The struggle to shade match, be budget friendly, and maintain healthy skin is real, especially for women of color. Elf has expanded its shade range and coverage options to be more inclusive without needing a loan!
After 40 years of trying literally everything on the market, here are my game changers, secret potions, and fun ways to take care of your skin, hair, face, and getting a full beat or a little baby beat for every day and beyond.
This list is for the simple girls. I am not a full coverage girl foundation kind of person. More of a simple makeup routine. This list includes my favorite concealer, mascara, eyeliner, lip glosses, liners, countour and makeup brushes.
I have tried so many makeup products and finally have my perfect rotation - I have fair skin that is dry and sensitive | here are the products I always re-up on 🌷
As a girl who is easily influenced I have tried countless makeup / skincare products. Over the years I have realized that just because it works for someone else does not mean it will work for you. I have a medium skin tone with neutral / slightly warm undertones. If we are a color match this list of recommendations is perfect for you!
The ultimate it-girl stocking stuffer guide: under $50, aesthetic, everyday essentials that make you feel like the most put-together version of yourself. Little luxuries, beauty staples, cozy must-haves, and all the tiny things that just make life feel prettier. Consider this your official cheat sheet for gifting season.
I love self care and I think you should too! Not only is it relaxing but you get so see and feel the benefits! I’ll have some high end and affordable recs for everyone!
As a brown girl, it's not always easy to find lippies that work with my skintone, so here's a list of products that actually work and that I swear by! This list has a mix of drugstore and high end brands, so that there's something to fit everyone's budget :)
These are my favorite lip products that I constantly reach for and have repurchased. Each of these products leave my lips soft, smooth, juicy, hydrated and plumped. This list features glosses, lip liners, lipsticks and more!
As someone who has dry, flaky, eczema skin, I have tried many skin care items over the years and I JUST now found what works best for my dry skin. I hope my rec’s can give you a sense of relief too.
I can’t live without lip balm 🥲. At any given time, I have three or four different ones in my purse bc I need to know that I have the perfect one to suit my needs & my mood. This list is all of my absolute favorites & a few honorable mentions.
A pretty lip combo is key to a a good makeup look. All of these products will get you right! Ranging from lip liners to lip glosses and plumpers, these are all perfect for any look that you could ever want.
Products I use for my hair whether it be for wash day, in between or styling or all of the above. Also what I use on my eyelashes and brows to keep them fresh
These are my personal favorite haircare products that transformed my hair from dry, brittle, heat-damaged strands with breakage and split ends to healthy, shiny, silky, and strong hair. These curly hair essentials and natural hair growth products helped me retain length, reduce shedding, and keep my ends smooth.
Whether you’re dealing with stunted growth, dryness, or damage, or you just want to maintain long, luscious, frizz-free hair, these tried-and-true hair care products and styling tools can help bring your hair back to life.
Perfect for:
✔️ Type 4 hair care & styling
✔️ Curly hair hydration & growth
✔️ Straight naturals looking for shine & length retention
✔️ Anyone struggling with dryness, breakage, or heat damage
Tengo piel seca y durante años he probado productos que prometen hidratación pero no cumplen. Estos son los que realmente dejan la piel cómoda, luminosa y sin textura marcada, incluso después de horas💜✨
Makeup is an art that continues to inspire me. Every time I apply makeup, I feel like I'm creating a new character.These are my makeup favourites that I either use daily, have used in the past or plan to use in the future.
If you're anything like me, each season your beauty collection goes through a little revamp. Here are the beauty items that are helping me look my best this summer!
This is my daily face skincare routine that has worked really well for my dry sensitive skin. I've tried a lot of products to make sure they're safe for eczema and these are my holy grails!
I am very acne prone and when it comes to makeup/skincare products I am SUPER picky because I hate purging and breaking out! Listed below are my go-to products that I incorporate everyday into my routine.
Did you know that while I'm a Disney/Universal expert (so you can rest knowing all of these recs have been tested in the parks) ... I've also been a hairstylist and makeup artist for 25 years!!!
Want some makeup products that will last you all night for that New Years ball drop? Then these are the products for you! This is just my personal preference, but I do recommend them!
As a hairstylist of 25 years and a salon suite owner, I've used many brands. The products I list are my favorites from brands that I trust and use in my salon. Not all hair is created equal, so knowing you can count on a hair product to do its job is everything.
A variety of my tried and true sunscreen favs! I'm super pale so I wear spf religiously. This list has it all, chemical, mineral, spray, powder sunscreen, you name it!
I’m someone who deals with changing skin constantly. Sometimes I’m dry, sometimes oily. I struggled with acne and still have flair ups as an adult. Sometimes I react to body washes or skin care products and sometimes I don’t. These are my favorite options that work wonders for evolving skin!
I know all too well how hard it is to find makeup that looks amazing AND doesn't make me break out or clog my pores. I've been using all of these products for a while now so they are my tried and true - especially the concealers and foundations because with my acne scars I need good coverage! Whether I'm having a good skin day or a bad one, I am always reaching for these products for all of my looks from a natural everyday look to full glam.
One of my all time two favorite compliments are 1) you are so funny! & 2) YOU SMELL SO GOOD!!! Here I have come up with a few of my fav scents from body washes, lotions, perfumes, & body mists! Check it out 😛
Top must-haves for luscious, healthy, smooth, great smelling hair. After years of damage, I've tried and tested just about everything. These haircare products have completely transformed my hair.
The nail salon does not fit in my budget! Started doing my nails at home. I like to do gel and press ons. These are products and tools I'm using and loving
in this list you'll find skincare products that have me in an absolute chokehold! for all of them i'm on my 2nd or 3rd time repurchasing.
don't get me wrong, i love exploring skincare products - but these are my tried & true!
i venture well into the korean skincare realm because the ingredients are amazing, products are consistent, and they actually give me results. i attribute korean skincare to saving my skincare barrier and ultimately led me on my glass skin journey 🪞
however, you'll find skincare products from all regions of the world. these are simply the ones that i always go back to!
Here’s some of my favorite skincare staples from a girly with sensitive dry skin! Lots of options to choose from but great step by steps for your skincare order!
As a girl within acne prone skin, I’ve found that skin tints are much lighter and blend much better on my skin, leaving me with a more natural makeup look. If you’re a fan of dewy makeup/natural looking makeup or are prone to acne caused by heavy, cakey makeup, you’ve come to the right place!
Skincare does not need to be high-end. In fact I’ve tried both high-end skin care, and more affordable products and I find that affordable products, which aren’t worried about scents and packaging perform way better. If I LOVE something high-end, I will add it, but I doubt it.
This is all the holy grail makeup that I have found over the years through a lot of painstaking trial and error. Will be adding more over time I'm sure.
This is the BEST acne safe makeup, as a very acne prone girly, this are my absolute must haves. I did acutane and all but wanted my skin to be as safe as possible and these products have NEVER caused me any issues. I used a lot of them during my acutane during, before and after!
Late 20 year old trying to find the best and most affordable products to keep my skin and body looking youthful! As someone who is skin conscious look at the list for my recommendations on products I have used 5+ years as a sensitive oily/combo skin female
I really love self care items and these are my go to self care essentials that make me feel relaxed, refreshed, and taken care of. From cozy comforts to skincare must haves, everything here is about slowing down and showing yourself some love.” ✨💖
Need some assistance with your curls? This page will help you find the perfect products to have you feeling confident with your hair all day and everyday ✨
I've slowly been on a non-toxic (low-tox) journey for a few years now. Swapping out items in my rountine one at a time for those with cleaner and safer ingredients. Here are the swaps I've been loving for my skin.
Sharing my ride-or-die skincare products 🤍
I have combination skin with mild rosacea and a bit of sun damage, so these are my absolute holy-grail products! The ones I reach for every day and swear by for keeping my skin happy and glowing ✨🧖♀️
These are my favorite products to use from a girl who suffers from rosacea and redness. It can be hard when we have flare ups, but these products will help calm it down and make you feel more confident again!
Through trial and error- these products are my tried and true! I have grown up with eczema and super dry skin, and struggled to find products that would make me feel more confident while not irritating my skin. I genuinely LOVE these products and have not had any issues with them, so I continue to repurchase.
What I use to take care of my waste length 2a hair, my daughter's thick 2a hair and my son's 2b,2c hair!
Drug store, and low cost options for everyone🫶
Products I can't live without! As someone who's struggled with acne for many years, I have to be extra careful about what products get a place in my routine, and these are my absolute favorites!
Looking for the best perfumes moms love? These mom-approved fragrances are soft, clean, long-lasting, and perfect for everyday wear, school drop-off, work, and date night. From cozy vanilla perfumes to fresh floral favorites, these are the most compliment-getting perfumes busy moms keep repurchasing.
These are the curly hair products and brushes I see recommended all over TikTok for long lasting, defined and voluminous curls. They are recommended by so many people, and I add to this list each time I see more. I have used a number of these and they are amazing for my hair!
Why you’ll love this list:
- Hydrates and reduces frizz
- Defines curls without weighing them down
- Packed with fan-favorite, TikTok-approved products
- Perfect for all curl types and textures
- Achieve salon-worthy curls at home
Here are some of my favorite makeup products! There may be a couple over $25 that are worth the extra money. Remember your skin type and skincare routine can impact how your skin reacts to makeup products.
Self care starts at the scalp and I dont play about my hair or my hydration. A person in love with their crown makes sure every curl, coil and kink gets the care it deserves. 4a/4b/4c friendly.
These are my favorite and some affordable products that I highly recommend for brown skin girls. They’re beginner-friendly and affordable so we’re not breaking the bank using these. If you’re looking to build your makeup kit I recommend having a
-primer
-foundation/skin tint
-concealer
-eyebrow pencil
-contour/bronzer
-liquid/powder blush
-pressed and loose setting powder
-setting spray/mist and finishing spray
And the usuals mascara, eyeliner, lip liner and gloss! This is also a blue print of the steps on how you should apply your makeup as well!
A peek into the items I have used and trusted for my skincare and beauty routines over the years. Now in my 40s, I'm embracing this new chapter of life, and adapting my skincare to my changing needs.
Tried, tested, and totally worth it - skincare that delivers real results, no hype! These products helped keep my skin clear, breakout free, and feeling so incredible - im now confident going makeup free (which is a HUGE deal for me!)