From morning routines to makeup rituals and all the self-care moments in between, this list has a mix of budget-friendly and splurge-worthy finds for your skin, face, nails, and feet.
These products i’ve tried and have been so happy with them! When I get my hair colored it damages my hair a bit, so these are some of my favorite products to avoid it as much a possible!
If you have sensitive skin or just a sensitive nose, these sunscreens are all fragrance-free and l ha e tested them all myself. From day wear for under you make to jet skiing, there is a sunscreen that suits you.
If you're looking for a gift for your beauty loving girlfriend, wife, mother, daughter or friend, look no further! As a cosmetics maker, I curated this list of beauty gift ideas with top-rated products of various price ranges to respect your budget!
Since I’m a mom of 3 and business owner, I always have a lot on my plate! These are my go to beauty items for a simple, quick and low maintenance routine to slap on in a hurry before I run out the door for school dropoff! 🤪
Obviously this will not apply to everyone’s skin type, however as a very oily skinned person through all seasons, this routine has done WONDERS at keeping my face clean and fresh in the super humid environment:)
sephora can feel like walking into a casino… shiny lights, pretty people, the promise of a new life… or maybe just a hefty oops to your wallet. this list is designed to help you pick the real must-have items, because who wants to gamble when you could just win?
i have verryyy sensitive skin and eczema across my body. these products help when i have flare ups and have not caused me any extra flare ups that i get when using products with harsh/irritating chemicals
I have wavy/curly hair! I lost a lot of my curl pattern from damage in my teen years, but with some care, it’s coming back now and getting curlier with every wash day!
Set yourself up for a successful makeup look. Get the right tools before you begin. With the best brushes, sponges, and tools you makeup will look spectacular.
makeup that i CANNOT live without. my experience is having blocky brows at the age of 13 to now perfecting my makeup routine at 22. after much experimenting, these are some of the products i need to have in my makeup rotation.
These are affordable products that I use on a daily basis. I prioritize cruelty free, hydrating and repairing products that aren't too heavy on the skin, and can be layered well with make-up!
Keep your loved ones (or yourself!) glowing and pampered this winter with our 2025 Winter Self-Care & Glow Gift Guide. From hydrating skincare kits and luxurious lip care sets to indulgent body care, hair rescue, and spa essentials, we’ve curated the best holiday gifts for every budget.
I have really thin and short lashes so most of my life I’ve been looking for lash serums that would give me volume and longer lashes. Let’s say some worked and some didn’t. So here I am today with a selection of the lash serums that worked AMAZING for me 😍
Hot girl thingsss. I have experimented with so much makeup and perfumes that I’m here to help you not waste your money. I’ll be posting my favorite cheap drugstore products as well as my higher end ulta products. I can’t wait for you to love them the same way I do 🥰
For all my baddies on a budget, here are my prime day deals for all things beauty! Looking hot doesn't have to come with an expensive price tag. *Contains Amazon Affiliate links*
All of my go-to beauty picks in one place — from skincare saviors to must-have makeup. Perfect for anyone looking to simplify their routine, glow effortlessly, and feel confident every day
“As a Level 3 Beauty Therapist, I’ve spent years perfecting nail care and exploring the best products for healthy, beautiful nails. On this list, I share my trusted favourites — from long-lasting polishes and nourishing treatments to must-have tools for DIY manicures at home. Every recommendation is tested and hand-picked to help you achieve salon-quality results with ease.” I have created a list that is affordable without the salon price tag 💕
Despite always having lived in Australia, my bathroom cabinet is full of French skincare and cosmetics. I have curated this list after considerable testing and can wholeheartedly recommend these products for their effectiveness, and genuine value for money. Everything on my list has been purchased more than once! My skin is very pale so I'm conscious of redness, and quite ordinary in that I have some slight oiliness in my T-zone.
After trying different skincare products over the years, these are the ones I keep coming back to. These products helped improve my acne, calm my skin, and fade post-acne marks over time. While everyone's skin is different, these are the products I genuinely use and highly recommend trying out. Everything here are products that I used together in my skin care routine. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and I'll get back to you as soon as a can.
The luxury eye creams, serums and patches that actually work on dark circles, puffiness and crepey lids: Sisley Sisleya L'Integral eye and lip contour, Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Eye Cream, Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream, RéVive Intensité Volumizing Eye Cream and U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate. Plus the under-eye heroes people quietly repurchase, including Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng, ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Vitality, ALASTIN Restorative Eye Complex, NeoCutis Lumiere Firm, Perricone MD Neuropeptide, Clinique Smart Clinical Repair, Lancôme Génifique, Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged, and the viral Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold and skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool patches, each with an honest note on whether it's actually for dark circles, puffiness, fine lines or dryness. Save this list before your next eye-cream splurge!
Welcome to my little corner of skincare magic! 🪄💧
This is the routine that finally helped me balance my tricky combination skin and fade those stubborn dark spots that just refused to leave. These products keep my T-zone calm, my cheeks happy, and my glow glowing without feeling greasy.
I put together this list with the things I actually enjoy using: lightweight gel moisturizers, brightening serums that don’t sting, and sunscreens that don’t turn me into a ghost 👻✨. If your skin is also a mix of oily, dry, and “surprise, I’m irritated,” you’ll probably vibe with this routine too.
Feel free to explore, mix, match, and make it yours. Here’s to clearer, brighter, and more balanced skin! 🥂🌿💛
I’m a very big lover of all things to do with self-care/ beauty. I went to cosmetology school and i decided that I actually love the product side of things much more than doing the actual act. I enjoy trying and testing new products consistently, and I’m always updating my favorite lists! 🩷
Hello! this is my full face makeup routine listed in order of use! i’ve struggled with dry sensitive skin and hormonal acne for a long time and spend a lot of trial and error to find a makeup routine that doesn’t dry my skin out and cause a flare up. this routine can be tweaked into a low effort daily routine by cutting out the primer, liquid highlight, concealer, liquid blush, and contour.
True beauty definitely comes from the inside, but looking good helps you feel good. These are my fav products that I've used over the years and in my everyday life
This is my personal beauty collection—the products I truly trust and keep going back to. Here you’ll find skincare that works, makeup that gives a natural glow, and a few Italian brands I absolutely love.
Not only do I keep toxins in my household to a minimum for the sake of rescue cats and kittens who roam through my house, but I also do it for my own health, and because I recycle my grey water to feed my veggie garden. Note: I am in Australia and for Aussie products I try to find websites who ship overseas, but that's not always possible.
Let’s face it, being over 40, looking in the mirror, it’s like our face has changed overnight. But I’ve found some tried and true favorites as my skin and face have changed that still help me feel my best. Divided these into beauty steels and beauty splurges for when you need a little self care.
I have always loved makeup growing up but my Korean mother would always urge the importance of skincare. As I’m in my mid 20s, I’m finding a bigger appreciation for skin care and truly have been feeling and seeing the difference. Here are my ride or dies!
Finding Skincare safe for Tweens, but that they also want to use can be tricky! These are some of our favorite products that both me and my 11 year old daughter can agree on! :)
Welcome to my coil care corner. 💕 These are the products, ingredients, and everyday essentials I use to keep my natural hair soft, hydrated, and growing. Every recommendation comes from my personal routine and experience.
This Sephora sale I have to admit was 🔥 I couldn’t keep stuff out of my cart! And then the result afterwards was even better! Me and this years launches 🤝besties
From root to tip, these are the haircare heroes I swear by! Whether you’re fighting frizz, chasing volume, nourishing curls or waves, or reviving damaged strands, this list has you covered. Think silky serums, awesome hairsprays, and styling tools that actually deliver. Get ready to turn heads—because your hair’s about to impress!
Shampoos and conditioners I love for all different hair types. I have tried or currently use all of these products on clients, or on myself, and recommend them daily!
Feeling like you have so much to take care of between your hair and face and even body??? Well here are some amazing products that I have used and are my tried and trues that I would recommend to anyone! Also feeling like you aren’t getting the best products or forgetting some??? Here are some reminders as to what can help make your skin and hair glowing all year around!!! 🤎🧴
It took me 22 years (I’m 28) of trial and error—endless products, multiple curly cuts, and lots of learning—to finally nail down my curls. I went from always wearing my hair up to getting compliments every time I wear it down. These are the products people literally stop me to ask about. (Credentials on my IG page:)
As someone who loves a good scent and loves getting compliments, these will be sure to have people stopping in their tracks to ask you what perfume you’re wearing! All of these smell amazing and feminine while having their own unique smell.
After trying out beauty and makeup products for over 20 years, these are my holy grail products. They produced real results and deserve to be shared. Enjoy!
I am a 17 year old girl with my makeup routine MASTERED with all these products, these are just the ones who work for me remember we are all different!!💕
I am a simple person with simple needs. I like to have a clean natural face. I do not wear make up. I also have sensitive skin and these do not bother my skin at all. Check them out.
these are my all of my favorite makeup products, i'll make other lists to go more into depth! i don't use all of these products at once. i tend to switch around a lot, and use different products each day! :)
I’ve had hormonal acne since middle school and now still struggle with some hormonal acne as an adult and Korean skincare has transformed my skin in the past 5ish years. Just because you’re acne prone doesn’t mean you can’t have glowy plump skin!!! 🌟
Who said you can't be a baddie on a budget. No need to spend a hefty penny on name brand products, I got you covered bestiee! Here's a list to help you build the bare basics.
Find the right products for your skin, can be very hard sometimes, and i get it. Some are very expensive and some others are just not good. That's why i have made this list with some affordable products that you can add to your routine!
Curly hair people UNITE! We know it’s a struggle that’s well worth it for our luscious locks, but it’s not without some hard work. Use these products to make your curls happy and healthy!
This is a list of my go-to hair products that keep my strands healthy, shiny, and styled to perfection. These are the tried-and-true favorites I recommend for achieving good hair days every day!!
This section is for all the baddies on a budget that would like to smell amazing.
These scents are my all time favorites and they also get ALOT of compliments, i have proof!!
So gon head and look through 💗
The best of the best for all my gorgeous girls out there 🤍 I have dry skin and lips, as well as discoloration, so most of my recs will be for those types of products!
Skin glowing, lips poppin (the magic a gloss can do) lashes giving all with products I actually use and love.
Whether you’re in your soft girl era or just need something to survive MONDAY this is the glam guide for real ones.
I used to struggle with acne so badly that I never wanted to be in front of a camera or even leave my house some days. These products have helped me heal my skin! Bonus: they’re all low-tox!
I love scents. And pairing a scent with a specific event or a specific time in your life makes it all the more special. So here's a few of my scent reccomendations for the different scent profiles I love.
As a cosmetologist with colored, curly hair (and yes—I heat style a lot 😅), I only stick to products that truly perform. These are the ones I reach for every single week to keep my hair healthy, shiny, and styled to perfection.
My favorite skin prep products for oily and combination skin that were absolute game changers. This list includes lightweight, non-greasy, oil-controlling skincare that balances shine, smooths texture, and preps skin perfectly for makeup or bare skin. All products are acne-friendly, hydrating, and pore-safe for real, visible results.
As a student, a daily makeup routine needs to be quick, cute and affordable. Personally, my makeup routine takes no longer than 10 minutes and I am out through the door 🏃♀️ Here are the affordable products I use and have been using consistently!
i have spent my whole life trying to find what works with my curls. these are the products i always end up coming back to. I’ve broken down every routine ♡ also! i offered different routines of product combos that have worked for me so you can see which works best for you! :)
Wanna look like a baddie but on a budget? These drugstore makeup products work just as good, if not better than the originals. Get a full face that will make you look like a million bucks, without breaking the bank. All products are from Ulta so you only have to deal with one cart :)