Just a bunch of all my tried and true beauty products that I consistently repurchase!! As someone with acne prone skin, it’s important to me to share products that really work for sensitive skin like mine!
Recs for my favourite products I use on the daily! These are the products I keep going back to year after year, and have become a staple in my daily routine. I have very fair, dry and sensitive skin, so if you're like me - hopefully these recs can help!
Do not sleep on drug store products! These are effective, affordable drug store products that I've repurchased many times. They're just as good as their high end counterparts, but at a literal fraction of the price ✨
These are my go-to recs as someone who’s dealt with acne, redness, and all the ups and downs of sensitive skin. I’ve found that keeping things simple, gentle, and consistent makes the biggest difference. This list has the everyday basics that help calm, protect, and keep skin balanced so it feels healthy without the overwhelm. I strive for glowy, healthy skin :)
This list is for savvy shoppers who want to look and feel good without breaking the bank. All of the recommendations on this list perform just as well or BETTER than similar products offered by expensive prestige brands. One of the products is an exact dupe. I'll be making updates. Stay tuned!
Our search for the next scent to be obsessed with continues. Like lippies, you can never have enough. This is based on science, by the way. Here are all of my picks for you to get your nose on during the Sephora sale! This is for the Spring 2026 Sale!
Some things work and are not cute or sexy feeling, like you need to use them but you’re not too keen to tell people it’s a fave. Well, I’ll tell you. I love not sexy products because they help me become sexy. You can’t use cute expensive products for everything, and a lot of the time they don’t work like these tried and true products.
No gatekeeping here. These are my tried and true skincare products I actually use, repurchase, and recommend from gentle cleansers to glow boosting serums , toners and barrier loving moisturizers. If it’s on this list, it earned its spot 💋 Perfect for sensitive skin, everyday routines, and results you can see.
You know that feeling when you swipe on a red lip and suddenly your whole outfit makes sense? I spent years buying reds that bled, feathered, or turned neon pink after an hour. This lineup is for anyone who wants that old Hollywood polish without looking like they tried too hard. Took me a solid two years of trial and error, so save yourself the lipstick graveyard.
Your closet looks like a latte gradient and you wouldn't have it any other way. But finding makeup, skincare, and accessories that actually complement a neutral wardrobe without clashing or looking washed out? That took me embarrassingly long to figure out. This is the full lineup that finally made my earth-tone uniform look intentional instead of boring.
As a University student I nor have the time or money to have an extravagant skin routine. These are my essentials that I use daily, but also the items I've heard great things about. I also have some pretty bad oily skin that breaks out, and these products calm it down and give me the radiant skin I need.
Ready to bring the salon experience home? This curated list features the top hot tools trusted by professional cosmetologists from flat irons to curling wands and everything in between. Whether you’re aiming for sleek, straight strands or voluminous curls, these are the salon quality tools that deliver professional results without leaving your bathroom.
This is my ultimate holiday wish list, featuring the very best items I'm dreaming of this year—a perfect mix of practical essentials, must-have tech, and luxurious self-care treats! You'll find everything from the viral skincare that gives you that incredible 'glazed donut' glow (hello, Rhode!), the comfiest PJs on the planet (SKIMS), and the stylish sneakers that feel like walking on clouds (On). Plus, I've added the crucial items I need to film my wedding! 😉 #christmaslist #christmas
I honestly do not do much to myself to get ready, but there are some essenitals I use to make my blow outs last longer, and skin look better. These are things I use everyday and rave about.
The “clean girl” aesthetic is all about minimal beauty, polished style, and that effortlessly put-together vibe. Think glowy skin, slicked-back hair, neutral tones, and elevated basics. This list features my go-to products that help me embody that clean, fresh, and confident energy — without trying too hard. Simple, chic, and always on point.
This is my makeup for my super oily skin! I live in a super hot and humid city and I’ve mastered it! These products together will make your makeup stay on ALL DAY ALL NIGHT!
This my big shower every week that I set aside time to really take care of myself. I always shower everyday but this routine is more in depth with products I love.
Now of course I have variations of my everyday soft glam look and this is just one! This one is blush heavy, so if you’re a blush girlie l, this one is for you!
After years of straightening my hair, with all the damage, I decided to embrace my natural curls. While there are so many curly hair products out there, these products have helped get my curls back.
I am a skincare and makeup girly. I can do a 5 minute look or a full glam out of these products. I love the option for either. I usually land somewhere right in the middle.
do you have acne? is your skin dull? this is the list for you!! these are my go-to skincare products that i loveee so much! they’ll leave your skin glowing😍 there’s also some body products in here as well!
These are the products I actually reach for—the ride-or-dies, the hidden gems, and the glow-givers I can’t stop using. From skin-prepping must-haves to makeup that never misses, these picks are all about enhancing your natural beauty while keeping things effortless and fun.
You know that group chat where someone drops a product link and three people immediately reply ‘oh my god yes get it’? I ignored those texts for months until my skin, hair, and makeup bag were all begging for help. Turns out my friends were right about every single one. Here's the full list before you waste another paycheck on whatever the algorithm is pushing this week.
Busy mom life means I need a makeup routine that is quick, easy, and actually works! These are the products I love and use everyday that keep my makeup routine simple my skin looking healthy and glowy.
These are some of my absolute favourite makeup products! I have really dry eczema skin as well so all of these products don’t dry out or irritate my skin!
Struggling with acne-prone skin but still want that flawless, glowy look without blowing your budget? Here are my favorite luxury vs affordable acne-safe makeup dupes that I actually swear by in 2026!
I have allergies and really bad acne, so every single product on this list is non-comedogenic (or very pore-friendly), lightweight, and tested on my own breakout-prone skin. No heavy silicones or pore-clogging ingredients that make things worse.
From foundations and concealers to primers, blushes, and setting sprays — I compare high-end favorites (like Armani Luminous Silk or Rare Beauty) with budget dupes (e.l.f., L’Oréal, NYX, Maybelline, etc.) that perform just as well… sometimes even better on acne-prone or textured skin.
Expect honest notes: Does the dupe feel lighter? How does it hold up in Michigan humidity? Any shade match tips or “zero new breakouts after a full day” wins?
Perfect for anyone tired of expensive makeup that wrecks their skin. Save money, protect your barrier, and still look cute! 💄✨
Tap to shop the exact products I use — luxury vibes on a real-girl budget. #AcneSafeMakeup #MakeupDupes #NonComedogenic #AcneProneSkin2026
Evening Skincare Routine order:
1. Wash face
2. Tower 28 spray
3. Caudalie face spray
4. The ordinary hyaluronic acid serum
5. The inky list moisturizer
6. Extra masks/toppers
Pre- makeup routine order:
1. Caudalie face spray
2. The ordinary hyaluronic acid serum
3. Merit beauty glow serum
4. Glow recipe watermelon dew drops
5. The inky list moisturizer
6. Super goop sunscreen or beauty of joseon sunscreen
7. Saie glowy super gel
My recommendations for skincare as someone who is in their mid-20s has combination sensitive acne-prone skin. These are some of the products that work for me and hopefully they can work for you too :)
as someone with dry, sensitive skin, it's taken me YEARS of trial and error to build a routine that truly works. these are some of my everyday absolute essential products that will give you the best skin of your life, all without breaking the bank! products are listed in the best order of use, so you can build your perfect, cohesive routine :)
These products are some of my favourite sensitive skin friendly items. As someone struggling with Psoriasis, it is nice to know I can share some of them with others.
NB: what works for me might not work for others, so just keep that in mind❤️🌈
You just survived reformer class and your friend texts ‘meet us in 20.’ No time for a full reset, no desire to show up looking like you lost a fight with a rowing machine. This is the exact lineup I keep in my gym bag so I can walk into any restaurant without that post-workout panic. Took me a full year of sweaty trial and error to lock this down.
All these products are made with the best quality ingredients, smell amazing, & actually work. I use this website & app by this company called the Environmental Working Group to see how toxic my skincare products actually are. EWG Healthy Living is the app & ewg.org/skindeep is the website. It's really cool. You can also check out your household items. They take the list of ingredients, and create a rating between EWG-10 (10 being most toxic & EWG certified being the cleanest) based off of facts/labs/reports/studies/lawsuits on each ingredient in our products. Not every brand is on their but they are always adding new brands & products. Once I discovered this site, I literally checked every product I owned 🤣.
I’ve searched for a long time to find the best products for my curly hair, so trust me when I say this list includes YEARS and hundreds of dollars to find what works the best for me!
My goal is to have my face glowy, dewy, hydrated and soft! These are my favorite products that I will keep buying and recommending cause they are so good!
I’m a Jo Malone London girly!!! They are the best gifts to give, who doesn’t love receiving a JML gift. Also I’m very knowledgeable of JML, used to work with the brand for 5.5 years.
Let's start supporting companies that make clean products to put on our skin! The whole point of makeup is to feel better so let's put only things on our skin that's going to truly enhance the beauty we all already have :)
These are my holy grail skincare products 🧴✨️ These products keep my skin looking hydrated, plump, and dewy. Some of these I use daily and others weekly or if needed. In the description of each product I will describe how I use them and how often 🫶
Beauty, makeup, skin care, hair care, and perfumes I use and recommend. I will also be including some self care tips, routines and items that will help elevate you, regardless of how high or low maintenance you are.
My go-to fruity and floral body sprays for smelling sweet and fresh every day! 💗✨ Featuring my favorite scents and lotions that are perfect for everyday wear. 🧴💕
Winter can wreak havoc on my skin; having combo skin can mean waking up with oily skin and going to sleep with dryness. These products have helped me restore my skin barrier and prevent those winter woes!
The Hair Fix Guide is your go-to product list for healthier, better-looking hair. Every product is organized by concern—damage & repair, frizz & smoothness, volume & thinning, leave-ins, and tools—so you can easily find what your hair actually needs. No guesswork, no wasted money—just hair care products that support strong, smooth, and manageable hair.
Makeup I’ve repurchased that I always have in my makeup routine! Drug store and high end. (Yes I own everything that’s listed). For reference. I have normal skin, not oily but not dry.
If you're looking for ways to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin, this list is for you. Here are some skincare go-tos that have actually helped me with clearing and maintaining consistently healthy skin. Some items are topical and others are for internal health as it relates to skincare.
Discover my favorite natural hair care essentials for healthy, moisturized, and manageable hair! From nourishing oils and hydrating shampoos to deep conditioners, leave-in treatments, detangling tools, and protective styling products, this list features helpful finds for building a simple, effective natural hair care routine. Whether you're caring for curly, coily, kinky, or textured hair, looking for products to reduce dryness and breakage, or trying to retain length and maintain healthy hair you'll find essentials worth checking out. Save this list for your next wash day and shop your natural hair care favorites in one place!
A list of skincare products I buy again and again. I have struggled with quite severe hormonal acne when I was a teenager and young adult. The only thing that helped was a prescribed cream from the doctor, but these are the products that help me maintain a acne-free skin. I have sensitive and dry skin :)
Curly hair can be a bit pricey, so let’s help you not break the bank with these super affordable curly hair products that will give you just as good results as the expensive products!
As I'm approaching my 40s, I regret not taking preventative measures since my 20s. I have dark spots, fine lines and dark circles under eyes. Now my focus is on treating my skin of the damages and dullness that have accumulated over time. This is my real deal to the beauty products that work for my combo skin.
Tested and loved by a middle-age makeup artist—these are the skincare and makeup staples that actually work. No fluff, no hype—just glow, coverage, and results you’ll see every day.
I’m all about looking put-together without doing the most. These are my go-to beauty products for a natural, glowy look that feels like me, just a little more jazzed up.
Think: clean skin, soft glam, and low-effort magic. Perfect for the girlies who love simplicity but still want to pop
I’ve been loving fresh, happy scents for the beginning of the year that don’t cost a fortune, here are my faves right now that just scream spring vibes!
I have a Google doc that I've been updating since 2024 of every single beauty product I have ever owned. I do this to keep track of what I love and what I don't love quite as much. This is my ride or die list- products I have used for at least a year (usually more!) and will be rebuying
Hair hair hair!!! All things accessories, treatments, shampoos and conditioners, heat protection! You name it, it’s here! All my fave recommendations 🤩 From hair care to hair accessories it’s all here!! These will make your hair feel amazing, look amazing and overall be amazing
One my my skincare resolutions for 2026 is maintaining consistency with my product use: finding what truly works for me, thriving with it, and avoiding trends and fad products for the sake of content creation or feeling part of the crowd.
Jade marble nails are THE spring 2026 trend. Here are the must-have products to recreate this stunning look at home — from jade gel polishes to marble nail art tools.
From hair care, to body care, to shower filters - please start making swaps to make your bathroom products better for your hormones! Here’s a list of my tried and true favorites
I don’t know about you but the minute the temperature drops, my skin quite literally begins to flake off 😫 I’ve tried countless moisturizers and lotions for my dry skin during these colder months and I’m here to reveal my secrets 🤫 Get ready to have the most supple and moisturized skin during this brutal winter season ❄️
Struggling with acne doesn’t mean you have to strip your skin or pile on dozens of products. The trick is keeping things simple, consistent, and non-comedogenic (a fancy word for “won’t clog your pores”). This list combines dermatologist-approved staples with lifestyle swaps that support clearer, calmer skin from the inside out.
My go to beginner friendly skin care routine. It’s great on my sensitive skin and gives me that dewy look and feel. I use them daily AM and PM listed on each product.
From bleaching my hair to cutting it super short and now having the long hair I’ve always loved. These are the products that got me through that process. All used and recommended by me!
These are all of the products you would find if you were to look through my makeup/skincare bag. Since I am not rich, but still prioritize my skin and beauty, the prices range from highly affordable to a bit pricier just to make sure there are items on here that work for all my baddies, no matter your budget!
If you’re into beauty but you feel like you don’t have the money to express or explore that interest, then this list is for you❤️🩹Here you’ll find out using lots of money on high-end products isn’t always worth it;) Coming from a semi broke student who has a lot of beauty expenses each month:))
I've struggled with dry acne prone skin my whole life. It took me many years and wasting money on so many products before I finally found what worked for my skin. Here are the cleansers, moisturizers, and exfoliating products that have really been a game changer. If you're struggling with your skin I hope these can help you!
For my ghostie gals. These are some of my most used and cherished products that have made me ditch the self tanner and embrace my pale skin. Hopefully they help you do the same! 🤍
I’d say I’m very partial to a natural and minimal look, so if I post a beauty rec on here, it means I use it all the time! As for hair, I have reallyyy thin, dry, curly hair, and I’m very careful with what I decide to use on my hair. These are the beauty items that have truly changed my routine for the better, let me know what you think!
A curated collection of my go-to beauty essentials for an elegant, feminine, and polished look. Each product is something I personally love and use to feel confident, radiant, and refined in my everyday life. From timeless skincare staples to chic finishing touches, these are the little luxuries that help me embody elegance, femininity, and independence in the most effortless way. ✨