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!
These are the skincare products I’m currently obsessed with! From hydrating essentials to glow-boosting must-haves, this list includes everything that’s been keeping my skin feeling its best. If you’re looking for products that actually deliver, these are my top picks!
Curated with care by a midsize lifestyle creator and public health grad student living in Toronto. These beauty recs focus on self-love, skin confidence, and intentional routines—featuring products that truly perform and fit into a balanced, feel-good lifestyle. From skincare staples to glowy makeup must-haves, everything here is part of my real routine and wellness journey. 💫
It’s no secret that I’m extremely pale. It IS a secret that I have extremely dry skin. Ya know why? Because I have great products that keep my skin hydrated. I find it incredibly important to have a skin care routine that works for you. I also find it incredibly important to make yourself feel like you have been to the spa recently. This list accomplishes both of those. Take care of your skin ladies!
I have been an Acne Prone & Oily Skin girly for as long as I can remember🧖♀️ So by sharing what I've been using over the years, I hope that it'll help others out to achieve a matte look no matter where they would like to go! All the items listed below lets me go from a clean girl look down to a dark glam at night for a party!
These are all the items I purchased for my esthetics spa room when first starting out and I continue to use them today! I hope you get some great ideas and inspiration from my lists!
These products are helping me regain my curl pattern. After years of heat styling, bleaching, and wearing extensions, my hair was a wreck. I decided to go natural and embrace my natural curly hair. I’ve tried lots of products but these are the ones that are working for my fine, thin, damaged hair. I’ve noticed bigger curl clumps, less frizz, and some of the straighter pieces curl when scrunched with these products.
The products are listed in the order I use them.
I have fine, dead straight hair! Sometimes it can look lank and very Neil from “The Young Ones” (Google him, you will know what I mean)!
I have tried the good, bad and damn right ugly and have narrowed down our hair type winners for you! You are very welcome! 😉
Non-comedogenic/acne-safe skincare that will heal skin barriers and have helped me get clear skin! (PSA: I use dependable apps/websites to check the ingredients of every product I put on my face/body because I am acne-prone!)
As a fragrance collector with hundreds of perfumes, I know my scents. This list is filled with all of the heavy hitters, long-lasting, great projection, and a HUGE compliment magnet. As someone who gets compliments on my fragrance daily, you can trust these recs.
My fav skin care products that work and are affordable! I use most of these in my daily skin care routine, and others i have used in the past and loved! Always aiming for clean ingredients and cruelty free brands/products!
As an ex pro makeup artist who studied and worked in L.A. as well as an ex ulta employee and an over all beauty enthusiast…I’ve tried and seen a lot of products! Here’s what you need!
Gifts I'm giving my loved ones this year. This year, I am focusing on gifting things I personally have loved using and that hopefully improve the lives of my family and friends, while still being cute
The products available now for at-home self care are so amazing and work so well! Everything is so expensive now and being able to do some things at home at a fraction of the cost is so helpful and will save you a lot of money!
I am not a high maintenance girly. I do love the cheaper side of things that give the same effect as the high end products. However, some of these things are definitely worth the hype 🙃
I seriously have repurchased these items time and time again for YEARS!! Some of these products are used daily or monthly, depending on the purchase, and I would recommend them to anyone!! I try to choose cruelty-free products and use all/most of these while pregnant as well- so you know they’re safe 🫶🏼 I hope you enjoy adding these to your self-care routine!
After years of testing different products, here is a list of go-to must haves that passed my personal test. Busy mom on the go that still loves a full face of makeup and actually use.
My favorite part about getting ready is being able to express myself and enhance my features through makeup! I may not have the most extravagant look, but I do know which products have became my staples over the years! (I even added some of my favorite skincare products I love)!
After testing countless products, these are the beauty staples that actually deliver results. You’ll find my go-to skincare for glow, haircare that tames frizz without weighing it down, and makeup that lasts all day without filters or fuss. Each one’s been tried, loved, and repurchased — true vanity MVPs. 💖💄
I do SFX make up in my free time and these are some of the things I make sure I have every Halloween! I use these on myself as well as other people and have never had any issues!
My skincare routine is so important to me, healing my bare skin barrier, locking in moisture and creating a healthy base for my daily routines!
These are my holy grail products that check off all my boxes and won’t be leaving for a while!
If you're over 35 you know not all make up is equal when it comes to mature skin! These are tried and true products I have used for years and some are newer products that I have discovered work well for my 38 year old normal to dry skin. Whether you are a no makeup makeup baddie or a full coverage queen I've got you covered!
Here’s exactly what I use for my everyday makeup routine; quick, glowy, and mom-friendly. Think skin-like base, soft bronzer, a little flush, and lashes that wake my face up without looking heavy. These are my real everyday staples I reach for when I’m rushing out the door for work or school drop-off.
Do you have sensitive skin and are constantly in search of affordable products that won’t break you out?! 😭 ME TOO!! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered😉
I’ve tried many different products from many different brands and have curated this list of my absolute faves that did not break me out and make my skin glassy and beautiful every day!! Happy shopping!!
My favorite products for every need: hydration, exfoliation, and glow. Honest reviews, simple routines, powerful ingredients. I curate recommendations that have worked for me that are effective at targeting acne, hyperpigmentation, hydration, and creating good skin barrier.
Since of recent, I've been on the hunt for low-tox skincare, haircare and makup because I want my skin to absosrb minimal, low-risk chemicals. Here's some of my favourite finds so far.
I always believed that not every tattoo has to have a meaning, sometimes you just get one because you actually like it, not because it HAS to mean something. Of course that meaningful tattoos are charming, but not everything in this life has a meaning. I want to be asked about a tattoo and to just say: “I saw this tattoo, I loved it and I’ve got it”. So I made a list with tattoos that have a message and a meaning for me, but also some cute and insignificant tattoos that I would get just because I feel like it. Hope y’all enjoy💞
Recommend for those with sensitive pale skin. Fair completion can lead to some issues such as eczema or rosacea, so here’s a list of safe products I use on my own skin.
i’m a budget queen and hate wasting money on products that I don’t love or that don’t work. here are my tried and true non-negotiable products that i think are worth the $$$!
for reference:
- skin: fair/light, combination (oily & dry), reasonably sensitive
- hair: blonde, straight, doesn’t like to hold styles
- nails: brittle/break easily, usually natural/not acrylics
Skincare has become an important part of my daily morning and nighttime routine. I'm in my 30s and it's more important than ever to take care of my skin, ensuring I'm wearing SPF, cleaning and exfoliating, as well as using products that are good for my skin, the planet, as well as everyone else around me. I tend to have sensitive skin, as well as very oily skin, and here are the products I recommend and stand by.Important factors when I consider my skincare:-Must be vegan/cruelty-free-Must be paraben and SLS-free-Must be toxin-free-Must be made for sensitive skin (a.k.a. no crazy smells)-Must be natural/clean, and if at all possible, organic-I choose plants and herbs over chemicals 90% of the time, and that's what you'll see hereSkincare you'll find in this list:-Moisturizers (oil-based and non-oil-based)-Cleansers (oil-based and non-oil-based)-Masks-Exfoliators-Oils for Acne-prone skin-Acne-clearing skincare
Self-Care Vibes New season, new you (or at least a freshly moisturized, tea-sipping, great-smelling version). These are my favorite little self-care treats to help you shake off winter and bloom into spring mode.
As a way to curb my impulse buying (ha!), I've been adding beauty items to various wishlists (Sephora “loves,” Pinterest board, etc.). So here are all my summer adds - some purchased, some still lusted after.
THE GIRLIES HAVE SPOKEN…and I have done my best to answer. Here I have collected all of the pastel and pastel-adjacent eyeshadow palettes that I could find, straight from YOUR recommendations! Your eye looks will never be dull and boring again.
these are my current morning skincare routine favorites! in the morning, I like to keep things minimal with gentle, hydrating products that work well under makeup. I try to rotate products often, so I have a couple of options for each stop. anything on this list has been extensively used by me and baddie-approved!
Say goodbye to stubborn breakouts with this powerful acne remover! Formulated to target pimples, blackheads, and clogged pores, it clears skin fast without drying you out. Packed with soothing ingredients like tea tree, salicylic acid, or niacinamide (depending on product), it’s your secret weapon for smooth, breakout-free skin.
Gentle, effective, and confidence-boosting—because clear skin is always in.
When you battle your body on a daily basis, sometimes the best feeling is just being squeaky clean, moisturized, and smelling good. Think “Everything Shower”, but make it more accessible, cheaper, and with quality products I've loved for years. Everything on this list is in my bathroom, some of them are multiples, because when I find something I love, you cannot pry it out of my hands, and if I feel like I *might* be running low, I order one, timed perfectly, so that I never run out! ✨
I have recently become OBSESSED with taking baths once I finally learned how to do it right. Since then anytime I feel stressed, tired, in pain or just bored even, I take a bath. It’s has changed my approach to life and how I take care of myself. Not to mention I have nvr smelt so good! So here is everything that I added to my routine to make bathtime easier and more beneficial
As a curly hair girl products are everything. It’s taken me awhile to perfect my routine but I think I finally found it in these products.
Best part, these are super affordable.
Enjoy! ❤️
I have extremely sensitive skin, acne prone skin, HS, mild eczema, and a nickel allergy, here are all of the products I have found that have helped me manage and or get rid of my sensitivities.
I have sensitive skin and Rosacea, so finding a skincare routine that actually worked for me wasn’t easy. During COVID, I tried a bunch of different products since I wasn’t going out and no one would see my reactions. After a lot of trial and error, I finally found a routine that keeps my skin calm and happy — here it is!
As a skincare/makeup obsessed girlie with oily, acne prone skin I have tried everything under the sun. These are my holy grails that I will forever be repruchasing!
Do not sleep on drug store products! These are effective, affordable drug store products that I've repurchased many times. They're just as good as their high end counterparts, but at a literal fraction of the price ✨
These perfumes are honestly everything I love bottled up — soft, elegant, and unforgettable. If you’re looking for perfumes that last, turn heads, and just make you feel beautiful — trust me, these are the ones.
These are some of my favorite products that have really helped me clear my skin over the past year (A lot of these are highly rated, but take my recs with a grain of salt ;)
These products will make you unrecognizable. Transform into that baddie you’ve always dreamed of becoming. These are my ride or die favorites for everyday use. Genuinely can’t live without them.
My K beauty must haves! These products are all 10/10 and worked amazingly well for me. I am a huge fan of Korean products and recently tried a bunch of products and lets just say my skin is THRIVING! All of the recommended products in this list aee my personal favs