Nothing is better than feeling your best with minimal effort. For busy moms, college students and anyone with no time for a 10 step beauty routine, these products will have you wondering why you didn't purchase sooner!
I don't think you need a million products to take care of your natural hair. I try to keep my routine as simple as possible and with these products, I actually enjoy doing my curly hair. These are the essential products that I use to keep my curls healthy.
Check out my list of all the beauty must haves I have found over the past year and currently use myself. Many of these help with my hormonal,acne prone skin issues and are helping me through the peri menopause and keep me calm 🤩As well as a few luxuries to treat yourself 😍
🌙 Nighttime Skincare Routine Essentials
End your day with the ultimate PM skincare routine designed to repair, hydrate, and rejuvenate your skin overnight. This list features my must-have nightly skincare products plus the viral MediCube Pro Booster – the trending skincare device everyone is talking about for boosting absorption and maximizing results.
Everyday beauty must-haves I actually use and repurchase.
Easy, reliable products for daily skincare, makeup, and self-care — nothing trendy, just what works.
These are my go-to styling products that help me achieve effortless, frizz-free, and long-lasting hairstyles. Whether I want sleek and polished or soft and bouncy, these picks always come through.
need an easy gift idea? go with a theme! going with one color for a theme makes the gift look so cute and cohesive! here’s a huge list of items to include in a green themed gift basket! 💚
Now that we’re transitioning into my FAVORITE part of the year ☀️ I can share some of my recs I think are perfect for the season(s)! I’ll still be wearing whatever I want, but SOME heavier scents can be put away till it’s cold again! 😚
I wear makeup almost every day, which means I go through products quickly and often need to restock. Since buying makeup every month can get expensive, I’m always on the lookout for high-quality, budget-friendly options. In this list, I’m excited to share the makeup products I use most frequently -the ones that give me great results without breaking the bank🧡
The Ultimate Red Hair Bible is your go-to guide for everything redhead. Whether you're a natural flame or a bottle-born beauty, this list is packed with must-know tips, holy grail products, color-care secrets, and inspo to help you live your best fiery life. From copper curls to deep burgundy waves, consider this your redhead rulebook—because red isn’t just a hair color, it’s a whole identity. 🔥✨
Favorite savings of the summer during Amazon Prime Day, Circle Deal Days and Walmart Deals! I'll do the work, so you don't need to. These items are all things I've purchased and love!
Finding plastic free items for the bathroom has been one of the hardest parts of my plastic free journey.
I’m hoping by compiling this list of items, it eases your journey!
I feel as though more and more options are becoming available which is great! 😊💖 I will continue to update this list as I discover more plastic free products.
My evening skincare routine has become one of my favorite little rituals. After a full day, I love taking a few quiet moments to nourish my skin with gentle, hydrating products that leave it feeling soft, calm, and well cared for by morning.
I'm a firm believer that you cannot fairly judge a skincare product and it's overall effectiveness until you've completely used it up. Here is a complete list of every single skincare products I've finished and loved!
All the beauty products I genuinely use and love! From my signature gourmand perfumes to hair care and skin care staples, everything here is a personal favorite 💕
These are my favorite perfumes and body sprays at the moment ✨ I love scents that smell fresh, sweet, vanilla-y, woody, or like dessert. Some of these are my everyday go-to perfumes, some are stronger scents for when I want to stand out, and others are perfect to carry around during the day for a little refresh. I always get compliments when I wear them, and a few of them are definitely on my list to buy again.
My all time favourite hair products for my type 3 hair!
I’ve used heat to straighten my hair before or brushed out my curls because I have never been properly taught how to take care of my natural hair.
These are some of the products that have helped me define and make my curls pop out more.
As someone with acne prone, super sensitive skin I've experimented with so many makeup products and these are my favorites. I use most of these makeup products everyday and they make me look and feel great, but as always what works for my skin may not work for yours. But I 100% recommend giving these a try!!
As someone with acne prone, oily, and sensitive skin, I have struggle with finding the right products for my skin. Here are some of the products I believe are must haves after 10+ years of trial and error
I tried a lot of products the last 5 years including viral and non-viral ones but these are my favourite Makeup products i would always repurchase💄🧖♀️🌸 for anyone on the search for more affordable options:) benable.com/chiaramaa/best-affordable-make-up-must-haves
most of these products have little to no pore clogging ingredients in them. many people only really make sure that their skincare is clean, but it is a two way street!! my makeup routine mainly consists of non comedogenic products (products that won’t clog pores and/or cause breakouts)
The products I prefer for smooth, buttery skin that I tend to go back to over time. Includes a preference for products that are made with more natural components (e.g. coconut grounds vs. microplastic beads for scrubs) as I feel these are better on the skin.
Cute makeup helps me feel my best at school. Since school air is not for the weak, this list includes products that last all day without looking unnatural. If you apply the things on this list, you will be left with a cute, effortless look that will get you so many compliments💕
These days, with the prices of everything getting out of hand, we’re all finding ourselves cutting back on our “nice to haves”, like weekly salon appointments—and better yet, finding a budget-friendly, DIY hack that will give your nails the same beautiful, fresh-from-the-salon look & quality for a fraction of the price is VERY welcome knowledge! No more gate keeping! Every product listed I chose based on my 13+ years’ experience of doing all my natural nail care at home which has saved me a fortune! All you need is a bit of know how, the right recs from a seasoned ‘pro’ 😉 I get frequent compliments on how healthy & well-maintained my nails look…and when I share that they are “DIY”, people always ask me which products to trust. It goes without saying that not all products are created equal; but thankfully for you, I've done all the trial & error so that you don't have to! The majority of these products have developed a cult-like following and nothing costs more than $20; but they’ll make YOU feel like a million bucks! 💅🏼😎💰
A collection of my favorite holiday picks—from practical must-haves to small luxuries. Whether you’re shopping for someone else or yourself, here’s everything I’m loving this Christmas
I love a great deal I don't know about you, But a great deal is even better when you can afford even more great deals. I love makeup items that can do lots of things. A blush palette that can be used for eyes lips and more yes please. a palatte that can. make a light a fresh look to a smokey and dramtic look. yes yes yes. all the things, and more at an unbeatable price.
I barely washed my face regularly until a few years ago. Now I'm 40 and testing out every single product to make up for lost time and take care of my aging skin.
I just discovered how oils can *really* help you and boost your confidence by making everything better naturally! Here goes a list of oils for body, hair AND face, that helped me saying goodbye to dullness and hello to a radiant skin, healthy hair!
I'm obsessed with fragrances and here are the ones that have gotten me the most compliments when I've worn them and I plan to repurchase them when I wear the whole bottle
The BEST products to maintain nice curls, even though you've bleached your hair!!! Works for all hair types, does not have to be curly hair. They are placed in the same order that i use them in! Of course, if many of the products are the same, I don't use them all. Some are good “dupes” on the bit more expensive ones
The products I reorder time and time again as a full time working mom of 2 with 1 on the way! If you’re tired, dehydrated, and busy, this list is perfect for you. Disclaimer: I am not a professional so check with you ob/gyn before using these products. 🫶🏻
This is a list of all of the skincare I own, I would like to get all of these categories down to 1 each!
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Saving money - especially in this economy - is extremely important right now. However that doesn’t mean you have to settle for not looking your best! Here are some great affordable options to maintain your look by yourself at home!
I have struggled with dry, sensitive and inflammatory skin since I was a child. I have tried many products over the years. These are all my tried and true recommendations that I personally use on the daily.
I take smelling good seriously and have been chasing down my signature scent for years. Here are some of my favorite fragrances for anyone who loves florals, marshmallow, wood, and scents that are a combo of the three🩷
This list contains all hair products that I use and love. I have brown, wavy/slightly curly 2a/b hair. I definitely deal with frizz and my hair needs more heat to keep its style than other hair types (in humid climates, my hair will not hold its style and the waves will reappear)… So all to say, these products are good if you have more difficult hair and don't want to spend a fortune on haircare (I try to only buy and recommend afforable products)
Wanna look like a baddie but on a budget? These drugstore makeup products work just as good, if not better than the originals. Get a full face that will make you look like a million bucks, without breaking the bank. All products are from Ulta so you only have to deal with one cart :)
As a lover of everything ‘clean girl’ I have curated a bunch of makeup products that have NEVER done me wrong! For the most part these products are affordable and accessible everywhere💕
I’ve been doing my own nails to save money but also make me feel good every few weeks ☺️💕 so here is what I have found that works but is also affordable in the long run compared to getting your nails done. This is nice if you even just want to keep your nails simple without all the extra designs. I feel even a French tip makes a big difference in how I feel 💅🏽
These are beauty products I have grown to love and use daily after years of trying different products to see what works best with my skin! Also super easy products to apply.
One of the best parts of my day is just stepping into my shower 🖤 The hot water, the products, just getting clean 🧼 I love it! Here are some of my favorites at the moment!
My constant re-purchases for skincare, hair care, and makeup. I love trying new things but I also repurchase what works for me—these are the items that I try to never run out of. I have dry skin with mild adult acne, wavy 2B hair, and I like to keep my makeup look easy to do in
By incorporating these hair care products and tools into your routine, you can maintain healthy hair while achieving flawless styles with ease. Each recommendation is chosen for its effectiveness and ability to cater to various hair needs, from nourishing and protecting to styling and maintenance.
I was notoriously known to pick at my skin until it bled, to clear it out. However, thanks to THESE products I have less and less to pick! And scarring where?! My skin barrier has been restored, I have no new breakouts, the scarring is disappearing and my skin is smooth, hydrated & plump. Cannot get enough of these!
toner pads have been getting super viral lately, and theyre so fun to use and also so beneficial. you can use them on airplanes, before bed, before makeup! each toner pad might target different skin concerns, so down below I made a semi guide with added descriptions for those who are interested in buying but are unsure of which to get!
Woke up one too many times with that awful crease across the back of my head from a regular elastic, then spent 20 minutes trying to fix it with a flat iron. If you're someone who ties their hair up to sleep but hates the dent-and-damage cycle, this is everything I switched to — scrunchies, pillowcases, and hair accessories that actually protect instead of punish. Took me a full year of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.
Motherhood can be beautiful, and exhausting. This list is filled with simple, affordable ways to care for yourself right at home. Each item helps you unwind, recharge, and feel a little more like you again, even on a busy day.
Everything I use to keep my skin hydrated, smooth, and glowing—from daily skincare to masks and sunscreen. These help my dry, mature skin look healthy and prepped for makeup.
Finding skincare that doesn’t break you out is tough out there. As someone who feels like she’s tried everything, here are my favourite non pore clogging (for real!) skincare products.
Everyday makeup, makeup I’ve used in the past, and makeup I highly recommend!! Full face or not I love all of these brands and buy it all myself. Repurchased everything in these lists multiple times and love to mix and match
I started using press-on nails over five years ago and haven't looked back. I didn't have time to sit at the salon but still wanted to achieve bold, fun nails whenever I wanted. These are the press-on nail sets I actually recommend. They’re easy to apply, last longer than you’d expect, and give you salon-worthy nails at home; they're perfect for everyday wear, events, or when you want a quick glow-up.
Just a little list of skincare and makeup favorites I think you’ll love! These are easy, everyday go-tos that feel great and give you that extra glow. I’ve linked everything so you can peek at details or pop them in your cart whenever you’re ready.
Sometimes you just wanna tone your fragrances down , nothing too loud and strong but something more soft and elegant ! They can still smell you before they see you but still your soft clean and gentle ! Check out my list too see if you like anything here !
I try to stay away from non-clean make-up. Trying to live a toxin free lifestyle as much as possible! But a few items I will allow non-clean options. All about balance!
Thèse are my Go to hairbrushes for in and out of the shower. Whether you have curly hair that needs styling,soft waves or straight hair these brushes will get through all your stubborn tangles.
my exact products i use every single morning. i’m an elementary teacher so i wake up EARLY and don’t have time for an elaborate routine, these are my holy grails, im transformed in under 10 minutes (usually 5)
I used to have stubbornly chapped lips no matter what kind of lip product I used. I then found out how common beeswax and castor oil allergies on the lips are. Once I started using lip products without them, I finally stopped getting cracked and peeling lips!! I hope this helps anyone with stubbornly chapped lips too x
i love shopping for beauty care. i always try new things, i’ve been trying to grow my hair longer, and looking for makeup that has some coverage but still look natural