I use these makeup products daily and truly live by them! And most products are really affordable. The higher cost products are a true investment!

Rolling out of bed twelve minutes before class and still looking like a functioning human shouldn't require a PhD in contouring. If you're a college student running on four hours of sleep and iced coffee, staring at your reflection wondering how to fake eight hours of rest — I burned through a semester of trial and error so you can just copy my routine.

New to makeup? Start here — affordable, foolproof essentials for building your very first kit without the overwhelm.

Skincare items for my dry and dehydrated skin that I'm always repurchasing and keeping an eye on for prime day deals and discounts.

Turn your everyday makeup routine into something special with my go-to daily makeup must-haves! These are the tried-and-true products I reach for to create a light, glowy, and natural look that enhances your features without feeling heavy. From skin prep to the perfect mascara, this list is all about effortless beauty, radiant skin, and that “no-makeup makeup” glow. If you love a fresh, easy, and dewy everyday look, these essentials are for you!

As a mom of 2 littles and a full on corporate career. I reach for these when I feel like CRAP but want to look refreshed and AWAKE while only using simple makeup. Glowy, energized and youthful vibes is what I go for.

Products I used in my Youtube video to GRWM for a daytime look for a kids birthday party then using the same base products GRWM for a girls night out with my girl friends

When I decided to embrace my naturally curly hair all the suggestions on curly hair products were insane— so expensive and honestly not a lot of bang for your buck. Here are some great products that are affordable and will last!!

you could not pay me to be a full faced glam girl every day or a 10 step skincare routine type of person - so here's what i love and use (check for updates as my routines change!)

A Sunday reset is an absolute MUST for me every single week. Here’s everything to make your Sunday reset magical so you have the best end & start to the week possible 🫶🏽

My favorite make up and hair products along with the best moisturizers and face care.

Affordable makeup staples for a flawless everyday look — my tried-and-true drugstore favorites that actually work, all under $25.

I've always been on the hunt for affordable makeup that doesn't compromise on quality. Discovering these incredible drugstore dupes has been a total game-changer! From foundation to lip gloss, these budget-friendly options have genuinely outperformed some of my favorite luxury brands. Whether you're looking to save money or simply want great results without breaking the bank, here are my top picks for drugstore makeup that truly delivers:

My skincare routine for dry acne prone skin (and other products I love)

For daughters and sons who want to spoil Mom properly this Christmas without overspending, every pick here sits in the under-$25 range and mixes pampering with heart. Inside are a spa gift basket, a scented candle, rich hand cream, cosy socks, a sentimental photo frame and keepsake touches she'll treasure. Each gift was chosen to feel thoughtful and personal — the kind of present that says thank you for everything.

As a nurse who primarily works from home, my skincare and makeup routine has simplified quite a bit! I struggle with dark under eye circles, so the majority of these products are focused on color correction and brightening. My skin does best with a less-is-more approach, and all I need most days is a little bit of awakeness. These products are based on my skin tone which is fair light/neutral.

Makeup and Skin Care Recommendations for combo skin

All of the Asian beauty products I'm willing to pay import taxes on because they are just that good

Year-end season is here, and it’s the perfect time to give something cute either for yourself or someone special. This Lilac Gift Wishlist is filled with soft, pretty, and calming picks that just make life feel a little nicer. From cozy selfcare to aesthetic room items, everything here is easy to love and even easier to gift. 💜

While I do love SOME of my high-end makeup products, there are a lot of drug-store makeup products that are higher quality for a cheaper price! This list contains some of my favorite recommendations!

I love to try new styles but the cost of hair? Crazy. Here I’ve listed some of the best and most affordable Amazon hair finds. You don’t have to break the bank to look expensive.

clothing & product essentials to get through the cold, snowy days of winter

Attempting to figure out this whole perimenopausal skin.

I love doing my makeup, but some products can be so pricey! These are all products that are just as good and well formulated as high end (in my opinion). I love to find dupes for popular products that are not budget friendly - here they are!!

These are my holy grail makeup products I’ve bought them over and over again and I love them sm I won’t gatekeep🩷

I'm a former bottle blonde getting ready to bleach my entire head again, so it's only fitting that I think back on the days I fried my hair and the products that got me through those trying times. Not a professional, and I'm pretty sure I still take 45 minutes just to section my hair, but I swear by these recs. You don't need anything fancy, just patience and faith in yourself.. or a solid hair dresser that you trust to help bring your vision to life! Work in progress!

I’m not a makeup guru but I am a fan of looking like I didn’t just crawl out of a sewer. If you’re the same, check these out!!

My holy grail makeup products in the form of a routine from start to finish. These products are a capsule collection! Take a look if you want some recommendations 🫶🏻

After rapid weight loss my hair started to shed and it was so distressing! These products have slowed the telogen effluvium down significantly and have saved me much anxiety!

I’ve struggled with acne since I was a teenager. I’ve tried sooo many different products and wasted money on some bad ones. Sharing my top picks that actually work!

5 year avid press on nail user, I got you with the trendiest sets for any occasion! Gotta love saving money and looking cute wherever you go.

I don’t know about you but love a good dupe! I have found that a lot of drugstore/affordable makeup can be just as good, if not better, than high end! As a SAHM on a budget I am always looking for affordable finds without losing out on quality product.

my favorite favorite body products! shower routine and beyond- Great if you have dry skin or just want amazing smelling products that deliver!! I love gourmand and vanilla scents, so I am always looking for new lotions, sprays, scrubs and washes to try! I also included my products I love to use for self tanning. I have pale, dry skin with patches of KP and ever since using this routine my skin IS so soft! The most important step in my opinion is always always using lotion on damp skin right out of the shower!

My personal favorites as a woman over the age of 50 (but who doesn't look it). I like products that do double duty and last all day.

As a girl with extremely sensitive & dry skin these products have been my holy grail for years! And when I say dry and sensitive I mean I have psoriasis and eczema.

scents and beauty routine steps that'll make you smell so good people's heads will turn - floral edition (see profile for more scent profiles!)

The 15 mascaras people actually repurchase, all from Ulta: Too Faced Better Than Sex, Lancôme Lash Idôle, IT Cosmetics Superhero, Tarte tubing formulas, Benefit Roller Lash and the viral Maybelline Sky High. Volumizing, lengthening, curling and smudge-proof tubing picks from under $6 dupes to worth-the-splurge favorites. Save this list for your next Ulta haul!

Kits and sets are great ways to find a routine without breaking the bank. I love sets like these so you can try a line without the commitment of full size products

We all want a flawless makeup base in our routine. Follow this guide to get you exactly that! To light coverage to full coverage, dewy to matte finish, I got you covered!

**Pas besoin de 45 produits pour se sentir un peu plus cute le matin. 😂🤎** Je suis une maman très basic : le matin, ça doit être **rapide, simple et efficace**… mais j’aime quand même prendre 5 petites minutes pour moi. 🫶 Voici les produits chouchous que j’utilise vraiment souvent et qui ont trouvé leur place dans ma routine de maman. Des petits essentiels qui me permettent de me sentir un peu plus “j’ai ma vie en main” même quand c’est clairement pas le cas. 😂

Niche quality, on sales (all under $100), stock up for Autumn and winter season. These are the perfumes which general public don't buy. So if you want some unique scents, try out these perfumes and they are on sale right now.

These are all the products I use on a daily basis that has transformed my skin from having acne to glass skin.

The best affordable vanilla body care products that smell warm, sweet, and long-lasting. Featuring vanilla body wash, lotion, perfume mists, and layering combos that make you smell expensive on a budget.

Essentials I trust for hair, skin, and makeup magic

From glowy skin to perfect lips — these are the beauty staples I actually use and swear by. Tested, loved, and guaranteed to level up your routine 💋

I love wearing press on nails because they are more affordable than getting them done and I feel more confident when I do wear them. Check out these beautiful sets!

Your dreamy go-to list for winding down, glowing up, and drifting off like the main character you are. From skincare to satin pillowcases, everything you need to romanticize your nighttime routine lives here.

After seeing how beautiful Korean’s skin looks, I decided to study skincare- from the ingredients to different skin types etc. and I outlined what it is to achieve that glass looking skin. Hydration, hydration, hydration! So here’s a list of my recommendations <3

I pride myself in having beautiful natural nails. This list to help keep your nails looking pretty and strong in between visits to the salon.

I spent most of my early to mid 20s struggling with acne prone skin, so I've gone through A LOT of products and want to share the ones that worked along with some great options

I don’t wear a lot of makeup, but I do wear it every day. As a working mom in my 40’s, I get it done but it’s super quick! These easy products help me feel my best (and budget-friendly).

to make my moisturised skin glow healthy in the sunny days by affordable skincare goods.

i LOVE skincare. it's taken me years to perfect my skincare routine and in this board i've shared my absolute favorite products that i really enjoy using and have helped my skin clear up, become hydrated and glowy with a strong barrier.

These are some of my most purchased items that I use on a weekly or sometimes daily basis. I try to find products that are clean and free of toxins while also friendly to skin sensitivity. I am open to testing new products and hope you enjoy what I got here!

Items we use to keep spaces and faces clean.

The key to mom glam is fast, affordable and realistic 🤣 and good skincare so you don't have to wear much makeup

I’m picky about press-ons because I hate when they look obviously fake… and these passed the test. These SHEIN nails look professionally done without the salon price tag. If you want affordable, high-quality press-ons that still feel luxe, these are the good ones!

As a migraine sufferer, I'm sensitive to synthetic fragrances. I also try to avoid parabens, pthalates, and other toxic ingredients to support my health. These organic beauty products that I love and trust are free of harmful ingredients and are safe for your skin!

I'm literally obsessed with everything clean/simple girl. Wanted to share some hygiene essentials/current favs. Ofc I will be adding to this list because I'm always trying out new prods!

My AM routine in order

Over 50…these are some of my favorite makeup products!

This is a list full of makeup I have used and tested which I love and are repurchases and empties. Ride or die products which I 100% recommend. Mostly products I’d recommend and works well for combination skin girlies

Must-haves if you love clean products that don't make your skin totally freak out! And by that I mean break out, because some of us are very acne-prone and just trying to survive 🥲

AKA everything I ordered while sitting on the couch in pajamas, half-watching a movie, and saying “well… I deserve it.” Zero regrets. Peak cozy-season scrolling.

These are some of my favorite colors and supplies! I have been doing gel-x nails for almost 3 years now and these are some of my essentials!

Empties from the month of May (AKA the best products I couldn't get enough of this month)

I’ve tried over 15 brands of self tan… here’s my favorites

Running on fumes with a full calendar isn't a lifestyle choice — it's just parenthood, deadlines, or one more episode at 2 AM. If your under-eyes look like bruises and your skin screams ‘I’m tired' before you even open your mouth, this is the exact routine that fools everyone into thinking I got a full eight hours. Took me a year of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.

Sensitive skin? Stubborn acne? These are my go to affordable skin care products!

Self care/ skin care is very important , these are some of my favorite products for my dry and sensitive skin.

Kulit glowing dan sehat tanpa perlu merogoh kocek dalam-dalam adalah hal yang terdengar sulit. Tapi sekarang ada nih skincare lokal "Azarine" memberi solusi lengkap untuk semua jenis kulit. Betul2 cocok untuk kulit tropis, kualitas super dengan harga yang sangat terjangkau

All skincare is not for all skintones! Check this out to have your chocolate skin thriving and glowy!

for all the girls and the gays that love makeup but are balling on a budget 💸 i love all of these products and there’s a variety if you’ve tried some & they don’t work for you

My list of self care and beauty favourites! I prioritizes how products make me feel, plus affordability (as a college student I look for ANYTHING to save money). If you relate to that at all consider reading through my recs! Much love!! ❤️🥰

Drugstore brands are going absolutely crazy with their new releases! Not only are they affordable but they're better than high end brands in my opinion. These are a few makeup products that I have recently tried and highly recommend!

You know that feeling when you try a new moisturizer and your dry patches immediately burn like you just slapped hot sauce on your face? Yeah, I lived that cycle for years. Wasted so much money on “sensitive skin” products that still made me wince. This list is for anyone with reactive, eczema-prone skin who's tired of guessing which products will actually feel soothing instead of punishing. Took me a long time to land on these, so save yourself the trial and error.

My favorite blushes, but I'm biased towards liquids/creams bc of how easy they are to use. BRANDS THAT ARE MORE INCLUSIVE TOWARDS DARKER SKIN TONES: Haus Labs, Juvia's Place, Fenty Beauty, Pat McGrath Labs, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Rare Beauty, NYX sometimes, E.L.F. sometimes (comment other brands pls b/c I'm pale AF, but I want to make sure I try and recommend brands that work for everyone)

I love press-on nails and sharing my favorite artists, styles and nail tools to use

My favorite skincare products as someone who suffers from eczema. Products that bring life and moisture to dull and flaky skin while clearing dark spots and eczema scars.

These are my go to drugstore products, beauty on a budget 😘

Products and tools for curly hair to keep it moisturized and healthy and help make your routine easier

If you have 4C hair like me, this collection is for you! These are my favorite products and tools that help keep my hair moisturized, healthy, and manageable—from wash day essentials to styling must-haves.

Perfect light weight makeup, that will have you looking amazing for any occasion!

How I keep my hair thick, healthy all while bleaching it!

Trusty makeup routine that is reliable and good for everyday. ALSO acne safe! My skin is very sensitive and these are all products that I have found are safe for my skin!

From makeup, to skincare, to lip care, to masks, and everything I can think of. Since I live outside the Staes, I added some of what I know to work best as well.

Must check them out if you have dry hair and skin. I suffer from eczema on my face so I have some products that helps along with my antibiotic cream that is prescribed by my doctor.

Products that won’t break the bank, but will have you looking like they do!!

Everything I actually use for makeup, skin, tan & hair — I’ve tried so much and these are the items I rebuy ✨

After struggling to find a skincare routine that doesn’t break me out or irritate my skin, I honestly feel like these products have been the best for me!

Dry, frizzy, snapping-off-in-the-shower hair had me ready to just shave it all off. If you're the person who conditions for thirty seconds and calls it a routine, this is everything I actually use on my weekly hair care night — took me a year of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.

Need some gift ideas for your college-aged daughter, girlfriend, or bestie? I’ve got you covered! These are all products that I’ve loved and I’m sure they will too. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, valentines, etc

In this list, you’ll explore everything I have tested and liked for my hair care routine 🎀

I have dense fine 4b hair. I focus on shine and length retention. The more I moisturize the less breakage I get. My hair is completely natural but many times cornrowed under a wig.

Sensitive skin girly! I love makeup and beauty, everything from clean girl makeup to shouldering Smokey eyes; I’m sharing my favorite products for daily wear and special occasion makeup 💄

Hygiene/beauty products I use every day that I actually like! I try to avoid plastics and too many chemicals, while also staying budget friendly!

Products that I use to keep my hair in its best condition.

all of my favorite and current hair care products that helped grow and fix my heat damaged hair

Must-haves for those with type 4 hair! These are products that make it easier to manage my hair every week and has help me retain length these past few years. I have high porosity hair, so these products are focused on moisture.

A curated collection of my holy grail hair products—all silicone-free and sulfate-free—that give me major volume, lift, and a mirror-like shine without ever feeling weighed down or greasy. Perfect for fine, limp, or easily-weighed-down hair types!

my favorite skincare for acne/oily skin

This is my personal list of must-haves for girls with curly hair! My favourite leave-ins, brushes, shampoos, oils and everything else I can think of, this list is full of my recommendations to keep your hair looking defined and healthy.

If you like vanilla smells but not too sweet and still refreshing than you have to try these perfumes!