
These are the products I've used and loved or liked while on my natural hair journey. I do enjoy some easy days of straight hair but for the majority of the year, my hair is in its curly state so I use a decent amount of different products at different times.
🧼You can’t fully glow if you don’t feel clean. This is my soft & sacred hygiene routine, from breath to body to booty 🛀🏾
& Everything I use to feel fresh, feminine & confident. 🧖🏾♀️
💋No secrets, no shame, Just results.💯
My hair is super curly and can get pretty frizzy. I rarely have an easy hair day! I feel like I’ve tried a million products to keep my hair healthy, tame my curls and protect it from heat styling. These are products that I’ve been using on myself and my kids’ hair for years that really work for us.
With over 1.5 million followers on TikTok on my braid account @sarahpotempahair, these are the products you need whether you are doing basic braids or complicated hairdressing!
I’m a big fan of budget-friendly makeup items that feel and look like you spent way more than you did. Here’s all my top products.
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I've had acne since I was 10 and this is a list of products I've aquired over these last 10 years that gave me results and make my skin look and feel the best! :)
I’ve always loved all things beauty and self care!! I think it’s so important to find what gives you that little confidence boost and makes you feel beautiful! I hope the things that make me feel prettiest make you feel pretty too!
If you want makeup that lasts all day this is for you! It has taken me a long time to find products that really work for my skin and actually blend and do a good job. I really enjoy good quality brands that, but the base matters too! So, I will share skincare products that give a nice base.
I've struggled with sensitive skin for years and found these primers to work great! Some affordable and some a little more on the expensive side but worth every penny.
Favorite skincare products. Just because it works for me doesn’t mean it will work for you. I only share what I use or have tried that I genuinely love!
Products I’ve tried and LOVED. I did initially buy all of these and MORE in Japan, but it's been hard finding the same products here in the US. I highly encourage you shop your local Japanese/Korean/Asian shops/markets. They probably have some amazing products.
Spend the day with me — a 23-year-old living at home and juggling a few part-time jobs, including social media management from my laptop (usually in comfy clothes). Between pilates, cycle classes, and coffee runs, I’m figuring out how to balance work, wellness, and real life. These vlogs are just a peek into my everyday routine — the ups, the chaos, and everything in between.
After struggling with breakouts, dry patches, and random oil slicks (thanks combo skin 🙃), I finally found a few things that actually helped (shoutout Cerave, you’re the real MVP) I’m 33, and these products are what worked for my acne-prone, reactive skin—hopefully they give you a good starting point. And I recommend seeing a derm or esthetician if you’re unsure what your skin needs! Also- I LOVE SPF! #1 anti aging product!
I am so excited to share my tips and tricks on how to manage and grow 4c hair!!! "4c hair can't grow" is what I've heard throughout my haircare journey. These tips have worked for me, and I definitely hope they work for my 4c girlies!!
Skin care is the most important routine I have. Only thing in my life I spend a little extra money on! But all products are amazing and tested on my sensitive skin.
Here’s a list of all products currently in rotation. I’ve seen an esthetician for a bit and we worked on getting my skin barrier back to where it should be. Some products work better than others, but I’d 100% repurchase time and time again
The ultimate bougie baddie holiday gift guide by yours truly. For the babe who likes to stay home and unwind and do a little self care. I’m sure you’ll find at least 3 things on this list that you didn’t know about or absolutely NEED. Look no further this is exactly what you want to ask Santa for 😉
When the world shut down I began doing my own nails because I hate how my natural nails look...and there wasn't anything else to do! Saves me time and money!
If you're anything like me and has dyed your hair lots of colours over the years then this is for you ... cause I can imagine your hair is 💀
Sorry girl, love ya
Everything is on amazon! 📦
I have extremely dry skin and as the cold winter months approach, skin gets even drier. After struggling for so many years, I finally found products that actually works for my dry skin. Just like skincare, layering hydrating body care products is the key to keep my skin moisturized all day long. This is the curated list of everything I swear by as effective products for dry skin.
The base routine that I get complimented on the most! I can't even count the amount of times someone has asked me to list the products I use so that they could try it as well! I've tried many products in the past and these products are what have worked for me. I hope you grow to love these products as much as I have!
I’m a relatively budget girlie when it comes to my skincare, budget being ~$30 or less but I want things that WORK. My skin has changed so much in the last few years so finding things I love has been a fun journey!
These are my absolute favorite makeup products. A lot of them are dupes for more expensive items but work just as well. I’ve tried different brands but always find myself coming back to these!
I have been doing my make-up since I was 14, and it was only with time that I learned the importance of a good base. easy to say - skincare became an obsession. in this list you can find some of my all time favourite products. I must have tried more than 200+ products in the past 5 years, as I love experimenting and was a member of multiple monthly subscription boxes - those are all the products that stood out and I recommend to my friends. c:
I'm pretty sure I have the most sensitive skin in the world. I think some brands don't actually know what sensitive skin is when they label their products. These brands get it.
All the products I swear by . I use to suffer from hormonal acne along my jaw line and had sun spots and damage . My face is not perfect by any means but these products and with consistency I’ve been able to make it much better over the last couple years .
My all time favorite products and new ones I've tried that I think are worth recommending, if you want unbeatable coverage/ blinding highlight this is the spot !!
Holiday glam without breaking the bank! This list is full of affordable beauty, accessories, and festive essentials to help you look glowing and put together all season long.
Discover beauty that fits your budget — and your lifestyle. These affordable beauty products are crafted to deliver high-quality results without the high price tag. From nourishing skincare to vibrant makeup, every item is designed to help you look and feel your best every day. Because true beauty shouldn’t cost a fortune.
Ever try all the recommend acne products with little to no improvement, or even worse than it was before? That was me after getting off of hormonal birth control two years ago!
Hundreds of dollars and a few years later, I decided to scale back my products and do something a little scary! I use products that aren’t marketed as face products, and I’ve seen almost immediate results!
Check out what my routine consists of now and don’t be afraid to try!
The little things that make life feel softer, calmer, and effortlessly cinematic. From my go-to tumbler for iced coffee runs to skincare that saves my tired skin — these are high-quality picks I swear by.
makeup products that are in my currect rotation / that i use daily or weekly! for reference, the shade reccomendations i give are mostly cool toned!! any non-inclusive shade ranges will be flagged, & pls let me know if i miss any!
Hi girl! Here I want to review my liptint collection (based on my personal opinion). Liptints that usually suit my lips which tend to be dry, so they look healthier. 💋🍒
I have been growing out my hair for 15 years now, I have been searching for the products and routine that works for my hair. I have had my hair down to tailbone length before I had to chop it due to health. Now I am growing it back out with the goal being mid thigh. For reference my hair is about medium thickness and with a coarse texture, it also has a 2A wave pattern
I have sensitive skin that can breakout very easily! The makeup products and skincare products on this list are products that I have used for a loooong and that work well with my skin! Of course I use a few other things here and there, but these are hands down my favorites!
thoughtfully curated makeup recommendations that actually work beautifully together! I get compliments on my makeup all. the. time… and I want to share the products that I have used for years! I truly have tested and loved each and every product in here. this is my step by step makeup routine and hopefully you can find products that make you feel confident 🥰 I also have a drugstore dupe for almost every high end product here and made sure all the products have an inclusive shade range ❤️ happy shopping!!
As a student I do not have endless funds for makeup especially high end products - I usually get samples or travel sizes before committing to a full size product. This list shows every product that I thought was worth my precious student loan, trust me they’re good 😌
Doing my own nails is my favorite hobby! I've been doing it for about 3 years now and not only is it fun, but saves me so much money! I have tried a bunch of nail brands and products, so these are my favorite that are worth the money!
Discover my tried-and-true skincare must-haves for women over 50. These are my go-to products for keeping skin smooth, radiant, and full of life. Think of it as your cheat sheet to aging gracefully with a glow.