in this list you'll find my favorite drugstore products that i've purchased over the years and enjoyed, in hopes that you will too! i'm here to prove to you that you don't always need high-end in order to have a flawless makeup routine.. you just need to know how to choose the right products 😉
I am nothing without my loose powder, I'm a big fan of making sure everything is locked in place before I use bronzer/blush on top, as I feel like it really adds to the wear time of my full face
Dry, peeling lips turning every lipstick into a patchy mess — yeah, I lived that for years. Tried drinking more water, slathering on chapstick five minutes before, even skipping lip color altogether. This is the full routine I built piece by piece that finally gave me smooth, even lipstick application. If you're someone who avoids bold lip colors because they just highlight every flake, this lineup took me way too long to figure out so you don't have to.
From one rosacea girlie to another, these are my holy grails. These products are tried and true. I usually rotate between these items depending on what my skin needs such as hydration, redness relief, makeup removal, etc. I have found the less products = overall better skin. For everyday, I stick to a simple 2 step skincare routine: Cleanse > Hydrate.
As a natural hair girlie myself with an extensive wishlist, I always get bummed out when I get a generic gift set that rarely works for my hair. I put together this handy gift guide with natural hair girlies in mind. Products, stylers and books that actually work for our hair type and won't end up in the regifting pile.
I have been Struggling (with a capital S) to find make up that doesn’t flare up my acne. 🥲 Let me tell you, I have never gone wrong with Essence. Their brand pops off every single time. I’m definitely guilty of sleeping with a full face sometimes and I have never experienced a breakout. 👀 I know not everyone’s acne is the same but this is coming from someone who has been struggling for YEARS even though I’m not a teenager anymore. Highly recommend!🥹
I'm a simple girl who still wants to look good but in a minimalist way. I'm in my early 50s and living the best life! I spend my hard earned money on a few quality items but trust several more budget-friendly ones too. Healthy skin is very important to me.
This is a list full of makeup I have used and tested which I love and are repurchases and empties. Ride or die products which I 100% recommend. Mostly products I’d recommend and works well for combination skin girlies
Healthy, radiant skin starts with the right care. These are the products that healed and recovered my skin. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your routine, explore these favorites to help you look and feel your best every day.
✨My favorite products from Sephora! Including makeup and bodycare! I have tried so many products since starting my beauty journey, and these are my tried & true HOLY GRAILS ⭐️🍒💖
I’m always on the hunt for new and innovative products but I also have my favorite that are still a steady go to.
Keeping my skin and hair happy doesn’t have to be complicated — just the right products that actually deliver. 💧 This list is filled with the moisturizers, cleansers, serums and glow-boosting favorites I personally use and love. Each one has earned a permanent spot on my shelf because it makes my routine easier and my skin look better.
📌 Save this list for your next skincare refresh — your skin will thank you!
I absolutely love tanning even when the UV is a little bit low. It’s my highlight of the spring/summer seasons, and these are all the products I found that work best!
Being a girl comes with lots of bags. Being a girl means being prepared for anything. Being a girl means over packing and over preparing. Here’s what in my bags.
Because your 30's & 40s skin isn’t the same as your 20s - and neither are your standards! This list is packed with all my beauty and skincare faves that I started using in my 30's (I'm 40 now!) From glow-boosting serums to rich moisturisers that fight fine lines without freaking out your skin. Everything here is curated with real results (and real-life schedules) in mind. Whether you're building a routine from scratch or just want a few essentials, these are the products that help me look like I've slept 8 hours.
I have mature, combination and acne-prone skin with large pores. These products work great on my skin type. I hope you'll find something you can enjoy too.
Skincare for the face and body. I have used all of these items at one time or another and have preferences depending on what my skin is doing. I have repurchased them multiple times and highly recommend everything on this list.
If you are looking to grow your hair or repair your hair these are my absolute favorite products I have used get silky thick hair after dealing with post partum hair loss.
These are my favorite products to use for my everyday makeup routine. I adjust how I do my eyes to transform my makeup into a nighttime look. Sections are in order of how I do my makeup.
nothing crazy, just the products i actually use and keep re-buying. some are cheap, some aren’t. all of them do what they’re supposed to (for me at least).
I love to keep these oils on hand at all times for things like; diffusing, adding to a carrier for skin irritations or aches/pains, combining some for certain repellents, add to dryer balls, sprinkle on my carpet before I vacuum, add drops in the carpet of my car for an air freshener, etc…
I love doing my makeup everyday, but let’s face it, good makeup it’s really expensive.
I created this list so you can be able to achieve a «clean girl » makeup look without breaking the bank !
Have fun 🎀✨🌷💫🫶🏼
We all deserve a spa day, but sometimes all we want is to enjoy a day at home as well. So why not bring that perfect spa experience to your home so you can really pamper yourself to the fullest
As someone who has sensitive skin, i've always been obsessed with skincare products. Here's some of my favorite skincare products i've tried! FYI, i have an acne-prone and oily skin.
I’m honestly of the opinion the more glitter, the more sparkle the better. Here are some of my favorite beauty recommendations that will add some razzzle dazzzle to your final makeup look ✨✨✨
These are the best products to keep your Dyson curls lasting all day long! It can be frustrating spending all that money on a high end hair styler for less than average results. Get the most bang for your blowout with these tools! 🎀
Oily girls know how hard it is to keep makeup on in the humid summer months, let alone give a clean girl “no makeup, makeup” look. Here are all my recommendations for products that not only beat the summer heat but our oily slick skin too!! ❤️🔥
Rosacea and sensitive skin safe! As a mom with a young kid and a 9-5, time is the thing I'm always running out of. Having a quick go-to makeup routine is vital and I feel like I've finally found the perfect mix of products to help me feel good in my skin in a short amount of time!
We all love some nice, luxury makeup and cosmetics, right? However, we don't all have money to afford it, so I made this list where you'll find dupes for some luxury products that perform just as well, and some multi-purpose products that can serve you for many things⬇️
Here are all the products I wear on a day-to-day basis and have repurchased several times! From makeup to skincare, I highly recommend these products! I have pretty dry, sensitive skin, so if you do as well, these will work perfectly for you!
I am a skincare and makeup girly. I can do a 5 minute look or a full glam out of these products. I love the option for either. I usually land somewhere right in the middle.
smelling like vanilla cake is all about soft layers of cozy gourmand: a creamy vanilla heart, warm brown sugar, a kiss of buttercream, and a gentle spice to keep it interesting. i wrote the step-by-step guide so you can bake your scent just right. step 1: clean canvas — start fresh with a vanilla scented body wash (quick scrub, rinse) so the scent sits pretty. step 2: base layer — slather on a rich amount of vanilla scented body oil this first layer will help lock in moisture and scent. step 3: second base layer - slather on a rich vanilla body butter or lotion while skin is damp to lock in moisture and scent even more. step 4: oil glow — add a tiny dab of vanilla or tonka bean body oil where you want longevity (arms, chest). step 5: perfume placement — spritz a vanilla gourmand perfume on pulse points (neck, behind ears, inner wrists). don’t drown it — think warm hug, not room spray.
If you have those barely-there lashes that disappear without mascara and clump into spider legs the second you apply too much, I spent two years and way too much money testing everything. This lineup is specifically for people with thin, short, or sparse lashes who want volume without the crusty buildup. Grab these before your next event where someone takes a close-up photo of your face.
These are the products I use in my skincare & daily makeup routine for normal/oily skin to keep my face acne free and my makeup lasting as long as possible!
Summer is right around the corner ladies! As a sensitive skin girlie I have spent years trying to find products that actually work with my skin. I had terrible strawberry legs and razor burn on my bikini line and armpits. I have tried EVERYTHING. I have found that the simpler the products the better! These are the products I have been using that DO NOT irritate my skin and have been helping fix it!
Ever wonder what a clean girl on-the-go keeps in her bag? This list has all my daily must-haves – from skincare staples to cozy wellness items. Whether I’m headed to class, coffee dates, or a weekend trip, these are the products I can’t live without. Linked everything I love so you can snag it too 💕
My favorite little beauty secrets for the things we all wish we could tweak. From filling in sparse brows and covering stubborn grays to brightening tired eyes and smoothing frizzy hair, these are my tried-and-true finds for looking and feeling a little more put together. No drastic changes, just simple beauty fixes that make a difference. ♡
As a proud girl mom and the heart behind this space, I’ve curated a Teen Girl Gift Guide filled with thoughtful, joy.
Here you’ll discover cozy self-care treasures, confidence-boosting beauty, cute tech, trending stationery, and room-elevating touches; every pick hand-selected because it truly delights today’s teens and feels like a warm hug in gift form.
My wish? To save you time and help you give something she’ll adore (and still be using months later).
Thank you for letting me help you make her feel so deeply seen and loved. Happy gifting! 💕
A carefully curated collection of my all-time favorite fragrances. This list has something for every occasion. Included are my personal favorites and a few special picks for my husband—because great fragrance is something meant to be shared. Whether you're looking for that perfect signature scent or just want to indulge in some olfactory bliss, these are the "smell goods" that make every moment a little more memorable.
From skin loving foundations to glosses that light up your smile, this list of over 40 favorites is all about enhancing your natural glow, not hiding it. Think radiant, confident, and effortlessly chic- because beauty only gets better with time.
Transform your everyday bathroom routine into a peaceful spa escape with these must haves. Create a calming space where you can unwind, refresh, and recharge—without leaving home. From soothing scents to skin-loving essentials, bring the spa experience right to your bathroom door.
✨ Set the Mood
🛁 Soak + Restore
🧖🏾♀️ Pamper Your Skin
A collection of hygiene products I use and trust for everyday cleanliness and comfort. These are simple, effective picks made with ingredients I feel good about using daily
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Nobody sat us down and explained that one day we'd need a magnifying mirror to find a chin hair, a fan around our neck in the produce aisle, and a freezer full of eye masks. Well, here it is, sugar. These 22 Amazon picks are the tools and fixes for everything they forgot to warn us about: the chin hair situation (wax strips to an at-home IPL), puffy, tired mornings, hot-flash helpers, overnight fixes for while you sleep, and a few gadgets worth the drawer space. I've been finding the good stuff for folks for over 25 years, and this is the list I'd hand my best friend. Several come in more than one color, so pick yours on the product page.
I’ve hand‑picked my go‑to oil‑control staples for a shine‑free summer, like Tatcha’s Rice Wash Cleanser, La Roche‑Posay’s Anthelios Mineral Ultra‑Light Sunscreen, and Too Faced’s Black Better Than Sex Mascara. These beauties keep my skin matte, protected, and my lashes bold without a greasy finish. Save this list or drop a comment if you’ve tried any of them! 😊
I switched over to this skincare brand last March and it was the best decision ever. It has helped my skin get so shiny, smooth and look amazing with no makeup. Besides the normal hormonal breakouts, acne has been much better too.
These are the products I reach for over and over again — not just because they work so well, but because they smell and feel amazing. They all leave my hair feeling soft, healthy, and easy to style. Basically, everything I’d never want to be without. As soon as I get low, I have to repurchase ASAP!!!🙌🏼💓
💋Lip contouring isn’t about faking fuller lips — it’s about sculpting, enhancing, and expressing. Whether you go bold or soft, matte or glossy, the right pencil can elevate your entire look. In this list, I’ve gathered the best tools and combos to master this art — from precise liners to perfect pairings, for every skin tone and style. Let’s contour with intention.👄
After struggling with adult acne seemingly out of nowhere recently, I’ve become very into skincare and finding the most effective, yer affordable routine for me. Mixed with some cult-favorites (confirmed hyped for a good reason), and a few of my own finds, this list is my essential group of products I use every morning and night.
Let me know which of these you try and what you think!
Having trouble deciding what to get your friend, sister, mom, co-worker, girlfriend, or anyone really for Christmas? These are the best beauty gift sets that give you the biggest bang for your buck!
here’s a list of products i swear by & will forever repurchase. i switch between high end and affordable makeup frequently so you’ll see a good mix of that here! i have combo/oily skin :)
Every single day, I rely on these products to keep my naturally curly/wavy, puffy hair healthy and vibrant. Despite regularly subjecting my hair to heat and dye, these products work wonders in combating dandruff and dryness. They are an essential part of my hair care routine, and I can't imagine my life without them. 🫶🏼✨