Nowadays it costs an arm and a leg to get your nails done professionally. Especially depending on what city you live in. I live in Portland Oregon and a decent set here will run you about $120+. These recommendations will allow you to do them yourself at home!✨💅 time to be boujee on a budget! it’s a great way to treat yourself without needing to take out a loan😉 ❤️ here is a list of my favorite products to use and also things from my own wish list!

When it hits 80 degrees and your winter perfume suddenly smells like you hotboxed a candle store, you know it's time. This is for anyone who's ever sprayed their cold-weather fragrance in May and immediately regretted it. Took me five summers of blind buys and returns to land on these, so save yourself the headache.

The skincare, scents, and little luxuries I keep reaching for. Basically what's on my bathroom counter right now.

These are the lip care products I genuinely use and love to keep my lips soft, hydrated, and comfortable. I’m picky about what goes on my lips, so everything here has been tried, tested, and repurchased.

These are the things that add a little luxury to my life at under $5 per use.

All of these products I believe to be worth the money. Sometimes its nice to splurge on yourself and get products that actually do what they promise and last a long time! These affordable luxury items are worth the price.

Affordable yet quality makeup and tools that don’t break out my sensitive, eczema, and acne-prone skin

I've struggled with combination and acne-prone skin so these products have been a game changer in my skincare routine! I love trying new products, so here are some that I have loved and have done wonders to my skin. I hope you can find a new cleanser or moisturizer to add to your routine and please let me know if you have any questions!

When I do wear makeup these are the products I go to most often. Drugstore and clean products.

for dry or damaged hair

my secret ingredients to make gorgeous, shiny, healthy hair 🧖‍♀️

Some of my favorite beauty finds, tested by someone with sensitive skin and a very picky nose. If it irritated my skin or smelled off, it didn’t make the list. These are the ones that actually passed

This list is for the non-toxic crunchy ladies who want to look, smell and feel great!

These are the products that I use every dayyyy. To see how I use them check out my Tik Tok/Youtube (@celinekw) For a “no makeup” look, I just do brows, light neutral eyeshadow, and under eyes. For a soft glam, I use everything and go for a shimmery lid. If foundation is too thick for this hot weather, switch to a skin tint.

26 years with oily skin & I’m still discovering products that don’t separate, last all day/night, and don’t look powdery/cake-y! Take it from me, these products are worth it!

I’m in a hardcore skin care era - as I age I realize just how important it is to love up on our skin often. I value clean, and low tox products in our home.

These makeup and skincare sets make perfect holiday gifts for the beauty lover in your life. The holidays will be here before we know it so start your shopping early and avoid the stress! Check out this curated list of makeup and skincare sets. I've only included brands I love! *Disclosure: I may earn from qualifying purchases. You can read the full disclosure here- https://happymommying.com/affiliate-disclosure/

Step-by-step routine for a flawless bridal face base, or for any other big event where you need your makeup to be locked into place all day and night. I woke up the next day and my makeup was still perfect.

Adult acne isn’t fun. Here’s my solid go-to list of products to tame my oily/combo acne prone skin as a girly in her 30’s.

the best products for a ‘no makeup’ makeup look- all my tried and trues!

I have dry/sensitive skin and I wear lots of eye makeup, if you relate to that check out my products!

Dry skin, over 40, these products keep me hydrated!

This is my exact skincare routine and it’s amazing!! The key to a good skincare routine is not adding too much, these products work great I had visible pores, texture, and acne before i started using these but my face has never been clearer now.

Makeup products I genuinely keep reaching for because they work well, wear beautifully, and fit into real everyday routines. This list includes beauty favorites that help skin look healthier, makeup apply smoother, and getting ready feel easier — without the overhyped products that end up sitting in a drawer.

Some of the products I've switched to that help me remember what my skin felt and looked like before menopause.

What I would buy if I lost my makeup bag tomorrow! I love all these products and have re-purchased!

Summer skincare hits differently. These are the products to reach for when the goal is glowing skin, lightweight hydration, sun protection that actually feels good to wear, and makeup that survives heat and humidity without disappearing by lunchtime.

All of my skincare for combination skin and haircare products I use on my bleached blonde hair.

my top favorite skincare items that have dramatically changed the texture and overall appearance of my skin ☁️ all tried and true for at least 6+ months on dry skin!

All products are noncomedogenic and great for sensitive skin! I use these products daily!

If you’ve ever asked what I use on my skin — it’s all here. My tried-and-true routine for glow, texture, and protection. Vitamin C, retinol, hydration, and SPF… because we don’t skip steps. I’m a 32 year old mom, skin care is a priority right now to slow signs of aging

my it girl essentials for 2027! these are the makeup, perfume, hair and cozy basics from my fave brands that i'm taking into the new year. think saie, sol de janeiro, dae, roller rabbit, rhode and rare beauty — the everyday pieces i actually repurchase, not random trends. shop the staples i'm keeping on rotation.

I’m not a girly pop that wants to spend a ton of 💰 on my everyday makeup look so take these go to options and test them yourself!

When I am in a hurry, which is often these days, I love having all the cosmetics, skin care and hygiene products pre-packed and ready to reach for when I need them, because you know how we forget the most important things when in a hurry. Preparation like this is such good self care.

Daily bodycare I personally use for all skin types. Dermatologist-approved, complete ingredients like ceramides, AHA/BHA, peptides, squalane. No hype, just results.

Not a bubble bath in sight. These are the unsexy, unglamorous self care products I actually use to help me feel my best. Highly effective, zero aesthetic

These are all the extra things I got to make myself feel a little better while having PPD!

products that lean towards clean/organic but don't break the bank! I like to keep it simple, cost effective and gentle on my skin.

I love beauty products & am constantly trying new budget-friendly ones. Here’s some that have passed my test & I still use them today.

Diusia ku yg udah kepala 3, produksi kolagen alami semakin berkurang. Hal ini menyebabkan munculnya kerutan, flek hitam, dan garis halus. Beberapa rekomendasi serum anti-aging terbaik untuk mengatasi tanda-tanda penuaan dini. Beberapa rekomendasi serum untuk anti-aging nih..

My everyday makeup products as a college student who loves to look her best. I love products that are convenient and serve multiple purposes

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

These are the beauty products I genuinely keep buying and using — not just things that looked cute on TikTok 😂. I’m all about easy makeup, glowy skin, and products that make me look put together without doing the absolute most. These are the ones that have actually made the cut in my beauty bag. 💄✨

Just adding what works for me! I have oily combination skin

As a model and actor, I have tried a lot on 12 hour set days. Full glam or natural for a casting, I have a list of tested recommendations if you’re looking for some go-to beauty products to incorporate into your routine. Take it from someone who has tried it all in some trying conditions.

If you love a good skin scent, here are some of my personal favourites. They stay close to you, and are appropriate for any occasion. And only those closest to you get the privilege to share that with you.

Products that can even make my skin feel rejuvenated. I have sensitive, combination skin and have been on the search for products that work for that skin type. These have truly worked for me and most contain natural ingredients!

In my 30’s grey hairs in my front part/temples made themselves known. We were not friends. I covered them with highlight treatments and color for decades until in my mid-50’s it had evolved to every 3 week salon visit, I said enough. Actually embraced the grey/white hair, grew it out and never have been more liberated with my hair!! Saving big $$ is nice too :) If you are in the fence about going grey, hit me up! I’ll be your coach. There is so much beauty in not only releasing the bond of salon visits & cost BUT the emotional high of being fully authentic in embracing yourself and your own beauty! XoXo Cathy

The most cost efficient, 12 hour wear makeup routine!

Skincare my 40yr old, sensitive, combination skin loves!

Finding the right beauty products for melanated skin can be a journey—and after lots of trial and error, I’ve rounded up my absolute must-haves. From skincare that keeps our glow radiant to makeup that matches and enhances deeper tones, this list is packed with products that actually deliver. If you’ve been searching for beauty essentials made with us in mind, this is the perfect place to start.

Budget-friendly finds that actually last all day! My holy grail routine for oily skin—glam that won't melt off without breaking the bank. 🎀✨

Affordable, easily accessible hair care for all hair types. I use all of these products and have super fine, color treated hair.

Somewhere in my 20s I found YouTube makeup tutorials and spent years finding my ride or die products. Now in my 30s I'm set in my ways and sharing the products I swear by!

Siapa nih yang suka pake lip tint kaya aku? Aku suka pakai lip tint karena lip tint terasa ringan dipakai di bibir. Nah, buat kamu yang juga suka pakai lip tint seperti aku, berikut ini udah aku kurasi beberapa produk lip tint yang udah aku cobain dan yang masuk wishlist-ku.

my holy grail items for everyday makeup or a simple makeup base to add more fun, unique looks to. from tarte, colourpop, sephora, and kbeauty products.

I am a mom of two with about six minutes to do my face before the school run, so my makeup money goes to things I can grab without thinking about it. Everything here is ten dollars or under, most of it from the same drugstore aisle I have shopped since college, and I wrote down what bugs me about each one too. A couple sit right at the ten dollar line depending on the week and the store. Hi to everyone reading from Rochester, Cheyenne, and Montgomery.

(For Dry, Oily & Dull Skin – My Honest Ranking) ✨ I tried all of these sunscreens so you don’t have to! My skin is dry in some areas, oily on others, and often looks dull without skincare. Here's my personal ranking based on: 🎀Glow effect ✨ 🎀Comfort (no greasy or tight feeling) 🎀No white cast 🎀Lightweight finish

This is my go-to “no makeup” makeup routine for when I want to look fresh, glowy, and put together—even after the gym, sauna, or a hot yoga class. Every product on this list is lightweight, long-wearing, and sweat-resistant, so you can get that your skin but better look without worrying about it sliding off your face. Whether you're heading to class, errands, or brunch straight after a workout, these are the best minimal makeup products that stay dewy (not greasy), enhance your natural features, and leave you looking radiant—not runny. Think tinted moisturizers, waterproof brow gels, blurring skin tints, and hydrating lip oils that keep your vibe clean and effortless. All gym girl, no cakey finish. 💧 Perfect for: hot girl walks, post-pilates brunch, sauna sessions, and anyone who loves low-effort beauty with high payoff.

I am obsessed with body care and having the smoothest softest skin possible! This is a list of my tried and true products that I think you'll love as well💕 there is target products for multiple skin concerns and for hair growth if you have thinning hair like me! If you have any questions comments or concerns not listed please reach out, id love to help🫶🏻

Started this back in 2024 and it has gone through a rotation with a few things switched around here and there. This is pretty definitive as of right now and is listed in the order I use it in but is subject to change. I'm open to any and all suggestions/recommendations anyone may have!

Trying to grow your hair out? Want to keep the locks you have healthy? Here are my favorites for growing, and maintaining, long, healthy hair!

As a mom who’s expecting a baby right after my first born turns two.. here are my most recent purchases to make me feel like a new person. It’s true what they say, when you look good - you feel good. & here’s what I’m doing to help that especially while I’m waiting on summer ☀️

these are my go-tos from a girl who has struggled to find what works for her in a part of the world with all 4 seasons 🫠

All I want for Christmas is… literally everything in this section. Cozy meets classy with a touch of main character energy.

I’m an avid wig wearer so I know what the hell I’m talking about. I’m sharing my go to wigs that I have hanging in my closest right now. I’m about to put you on to some fire wigs from megalook and curlyme.

In my beauty recs I have a great skincare recommendations such as products for combo to oily skin, dry lips, and effective face masks

Gel polish, tools, inspo, tutorials, you name it: I'm a licensed nail tech and I've spent YEARS trying to find the perfect and safe affordable products for my salon, so this is a curated list of my years and years of research, trial and error, JUST FOR YOU <33

These are my tried and true skincare products that work with my sensitive skin and don’t irritate my rosacea.

I have combination, very sensitive skin prone to hormonal acne breakouts. I aim to follow an anti-inflammatory diet but here is a list of skincare I really swear by. My main criteria is lightweight, soothing and barrier support.

affordable gems that deliver bougie glow without the bougie price tag ✨

Whether you’re dealing with breakouts, oily skin, or just want that effortlessly fresh makeup look, I have tested (and re-tested!) everything here. These are my ride-or-die products — reliable, effective, and perfect for building a routine that feels both luxurious and practical. 💗

If you've ever gone to bed thinking your face was clean, only to wake up with mascara smudges on your pillowcase and clogged pores screaming at you, this list is for you. I wore full-coverage foundation, waterproof everything, and setting spray daily for years. Regular face wash alone never cut it. Took me two years of trial and error to land on a double cleanse routine that actually dissolves every last trace without leaving my skin tight or irritated. Grab what you need before your current cleanser runs out and you panic-buy something random again.

Here are some of my favorite beaty and skincare recommendations. I have swapped out products with harsh chemicals for cleaner safer options! Here are my favorites

As a girl who has had thick, course and long hair these are products I swear by. I love these and honestly if you’re looking to switch up your routine give any of these a go.

Kiko’s products are what you really need and are a must have that can’t miss in your beauty! The texture, the colours, the shine…you have to try it!

What's Hiding in My Handbag. No capping, this is the curated collection of must-have items that save the day, fix the fashion disaster, and are absolutely necessary for turning an average Tuesday into a full-blown party. Consider it my personal 'Survival Kit.' May vary due to purse size.

I always get compliments about my hair - and I don’t like gatekeeping. So, I decided share my key tips for achieving an impeccable wig install, from maintenance, to perfectly melting your lace. This list contains everything you need for an incredible wig install; tailored to beginners and advanced hairstylists alike! 🎀

As someone who only wears makeup a few times a week—usually once for work and on the weekends—I’ve realised I don’t need a full drawer of products. Just a few essentials are enough to freshen up my look! I like to keep my routine quick and simple, without getting overwhelmed by too many choices. So here are my favourite minimalist makeup essentials. I stick to cruelty-free products where possible, and I’m not one to splurge on luxury beauty brands so most of these picks are under $30!

My full face makeup routine! I'm fair/medium with combo oily skin.

These are the products I use every single day in my not-too-complicated skin care routine

I'm 40 now and just trying to keep my skin looking healthy and glowing. These makeup products do just that. They are what I use all the time and reorder on repeat. Try them to see why everyone I recommend them to loves them.

THE makeup routine for when your trying to get ready in 10 minutes. We don't need a full beat here, but this is what I use when I'm trying to look put together and refreshed! Better for my fellow dry skin girlies!!

Are you a vanilla girl who loves gourmand scents? Use my list to stay updated on the best products to layer with and create the best body and scent routine that will leave you feeling amazing. 🤍

TikTok has ALOT of rubbish but these are bits I’ve bought - and re bought over and over

As someone who used to go to the nail salon faithfully every 2 weeks, I fell in love with press ons a few years ago. They don't harm your nails, they are easy to do yourself, and they're affordable. My favorite part about them is being able to change them up at pretty much anytime. I change mine based on my mood, events, and sometimes even my outfit. Here are all the ones I have for the summer!These are affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Powder contour kept making me look like I face-painted at a county fair. Every cream stick I tried either melted by noon or sat on top of my skin like a stripe. Took me over a year of testing to land on products that genuinely disappear into skin. This is for anyone who wants sculpted cheekbones without looking like they watched one too many YouTube tutorials.

If you are looking for an affordable skincare routine this is for you. As a 51 year old with mature, dry skin- I look for products that are hydrating and that have specific, science backed ingredients to help with ant-aging.

I’m almost 40 with horrible hormonal acne. Here are some things I’m using to combat acne and dry skin!

Anti-aging isn’t just for the face! These body care products will help treat and prevent aging signs on our bodies

Some of the products that I've found to help strengthen hair follicles, heal and treat the scalp, and prevent or slow hair loss. These are non-prescription and non-minoxidil products and if there is a health condition or certain deficiencies, it is best to focus on health and nutrition first. Iron, Zinc, Biotin, Protein, and Vitamin D deficiencies are shown to cause hair loss!

You just crushed a workout, your face looks like a tomato, and you have brunch in 45 minutes. Everything you put on either slides off or clings to weird patches. I spent way too long looking like a melting wax figure before I figured out what actually works on hot, red, sweaty skin. This is for anyone who goes from gym to real life without a two-hour buffer.

A dreamy collection of gourmand and vanilla scents—warm, sweet, and utterly delicious! 🍯✨

My curated essentials for achieving a flawless, long-lasting complexion. These are the tried-and-true beauty items I personally test, trust, and reach for every day to keep my look camera-ready.

I have really thin and ageing hair. These products have worked so well for me.

With these products you can create your effortless make up base that lasts whole day. I have tested a lot of different products during the years and these ones I always purchase again and again. My skin shade is fair/cool toned (it gets tanned during summer) and I have dry but acne prone skin type.

I keep my hair short because I have fibromyalgia. Short hair is all I can do now. But I have some hair care products to share with you.

When I'm on the go and need to do my makeup in the car or at a friend's house, this is what I bring with me! I can always count on these products to make me look gorgina. I'm not a makeup guru, but the look always turns out flawless thanks to my routine.

i have low porosity 3A/3B curly hair (maybe 2a/2b depending on the chart i'm looking at!) and here are my go-tos for managing it!

budget friendly things I do to beat the winter uglies

I have struggled with acne every day of my life since I was 12 years old. I’ve tried it all- all of the creams, pills, antibiotic ointments, topicals, and yes, even accutane. These are the products that healed my skin.

These are some of my everyday makeup and skincare favorites. I have sensitive skin, so I’m always careful about the products I use. These are the ones that have worked well for me and feel comfortable on my skin. Sharing my personal favorites and the products I genuinely enjoy using.

A body care guide from a girl who has tried a lot to hydrate my dry skin.

Amazon finds for at-home manicures, nail-art practice, and easy style changes. Browse nail-care basics, creative tools, traditional polish, and press-on options, and check each product’s application and removal directions before choosing.