Affordable beauty recommendations I couldn’t live without

Some amazing products. I have tried so many over the years. These are my favorites; all price ranges.

This is what I am currently using/what is in my make up bag as we travel into 2026! Some of these products I have been using for nearly 10 years and others are products I have recently started loving! I am really fussy about what I put on my face as I have oily/combination skin and tend to break out easily so these are the products I have found work best for me!

High performing and worth every penny. As a cosmetologist, I am always on the lookout for the best makeup products for effortless natural looks. These are my must have essentials in my makeup bag

A few simple beauty favorites that help keep skin glowing — especially for women over 50

This is the best routine/ Products I’ve found over the past few months that have benefited my skin. Since fall is coming up, these products are great

Only the best, tested and tried makeup for brown girlies🤍

for the girlies whose hair tends to get weighed down by the oils and serums and shampoos everyone else uses

My favourite everyday, affordable makeup products from Sephora, ULTA, and more. All easy to use, beginner friendly and light weight products that leave you feeling beautiful and confident.

This list features my go-to everyday luxuries that help me feel polished, confident, and effortlessly put together—from beauty essentials and cozy home upgrades to chic accessories and self-care staples. Each item is something I personally use or genuinely love, chosen for how it elevates my daily routine in a simple, realistic way.

My daily hair routine that’s quick, easy and out the door.

game nights together? home body? skin care obsessed?? hobbist??? there is a gift for any interest and age!

Double cleansing (using an oil based cleanser followed by a regular face cleanser) is essential for clean, healthy skin! Here are some of my favorite 1st cleansers.

went from painful acne all over my skin to clear, glowing and acne free skin in just 6 months from using a range of amazing products! these are my favs!

Products that made my daily makeup routine - from a full coverage look to my minimalist days!

This is my go-to everyday makeup—quick, glowy, and makes me feel put together without doing too much. Think: skin still looks like skin, blush doing the most, and just enough concealer to fake 8 hours of sleep. 💄✨

I share a lot of skincare products on social media - here are my hands down faves from over the years!! You'll notice they're all clean - I much prefer clean skincare.

Products i use and love! I try to keep my skin care and make up minimal.

Everything I’ve tried and loveee to style my curls, protect my hair, and get the best blowout possible!

E.L.F. is one of my favorite make up brands. They're affordable but really good products. They been duping everyone lately and killing it. Here are my favorites. What are yours?

She’s kind of in the middle of 3b/3c right now, some strands are tighter curls than others. I also like to switch up products once in a while, I also am constantly learning about new products, so that’s why there’s so many options!

all the black woman hair care products you'll need in 1 place- shampoo's, deep conditioners, leave in conditioners and more!

Black entrepreneurs receive less than 2% of VC dollars each year. For Black women, the number is even lower, at 1%. With so many Black beauty founders now receiving the resources and funding they need, many exciting new brands have developed. Known for everything from skin care to lip oil so here are my best loved products from black owned brands that are changing the beauty game.

i am always buying different lip products because i love finding products that do their job throughout the seasons and are super cute!

If you are looking for any recommendations for skin care and prep or makeup to use you have found the place! I try to keep all of my products pretty affordable as well!

Everything I use and recommend as an at-home pandemic taught nail enthusiast. Please proceed with caution using gel products, as allergies and skin conditions may occur with improper use.

The perfect makeup combination ready for a light natural day all the way to a full glam. The staple pieces that will get you through a day of work, dinner date, or a night at the bars.

As a person who has an oily and dry combination skin, it's always been my struggle to find a cosmetic product that will control the oily part of my face while still making sure that the dry parts are moisturized. Here, you can find the products I discovered that work on my skin. So if you have skin like me, you might want to try my recommendations. I also included products that suits my preferences when it comes to lip and eye products.

Mostly my everyday products that are staples in my routine

This is my lineup of my holy grails, cult classics, and dupes for higher priced items!

This one is for creams, oils... I use for my body to help hydrate it, avoid sweating and to smell good! I hope they work for you too ♥︎

Acne sucks, get products your skin loves. Even through many life changes and pregnancies

Products that keep my bleached and damaged hair from falling out.

we've already heard from the &honey hair oil, the fino hair mask, etc. etc. etc. but what about the ones that haven't gone mega viral yet? these products are tried and true, i personally love and use all of these! for reference i have combo skin and a cool undertone :)

My favorite make up products and products I feature in my videos!

I've spent years perfecting my curly hair routine! I have a very loose 3A curl pattern and these are my favorite products for my colour treated hair!

These are products that I consistently purchase. They are my makeup staples. I have tried many brands, and I keep coming back to these. I refuse to purchase extremely expensive makeup, these items are low priced to mid-range. They are great products that have last all day. Being a teacher that often is in a hot over crowded classroom, I want things that last and do not have to be reapplied every other hour.

Kilian Princess - A fluffy marshmallow matcha fragrance with a kiss of ginger.. One of my favorites

Finding shade matches when you’re pale with red hair is so hard. Trying to make it easier for girls like me 😘

my everyday body care routine 🛀

This list has a blend of save and splurge worthy items that I actually keep in rotation. I tried to list these in the order in which I use them. ✨ Pro tip: buy at stores that you can earn point for shopping like Nordstrom, Sephora, Ulta. I am finding Amazon to be even more expensive than Target these days!

Products specifically for the eyes, lashes, sleeping masks, and more! I've included all of my favorite treatments for use beyond your typical daily moisturizers, targeted for specific areas.

From scalp to strands, these are the products I use in rotation and recommend 🙋🏻‍♀️

These are the body washes I personally love that use cleaner ingredients and avoid a lot of the harsh additives found in traditional products. I look for formulas that feel gentle on my skin but still smell amazing and make my shower feel like a little self-care moment.

This list will be full of skincare and makeup that has never bothered my skin, lips or lashes. I have veryyy sensitive skin, and not too long ago I just developed facial dermatitis. It took me quite a bit of time to figure out how to stop my face from turning all red and swelled. The products in this list have passed my fair skin standards, and have not caused me any issues (at-least not yet).

As a busy mama in her 40’s, I love keeping my makeup simple yet nice—something that works for everyday wear but can be elevated for a special occasion. These products are beautifully flattering, easy to use, and gentle on the skin.

The products I’ve received the most compliments on. Some are dupes and under $5! What!

It can be overwhelming walking into a Sephora store, I know it because I work there. Let me guide you towards not only the summer favorites, but what is ACTUALLY worth your money!

Good skincare doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag. This board features budget-friendly face creams and skincare finds that help keep your skin hydrated, smooth, and glowing without overspending. From everyday moisturizers to targeted treatments, these are affordable products that deliver real results and deserve a spot in your routine.

here are some gift ideas for ages 0-99 🎁 from kids/toddlers or to even impress your gen alpha/gen z-er with trendy and unique gifts as well as our lovely boomers in our lives. here’s your list for them all! 🫶🏼

Curly hair isn’t one-size-fits-all it’s bouncy, bold, and beautifully unique. But finding the right products to keep your curls defined, frizz-free, and hydrated? That can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry, we’ve done the work for you. This list brings together the top curly hair products that actually deliver from moisture-packed shampoos to curl creams and gels that lock in definition. Whether you’re rocking waves, spirals, or coils, these picks will help you love your curls even more.

Break up with acrylics and Gel-X—they’re just toxic exes for your nails. Let those naturals glow up strong!

These makeup products will give you an amazing glow, no matter the occasion. From base to lips, these products will give you a natural, no makeup makeup look.

After years of trial and error here are some of my favorite, holy grail products that make my skin radient and glowy all day.

I bleach my hair and have had a hard time trying to get my hair to grow and not just break. These are the products that have genuinely helped improve my hair growth, strength, and overall health.

I am naturally a blonde. Over the years, my hair decided to turn darker with time. I have been on a mission to keep my hair as healthy as possible while being a bleach blonde!

These are the products I reach for on repeat—the true standouts that earn their spot in my makeup bag. From everyday essentials to ride-or-die glam picks, these MVPs never let me down.

Skincare that adapts as you do. Quality formulations for changing skin. Proven results, measured approach. What works after 35—no trends, just performance.

My everyday skincare routine for my oily/combo skin that has transformed my skin

Don’t spend hundreds on makeup! This gives you a full face of cheaper end makeup that will still leave you feeling super confident! You should feel beautiful without breaking the bank 💛

As someone who loves to switch up my perfume everyday based on my mood, outfit, occasion, and even the weather, here are a few of my favorites that I am constantly reaching for.

Tried and true all-time makeup favorites that I’ve repurchased over and over.

My collection leans toward the shadowed and sophisticated—scents of orchids, smoky woods, and deep florals that linger like velvet. Each bottle carries a quiet intensity, made for evenings, dim light, and moments that call for presence without a word. If you’re drawn to scents that are sensual, moody, and quietly powerful, you’ll feel right at home here. These are fragrances for nights when you want to turn heads without raising your voice.

These are my favorite premium/luxury beauty products that will have you feeling beautiful because the quality and results speak for themselves 😍

Press on nails from from Etsy and Aliexpress, that I defintely will get in the future

Here is a list of all the brands that I have tried and truly like and love!

These products are going to elevate your shower routine and have you feeling as fresh as a daisy!

If you agree that lips can make or break your look, you’ve come to the right person. I’ve tried so many different lip products in my mission to perfect my lip combo while also having it last, and I’ve discovered many different lip products that I not only love but last me all day! I love all of these products for their consistency, performance, colour, or all of the above and highly recommend!

No gatekeeping here! These are the products I’ve tested, loved, and actually repurchased—aka my true holy grails. (& trust me… I’m picky!) Leave a comment if you have tried any of these!

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.

After testing countless skincare and body care products, these are the ones that actually impressed me. From hydration and glow-boosting essentials to products that help improve the look of uneven skin tone and support healthy-looking skin, this collection features my favorite beauty finds that earned a permanent spot in my routine. If you’re looking for skincare, body care, self-care, and beauty products that deliver results, start here. BLACK GIRL FRIENDLY PRODUCTS💋

These are the tried-and-true favorites I reach for every time—products that never let me down, whether I’m going for a natural glow or full glam. From flawless foundations to the perfect lip shades, this list includes my ride-or-die makeup essentials that combine performance, quality, and a touch of luxury.

as a girl with cool/neutral undertones, cool toned makeup is a game changer. if you haven't tried it out or you're looking for some new products to add to the mix, these are a few i love you should consider trying.

Beauty Picks I Swear By 😏 across makeup, skincare, fragrance, and more.

Sensitive skin? Eczema flare-ups? No problem! This list is packed with affordable drugstore body care products specifically designed for those with sensitive skin or eczema. From soothing lotions to calming body washes, these gentle yet effective products are formulated to hydrate, protect, and nourish your skin without causing irritation. Packed with skin-loving ingredients like colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and ceramides, these budget-friendly picks help relieve dryness and itching while restoring your skin’s natural barrier. Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to soft, smooth skin with these dermatologist-approved body care essentials.

I always say it, skin prep is everything! It determines whether you will get a good/bad makeup application, and how long it lasts. If your makeup is pilling you might be layering too many silicone base products, you also maybe using products that don't go well together (water based with silicone based). Allow time for your products to absorb into the skin.

Here are some of my favourite hair care essentials that I’ve tried and tested for silky, healthy hair.

Skincare, makeup, and hair products I use everyday! My go-to skincare and beauty products for a healthy, glowing look. From everyday must-haves to glow-boosting treatments, these are the items I use to feel my best and keep my routine simple and effective.

The cold frigid winters will have nothing on you anymore!

These are some of my favourite everyday skincare products. They helped me with my acne and eczema prone skin.

If someone asks me what makeup they should invest in, there’s a 99% chance these are what I’ll recommend <3

My go-to’s when I want a radiant glowy face

Skincare recommendations that I’ve tried or trying. Ill be sure to let you know what products have found a place to be stamped a staple.

Products that I use every day to keep my skin glowing(P.S. I’m in my 50s)

These are my all time favorite beauty products that I actually use as a busy working mom of 2!

my favorite products for all things bedtime! These products will help you relax and get the best nights sleep!

My beauty and skincare picks I’d pay for again and again. I’m a skincare junkie who occasionally wears makeup.

Foundations and concealers I’ve found to be great as a girl with acne spots!💗

No hassle, long lasting products that have become my staples.

Hi!! Hairdresser here!! These are my non- negotiable hair products I use either at home or at the salon! Since you’re already scrolling on the internet, check these out!

I am someone who gets my hair done so I want to make sure I take care of it so I don't end up wasting money. Here are my favourite ways to take care of my hair

No more biased reviews, I personally like genuine reviews from others who either love or hate the item. I'm getting tired of hearing the same review over and over, so in due time I'll be looking through catalogs, and taking recommendations of certain items I would like to try and hope they help!

these are the products that i love using consistently in my daily beauty routines. theyre all relatively affordable and great for everyday use

This is natural, clean products which i have used and experiences on myself. I love natural makeup that gives you feeling that you are not even wearing any.

My all time favourite hair products for my type 3 hair! I’ve used heat to straighten my hair before or brushed out my curls because I have never been properly taught how to take care of my natural hair. These are some of the products that have helped me define and make my curls pop out more.

Here is some skincare and makeup that I use every day. I got compliments on my skin all the time. If you want glass skin you should go give it a try.

Skincare I actually use and trust—tested in my daily routine.

my fall makeup go-tos that i use EVERY DAY!!!! + dupes! (oily combo skin, hormonal acne)

It's hard making time to feel good for us mamas! Here's some recommendations of beauty products that I love to use that make me feel put together without no effort.

My top picks for flawless, long lasting makeup. These products give me that professional finish while still feeling easy to wear every day.💄

The whole line up for your next everything shower. I’ve been using all of these products for months (if not years) now and always come out feeling clean and refreshed and smelling DIVINE.