my favorite hair care products for wavy / curly hair!

Affordable, easy products I actually use in my real-life routine. These are my go-to picks for a quick “glow up”, everyday wear, and looking put together without spending a lot or doing too much. If you like low-effort, high-impact beauty, you’ll love these! 💗

I don't think you need a million products to take care of your natural hair. I try to keep my routine as simple as possible and with these products, I actually enjoy doing my curly hair. These are the essential products that I use to keep my curls healthy.

Makeup recommendations that are non-comedogenic meaning they won't clog pores, or cause acne. All products are my tried and trues that I can't live without!

I have tried over 50 different lip balms from the drug store to Dior. These are the best that I have found!

Some of my favorite beauty products that I've purchased in the past and would recommend as well as some new products that I'm going to be trying this time around!

This is skincare that loves your face and respects your wallet.

Elevate your shower routine into a luxurious self-care spa day at home! ✨ This list features the best body scrubs that not only leave your skin feeling silky-smooth but also come with deeply relaxing, long-lasting scents (like warm, sweet vanilla!). Say goodbye to dull skin and hello to smooth, luxury-scented skin

A practical, honest collection of beauty favorites that work in real life—tested between school drop-offs, meetings, and late nights. Nothing complicated, just what helps me feel mostly put together on most days.

These are my go-to nail things for my DIY nails at home—Nothing too fancy, just products and tools that actually work and make my life easier.

I don’t know what happened but my skin and hair chose to be unruly in my 50’s. Here are some of the products and articles to find what works for me now.

Here are some of my go-to products that make my skincare and beauty routine so much easier and more effective. From hydrating creams to must-have makeup, these are the little things that keep me feeling fresh and glowing!

Sucker for any lip products. If there's one thing I won't leave the house without, it's a good lip product. Here are my favorites as a warm tone girly! I've also included the shade numbers that I keep repurchasing.

Skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair products! A few popular beauty products (and for good reason) 🫶🏽💕

I love performing in both plays and musicals. Typically doing three community theater productions a year. Below you'll find some of my essentials.

Favorite for beginner makeup and acne-prone/oily skin girlies! I am a beginner myself and need quick and hassle-free products to apply since idk what I'm doing half the time. I also have acne-prone and oily skin especially on my cheeks, forehead, and chin. Here are products I currently use that have helped me along my makeup journey and also don't add to my skin problems. I have neutral undertones. Enjoy!

Things I use in my skincare routine for glowy skin as a combo girlie.

Only things I have purchased and repurchased.... I waste my money and figure out what's worth it, so you don't have to 💁🏼‍♀️

These will make you smell SO DELICIOUS

My current rotation as a girl on the drier side. Remember when it was COVID? And Victoria was in the longest lockdowns? Yeah well I binge watched all these skincare videos and since then I've been testing out products, figuring out what worked best for me. So I hope these can help you too!

I'm a midlife mom who spends more time outdoors than I front of the mirror. My beauty routines are low maintenance, practical, and affordable.

✨ My Go-To Skin & Makeup Favorites ✨ Everything I actually use and love for glowy, everyday skin and effortless makeup looks. From my holy grail skincare staples to must-have beauty products that make getting ready easy and fun — all linked right here 💅💖

Less is more 💖 Natural glam essentials to make your beauty routine simple and stunning

This drugstore makeup is actually BETTER than high-end makeup. In this list you'll find dupes for high end products (that are actually better) and other stand alone amazing products!!

I enjoy getting inspiration from other girlies lists, so i thought i’d hop on the wishlist train!

I have been navigating allergy/MCAS friendly recommendations for your beauty and self-care. Please feel free to comment other suggestions. No gatekeeping here!

I’ve struggled with stubborn acne my whole life, these products have made my skin soo well

All things low-tox beauty! It doesn’t have to be boring

As a licensed esthetician who’s battled reactive, sensitive skin myself, I know how frustrating it can be to find products that are affordable AND actually work. I’ve honestly “tried it all,” and over time I’ve put together a list of my go-to must-haves—products and that have never failed me Note- Everyone’s skin is different, but these are the ones I trust for calm, happy, healthy skin ✨.

Who says luxury lips have to cost a fortune? These $20-$30 lippies scream high-end glam without breaking the bank. 💄✨

Makeup for those of us who are a little more senior than most influencers 😁

Makeup I use on a daily basis as a simple, non-full face girly

My go to hygiene routine to smell nice

I’m not that girl yet, but I’m becoming her — one product, one step, one routine at a time. These are the beauty staples helping me feel like her, even on the days when I don’t have it all together. From soft glam to ADHD-friendly skincare, it’s all here. ✨ New faves added as I evolve 🫶🏽

I have lots of hair, it is curly and frizzy. So my hair needs lots of maintenance and good quality products. These are the ones I trust and believe me, I have tried a lot of products.

This hair product junkie’s must have hair products including drugstore and salon products.

From skincare staples to makeup must-haves, this list is all about my everyday beauty go-tos. These are the products I reach for again and again. Ones that keep my routine simple, polished, and glowing. Whether it’s a swipe, spritz, or touch-up, these favorites never miss 💗

for lovers of simple, clean, and elegant makeup looks with a pop of fun 💖

Easy nail art trends and color collections for 2026 🦩

Share the beauty products that you can't live without and that always make you feel fabulous.

Ive struggled for years with a mixture of hormonal acne, general skin texture, redness, hyperpigmentation (post inflammatory erythema) and ended up making it worse by using products that did more harm that good on my sensitive clog prone skin and damaged my skin barrier. I finally have clear skin and know what works for me and what doesn't from lots of trial and error. Ive tried to include a mixture of price points! Its also important to me that and products i use in the AM sit well under makeup so none of these products pill don't worry :)

Some of these things I personally think are soothing and others I would treat myself too because they're soo cute!!

Hydrating face prep to stocking stuffer ideas this winter season

My tried and true skincare, makeup, and beauty products I use all the time! I've used each item for 3+ months and they've all worked amazing for me

All of my favorite fragrances to wear during the fall time! These are all long-lasting & project so well in the colder weather!!

Mostly natural beauty and self care at Sephora (and a couple from Ulta)!! Accommodates curly hair, oily skin, sensitive skin, acne prone skin, aging and fine lines, and more!

The Sephora Sale Events are the opportunity to stock up on favorites and try new products. This is absolutely everything in my cart at the moment.

This is a list of oils perfect for those who have dull frizzy hair. I just recently realized that I have very fizzy hair, damaged hair and low porosity textured hair. I also just realized that coconut hair is probably the WORST oil to use on my hair! I never realized how much is weighed down m hair and really made it look so much more frizzy! I then started to do some research on my hair type and I fixed this list to help those like me who just never knew!

the best affordable lipsticks, glosses, and balms that deliver high-end results for under $20. from viral tiktok favorites to hydrating everyday must-haves, i hope you find your next go-to lip product (without overspending)!

My favorite beauty products for the perfect base that lasts all day

As a lover of everything ‘clean girl’ I have curated a bunch of makeup products that have NEVER done me wrong! For the most part these products are affordable and accessible everywhere💕

This list is for all things makeup! Perfect for if you want to find all viral makeup products in one place as well as the products you need to achieve a certain look. Make sure to check out our Holy Grail Skincare list to have a perfect base before applying makeup.

If you too have found your hair dry, broken, and brittle from years of heat and dyes.. or you just want to see your hair at its healthiest.. here are some of the best products I’ve found in my hair care journey!

Mostly skin-forward, quick, and flattering. Great for work, everyday errands, or when I want to look polished without the effort.

Growing up, my mom went all out on stockings! My sister & I loved opening our stocking because they were full of actual gifts. Some were as small as daily items like cute toothbrushes & razors. Some were refills of our favorite cosmetics. But there were also fun little items that my mom discovered throughout the year. I’ve been able to carry on the tradition of elaborate jam packed stocking for my 2 teen girls. Here are some of their favorite and requested items!

My favorite products that make me feel pampered and smell amazing all throughout the day!

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

The secret to a perfect makeup base, at an affordable price but with everything that I have tried and that worked really well! Keep updated for this list which is ever growing to perfecting your base- whether it is for a nigh out heavy makeup or a natural no makeup look ! Made especially for the skincare girlies who like healthy makeup on their face with no breakouts or enlarged pores from wearing foundation, concealer or primer

Everything that keeps me (and my home) smelling clean, cozy, and fresh. Body care, hair products, laundry must-haves, and home scents I actually love.

I'm passionate about anti-aging and sun protection. I didn't realize for a long time that a lot of SPF isn't rosacea-friendly, so I had an awful time as a teen/young adult with sunscreens destroying my skin with irritation. But now I have a list of rosacea-safe sunscreens and I'm going to share them here! ℹ️ This list includes affiliate links.

I’ve been on a long hair-care journey focused on strength and scalp health. These products have made a remarkable difference in both maintenance and growth.

the products i find hold & look the best on+off stage through sweat and shine!!!!

Skin Care and Beauty products that work for me as someone who doesn’t like to wear a lot of makeup and really relies on having flawless skin

These are the skin care products I have used, still using and will continue to use. They do wonders for my skin! From growing eyebrows to plumping lips. I have products I have used that will work.

Here is a list of my favorite beauty products that I actually repurchase!!

This is my natural makeup complete with skincare for every day wear, I have dry skin and redness. I am also over 40.

Glow up without the worry 🌟 As an eczema girlie, I’ve tried it all — and these fragrance-free, skin-safe makeup products are my absolute go-tos. They’ve never let me down, and now they’re my top favorites 💖 gentle, safe, and totally glam! I’ve also learned the hard way that a lot of products claim to be fragrance-free or unscented… but they really aren’t. 😅 I now check every ingredient carefully, because even a small scent can trigger my sensitive skin. These picks? Truly fragrance-free — no sneaky scents, no irritation — just safe, skin-friendly products that actually work for eczema-prone skin like mine 🌿✨

All my beauty faves as a dry skin girly with minimal acne.

ELF Skincare is TEAAAAA 🙂‍↕️🤏🏽🤏🏽 I started using their line when I got my face dermaplaned & Ive been HOOKED! 😂 I get everything from CVS because you can stack coupons there & really save! 🤑

An everything shower. You KNOW what I'm talking about. I'll cover everything from your roots to your toes in this list!

I'm still a beginner when it comes to makeup, so its important to me to use products that are affordable so I can practice and learn what works for me. These products are my go-to products when I want to do a full face or a simple "no makeup" makeup look. These are all tried and true by me.

One thing I love is a man that smells good! My husband is also a cologne fanatic, like I am with perfumes. Here are some of the top scents he has that always has me going for a second sniff of him.

My go to products for every day makeup that are simple, affordable, and will add a touch of look good feel good to your day 💋

I am all about feeling good & these products are exactly that. Here are some of my favorite body products that have me looking & feeling my best!💕💕

The Best of the Best Makeup both High-end and Affordable that I have Used and LOVED! Whether you use high-end or affordable makeup, you can achieve whatever look you desire. My list can help you find new products that you will love for both a natural everyday look to a full 2016 beat! I can’t wait to see the master pieces you will create!

A glowy and subtly alternative look for all the fellow cool toned baddies

I love a little self-care moment, but I typically don’t have a ton of time for elaborate routines. All of these products are simple, easy to use, and help make me feel like a human.

**Centella Addict** ✨The compliments I’ve heard about my skin? ✨The confidence boost my skincare routine gave me? ✨The dedication I’ve given for the perfect routine ? 🔥All that made me wanna share with you my secrets so that you can feel like me 🫶🏽

Your skincare-obsessed bestie who refuses to pay full price 😌💅 I hunt down the best deals, coupons, and affordable must-haves so you can keep your skin flawless and your bank account happy. Because we deserve glass skin and gas money, right? 😂💸

Daily skincare routine (step by step)

I love to keep my Skin Care and Makeup very simple and minimal. Enjoy all of these products for all year round no matter your skin type.

Sharing the skincare and beauty products that keep my skin glowing and healthy. Let's find the best for our routines! Along with my favorite scents. I'm not going to gatekeep this wonders. Hope you find something you enjoy!

pampering & nourishing body and skin care staples to combat cold weather

Vanilla is not basic. It is warm, addictive, and unforgettable when done right. The best vanilla scents are rich and creamy, never overly sweet or artificial. Look for fragrances that blend real vanilla with notes like amber, musk, sandalwood, or soft florals. These combinations create depth, longevity, and that luxurious skin like warmth that turns heads without overpowering the room. Whether you love cozy and comforting or dark and seductive, the right vanilla becomes your signature. Soft. Sensual. Timeless.

all the products i wear for school (all day, long lasting wear🥰

As a MUA, I like to stay updated on the new trends and as well what works best for my clients and myself. These are products that I have in my kit currently; I swear by every product listed and will entail some details and my favorite things about each product!

These are some of my non-negotiables for self care, unwinding, and that time when you don’t know quite what you need except to feel lavish and pampered. Some of these I use multiple times a week, and some of them I use more sporadically but I highly recommend everything on this list!

Level 1: This is the very basics of what you need to start a press-on nail business. Starting a business isn't cheap, but I have learned from my mistakes, so you don't have to. If I had to start from scratch, this is what I would get as budget-friendly as possible. Once you make profit, you can start getting all the fun and fancy stuff. Level 2 has been posted

As someone who suffered from severe hair loss, this list contains a variety of incredible products that transformed my hair completely! Read the descriptions for how I personally apply every product! These have all helped me grow back, thicken, and lengthen my hair.

I have normal to dry skin, acne and blackheads & after doing LOTS of research, visits to Derm, consistency with this routine has helped my skin so much🫧

This list has a blend of save and splurge worthy items that I actually keep in my rotation. ✨ 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!

my makeup MUST HAVES !!! :) i spend about half my morning doing my makeup and these are the products that have NEVER failed me. they have saved me on even my worstttt face days (yk the days where you wake up and just feel swollen and ugh) i've purchased each of these things multiple times and i will continue to do so because they are perfecttt for me !! i hope each of you guys can find something you love :)) (cover photos are from pinterest!)

As a mom (and a nurse), I’ve been through the rollercoaster of postpartum shedding and midlife hormone changes—and my hair felt it all. After testing so many products, these are the ones that actually made a difference. From gentle shampoos to hair growth serums that really work, this list includes the tried-and-true staples that have helped me strengthen, grow, and care for my hair in every season of life.

I might not be a makeup artist, but I definitely have enough makeup to be one 😅 Here's what is in my current heavy rotation! For context, I'm oily-skinned and I prefer a natural look with medium coverage.

On a mission for amazing hair! Sharing my honest reviews and the products I swear by/really want! Let's find this perfect hair routine! 💖

Everything in my bag that I keep with me at all times, for all occasions! I love these products and have carefully picked all of these to fit my lifestyle and needs, and what’s worth taking out the credit card for as a 22 year old wif!🩷

These are my favorite makeup items for a matte but still minimalist vibe.

Looking for makeup that matches your melanin, is inclusive, celebrates culture and actually performs? This list includes black owned makeup brands that are changing the game for every person.

as a certified cherry girl here are the best cherry products i’ve collected over the years

These are items I use daily or very frequently and everybody should know about them! Also I love a good dupe for a pricey brand! Overall these products need to do what they say they will do💋💋

I have naturally curly hair, Type 3C. When the climate is warmer, I wear my hair curly and when it's cooler, I wear it's straight. This list includes my hair care staples.