I've been getting my nails done since I was 16. I still love getting them done but it has become far too expensive to visit the salon every 2-4 weeks. I started watching YouTube videos and clips on TikTok. It gave me to confidence to try doing my own at home! I'm definitely not as skilled at the ladies at the salon, but I'm learning and it's fun!

As a beauty product reviewer, I have a unique opportunity to test out the newest products before the general public and these are some of the now released favorites I've gotten to experience!

The best beauty products to give you a gorgeous glow.

These are my personal favs that I use every time I get ready❗️

Random but essential list of things I use all the time that have me feeling, looking, or smelling good!

my go-to makeup products for a soft matte look 🫡 for the combo/oily girls!

All the lotions and potions that keep my beautiful teacher skin…well beautiful!!!

Glass Skin is in for a reason, It looks STUNNING! and as a 30 year old & a mom i'm trying to find ways to look youthful on a small time frame & here are some of my faves 😊

My makeup and skin care I use. Also my daughters favorites because she is way more into skin care than me 😂

My morning skincare must have, all under budget.

My Go-To Makeup Picks are the products I always reach for. Whether I’m going for a natural look or something bold, these essentials never let me down.

Makeup and Beauty products have been an obsession of mine since I was about 8 years old, so I have 40 years of experience of buying, using, experimenting, reading about, going to salons, costuming in New Orleans, watching shows and YouTube videos about makeup and beauty!! I consider myself a self taught makeup artist. I am the person friends & family come to for beauty and skin care advice. I do everyone's makeup. When I have thought I've tried it all I see a new beauty brand on the market!! It is hard to keep up!! This list is a work in progress!!

This is what I use daily — simple, low-maintenance skincare and makeup that works for me as someone over 50.

Here are my favorite make up products. I've been doing my makeup for years and am a huge fan of having the perfect flawless airbrushed finish. I hope these products work for you 🫶🏼

For people having trouble finding good products that work on their skin and/or beauty products that are cheap but feel expensive, this list is perfect for you.

Skincare and beauty finds I’ve grown to love in my 30's. I try to be intentional about choosing ethical, vegan, and cruelty-free brands, and these are the products that have earned a permanent spot in my routine.

I’ll add progressively more and more kinds of makeup!! First are concealers OF COURSE

my skincare routine for acne prone & sensitive skin!

My current non-exfoliant nighttime skin care routine.

If you want to master the art of smelling like cherry, it’s all about the layers! 🍒✨ This list breaks down my complete, step-by-step routine. starting in the shower and ending with my favorite luxury fragrances to help you build a deep, multidimensional cherry scent that lasts from morning to night. 🧴Waves of sweetness, guaranteed. Whether you're after a dark, sultry vibe or a bright candy finish, these are the "holy grail" picks I use to stay smelling delicious all day long. 🍒☁️💖

forgot to buy your friend a gift? I gotchu😉 Here are some gift ideas, your friends will thank you. p.s. I haven’t tried all of these yet, but I do think they would be good products!

These products are just some things I use on and in my hair. Also keep in mind I have Curly hair so it might be different for me then for you.

I don't use lots of makeup, but these are some of my staples for the past couple of years that u can't live without! I have both name brands and drug store brands, i want to be able to have options for everyone interested :)

Drug stores are few and far between anymore, but here are my favorite makeup finds at drugstore prices

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!!

I love choosing a scent for a specific vacation because then everytime I smell it back home, it brings back all the memories from my trip! :)

These are my favourite skin care products for my acne prone skin that have helped to clear my skin!

The perfect makeup combination ready for a light natural day all the way to a full glam. The staple pieces that will get you through a day of work, dinner date, or a night at the bars.

best skincare and makeup recs!!! acne prone safe!!

I've tested wayyyy too many bronzers over the past decade. This list of liquids and creams are not only fair skin friendly, but, they last all day. You will find everything super easy to blend, build, and control for your desired look. Also, if you want to get your brontour on, you go right ahead! I own and have tested everything in this list. Nothing here is orange or muddy.

My favorite makeup products for the girlies and the fellas💋💋 all of these products I HAVE tried out and work like a charm!!

Beauty products I love and don't want to gatekeep :)

“Top Serums to Brighten, Even, and Fade Dark Spots!”

These are my everyday products I use on a daily basis to give myself a hydrated glowing face that makes my make up routine so fun every morning!

A simple, effective lineup of my go-to skincare products that keep my skin clean, hydrated, and balanced. These are the essentials I currently use and love for everyday skin maintenance.

This is definitely the best drugstore underrated makeup list, personally I’ve been doing makeup for years and mostly used these (excluding a few expensive brands that I have gotten over the years). I have oily skin so these are mostly for oily skin girlies.

As a Pro MUA of over eight years I’m consistently trying makeup products. This allows me to find my kit ride or dies as well as personal & client favorites. These are my top recommendations.

fighting damage after dying my hair one product at a time

I’m always trying to introduce products and habits into my life that will both make me feel good and make my day to day life easier. These are my go-to self care products (and apps) that help me feel put together and have become essential parts of my self care routine.

Here are some of my skin care and makeup recommendations to get the perfect clean look!

I'm excited to share these personalized skincare recommendations with you. Each product and step has been carefully selected to support your unique skin needs, with a focus on both short-term improvement and long-term skin health. The goal is not just clearer or more radiant skin, but also to help you feel more confident and cared for in your daily routine. Consistency is key, and listening to how your skin responds over time is just as important as the products themselves. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if your skin's needs begin to shift-your routine can and should evolve with you. Here's to healthy, glowing skin and simple, effective self-care. Warmly, Ariel

A list of Amazon products that have made my life so much easier and enhanced my DIY skills (my must haves)✨

As a woman of colour it can be very hard to find the right hair care products. Here is my must-haves/ go-to list

Want people to take a second glance once you walk past them? Then I'm sure one of these perfumes will be just right for you!

This my list of tried and true makeup products I use every day! I’ve been obsessed with makeup for 10 years now, since I first discovered makeup tutorials on YouTube. I’ve been practicing and perfecting makeup techniques over the years, and have been honored to be asked to do several prom, homecoming, and a handful of bridal makeup looks in my hometown. Most of the products I use daily and find myself constantly repurchasing are from the drugstore! I hope this helps someone 🖤

I’m obsessed with smelling like freshly baked sweets or anything that gives gourmet heaven. You know, you can just eat me uppp! Scents likeee vanilla, caramel, pralines and cream, strawberry pound cake, warm sugar you name it! I neeed to smell like it! Here are all my recs on my favorite lotions, body mist, lip balms, perfumes and body oils I used to layer to smell like an edible dream!

With the weather warming up and summer approaching, I wanted to share my favorite products for tanning outside! I tan pretty much every single week in the summer and I want to share the products that get me the darkest tan and the most enjoyable, relaxing experience

These are products that I repeatdly purchase for smooth, glowing, radiant skin!

I am someone who my beauty routine is something that I take great pride in, and these are the products and tools I use.

I don’t need many things but when I am packing my purse, here are my essentials!

I'd like to show you some stuffs I got in my bag and you NEED to also have them. These include essentials,beauty must-have and a couple of extras. Welcome to the club.

These are some of my favorite products that I use for my daily skincare routine. Each one is special to me, and together they help my skin look its best. I love how using them consistently makes my skin feel soft and radiant.

My fav fragance and makeup finds for baddies on a budget who want to look and glow their best all year long!

when you don’t have time but still want to slay

Hair products for girls looking for good quality and affordable products. Anything from hair tools to hair clips and more!

My motto: Skincare is THE foundation for makeup!!! Ladies, if you’re doing it right, you’ll be amazed at the art that comes from a well, curated canvas of hydrated and protected skin 🙌🏼😍 here’s some of my current favs

From glowy bases and glossy lips, clean girl makeup is in! Look at all of my Sephora picks to achieve that glass skin look that all your favorite influencers have!

my everyday skincare products - through years of experience, i've found that simple skincare works best for me. plus some of the affordable products work better than the expensive stuff!

Drugstore, high end makeup and skincare for combo skin, all brow gels are amazing for thick stubborn brows

I’ve been making perfumes and scents for a year now and it’s one of my favorite things to do. This is a list of must haves and some of my favorites :)

Pour tous les types de peaux et besoin! Soins dermatologiques de haute qualité! Trust me

I love makeup (especially Kbeauty) and when I got my color analysis as a Cool Summer, I made it my mission to find all the best makeup options out there😍

Smelling good is one of the best things you can do for yourself and those around you. I love expressing myself through scent, even changing it up between seasons. For your convenience, I’ve organized these scents by archetype, but don’t feel limited; explore freely and discover what truly suits you!

Some of the best professional and retail skincare products out on the market. Some are available for you to purchase directly and some you’ll need a licensed esthetician to get if you need assistance feel free to reach out

My top recommendation of vegan and eco-friendly beauty finds such as haircare, skincare and make-up!

There is nothing worse than feeling overwhelmed while trying to pick out makeup products, especially when you do no want your face breaking out. As someone who always had dry/sensitive skin, these specific makeup items never irritated me.

A mix of makeup and skincare I actually use regularly - nothing trendy, just what works for me :)

Let’s face it, as moms (fur mamas included) we’re always scrambling around doing stuff for other people we rarely have time for ourselves. On this list you can find beauty products that are affordable and great with taking with you on the go and getting ready in the car because you’re already running late to that appointment you had scheduled a month ago.

been doing my own nails since 2020, these are some of my favorite tools & products that make my nails last !!

COMBINATION SKIN TYPE? Look no further-- I spent years finding this so you dont have to. Half of these dont even have affiliate links so you know its real🫶🏼

Between school drop-offs, a full workday, and a to-do list that could rival a horror movie script, I don’t have time for a 1,297-step face routine. Over the years, these are the beauty MVPs that have earned a permanent spot on my shelf—multi-taskers that keep me looking polished in minutes, not hours.

Don't be sleeping on the drugstore alternatives! Before I was a makeup artist I bought most of my makeup from the drugstore and these are some of my favorites I've used and still use today! - Build-A-Brow 2-in-1 Brow Pen and Sealing Gel - Maybelline - Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer - Maybelline - Voluminous Waterproof Volume Building Mascara - Loreal Paris - Ardell Naked Lash 420, 1 Pair - Makeup Sponges | RealTechniques.com - Clean Lip Color | COVERGIRL® - Hydrating Lifter Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid - Maybelline - Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm - Alcohol-Free Daily Face Toner | Neutrogena® - Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Skin Care Products - Brow Lift - Clear Eyebrow Gel | e.l.f. Cosmetics - La Roche Posay Anthelios UV Tone Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 - Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum - NYX Hydrating Lip Serum - Aveeno Calm and Restore Triple Oat Serum - Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Cream - Byoma Moisturizing Rich Cream

what is your dream evening? luxurious pajamas? silk bedding? a good book? this is mine! i will often be found lounging in my jammies with a book, pinterest up, law and order on, and a cat on my lap. i find that these items make it fabulous. enjoy <3

When I like a perfume I love it for years. Here are my favourites ❤️

Skin care products that I use daily and can’t go without

Drugstore makeup as good or better than high-end

for years i’ve struggled with my hair and it’s always been an experiment to see what works. once i found good products and a few months would go by my hair would go back to its unhealthy state. that was until i found these products and this routine. if you struggle to maintain or keep your curls healthy then this list is for you

This list is all about blush sis. From the pinks to oranges to plums, we got you covered with blushes from high end to low end.

These are beauty products that I use every day! They give the best results with decent prices!

I have been obsessed with perfume since I was little! I remember loving all the bottles of potions on my mother’s dressing table and the smell of Paris & Giorgio Armani will always bring back happy memories of my childhood! I use scent to also create memories and I purchase a fragrance at the airport of any holiday I go on! That is the sole scent I wear for that holiday so all memories are linked to that place via that scent!

These swaps really help to reduce waste in the bathroom, I made swaps like this gradually over time. You can start with one thing 🩷

Looking our best no matter how old we are is as important to our mental health as it is to our physical health. If you look good you feel good!

Makeup by Fenty one of my fave makeup brands

From a scent enthusiast, I’ve created a list of must have scents of ranging styles from musks and ouds to floral, sweet and springy scents💕🌸

I don’t wear much makeup, but a touch of gloss is my secret to feeling good and confident. Here are my favorite lippies that never disappoint

I’m a 30s mom of 2 doing her best to keep her skin looking fresh & youthful without injections 🤭 these are my ride or die picks (plus some random specialty coffee bc we’re tired lol)

A complete breakdown of my full face routine, including all the makeup products I used, the face wash I prepped with, plus the tools and brushes that helped me apply everything.

Here is an on-going list of the best affordable make up products that I have tried first hand. We girlies need to stick together on what products actually work!

A curated collection of skincare essentials designed for women who want to age confidently and beautifully. At age 42 these are my go-to products for maintaining hydration, boosting firmness, and keeping that healthy, youthful glow. Each item supports the skin with ingredients that truly make a difference. Perfect for anyone 40+ who wants a simple, effective routine that delivers visible radiance.

As a makeup artist for over 10 years, I’ve tried countless products. Here are my current favorites!

Glow up and get a confidence boost on your next target run. I promise you’ll feel like a million bucks if you do even half of these.

perfumes, lotions and oils that will have people chasing you down the street

Here you can find my favourite makeup, skin care etc. I have a combination skin with mild eczema problem around eyes and chin🌸 I will also recommend some products that are best for treating skin problems by listing them by folders 🩷

Color safe haircare that I adore! Multiple options from luxury to budget friendly- your hair is in good hands with me.

As a girl who absolutely loves make up and also has a hard time justifying spending hundreds of dollars on products every few months, this is a list of my absolute go-to, affordable, yet amazing makeup products that won't break the bank, but will help to highlight your natural beauty.

Affordable skincare that actually works for women over 40 — especially if you deal with melasma, dark spots, or adult acne. These Amazon finds are gentle, effective, and budget-friendly, helping you glow without spending a fortune. From brightening serums to hydrating moisturizers and SPF must-haves, this routine keeps your skin clear, even-toned, and confident — all on a budget.

Everything that’s in my curl rotation! I love trying out new products and exploring what works for me and my curls 🫶🏼

as a girl who’s always been into makeup and has experimented with so many different products and styles here my list of my favorite daily used products i’ve gotten from sephora! these are all products that work for me having combination skin!

What’s in your dance bag?! Our favorite must haves for dance competitions and recitals!

Glow without breaking the bank ✨💸 These are my tried-and-true beauty picks that won’t make your wallet cry, but will make your skin, hair, and makeup look chef’s kiss.

Getting a glowy, dewy base as someone with acne prone and oily skin is HARD but with my skincare routine (I have another list for this on my page go check it out 🫶🏽) and the products listed here I've perfected the natural glowy base!! this routine would work on any skin type and would still look amazing!! ❤️