Holiday shopping sorted! Beauty gifts under €50 that feel luxe but won't break the bank - perfect for friends, sisters, coworkers and Secret Santa. Everything here is something I'd be thrilled to unwrap myself. Some links are affiliate links (no extra cost to you).

The best way to set yourself up for good sleep happens WAY before your head even hits the pillow - I know. I've struggled with trouble falling asleep and staying asleep for years. These are all tips and tricks I've used over the years to get my mind and body into the habit of GREAT sleep and keep my self-care running in the background of restful snoozin.

Like a majority of the girls, I am not a makeup guru. Nor can I do a great job at it. I like to keep it simple and quick and these products have helped me achieve exactly that.

With a variety of different options to up your nail game, whether that be press-ons for the people who don't have the time or budget to go to the salon, or polishes, for the people who like to DIY, there are plenty of things to choose from. This list features press-ons, polishes, and nail tools to take your mani-pedi's to the next level!

As someone who suffers from eczema I have to be very careful what I put on my face, here are my skincare go-to’s ✨

Some of the best professional and retail skincare products out on the market. Some are available for you to purchase directly and some you’ll need a licensed esthetician to get if you need assistance feel free to reach out

Daily items that make my beauty routine easier on this 50-year-old! From different lotions, to razors, to make up. I try it all. Not just everyday name brands, but even ones I would think is sketchy. So, check out my List and see if something just might be for you.

These are my must have shower essentials for the perfect shower experience 🧼They will have your scent lingering in every room you enter!

Makeup that changed my look, I like a more natural and dewy type look and these aren't too expensive because I like what gets the job done not the brand.

perfumes and body sprays that have gotten me compliments and just have a good lingering smell.

Check out my favourite products and items to create a next level eye look 🫶🏻 I also have an affiliate discount code for P.Louise and Bperfect- if used I will make a small amount of commission which I greatly appreciate! ⬇️ P.Louise- LAURENCRILLDAWGMUA Bperfect- BPAFLC

Explore 17 stunning nail color ideas for summer, from soft pastels to bold brights. This curated list of trendy summer nail polish shades includes classics like white and baby blue, plus 2025 nail trends like chrome, creamy pistachio, and butter yellow. Find the perfect summer colors for nails to match your skin tone, wardrobe, and mood.

I am not so much into makeup per se, but I am very much into just defining my eyes. I wouldn't even call it makeup at this point. It's a necessity. On top of that, I have very sensitive eyes. I only used to use Lakme eyeliner for decades, but for the past 7+ years, I started experimenting with the whole deal! Eyebrows, eye shadows, eyeliner, kajal, mascara and the whole she-bang and would love to help fellow sensitive-eyed women/girls who love to define their eyes and experiment with different looks!

as a girly in high school; it took me a WHILE to find a routine that actually made me feel, and look good. from makeup to hair, these recs are what made me feel my absolute best. trust me when i say these products are life changing

Finding makeup and skin care for fair and sensitive skin is no easy task. These are the products I can’t live without.

certified lip product addict and collector, i always have hydrated and glowing lips and these are what i use to get there!

As a woman in my 20s with acne-prone skin, I want to show that clear, healthy skin is possible with the right routine 🩷 so I’m adding some of my absolute favourite sensitive skin friendly products that gently, effectively help fight breakouts without stripping or irritating my skin!!

College puts me on a pretty tight budget, but these low cost products can typically be found at dollar/convience stores!

My tried and true! I’ve been a makeup girlie since before I came out of the womb and these are my favourite to repurchase over and over 🩷

For my girlies who are going for a natural look✨Affordable but high quality products!

These are my personal recommendations! What Japanese people actually use to get that glowy skin

If you need inspiration for a lady in your life, here's a great list of products carefully selected by me based on what I would choose! Note: This list contains affiliate links, so if you purchase something, I will get a small percentage at no extra cost to you.

My go to weekly style is a wash & go. It usually lasts me about 5 days on a regular week! Check out what I use for my type 3B/3C hair.

As someone on a wellness and skincare journey, I’m passionate about finding products that truly support mature skin. My recommendations focus on hydration, skin barrier support, smoothing the look of texture, and enhancing a healthy, radiant glow. I share skincare, beauty tools, and wellness favorites that fit seamlessly into real routines — whether you’re looking to refresh your skincare lineup or elevate your self-care ritual.

These are my everyday essential items that I carry in my purse, such as beauty, hygiene, hair care, safety accessories, lip gloss, and more.

Makeup has always been my escape from reality. It helps me stay in touch with the girly girl that I am and it's just so darn fun. Finding people who share my same interest and me sharing my most valuable make up products is such a treat. Remember makeup is just to enhance your beauty because you're already beautiful. 💋✨☺️

everything i use to stay clean, fresh, and feeling good every day. it includes my go-to essentials for daily hygiene and overall body care. my skin is somewhat sensitive and nothing i list

Here are all my everyday makeup recommendations that I LOVE and use daily. You wont be disappointed with all these different brands ♥

Makeup and Skin Care Recommendations for combo skin

Perfumes I get the most compliments on.

Hi there! I am a licensed cosmetologist in Tampa Florida! I’ve been on the other side of the chair and always wanted my stylist to have my best interest and not just try and sell me crappy hair care for the 💸💸💸. That’s why now as a stylist I want my clients to invest in their hair care with products that I know and trust. Everything you see on my list is exactly what I use at home. Hair care and hair health is important to me just as it is to you. 2026, the year for caring about your hair. Let’s get it🫶

I really like make-up and I wear make-up every day. I have many products, but I will pin here the ones that I use most often, and the most affordable ones. For everyday make-up you don't need to spend a lot of money and use expensive make-up products .There are very good drugstore makeup brands at very affordable prices.

Exfoliating your skin is such a delicate dance! Too much and you damage your barrier. Too little and you reap 0 benefits. Not used in the right order, and it's useless. I have tried so many different kinds of exfoliators, and these are the ones that are my favorite! I like using exfoliating cleansers, as well as skincare products that do gentle exfoliations. These are my favorites, and I hope you can find a new favorite from this list too!

30 Something skin is night and day compared to my skin in my 20's. I've searched high and low for the perfect products and here's what works!

I love having a quick and easy makeup routine to do when I don’t feel like putting on a full face!

I'm a busy gal, and my makeup needs to be quick and easy. These are the things I do to stay looking put together!

Wrap yourself in the scent of the season! These are some of the best autumn perfumes featuring warm, cozy, and sophisticated fragrances with rich notes like vanilla, amber, spices, and woods.

Products I use as someone with eczema & psoriasis !

Hi there! Welcome to March's Edition of Empties & Product Reviews! These are all the products I used up in March 2025 and my review of them! These are all my personal and brutally honest reviews of products and is in no way sponsored or influenced! Just wanting to share my personal experience with these products to hopefully help you find something that works great for you in your routine! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on these products! Please feel free to leave feedback or ask any questions! Happy Shopping!!! *Everything with a ✅ is something I’ll repurchase, everything with a ❌ is something I will NOT repurchase!*

Hygiene and self-care routines are keys to feeling confident and beautiful. These product may not be the most aesthetic looking, but they’re proven to work, and they are perfect for anyone who doesn’t like strong scents🥹.

These are my go to skin care products that always leave my skin feeling refreshed ! My skin was so clear using these products that I had no need for makeup and felt so confident every time I walked out the house!

My ride or die products, many of which I’ve repurchased or plan to, and keep me feeling my best from head to toe. I’m a sucker for a delicious scent, but only if the product is also doing something great for me.

All my go-to scents and smell-good staples in one place. These are the products I use the most, love the most, and always get compliments on. Whether you're getting ready for a night out or just want to feel fresh every day, these picks never miss.

As a girl who used to dye and bleach my hair 2x or more per year, these are the essentials that helped me save my hair quality and texture

From primers that control shine to long-lasting foundations, these are my go-to products for keeping makeup flawless on oily skin, even on the hottest days.

Running late with coffee in one hand and a mascara wand in the other was my entire personality for years. If you're someone who wants to look polished but refuses to wake up earlier, these neutral palettes are the reason I finally stopped showing up looking half-asleep. Took me two years and way too many impulse buys to narrow it down — so you don't have to.

A head to toe routine I like to do to wake up refreshed as well as reduce the amount of steps in my daytime routine. Not a one size fits all as some people might have different skin and hair types, but I hope some of these recs help!

As a broke girl who loves makeup, these are the best affordable products that are just as good as high end 💅🏻 There are some pricier options in here but all in all you should be able to find them at Target and Ulta.

After a cancer diagnosis a few years ago, I strive to use mostly low tox and clean products. I'm not perfect, but I use the app Yuka to help make decisions on products I use every day!

Everything I’ve had to buy on my trip as a girly who needs to try all the viral products and can 1000% say they are all worth it !

Affordable buys you can find in your local drug store or big box store! Brand spotlight to Cover Girl. Other brands are featured too!

Taking an “everything shower” can be a relaxing but sometimes expensive endeavor! you don’t have to spend tons to still find luxury in your showers!

If you’re one of those girls that don’t use a lot of makeup but still want to look good, this may be the list for you. I have gone through multiple different brands to see what works for me and I can’t go a single day without any of these products

Looking for the best beauty products of 2025? These are my top picks across skincare, makeup, and hair! All tested and truly worth the hype. From everyday essentials to splurge-worthy favorites, here’s everything I recommend adding to your routine this year.

Here are some makeup product “dupes” that I have found over the years that work just as well, if not better than the original high end product for more affordable prices.

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

These products keep my boho braids looking fresh and not matted.

i use different brands to see which works best for me, i do have sensitive skin so i use anything sensitive!

this list is not only for the skin on your face, but all over your body! tested and loved by sensitive skin

I struggled with severe fungal acne on my face as well as redness on my cheeks. These are products that took my stubborn bumps and pimples away in less than weeks! I’ve repurchased all of these over the years and can confidently say they saved my skin ✨

Hair products that I love for wavy hair💓💓💓 the best products to keep wavy hair frizz-free and healthy

Overose released new perfumes! I’ve sampled them so let’s layer!!

I love when brands take the time to make GOOD products. Don't get me wrong, I own some expensive makeup...but these are always going to be my go-to products. I have sensitive and fair skin, so I have no choice but to be picky. Especially if I need to make a recommendation. Many of these products are suitable for all skin types: oily, dry, patchy, and everything in between.

Formerly in the beauty industry, currently a full-time beauty consumer. These are my go-to's for this spring Sephora savings event.

My favorite compliment is, “Wow, you smell good!” and my favorite season is fall. So I had the idea to merge two of my favorite things and bring you a list that shows my favorite fall fragrances…try saying that fast three times lol 😭

currently on my hair care journey! Will only recommend products that are WORTH IT!

The best skincare routine I have used to simplify and reset my cystic hormonal acne! + some body care must haves🫶🏼

Here are some really popular korean skincare serums that have blown up on social media and my brutal ratings for them. My ratings are based on how well it serves its purpose, whether or not I reach for it often and if it contributes to a noticeable improvement in my skin.

easy and glowy skin recs!!! my favs that i keep using over and over!

Most of these products aren't necessities but make your everyday routine feel luxe and gives you the extra confidence to feel like your best self.

I have a Normal to Combination type of skin but sometimes can be bit of Dry on winter or under Ac for too long. i lives in SEA where we only have 2 seasons, its either Hot or Rainy season. so these are some of the Best that i've ever tried and tested on me. Hope it works for you too , if u did try some of them, feel free to leave a comment and share your experience with me . ps : i do travel a lot, so what i use also depending on where i go

do you have oily/hormonal skin? even when you use chemical exfoliants, wear sunscreen, and do skincare 2x a day? angels, you NEED this guide to have plump, glowing, hydrated skin!!--⋆˚࿔ [INFO] oily skin is the outcome of overly-dry skin. the sebum created by the skin (which also can cause acne) is how the skin tries to combat dryness. many acne treatments consist of active chemical exfoliants, which can further dry the skin and irritate acne. this list is mainly active-free. be patient and use with consistency!!

My favorite beauty buys and dupes at Walmart!

A collection of must-have beauty products that I can't live without. From skincare to makeup, these are my go-tos!

My skincare favorites for dry, sensitive, and acne prone skin! These products work great if you’re using prescription acne treatments or just have naturally dry skin.

These are my favorite products I use for my skin & hair routine. I have oily skin and a full beard so choosing the right products keep my skin glowing and my beard poppin!

my favorite face masks for all kinds of skin concerns!! These are all safe coming from someone with acne-prone/sensitive skin!

These are all my favorite perfumes, soaps, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, body scubs, etc! I love vanilla scents but I don’t really stick to one particular scent and just go with whatever smells good.

I have curly, frizzy, dry hair. I like to shop with a frugal mind but for products with easy yet outstanding results. ***I take REAL photos of the products so that you know I am for REAL! And have actually used these products I stand by!!***

If you want to smell like a warm cherry pie fresh out of the oven, this list is for you. 🍒🥧 These products layer together to create that sweet bakery scent — juicy cherries, vanilla pastry, sugar, and soft whipped cream. The secret to smelling amazing all day is scent layering: start with a sweet body wash, add a creamy lotion, then finish with a cherry perfume or mist. These products together will make people say: “You smell like dessert!”

As someone who has struggled with shade matching for PALE, PALE skin, this is my list of makeup products that actually work with my complexion and not against it. Keep in mind I am also quite cool toned, so you may need to adjust some shade options if that is not the case for you! This is a mix of drugstore and high end but sometimes when you have a specific skin tone it's better to splurge.

curated especially for the dry-skin girls that want some easy go-tos

My favorite makeup, skin care, body care, and hair items for anything from low maintenance every day looks to a full glam moment! This is full of all of my tried and true products that I use on an every day basis!

Welcome to my hand-picked collection of scents I actually wear, love, and recommend. From soft girl sweetness to bold, boss-level aromas, this list includes my top fragrances for every mood, season, and vibe. Whether you're looking for your next signature scent, a cozy everyday perfume, or a standout cologne that turns heads, you’ll find my favorites all in one place. Tap through, explore, and find the scent that speaks to you.

A list of my absolute ride-or-die lip products!!

My skin gets oily and breaks out the second it warms up, so these are the lightweight, oil-controlling products I switch to every spring and summer — SPF that doesn't feel greasy, gel moisturizers that don't clog pores, and treatments that keep shine and breakouts in check without over-drying. This list contains affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. What's your warm-weather skin savior? Let me know below!

My everyday makeup picks for looking cute witout doing the most. Affordable, easy to use, long-lasting, and perfect for throwing in your bag. These are preducts I actually love and purchased multiple times-just a nice girl-to-girl sharing!

Great products that really helped grow and improve health of my hair.

If you have oily skin, these products are going to help you so much. I’ve been going between these products in each section for quite some time now and I won’t ever not love them. They’re mostly affordable but the ones that aren’t are definitely worth the price

these are the products i tested to help improve the appearance of post-acne marks and uneven skin texture. i focused on gentle ingredients that support skin renewal while keeping my oily skin calm and hydrated.

Struggling with acne but don’t want to pay professional skincare costs? This is the list for you. Great for combo and acne prone skin types!

As a mature woman over 60 my skin, hair and makeup regiments and needs have changed! This list has all of the things I've found that have help me look and feel my best!

If I lost my makeup bag here’s a list of everything I would go buy from Sephora. This is the best products for each step in a makeup routine

New and improved skincare recs that I use every day! Keep your skin flawless and glowy with these holy grail items!

I’ve hand‑picked the most exciting beauty treats to make every December morning feel like a mini‑spa. From the glow‑boosting Vitamin C Lactic Acid Dewy Face Cream to the ultra‑dramatic Lash Clash Extreme Volume Waterproof Mascara, and the sun‑kissed Bronzers, these calendars keep the surprise alive. Save this list so you can snag your favorites early 🎁

makeup i use every day, these are my staples and would rebuy again and again. i love a natural look and these products are perfect for that

Some of my skincare favorites!! Mainly purchased at Target, Walmart or Ulta!

After so many years of experimenting with different hair products for my stubborn difficult to style hair, these are the best products I have found that really work!

Picture this: it’s a chilly fall evening, you’re in your comfiest loungewear, candles lit, and it’s finally time to unwind. This list is your cozy-girl guide to haircare, skincare, and little self-care rituals that make ordinary weeknights feel aesthetic, calming, and ✨so fall✨.

My Sephora makeup must haves that I’ve tried, loved!

we've already heard from the &honey hair oil, the fino hair mask, etc. etc. etc. but what about the ones that haven't gone mega viral yet? these products are tried and true, i personally love and use all of these! for reference i have combo skin and a cool undertone :)

My favorite skincare products! (As someone who has struggled with acne)

Makeup and Beauty products have been an obsession of mine since I was about 8 years old, so I have 40 years of experience of buying, using, experimenting, reading about, going to salons, costuming in New Orleans, watching shows and YouTube videos about makeup and beauty!! I consider myself a self taught makeup artist. I am the person friends & family come to for beauty and skin care advice. I do everyone's makeup. When I have thought I've tried it all I see a new beauty brand on the market!! It is hard to keep up!! This list is a work in progress!!