As I become more and more obsessed (in a healthy way!) with my skincare coming into my 30's, I'm trying and perfecting a perfect skin care routine for that baby-smooth-glass-or-glazed-donut if you will look✨ I'll also include my favourite makeup staples (and new finds!) and the keys to long, healthy, smooth hair (that I've tried to achieve for years- and finally have!) So basically, me getting my shit together (and trying a million products that didn't work so you don't have to) is going to benefit you greatly… have a look! 🙃
Wondering what makeup must-haves every beauty lover needs? This list gives you a comprehensive breakdown of all the must-haves whether you're a beginner or a pro. Well, let's take a peek inside my vanity and see what products I love!
These are the skincare products I trust to keep my skin calm, hydrated, and glowing. I’ve tested and repurchased these over and over, so you’ll find only my top picks here 🥒🧼
From root to tip, these are the haircare heroes I swear by! Whether you’re fighting frizz, chasing volume, nourishing curls or waves, or reviving damaged strands, this list has you covered. Think silky serums, awesome hairsprays, and styling tools that actually deliver. Get ready to turn heads—because your hair’s about to impress!
I’m all about discovering beauty products that deliver amazing quality without the crazy price tag. Everything I share is something I’ve personally tried and loved.
Our gift guide is designed to make every girl feel like a princess by presenting a curated collection of glamorous and delightful gifts. Whether you're shopping for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of sparkle to her day, our carefully selected items are sure to bring joy and smiles.
As an avid self tanner these are my go to products that give the best deep but natural bronze, without streaks or that orange tone. These are easy to apply and long lasting!
My go-to makeup essentials! Whether you're looking for a minimal, natural, fresh faced or an elevated high-end look, these should be in your makeup bag!
These will add strength and hydration back to fine, dull and dehydrated hair. This specific argan oil literally transformed my kids hair from thin to thick and full. The shampoo and conditioners will revive your hair while strengthening it.
Dive into my top-tier skin game with "The Ordinary's Gems" on Benable! 🌟 These are the real MVPs that I'm totally crushing on. From their no-nonsense serums that hit all the right spots to those no-frills moisturizers that leave my skin feeling like a million bucks, "The Ordinary's Gems" have got my back. It's like my secret recipe for a flawless complexion, and now it's all yours too. So, get ready to slay with these budget-friendly wonders that make skincare look easy-peasy! 💁♀️
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.
Blush adds LIFE back to the skin, no matter your regular beauty routine! It gives a look of health and beauty! No matter the type of blush (liquid, cream or powder). Each section has a video link to swatches and mini reviews! SEE BELOW
Through my own skincare journey and my family’s, I’ve found products that really work for all kinds of skin. These are gentle, effective, and loved by everyone in our home.🫧
A perfect skincare product list for those with sensitive and dry skin, these will help your skin achieve that desired glass skin and make it feel super soft😮💨 I promise you!!!
When I started doing makeup in 2007 I thought the only way to do it was with dark brows, smokey black eyeshadow, a little bronzer, no foundation, no blush and no lip products. I copied how my older sister did her makeup and years later realized that she actually wasn’t good with makeup 🤣 Many YouTube tutorials and practice later, I became the one she looked up to for makeup advice and recommendations! Here are my current faves throughout the past two years!
Hope you like and love them as much as I do!
Here I have compiled a list of my favourite makeup products per category. I recommend these highly and have repurchased several of them. You can’t go wrong with these ❤️
Balea is my favorite since early childhood. I think everyone in Europe and their mom have shelves full of Balea products. Known to be affordable yet very effective, this brand is a true gem!
I want to look amazing but not at the expense of my bank account. These recommendations are the products that I swear by and that keep me looking my best without breaking the bank. With so many great options out there, there’s bound to be a product that leaves you feeling your best.
My definition of being that girl can be totally different from yours, but what I want to you to understand is it’s all about confidence, you can be that girl if your confident
A curated lineup of skincare staples worth adding to your routine.
I love exploring new formulas and textures, but only the standouts make the cut. Every product here has earned its place. Tested, trusted, and genuinely transformative.
I do not like people touching my feet. I am super ticklish there and I will flip out if they are touched. So let’s just say my pedicure didn’t go so well. So I went on a search for products that I could use and wasn’t expensive or hard to do! All of these are amazing products and now I have most of my friends hooked to!
Being a woman over 60 I know how hard it can be to find things to work well with dry crepey skin! Here are some things I love that help me everyday to feel more youthful!
From everyday essentials to ride-or-die holy grails, this is everything I use to keep my hair looking and feeling its best. Whether it’s tools that save time, products that actually work, or little luxuries that make wash day feel like a treat—these are the things I swear by.
hello everyone! i compiled a list of all of my basic necessities for when i do my makeup. this is for when i go to work or just need something light so i don't look like i haven't slept in 80 yrs.
my makeup style tends to go towards more asian style makeup such as igari or douyin, abg if i'm going out. but my everyday is def an igari influence.
skin type: combo, more normal
undertone: i'm pretty sure i'm neutral but do tend to either choose cool or warm tones depending on what my mood is and what i'm wearing !
As a natural strawberry blonde here are some of my personal recommendations for the other red heads in the world or anyone just needing some new recs :
These are some of my personal drugstore faves that need to be going into 2025 with all of us! They're all high quality products that are perfect for everyday use!
Scented Body Care and Perfume is most definitely not for everyone-- sometimes the fragrance and extra add-ins can irritate the nose and the skin. But if you are like me and enjoy a little extra flair to your body care, this is the list for you! Here are my favorite products that leave me smelling amazing!
These are my favorite fragrances of all time! If you are like me and is obsessed with scents that are sweet, clean and floral this list is for you!! I tried to describe them as best as I could and what season I would wear them!
These are the best affordable products out there that will make your face look smooth and have quality makeup while being on a budget or not having to spend an exaggerated amount on them. Even without a budget i use these daily and swear by them.
I love Olive & June because it makes it so easy for me to get a salon quality mani/pedi at home. This is a collection of my favorites including the new fall collection! 💅
Tried, tested, and totally worth it - skincare that delivers real results, no hype! These products helped keep my skin clear, breakout free, and feeling so incredible - im now confident going makeup free (which is a HUGE deal for me!)
Simple, proven, effective, and affordable skincare products. Most are under $20. My dermatologist advised me to discard all my products and return to basics several years ago, and my skin has never looked better! Nobody believes me when I tell them my age. Hopefully, you can also benefit!
From someone who hates a full face daily and tries to simplify routines as much as possible. These are some products that will always stay in the rotation.
This is my full shaving routine: no bumps, no irritation, just soft, smooth skin. These are the products that helped me actually enjoy shaving and start getting compliments on how smooth my skin is. It’s simple, effective, and feels like real self-care.
The Griefy Gals - Alana Kaplan and Blair Kaplan Venables
Life is so expensive these days!! These are the items we reach to that are under $20 and repeatedly buy. Health and beauty don't need to be so expensive, despite what the ads may tell you :) Check this list out for ideas to maintain your health and beauty (whatever that means to you), in an affordable way
A list of my most frequently used beauty products. I won't recommend something without really meaning it. Not every link on this list is an affiliate link because I will speak highly of products I actually use, and not of products I don't.
Having combination skin can make it difficult to find the right product that works well with your skin. Here’s some of the products I currently use or have used in the past that has worked for me!
These are my go to skincare products that I use all through out the week every week. From holy grail products to the not so viral products I use it all affordable and splurge worthy I know what is worth it.
I don’t wear a lot of make up but this is a list of some of my favorite beauty items that I’ve found and love! I definitely can’t live without these products!
I have been doing my own nails for over 2 years now and these are things I use that never fail me! I’ve used so many different products and these are what I use every time I do my nails!
Discover my all-time favorite Benable finds — the products I actually use, love, and keep repurchasing. This curated list includes my best-performing beauty must-haves, lifestyle upgrades, wellness essentials, and everyday items that truly make a difference. If you want tried-and-true recommendations that are aesthetic, practical, and genuinely worth the hype, this is the list. Perfect for gifting, refreshing your routine, or finding new staples you’ll be obsessed with.
Ball on a budget girly friendly beauty, skincare and hygiene products I’ve fallen in love with! I try to keep them all in consistent rotation. Hope you guys love them as much as I do 😚
Noticed your skin throwing a midlife crisis as you enter Perimenopause? Fine wrinkles appearing, dryness showing up uninvited, elasticity taking a holiday, and your glow looking like it's on strike? Just like the rest of your body joining the hormone rollercoaster, your skin’s feeling the imbalance too. I've tried these products, and let me tell you, they're loyal friends sticking around and slowly but surely making a difference.
If I lost everything, I'd rebuy these first. These have survived every “I need new makeup” phase. Here are my personal favorite, holy-grail makeup products as a girl who has relentlessly shopped at Sephora, Ulta, and the drugstore for the last 10 years. For reference, I have light cool-toned skin, blue eyes, and normal-dry skin. If you have questions about shades or undertones, drop a note and I'll be happy to help!
This is my one stop forage for all my makeup recs! Whether your looking for matte products, a dewy finish or something outta of the box - it’ll be here in the makeup files 💕💕
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.
as a self proclaimed self-care guru, I am giving you the only products that have worked for my skin. I have struggled for yearsss with hormonal acne and scarring and these are the only products that have helped me fix those problems. And as someone who has suffered with textured skin, KP and dark areas, I will give you all the tips and tricks on how to fix them!
From glow-boosting serums to wrinkle fighting creams, this roundup of 40+ must try skincare products proves that great skin has no age limit. Whether you're chasing hydration, radiance, or a little extra self care, this list has the holy grails your beauty shelf has been waiting for!
Whether you’re the “mom” of the friend group or you’re actually mom! If you keep these things with you you’ll never be left scrambling wishing you had something you didn’t!
These are all personal care products I use regularly and recommend to anyone looking for clean ingredients, cruelty free products, and simple and cute packaging!