Makeup Actually Worth Buying

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!

My holy grail skincare aka the stuff that shows up every single night, no rotation, no questions asked. Like if my routine were a relationship, this would be the situationship that actually stuck

Here is my current morning skincare routine for someone in their 30s who has normal to combination skin. My aim is to have an even skin tone and hydrated skin throughout the day with light or heavy makeup. It needs to work for both scenarios!

These makeup products make my beauty routine a breeze, especially with being a mama and on the go 24/7!!

These cosmetics are a game-changer! High-quality, long-lasting, and perfect for creating any look from natural to glam. A must-have in my beauty routine!

We all know the importance of an everything shower, but where to start? Here’s everything you need for that date night or going out glow 🤩

choosing the right shampoo is so important because your hair is a part of your body! and just like how we do skin care, we should also do hair care… so what are you waiting for? start hair care asap! step one is to have a good shampoo :) down below are shampoos and i specifically mentioned to what concern they are targeted against: e.g damaged hair…

Everything I actually use when getting ready – my favorite skincare, makeup, hair and little luxuries that make me feel pulled together. If I love it, it’s here.

I've heard about glamnetic forever, and I finally decided to purchase from them in May! And let me tell you, it was the best decision I made, that's for sure! They are a bit pricey, but honestly, you can get multiple packs for the price you would pay if you went to the nail salon and got one set done! These stayed on perfect when I was on vacation for 10 days, and I have two little ones! So I'm constantly doing things. I didn't have one problem with the nails! If applied correctly, they will stay on! There are so many cute styles and patterns to choose from!

These are my favorite hair care products that work for my naturally straight, non-color treated hair.

These products have actually changed the game for me and helped make my hair so much healthier!

My top picks for simple skincare and things that smell divine

Within this list, we will go over all of the best beauty, skin care and hair products. Remember, this is all my personal opinion and, I shall only be discussing items I have personally loved. Also remember, what may work for me, may not work for you. Advice when trying new products is to get sample or travel sizes!

I’ve had sensitive, eczema-prone skin for as long as I can remember, and many products can sting or trigger flares for me. This is a gentle collection of hydration and barrier support favorites I reach for, from creams and oils to healing ointments and calming mists, when my skin needs comfort without irritation.

Body care basics; lotions, soaps, scrubs, & so much more! Take care of your body, keep your skin hydrated, & smelling delightful with these favorites🫧🧴 plus Everything you need for your everything showers or daily care.

Below is my curated list and tried face care products, I always have these products on hand and I give thanks to all these products for keeping me looking glowy and youthful 🎀💁‍♀️

I loveeee skincare, especially Korean skincare. (I think I might be obsessed). I also create skincare videos on TikTok so I’m constantly trying new products and these are my absolute favourites from what I’ve used and what i recommend to the girlies who want clear, glass skin 🙂‍↕️🤭💗

Love Naturium’s high-performing formulas but looking for more budget-friendly options or easy drugstore swaps? I put together this list of the absolute best Naturium alternatives that actually deliver real results. From rich body wash dupes to glowing body scrubs, these affordable skincare recommendations keep your routine feeling luxurious without breaking the bank.

I don't do a full face of complex makeup, but these are the holy grail, low-effort items I actually use every single day. If you want a quick, foolproof routine that enhances your natural features without taking 30 minutes, this minimalist makeup bag is for you!

I LOVE spending time discovering new makeup and skincare. I´ve been trying beauty brands for a year now, and took the time to test and enjoy them. Is there a new cushion on the market? Im looking for it. Is there a new lipstick? Im going as fast as I can! And trust me, Im one of those girls who can´t leave the house with my favorite lipstick on. I bought (and received) this products via Yesstyle, shipping aviable almost worldwide. So this is my list, and I promise this is honest and tested. Hope you enjoy it!

Gone are the days where we demonize drug store makeup!! One trip to Sephora sets me back at least $100😩 these are beauty finds for my baddies on a budget looking for every day makeup. Every beauty item on this list can be found at your local target or CVS and make you look so put together!

This is my all time favorite skin care routine for acne prone skin! It’s not irritating or drying and everything is fragrance free!

PERFECT stocking stuffers & gifts for women! Self care, household items and more! I think these would be really nice to gift someone and I believe they are reasonable prices. I tried to add a lot of gift sets because you get more for a really good price. This list is for anyone!

The products I use consistently to treat and prevent acne! Focus on a good sunscreen, cleanser, and retinoid. Here's how I would build a routine: Morning: Hypochlorous Acid, Hydrating serum, One active (Azaleic Acid, Mandelic Acid, etc.), SunscreenNight: Active Cleanser (or gentle cleanser if you're experiencing irritation), Retinoid, MoisturizerYou can add more products once your skin has adjusted to the retinoid, but if things are starting to work, don't change anything. If there's anything I've learned from seeing dermatologists since high school, it's to keep things simple!

These are my everyday beauty must-haves products I trust, use consistently, and recommend for healthy, glowing skin.

All hair care products I swear by to grow your hair, get it thick and soft<3 I used to bleach my hair and have been on a journey to grow it since!

My favorite items to keep you looking as young as you feel.

A list of my favorite skincare products as someone who has sensitive acne prone skin.

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

You need this to be the best smelling person! I get so many compliments on how smooth my skin is! These are all products that I truly love 💕 🫶🏻

Here are some of my skincare that seem to be working for me as a girl that goes to bed a glazed donut.

A curated collection of my favorite everyday makeup finds. All items are high quality, long-lasting, and budget-friendly for a quick, low-effort routine.

My favorite skincare products and even some trending products that I tried and actually loved and were not hyped up !! I use mainly super affordable products so that everyone can try them out themselves !

My tried and true favorite makeup products. Lightweight, natural with a little glam.

Everything I use to help me feel put-together and confident before stepping out of the house each morning!

The products I’d look at first if you’re dealing with clogged pores, tiny bumps, excess oil and those annoying little pimples that never seem to fully go away. I have combination/oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin, so I’ve learned that throwing more and more acids at congestion isn’t always the answer. This list covers the full routine: cleansing and oil control, targeted treatments, soothing/barrier care and sunscreen — plus options for when you need a little extra pore care. Some of these are products I’ve personally used and loved, while others earned their place because of their ingredients, formulation and what they specifically target. Extra YesStyle discount: MKPHANA28

let me help you find your new signature scent! All of these products get me stopped and complimented at least once a day 😊

all my makeup faves to stay matte and bronzed! (in order of application) 🌴

A collection of sweet, warm scents that feel like caramel drizzled over vanilla cake, milky marshmallows, spiced chocolate truffles, and soft, buttery pastries fresh from the oven. cozy, comforting, and impossible to resist, and sometimes with a little spice, all the edible scents that make you want to linger a little longer

I’m obsessed with make up. Have been for basically as long as I can remember. I love sharing what I use. What I love & whats affordable. So higher end but I use mostly affordable things. I like a good deal! That works! Favorite make-up & affordable. Some higher end!

I’m a simple skincare girly with very sensitive skin. After suffering through an 8-month reaction from contact dermatitis, narrowing down what products were causing it was such a struggle. But these are the holy-grail items that completely transformed my skin.

Total beauty from makeup to skincare favorites from the 40+ mom to teen daughter that we both love and steal from each other.

Things that have absolutely changed my acne prone sensitive skin!

Think glowing skin, soft definition, and shades that transition seamlessly from daytime to night out.

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!

These products saved my life when I though my hair did not had any salvation, there’s no perfect step by step, you need to accept your hair and love it, using the right products for you🩷

These are the products I use daily and love! They’re affordable, products I have used for years and have found to have great results. I have slightly sensitive combination skin, am fair, and focus on products that are free of fragrance and gentle on the skin.

i myself am kind of lazy with my everyday makeup, so here’s a list of products i, as an oily and acne-prone faced girlie, recommend and have personally tried for achieving my desired look day by day (in spite of). 🌸

All of my go-to products for a natural but put-together everyday makeup look!

My favorite body care items to make you smell yummy. Updates when I try new items.

Pro favorite foundations and concealers! One stop shop for complexion products being used consistently in my PRO kit!

From someone who travels 24/7 on a plane in dry conditions these are my top skincare products that’s keep my skin happy and health

For the mom who handles business, family, and everything in between—this self-care kit is your reminder that you deserve to be cared for, too. Whether you’re powering through meetings, school pickups, or late-night to-do lists, these handpicked essentials help you reset, recharge, and show up as your best self. Because being a boss starts with feeling your best—inside and out.

as someone who has dealt with fungal acne, i know the struggle… doing everything “right” and still waking up to those stubborn little bumps 🥲 but i think i've finally cracked the code. this is a curated list of fungal acne safe skincare with lightweight, non-comedogenic, and soothing formulas that will actually let your skin breathe and rid those pesky bumps!typical routine: 1. micellar water 2. cleanser 3 & 4. toner & serum - do not pair 2 exfoliating products together, it may ruin your skin barrier! i mix & match depending on my skin's needs!!! typically one exfoliating toner/serum paired with a moisturizing one.5. moisturizer 6. sunscreen in the mornings of course!

Everything I reach for when I style my curls from defining to shaping and finishing. These are the things that help my curls come out looking the way I want, every single time.

I am a skincare and makeup girly. I can do a 5 minute look or a full glam out of these products. I love the option for either. I usually land somewhere right in the middle.

Some scents walk in before you do. I’m all about warm notes that stay close, soft but bold. Think vanilla, musk, amber and a little spice. These picks smell like confidence, comfort and quiet luxury. Perfect for slow mornings, date nights and everything in between.🌼🌼

Please enjoy my collection of makeup products! I use almost all of these daily and love them to bits! These work best for a no make-up soft and elegant look, and feel very good on the skin.

Being in your 20s comes with A LOT! Figuring yourself out, frontal lobe development…the last thing you want to do is waste any money! Here are some beauty products I personally have purchased, and have found to be great for me. When scrolling keep in mind I have dry skin, and am always ballin’ on a budget!

I wait alllll year to take advantage of the gift sets during the holidays! Sephora has so many options, I fear I may buy them all!

Make up I will continue to repurchase EVERY SINGLE time I run out!

I still remember the first time I wore makeup. I remember my mom bought me a foundation that was definitely not my color, it was by a brand called Italia. Honestly I loved it, I thought it looked good! Now that I’m older I’ve bought a bunch of makeup. I was there when makeup tutorials on YouTube started! Of course I was influenced! I was subscribed to many subscription boxes my first one being Ipsy. My skin has changed a lot I’m in my 30s now so I’ve stopped caking my face with makeup. I like a more natural look now. Of course I still go heavier every now and then. But for my day to day makeup these are some things I use. I’m the type to stick to what I have until it doesn’t work anymore. Anyway, this what I’m into, for now. 🤍

Whether you want a quick swipe of a brow gel (with or without tint) or you want to spend a little more time using a pencil and a gel, you’ll definitely find exactly what your next holy grail product is here!

I have worked at Ulta Beauty for about 2 and a half years, so I have had the chance to try tons of their products! My go-to makeup routine always ends with a glowy, hydrated look. These are my absolute favorite makeup products for a glowy, smooth makeup look!

This is my go-to “no makeup” makeup routine for when I want to look fresh, glowy, and put together—even after the gym, sauna, or a hot yoga class. Every product on this list is lightweight, long-wearing, and sweat-resistant, so you can get that your skin but better look without worrying about it sliding off your face. Whether you're heading to class, errands, or brunch straight after a workout, these are the best minimal makeup products that stay dewy (not greasy), enhance your natural features, and leave you looking radiant—not runny. Think tinted moisturizers, waterproof brow gels, blurring skin tints, and hydrating lip oils that keep your vibe clean and effortless. All gym girl, no cakey finish. 💧 Perfect for: hot girl walks, post-pilates brunch, sauna sessions, and anyone who loves low-effort beauty with high payoff.

as a girl with the curls, it is SO hard to make an affordable hair care routine that doesn’t damage your hair! here are some products I swear by, strictly from a girl with 3B hair!

As a Texas Girly I know something about that humid 100+ degree heat 🫠 But also I get hot easily (and grumpy about it lol) so here's my hot girl survival summer kit!

These are just cute, fun things I feel like every 20-something girl would love. Beauty, skincare, cozy vibes, and little essentials that make life easier and more aesthetic. I've spent a lot of time on this list, so these are the best of the best. With that in mind, if you want ideas for yourself or your girls, this is everything I’d actually reach for. I will continue to be adding items as I gain inspiration.

These are the top 3 products in each category that I recommend for beginners in my Beauty 101 series on TikTok! Videos are linked for each product (when available). Lot's more to come!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

These are products that are highly rated and are great in biracial households. They are made for a variety of textures, thickness, curls, lengths, etc, so you don’t have to have a million products it’s more budget friendly. I have tested some of these products myself as I have a biracial household. For reference: I have long, wavy 2c, fine hair, my son has mixed textures with some kinky curls and some fine curls, and my husband has super kinky 4c curls.

Some products are good, some are overhyped, and some earn a permanent spot in your makeup bag. This list is full of the drugstore makeup I've fallen in love with—from tried-and-true favorites to viral products that were actually worth buying.

Tried and true perfumes that I absolutely love and think are worth the hype/money!

For the curly girls looking for hair products actually worth the purchase. These products will help define, hyrdate, and volumize your curls.

I try to avoid most expensive products and complicated routines. I want to be out the door quickly, and these are the products that let me do that, and feel good while doing it!

These are the makeup and skincare products I use for TikToks, reels, and long days that turn into nights. Long-wear, flattering on camera, and actually worth the money. I update this list often—bookmark it if you want beauty that holds up on and off screen.

As a girl with acne that hurts and never leaves AND has sensitive skin, these are my life savers

When it comes to makeup, I believe in products that not only look beautiful but feel good on the skin and serve a purpose beyond the surface. My top picks are chosen for their quality, performance, and versatility. Each product I recommend has earned its place through daily wear, honest reviews. Read on for my personal reviews and why these essentials might just become your new go-tos too.

An essential list of everything you need to have the softest life. From beauty, to fashion, to tech, to anxiety relieving pieces🤍

Most products below are not acne treatments, which makes them suitable for all skin types. They're non-comedogenic and won’t cause breakouts. Plus, they’re free from alcohol, fragrances, and essential oils, providing gentle, clean care that respects sensitive skin.

Turn your bathroom into a spa with these skincare, bath, and relaxation must-haves. Perfect for slow Sundays or when you need a little “me” moment.

Ready to level up your makeup game? Whether you’re a beauty beginner or a seasoned glam queen, this list is your ultimate guide to must-have products that actually live up to the hype.

in a sea of #ads and #PaidPartnerships some products tend to get lost. it's not that they're bad or that the brands are underground, they just don't get as much attention from your favorite influencers that's all. BDS safe as always 💋

I’m all about affordable beauty products. Here’s an entire list of elf products that i swear by.

Everything I carry on me daily because I refuse to be unprepared, even a little. Practical, emotional support items included.

Takes me max 15 minutes and the second pic is after a 9 hr shift! Gotten lots of compliments on this look

Hair & skin products that have helped my acne prone skin and color treated hair 🤩

Shop my favorite holiday gift sets for 2025! Skincare and beauty staples from iconic brands. Note: some are higher priced IF they are amazing deals or big gift sets from great brands.

I am by no means a professional, but I want to share my beauty hacks and finds with other people who may not be professionals either! I always try to find things that are affordable, do what they say they can do, and will last a long time!

for years i’ve struggled with my hair and it’s always been an experiment to see what works. once i found good products and a few months would go by my hair would go back to its unhealthy state. that was until i found these products and this routine. if you struggle to maintain or keep your curls healthy then this list is for you

This is what I use on my acne prone, combination oily skin! These products cleanse my skin without leaving me dry or oily. Read ahead to get all the recs!

These products I have absolutely used and loved for the last year. Multiple versions for various skin types to suite you.

Products that helped make my skin clear, more hydrated, radiant, and glowy as a girl who struggled with acne.

my daily favorites - moisturizer, serum, masks, toner + more! from someone who has super sensitive, breakout prone skin!

I used to be totally lost with skincare, so I made this list for anyone starting fresh. these are all simple, affordable, and kind-to-skin products that helped me build a routine I actually look forward to.

All tried and tested🎀🩷 After years of trying and using several different products, this is a current collection of the products I’ve have been using that have allowed me to achieve the most flawless, amazing, glowy makeup look!

My personal skincare recommendations for skincare lovers and beginners ^-^ ! For reference, I have combination skin and redness; these products help me combat them! None of the products are outrageously overpriced and can be found at major makeup and skincare stores! This list also includes sunscreen!

My go-to hair favorites from shampoo & conditioner, to hair masks, to hair tools that will give you effortless shine and hydration ✨ (shop them here)

Products that saved my skin barrier and gave me clear, even skin 😩😍

This will be a list of all products that I've used and found helpful! I don't want to say I have a lot of acne, because I don't, and I don't have many skin problems other then allergies and dry patches and my skincare routine is very small. But these are some of my favorite products!

Nothing feels like it's inexpensive anymore…even drugstore brands are entering the $15-$20+ price range! Sometimes, I just want to treat myself guilt-free, so I'm compiling my favorite drug store “treats” that are still under $10 in this economy!