These are some of my “can't live without makeup products.” I have been playing with makeup since I was a child. I can't wait to try out the newest and hottest things to see if they are worth the hype. As I get older (in my 40s), I have to adapt to things that work and look great on my skin.
If you are anything like me and are obsessed with makeup by Chelsea, you will be obsessed with these blushes and as you should cause they will look amazing on you (can you believe I used to hate blush??) ps. Put it everywhere!! On your collarbone, the tip of your ears your forehead go crazy! Yes 10 years from now we might think wtf, but rn it’s hot so just go with it 🙂↕️
After quite a few years struggling with acne, acne scars, skin texture and dull skin, I can say that I have tried most skincare products out there, from high-end to drugstore options. I finally saw results when I simplified my routine and used basic, simple and clean products that, luckily, tend to be quite affordable. This list contains my actual skincare routine and a few alternatives depending on your skin type, but I ensure that if you are consistent you WILL see results!
my stats: 22. Virgo (I wouldn’t put anything on here that I didn’t think was ✨perfect✨). Perfectionist (I did say I was a Virgo so…). Always get complimented on makeup. Have been doing this since I was literally 8. Take it or leave it💄💄💄
If you have olive skin you know it can be hard sometimes to find that right shade of blush or foundation what won’t make you look ashy! After years of trial and error, these are the products I’ve found that actually complement my skin, and don’t settle into fine lines.
The range of skincare products on this list have helped my skin massively, I have dry skin and all these products are super hydrating and moisturising. Hopefully this list makes your search easier! I have also added to this list products my friends and family have recommended/ swear by to include more skin types and a better range of products.💞
If your wardrobe is 90% brown, burgundy, and forest green and you've painted your nails a shade that clashed with every single blazer you own — I finally cracked the code. This is for anyone who stares at nail polish walls feeling overwhelmed because nothing looks right against tweed and wool. Took me two semesters of trial and error so you don't have to.
Simple everyday makeup must-haves for a natural look — foundations, concealers, mascara, lip products, and brushes that make your daily makeup routine quick and effortless.
Here is the start of your lash clusters journey. Cheap and affordable way to have lash extensions without the high cost. (All products listed I have personally used and have given an honest review) ⚠️disclaimer⚠️ lash clusters have their own opinion formed around them, so make sure to do your reasearch before jumping in! Stay safe stay beautiful!
reasonably priced beauty items that i LOVE | as a college student trying to reduce spending while also enjoying treating herself, here's what i recommend…
i was a lash extension & brow tattoo artist for several years until i had my first bby. now i’m all about minimal & simplistic makeup that makes me feel beautiful without a crazy amount of effort 💋
These are my tried-and-true, holy grail products for anti-aging as a 51-year-old. The key items you need: for skin, a vitamin C serum, a great moisturizer, Tretinoin, and lots and lots of sunscreen. For body, a luxurious and effective body wash to clean, a nice scented body wash to enjoy, and a moisturizer. I've purchased all of the products here multiple times and recommend to all my friends.
My go-to beauty must-haves! From hair care heroes to body care staples, these are the products I swear by for feeling confident, pampered, and polished. If you’re looking for tried-and-true essentials, this is the list to save
Are you a baddie on a budget? Because same. These are my go-to makeup picks—affordable products that actually perform. A mix of personal favorites I keep repurchasing and a few highly recommended finds from friends that are next on my list
I'm really excited to explore my hair and find the best techniques/tools/products that let me achieve interesting styles. Below is everything I used to achieve the perfect copper tinted spiral curls you can see at YouTube.com/@ItaeviaMinnae !
One thing I inherited from my Japanese grandma was the hair-straight as ever. These are the products I use to keep it up and to make it actually hold a curl. As someone who has chronic split ends and fine hair this is what has worked best for keeping my blonde blonde, and my long hair long.
this is for my curly and wavy haired girls!! these products are what worked best for me in keeping my hair hydrated and healthy after bleaching it. most of these products are on the cheaper side:)
Just some products I personally enjoy. Whether it be day-to-day or just for fun. I don't normally indulge much in this kind of stuff. The list is pretty short but if I've tried and tested it, it's likely on this list.
Taking care of long hair doesn’t have to be a daily battle. This list is packed with tried-and-true tools, gentle detanglers, nourishing treatments, and accessories that make managing long locks easier (and way less painful). Whether you’re dealing with knots, frizz, breakage, or bedtime tangles, these essentials help keep hair healthy, shiny, and stress-free—for girls and the grownups helping them.
Here are some of my favorite hair products that I use almost every single day and will always restock the moment I’m out! I haven’t dyed my hair at all until recently but the products I use haven’t changed. I still love every single one of these products. For reference my hair is wavy and I sometimes get oily from my very root if I’m not careful with the products I use.
All the base and top coats I currently have in my collection. I love combining base coats for a good foundation. Quick dry top coats followed by thicker gel finished ones are the best!
I have always had super sensitive skin so finding gentle and effective skincare products has always been really important to me. Here are some of my must have skincare finds ✨
Our favorite time of the year is coming soon - Ulta’s 21 Days of beauty!
I’ve been watching the sneak peaks to see what, if any, good deals we get this year. So far these are on my list so far!
If you're just beginning your makeup journey (like I am!), figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. With so many products out there, it's easy to overthink it. So here's a simple list of beginner-friendly makeup must-haves to help you ease into the world of beauty—without breaking the bank or your confidence.
Hi!I have combination skin, and these are the products that I have found to give the most natural base makeup that last throughout the day. I have listed my favorite products, trying to include the semi-matte finish and glowy finish versions of the same products for those that prefer one or the other.
💫 The skincare staples I recommend over and over again. This collection includes cleansers, exfoliants, serums, moisturizers, sunscreen, and treatments that help with hydration, dullness, uneven texture, and maintaining a healthy skin barrier. These are the products I trust for a routine that actually works.
These are some of my favorite luminizers, highlighters, and glowy face products! It includes both makeup and skincare because, these days, there's actually a lot of hybrid products that double as both makeup AND skincare! :)
Every single thing in here is under $15 and I promise no one can tell. This is the drugstore makeup I actually reach for on real mornings — the mascaras, glosses, and liners that punch way above their price 💄
As a mom in her 30s my hair has definitely seen better days. Between postpartum hair loss, streaks of grey, and some impulsive at home bleaching…my hair was looking like I stuck my finger in a socket. I’ve tried so many products to try to get my hair too look and feel healthy again. These are the items I’ve used that I swear by to all of my friends and family.
Skincare that’s acne safe, lightweight, and formulated to calm, not trigger, breakouts. Every pick on this list is made for people who know the struggle of fighting hormonal acne, texture, and irritation without adding fuel to the fire.
When August came with its salty air and door rusts, I burrowed down with a fantasy book and some of my favorite makeup and skincare products. Hope you have fun looking around, maybe you'll find something we both have <3
I have terribly dry hair since having my son. I don't know why. It's always been long and blonde and I don't normally colour it but whatever I do, static and frizz! Maybe hormones or something! I have found some products that help though and here they are!
Hydration, glow, and protection are my main goals going into summer’26! Focusing on barrier repairing treatments and protecting against harmful uv rays
Whether you want a long soak in the tub to luxuriate your skin or de-stress after a hard day, or you just want to warm up on a cold winter night, this list has everything you need to make that bath time everything you dreamed it would be! This post may contain affiliate links.
Welcome to my Beanable beauty list. I'm obsessed with sharing my fave picks - think skincare must-haves, perfumes that make me smell like a dream, and makeup that makes me feel like a baddie. Highlights include Dermalogica goodies, Burberry scents, and Neutrogena travel essentials. Let's get this beauty party started
I've been an esthetician for 9 years. 4 of those years I spent working with and learning over 50 different brands/ products on the market! Here are my favorites!
As someone who struggled with significant hormonal acne and subsequently, hyper-pigmentation well into my 40s, here are some products that helped me off in the right direction along with seeing a dermatologist. I do use a prescription retinoid, Aklief, which has helped a great deal. THE most important product for hyper-pigmentation is DAILY sunscreen. I'm really pleased with how far my skin has come.
From watermelon hydration to the latest S. Korean spfs. My purse this time of year is full of summer necessities, while also showing signs of fall. I love to add a lip and face balm to my daily skincare as the days get cooler and drier. This list will let you hold onto summer a little longer, while also being easy on your wallet ☀️💅
I truly think I own the most lip products of any 23 yr old. I have a severe addiction to buying them and truly don’t care to stop. Dare I say this is the one product I cannot leave the house without (& deodorant) 😆
Everything I use to get and maintain my best summer self. How I keep my skin smooth, my makeup flawless, my hair in place … keeping in tip top shape from my head to my toes!
Makeup/Beauty products don’t have to break the bank! Some of the BEST makeup I use daily is less than $5! I love me a good makeup deal especially on products that work!!
Spring is upon us which means we want to glow like the rest of the world. Also more sunshine means our complexions will be more visible and we want to be dewy, gorgeous and safely bronzed! Here are my fave products from Ulta and why I love them!
The little things that make life feel softer, calmer, and effortlessly cinematic. From my go-to tumbler for iced coffee runs to skincare that saves my tired skin — these are high-quality picks I swear by.
As a woman in her early 30s who has struggled with acne her whole adult life, these are the products that have helped me so much that won’t break me out!
Not all of these products are specifically helpful for my eczema, but at the very least they don’t irritate it. I have been dealing with eczema for the past 3 years and have been testing out products to find what works for my skin. If you also have very sensitive skin and eczema, give these products a try!
Sensitive and eczema prone skin girl here! It’s always been difficult finding ANY skin care products that won’t irritate my skin. I’ve slowly started to venture out and have listed my top picks with no skin reactions. These skin care picks are so simple but yet will make your skin feel so good.
You spent 20 minutes applying rhinestones in the parking lot and they fell off before the opener finished. Meanwhile your friend is moshing in 95 degree heat and her face gems are still perfect at 2am. The difference is the products, not the technique. This is everything I tested across three festival seasons so you can skip the trial and error before your next show.
As a girl who has suffered from severe cystic acne and has been lift with pitted scars. These are the products that make me enhance my beauty without the filter
From nail polish to press ons here are the best ones I have tried. I try to save money by doing my nails at home and these products keep my nails looking healthy and help my nail polish to last.
Korean skin care has completely changed the way I take care of my skin, and I honestly love it. The routines feel like a little act of self-care every day, and the products are so gentle yet effective—they leave my skin hydrated, glowing, and super healthy. I especially appreciate how everything is focused on prevention and nourishment, not just covering up problems. It’s made my skin look and feel its absolute best, and I genuinely look forward to my routine every morning and night!
If your shower caddy looks like a yard sale exploded in it every time you head to the gym or pack for a trip, same. I spent way too long cramming full-size bottles into tiny spaces before I finally built out a lineup of minis that actually work. This is for anyone who travels often, hits the gym before work, or just moved into a dorm and needs to keep things compact. Took me a solid year of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.
The absolute best products for that low effort glowy summer look! I absolutely adore these products for beach photos, everyday glowy makeup, and any sorority events!
I have combo, dehydrated skin. I've struggled so much with acne, closed comedones, and eczema. This is a curated list of skincare products I keep coming back to and have healed my skin barrier.
I use a pore-clogging ingredient checker before using each product. Sometimes ingredients change on certain products. So I try to update them from time to time. I hope this list helps anyone else who’s navigating their skincare journey and looking for reliable, skin-soothing staples.
Perfect stocking stuffers for the women in your life. Lots of these you might not purchase for yourself but love to have as a gift!
EVERYTHING AFFORDABLE AT TARGET
Styling your hair and putting on makeup can be affordable and still look good. Here are some not so expensive makeup and hair items that will make you look fab.
Do you love makeup but don't have the money or makeup stores around you to keep up with the trend? well we're in the same boat! all i use is drugstore/walmart makeup products...here are the best!
These are products I use everyday! As a busy mom I need simple routines that still make me look and feel my best! This list does contain a few affiliate links.
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!
I don’t really know what I’m doing in the makeup category, but this is all of the products I use! I mix and match how many depending on the look I’m going for, but simplicity is key for me
I lived with severe hormonal acne for years before starting skin cycling and changing up my products. I cleared my skin without birth control, accurate and I never stopped eating dairy. I have so many tips and products that helped me along the way but here are my favourites.
My favorite time of year!! I love to try new beauty trends and products but I do not like the break the bank. This event is 50% off and where I get most of my higher end products to try out! I will be updating daily as the deals come in!
This list is for anyone who’s tired of wasting money on overhyped skincare that doesn’t deliver. I’m the opposite of an impulse buyer—every product here has earned its spot after serious research, ingredient deep-dives, countless reviews, and real-world testing. I don’t just want something that sounds good—I need it to actually work.
My skin type is oily but dehydrated, which makes finding the right products a challenge. I look for formulas that hydrate deeply without clogging pores, calm inflammation, support barrier repair, and help keep breakouts under control. My skincare goals include clear skin, barrier strength, and that coveted glass-skin glow—and everything on this list supports one (or more) of those goals.
These are products I trust with my face daily—chosen for their effectiveness, science-backed ingredients, smart formulations, and consistent results. Whether you’re struggling with acne, dehydration, dullness, or just want a better routine without the guesswork, this list is full of gems that truly deliver.
I’m a fairly low maintenance Millennial Mom with sensitive skin and these are my favourite beauty products after LOTS of trial and error over the years!
Makeup is only as Beautiful as the skin that's underneath it. Skincare prep and the right primers are essential for long wear, radiant, show stopping makeup. This is a mixture of drugstore and high end products that I use and highly recommend. I've tested and used these products for their quality and effectiveness. I hope you love them as much as I do! ❤️
I’m 33 and keeping my skin looking youthful is very important to me! I love for my skin to be super glowy and hydrated. I have normal to dry skin and this is the day and night time routine I do to keep my skin looking healthy!
This is a list of hair extensions & braiding hair that are free of toxic chemicals. I've listed afro, coily, and loc textures because my natural hair is 4C coily curly pattern. Hair extensions & braiding hair often contain harmful chemicals, incl. formaldehyde or chemical that turn into it when exposed to heat.
You deserve to feel beautiful while your skin is healing! Favorites for natural-looking coverage, while not adding to skin troubles. Bonus: some of them will help your skin, too (we love a make-up product that doubles as skincare!)