a mix of affordable and high-end beauty products I’m loving right now or am fully obsessed with. Makeup is my creative outlet—it’s such an easy way for me to feel expressive and a little more like myself :)

Blackheads on my nose, texture on my chin, and that gritty feeling no matter how much I washed — sound familiar? I spent a full month testing oil cleansers, double-cleansing methods, and pore-refining products until my skin actually felt smooth for the first time in years. Built this for anyone stuck in a cycle of stripping their skin and wondering why it still looks congested. Took me 30 days of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.

Spent years chasing every viral serum and hyped-up moisturizer only to end up with irritated, confused skin that looked worse than when I started. If you've ever panic-bought a product because TikTok told you to and then wondered why your face was angry — this is the lineup I landed on after ditching the hype and paying attention to what my skin actually needed. Took me two frustrating years so you don't have to repeat my mistakes.

A curated list of my ride-or-die beauty and makeup products that I actually use and love. From flawless foundations and glow-boosting skincare to must-have lip combos and everyday makeup staples--these finds are perfect for anyone who wants an easy, elevated beauty routine without the guesswork. Whether you're a makeup beginner or a full glam queen, these picks help you look polished, confident, and camera-ready every time 😍✨💗

Hyperpigmentation is something many want to combat but some active ingredients can leave my skin dry. Thanks to skin flooding, I’ve been able retain moisture while seeing my hyperpigmentation fade with ease. This list has my favorite skincare products that has my skin glowing and those dark spots at bay without any adverse reactions.Just so you know, I have combination/normal skin that is acne prone. Oh! No need to think of what happens when. Everything is categorized for you <3

results of lifelong research re: makeup, haircare and skincare. my empties basket is my proof.

Vanilla scents are always my go to day to day base scents! Here are my number ones that can be worn alone or paired well with other scents!

Dealing with acne-prone skin sucks and it’s hard to find good skincare products that work with your skin, but I had severe cystic acne for years and years and these are some of the products I’ve used to get rid of my acne and acne scars and now I have beautiful, acne-free skin

My makeup bag is my comfort zone, full of products that make me feel glowy, confident, and put-together even on the busiest days. These are my tried-and-true beauty staples that actually flatter brown skin, survive long days, and make you want to check your reflection twice.

Here is the list of products I always go back to in my daily makeup routine. These are all budget friendly products you can find in the drugstore, but they work like a high end.I have always struggled with finding makeup suitable for my acne prone skin and these are the ones that didn’t break me out and worked well 💖

Those tiktok slideshows are great but what about an ordered list with links? This is a clean girl/dewy makeup routine, a simple step by step. These are my go-to products, I love love them. All products can be purchased from Sephora - Links as followed! Most are affordable :)

I used to have terrible red and inflamed acne on my forehead! Here are the things that helped me get rid of it 💗

You work all day, you come home tired, and all you want is to soak without spending $200 at a spa. But most bath salts smell like a candle aisle and dissolve into nothing. This list is for anyone who wants a real soak, the kind where your shoulders finally drop and your brain shuts off, without blowing the budget. Took me a year of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.

Enjoy some of my favorite skincare products that have stood the test of time, and some new favorites that I’m loving as an esthetician who lives and breathes skincare! 🫡 •Check out my other list for all my top TONERS for skin-flooding, and to use alone!

Listen I’m a Vanilla girly! I love the scent down! It gives me a grown woman aesthetic and I love it. So any chance I get to review or find a new vanilla product I AM. Remember that your foundation needs to be strong and you have to layer up.

Dupes for high end products and long term loves at an affordable price point!

still have those $50 sephora gift cards sitting around from christmas? before you spend them, browse my ultimate list of beauty must-haves featuring great products coming from a teenage girl who loves anything and everything makeup/beauty!

Getting older sucks, but at least we can still have great skin - even on a budget! My mom taught me to take care of my skin from a young age and always buy the best skincare I could afford. I might be 49 and on HRT, but my skin seems to be ageing in reverse, thanks to these fab, affordable finds!

Skin care recommendations! A bunch of my favorite products to use on my oily, sensitive, acne prone skin! Check the notes on each product to find discount codes for some brands🌻🧴

As an ex makeup artist I have tried SOOO many brands! Below are my tried and true makeup recommendations that blend great with the skin!

These are my wash day haircare must-haves. To keep my 4b/4c hair hydrated, moisturized and flourishing.

1st u gotta drink water then try these!!! but take this product advice from an avid lip product girly

everyone that knows me knows that i have an insane addiction to lip products. I’ve had to put myself on a spending ban because of it 😔. but this comes on handy because i can tell you the BEST ones!

Hi! As a shopaholic who tries to stay thoughtful about what I actually keep reaching for, I decided to build a list full of beauty products that have earned their place in my daily rotation and stay front and center on my shelf. I am DEEPLY critical of most products, and these are the special few that have not only met my expectations, but exceeded them. These are products I have used for YEARS, in MANY different instances, and continue to be my everyday MVPs. From skincare, cosmetics, haircare, fragrance, and more, I promise you will find a keeper here!💞

Get the scoop on skincare trends as someone who's been influenced by amazing and not-so-great products trending on Tiktok the past 4 years. For reference, I have sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Discover which trends and products live up to the hype as someone who's tried and tested all types of popular toners, moisturizers, facemasks popular in both the Western and K-beauty industry.

This thoughtfully curated collection features clean, non-irritating, and deeply soothing beauty formulations designed specifically for sensitive and reactive skin types. Prioritizing gentle ingredients and barrier-supporting formulas, these everyday staples deliver noticeable results while keeping redness, dryness, and irritation completely at bay. Disclaimer: This list contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through these links, a small commission may be earned at no additional cost to you.

All of my absolute favourite things to do your nails at home on a budget

Accutane gets all the attention, but these are the products doing the heavy lifting. From lip balms to barrier repair, these are the essentials I wouldn't start a course without. 🙌🏻

Discover the best anti-aging skincare products and makeup for mature skin over the age of 40. This curated beauty lineup features proven ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and peptides that address fine lines, age spots, and loss of firmness. Find realistic, age-appropriate beauty recommendations, including hydrating serums and gentle cleansers. Perfect for women 40+ looking for effective skincare routines that work for changing skin needs. Shop trusted brands and dermatologist-recommended products that deliver real results for mature, aging skin.

My little treasure trove of affordable, high-quality (and maybe slightly trendy) beauty products :) From skincare and makeup to fragrance and haircare, I share my recommendations.

A luxe take on Galentine’s Day cute, cozy and curated for your besties. Gifts, decor, treats and inspo to make February 14th feel warm, intentional and fun. From brunch to hosting to gifting, these ideas are aesthetic, thoughtful and easy to pull together. Save for later + share with your girls.

If your cat bolts every time you put on lotion or spritz perfume, you know the guilt. I spent way too long buying products that smelled amazing to me but sent my cat flying off the couch like I'd personally offended her. This list is for pet owners who want to smell nice, look good, and still get to cuddle their cat afterward. Took me a solid year of trial and error so you can skip straight to the stuff that works.

Everything i like and use on my all natural skin - injections & fillers free - and it works!

here is a list of my shower routine, stuff i’ve been looking at, and alternatives i sometimes get if i’m on a budget!

For those with oily, acne-prone skin, who might be over or approaching 30, looking for lifelong favourites.

This is a list of my all time favorite hair care products that have helped my dry flaky hair. I also often color my hair so ensuring products are color safe are guaranteed!

If you love a plumped, hydrated, dewy look…. try out these recommendations that I’ve been religiously using for years. Truly my holy grails🙌🏼💗

I’ve tried just about everything to get my hair stronger, thicker, and healthier, and these are the products that actually worked for me. This list is all about promoting hair growth, strengthening thinning hair, and giving fragile strands a fighting chance to shine again. These are my favorites—the ones I reach for every single day: • Best hair growth serums that wake up the scalp and encourage thicker, fuller hair • Strengthening hair treatments and sprays that protect against breakage • Hydrating products for damaged hair that keep strands soft, shiny, and touchable I think of it like a little ritual. Every product plays a role, and together they create hair that feels irresistible and looks healthier with time. I’m sharing it with you because I know how it feels to struggle with thinning hair—and I also know the joy of finally finding what works. If you’re looking for the best hair products for growth and strength, this is the list I’d share with my sister or my best friend. Healthy, thriving hair has a way of turning heads without trying. That’s the quiet power in this list—and it’s yours to explore.

Over the years I have created a manicure routine that not only allows your nail polish to last for 7 days, but makes it look professionally applied. These are all of the tools that I use to get the job done. Of course, proper care and maintenance is needed during the week to get the most out of your manicure.

Dark circles, puffy lids, and that permanent exhausted look even after eight hours — sound familiar? If you've tried cold spoons and cucumber slices and still look like you pulled an all-nighter, this is everything I actually use now. Took me two years of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.

FINE HAIR GIRLIES UNITE! I've struggled with thin, fine hair my whole life. My bestie (who also happens to be a fabulous hair stylist) has helped me with my hair health. These are my favorite products & accessories. Maybe you'll love them too!

I live in HOT humid climate so I need long lasting makeup all year long! I also used to be a freelance makeup artist so these are my picks!

My go to hair products and accessories as someone with super fine hair (that also has years of bleach damage)

For the girlies using tretinoin or any retinoids, you need barrier repairing ingredients in your skincare line up. These are my favorites and must haves! Seen a lot on my TikTok as well, that way you can see in what part of my routine I use them!

I will foreverrrrr be a vanilla girly. There is no better compliment than when someone tells you that you smell good. These are some of my favorite vanilla-scented products that last all day!!

I have wavy hair that can get frizzy at times so there are the products I use to help define my waves and reduce any frizz!

My favorite Target beauty finds, including skincare, makeup, haircare, and viral beauty dupes. Affordable products that deliver impressive results without the luxury price tag.

You don't got a lot of time, but when you look good, you feel good. Here's my SUPER quick list of makeup products I use daily to make it look like I get more sleep than I actually do!

I am a licensed cosmetologist. I actively do clients hair every week. These are the products I use on my client that keep their hair healthy. Most of my clients have curly/ coily hair.

For the girls who refuse to choose between looking good and having money. This list includes the at-home beauty essentials that replace overpriced salon visits and help you stay put-together, polished, and confident on a budget that makes sense 🩷

As someone who likes to keep both makeup and skincare to a minimum, I understand how overwhelming the TikTok skincare routines can be. This is a list of my tried and true skincare and makeup products that I always run back to after falling for the next big thing. These are a mix of luxury and drug store brands too!

These are my skincare products that I use currently. They are listed in order for my morning and night routine. I have extremely sensitive skin and I will stand by these forever as they have helped to improve my skin dramatically and keep acne at bay.

These are skin care items that I currently or have previously used. As I get older I try different products to meet the ne eds of my mature skin.

My hair is normally very dry feeling and frizzy. These products help me keep my hair feeling great and healthy!!

Cinderella's makeup typically features soft, ethereal tones, emphasizing a flawless complexion with a hint of shimmer on the eyes, rosy cheeks, and a natural pink lip, capturing a fairy-tale-like elegance.

✨ Because good skin doesn’t have to be complicated💧💕 I have acne prone and sensitive, oily/combination skin.

We ball on a budget around here, and doing my own nails has saved me big $$$. These are all of my essentials

Here are my lists of daily makeup products and the products I use when I need to wear a little bit more.

Some of my favorite products that have made a huge difference on my shower routine. I organized it by different types of concerns to make it easier to find what you might need. Please please please be patient! Results will not happen overnight. Consistency will be key in achieve results!!

This list includes everything currently in my makeup bag. Almost everything I use currently is a repurchase of items I truly love! I became interested in makeup at a very young age and feel I have tried enough products to confidently suggest my favourites to others. Everything on this list will take into account cost, volume, accessibility, and quality. Always feel free to ask questions or make suggestions!

the skincare products here have taken me from barely being able to wash my face once a day to consistency. in a world where products are being thrown in your face ALL the time, i've found it difficult to figure out simply what works for me. emphasize SIMPLY. i'd much rather stick to a simple skincare routine of cleanse, treat, moisturize and protect. the products here are low effort, high reward.

My favorite perfumes for smelling GOOD all day 🤍 From sweet + vanilla to clean, fresh, sexy and date-night scents. These are the perfumes, oils, lotions and mists that I personally have and love

My natural everyday makeup routine as a girl with a TON of freckles who doesn't like to hide them but also loves makeup!!!! These are the products I use every single day to do my makeup while also letting my freckles show!

A mix of drugstore and high end products that are proven to last through long days on the plane!

If a product doesn’t make you feel like a gorgeous girl then what’s the point? These are all of my favorite products that help me feel effortlessly glamorous, sexy, & chic✨🫶🏻🫦

Looking for drugstore makeup that is actually worth it? Look no further, these are drugstore products that I have tried already and loved, so you don’t have to question the product before you buy it!

my favorite perfumes that are affordable and actually long lasting!

The bath and body products that are actually good for you and your skin! No harsh chemicals included. Most rely on fragrances (usually artificial), so if you have an allergy, are sensitive or are avoiding fragrances altogether make sure you read labels to determine which include them.

These are my all-time favorite hair mists that I actually use. They make your hair smell amazing, feel fresh, and give you that little confidence boost every time you flip it.

Perfumes that can’t keep anyone away! Here are all the things to smell girly, warm and elegant! 🌷

Products that helped make my skin clear, more hydrated, radiant, and glowy as a girl who struggled with acne.

A collection of skincare finds for a girl who’s trying to fight wrinkles and acne at the same time. Being a sensitive combo skin millennial girl, here’s what I’ve found that works best for me!

I was a mascara and lippie girl for most of my life. I have tested out just as many as Kelly has at this point.

Skin care that has kept my face looking plump and fresh through night shifts AND crying all night 💅

All the products I use for eczema, peri-oral dermatitis, & rosacea skin that does not irritate my sensitive skin.

These are some of my favorite makeup products for baddies on a budget! As an acne prone girl, none of these have hurt my skin and I would recommend them to any skin type!

Pink lovers must try this pinky pinky adorable product, besides being cute, the quality is also good. Which product have you tried? 😻

I love Japanese haircare products because they are so affordable while making sure that my hair is moisturized, healthy, smooth, silky while smelling AMAZING! Most Japanese haircare focus on using natural and gentle ingredients that are perfect for almost everyone! These products do not contain damaging chemicals!!! My hair type is low-porosity but in this list I've included high/low porosity products. It is important to figure out which hair type you are first to determine which products are right for you!

If you want to smell like a summer coconut with a hint of lime on the beach, this routine is for you.

the literal best hair products to ever exist. i've been fake blonde for yearssss and these all keep my hair long and HEALTHY. they also keep my blonde super bright !!! these are all perfect for every hair color (with an exception for the purple shampoo obvi) but sooooo good for blondes especially to avoid bleach damage! i straighten my hair and use heat on it religiously, but have maintained bright, healthy hair bc of these products !!

I have so many weird skin issues as I get older, so am always buying, testing, you name it, and continuously on the quest for my Holy Grail, but these come close

You have one night, one dress, and zero room for your makeup to slide off during a sweaty gym dance. If you're staring at tutorials wondering which products actually show up in photos and last past the first slow song, I spent three homecomings figuring it out so you can skip the trial-and-error.

I am a professional fashion model and work for brands like Free People, Dansko, Anthropologie, and MANY more! 🤍 I always need to keep my skin clear and glowy, so here will be ALL of the products I use from makeup to skin care to hair products<3 I believe that I have finally found the best products for me and wish to share them with you!

My go to beauty & self-care finds for soft glam, glowing skin, body care, and those little things that make me feel put together. Everything here is something I’d actually reach for or recommend 🤎

A collection of my favorite bang for your buck makeup products!

Shower, makeup, and skincare products that I use daily and love. I have super sensitive skin and get breakouts so if you have that too these recommendations will probably be great for you!

I am passionate about supporting Australian skincare brands and I have spent the last 5 years curating my favourites! They are all cruelty free, made with intention and work well for my mature skin. I hope you love my picks too!

I am obsessed with my own hair so I take pride in taking good care of it and making sure I use the best products. This includes in the shower, post shower, heat protectants, and the heating tools I use as well!

A lot of people turn those nose up at things that other people love. I am clearly not one of those people. I don't believe being basic is a bad thing, so I've added my favorite items that are also other people's favorites.

If you’re a fan of fragrances that smell good enough to eat, this list is for you. I’ve rounded up 15 gourmand perfumes perfect for fall, featuring delicious combinations of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, fruity notes, warm spices, and sweet musks. From dessert-inspired scents to more sophisticated takes on gourmand perfumery, these are fragrance picks worth adding to your collection. Whether you’re searching for your next signature scent or looking to discover something new, there’s plenty here to explore.

My favorite makeup products! I like coverage but I hate the feeling of weight. These are the products that I use every time I do my makeup and it looks flawless!

This list contains some of my all time favourite makeup tools I use consistently.

what i'm looking at to repurchase at the sephora sale! some of my favorites that i've repurchased so many times. i always prefer a more glowy and natural looking makeup look. i look for a more light to medium coverage since i have freckles and don't love to cover them up completely. i love face products that help accentuate the glow and blur out the imperfections.

Being a "budget girly" with high-end taste is a lifestyle. I’ve been doing my own nails for 10+ years. Here’s all of my go-to products! 🤍 ✧ Curated with love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ✧

If I were starting from scratch with no perfumes at all, these are the exact ones I’d choose. This list is for anyone who wants to feel confident, feminine, and a little unforgettable. These are my go-to scents when I want to turn heads, leave a lasting impression, and hear “you smell so good” every time. They don’t just smell good: they lift my mood, elevate my energy, and make me feel effortlessly put together.

Only adding recommendations that I've personally tried and liked! More leaning into emo / alternative make up

Hair serums and oils for shine and frizz control that survive Florida humidity — my tested favorites.

Makeup recs loved by consumers! Yes, my melanated queens, this includes you as well👸🏽

I know as a mama, life is hectic! We want easy, long lasting makeup products with affordability. These are some of the products I swear by, in all price ranges!

My top choices for every girls makeup bag! Products I use, love, and approve for combination skin