I find that a lot of beginner “must have” lists can be intimidating and not truly cost conscious. Here's a list of supplies that I recommend having on hand for those just starting out with gelx or dip nails. You honestly can start doing your nails at home with supplies you probably already have, including:- cotton balls- Isopropyl Alcohol 99%- tin foil- paper towels

Everyday skin care for acne-prone, dry, sensitive skin. Every product is tested for 3+ months before it makes the list.

I have fair (and super sensitive) combo skin. I’m in my 30s and try to lean on clean products when I can! This is my everyday makeup that I can’t live without.

My Fenty shelf — the lip products that started it all, including the RiRi lipstick from my most-watched Reel, the Pro Filt'r base in my exact shades, and the Butta Drop body care I reach for daily. Every piece is one I actually use, with honest notes on each.

It’s 2025, the last time I had a relaxer was August 2008. I’ve tried A LOT of tools and products. These are my current faves.

my current everyday face 💁‍♀️

Products you NEED for the beautiful, quick, natural makeup routine 🩷 (I like to try to get ready in 5 minutes or less)

✨Everything I use to keep my skin soft, smooth, and glowing. From scrubs to lotions, these are my go to body care picks.✨

I use these products and they work with my comedonal acne.

I've got oily scalp and dry ends with thinning hair. If you're the same, then you may want to try out some of my recommendations.

Who doesn't wanna be summertime fine?! Just because it's hot outside doesn't mean we can't be cute! Whether you’re turning heads on date night or making waves at the pool, I’ve got your glam locked and loaded with these picked. My tried and trues plus some new favs, all for you!

These are the skincare and makeup products I am either currently using or have used.

Naturally supporting growth and protection so you can have the luscious long locks you've always dreamt of, without sacrificing your health or your hair.

Who says you can't be a baddie & a mom at the same time❤️‍🔥 all my favs & everyday essentials for a busy milf

As someone who treasures clean, high-performance makeup that genuinely works for dry, mature skin, these are the Haus Labs standouts that earn a permanent spot in my lineup and have already repurchased many items.

If you don't want to spend hours and days after every makeup videos trying to find the perfect routine, I'll do the job for you! I want my makeup to look natural and fast to do but glam and like it seems to be hit by a ray of sun ☀️

I started on a journey to “clean” up our household health & beauty supplies. It's been an eye-opening experience to see what ingredients I don't want and how many products they are in! This is the list of things we have switched to from ones that didn't have the junk or got a very high rating on EWG website. If you've never been to that website, check it out. They rate products you use from 10-0, 0 being the best w/ zero bad stuff in that particular product! It might be discouraging to find your favorite brand on there, but also educational.

My tween daughter loves everything I do. I’ve found & used these products for her to start paying more attention to her hygiene & make it cute/fun in the process ✨💫

The best cosmetics I’ve found so far! A lot of these are an every-day use for me; and the rest reserved for events/special occasions! Depends on if you’re a full-coverage queen, or a lighter coverage girl!

Lips are the finishing touch to a makeup look and I always love a good lip combo! I've compiled several lip products including lip liners and glosses that I have tried and loved. I hope you can find your new go-to lippie and please let me know if you have any questions!

Im a busy mum and dont have the budget for my luxurious taste, so I always try and find the best bargains I can without crimping on quality! Have a browse and see what you think 🥰

This is a full list of all the products - skincare, makeup and hair - that I have genuinely used to the last drop. And then re-bought, which is the single highest honor for a beauty product, IMO. Most products are clean, some are a little obscure, but every single one is tried and true, by ME!

My go-to skincare and haircare for a girl on a budget along with a few splurge items.

-from a girl who gets told “you smell good” every day 🤭

A curated list of my go-to products that actually deliver. From cleansers that leave your skin feeling fresh (not stripped) to serums that make your skin glow, these are the essentials I always come back to. Perfect for everyday routines, self-care nights, or when you just want skin that feels as good as it looks!🫧

As a busy mom, you don't have time to reapply makeup every hour. This list is for the mother who values quality over quantity and understands that premium products often mean better performance whether it's long-lasting coverage, superior ingredients, or effortless blending. I’ve rounded up the splurge-worthy foundations, concealers, and quick-glam tools that make your five-minute routine count. Think of it as investing in your confidence and saving precious minutes every morning! These are the luxury essentials that truly deliver.

my simple, yet effective skincare routine, it’s literally 5-6 steps and takes me less than 15 minutes.. which as a mom of 2 under 3, i need all the time i can get 🙂‍↕️

The Sephora Sale 2025 is here, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on beauty must-haves that actually work. I’ve put together a curated list of my tried-and-true favorites across skincare, makeup, haircare, bodycare, and fragrance — all products I’ve personally tested and loved. For context, I’m 32 with tan skin and golden undertones, combination skin (oily around my nose and dry everywhere else), and I deal with hyperpigmentation and dark circles. Every recommendation here is chosen to help real, textured skin look healthy, balanced, and glowing. Whether you’re shopping for skincare that hydrates, makeup that lasts all day, or scents that feel fresh and elevated, these are the Sephora Sale picks I genuinely swear by.

If it’s over $20… I don’t want it 😂 All my favorite budget makeup finds that actually work, don’t break me out, and still have me looking like I tried (even when I didn’t).

These are the products I recommend and use during my nightly routine to wind down from crazy days chasing a toddler and a pup!

if your lashes are short and blonde (like mine 😔) this list WILL help you find your fav mascara, curler, and serum!

long lasting , captivating yet feminine scents that are truly a sweet touch to your hygiene routine. I layer all my scents, the notes In did perfumes bring out other notes for the all day effect

A little berry lip, a softly smudged eye, and the kind of blush that makes the whole look feel intentional. Moody fall makeup with affordable pieces you can wear beyond one season, with every pick under $25 at the prices checked.

My everyday makeup routine for a natural, dewy finish! ✨ These are my favorite makeup products for lightweight coverage, glowy skin, long-lasting makeup, and soft everyday glam. I'm sharing the products I genuinely use and love, from affordable drugstore finds to splurge-worthy favorites. If you love a skin-like base that lets your natural features shine through, this list is for you! 💗

As a person that has a mixed to oily skin (very oily T-zone) and has been through a lot of skin trouble including adult acne, I have to filter many products that can cause irritation to my skin and make sure what I use on my face is actually worth it and works great. Here will be some of the products that actually did wonders for my skin and delivered exactly what they promised.

Some of my favorites that most girlies would love to receive in a boo basket🤭🧡

I'm a lover of all things smell good!!! I enjoy layering my scents from head to toe. This trend has taken over, big time!

a girls favorite question. here are my favorite lip products that live in my purse. right now my go-to is rhode peptide in the shade toast and pillow talk lip liner

My essentials for a GOOD pedicure! With sandal season coming up, you need to start taking care of your feet now!

Here's a collection of must-have products and tools for maintaining and enhancing your beautiful curls.

I have combo skin in that my nose can get oily. But the rest of my face is dehydrated and so parched. It’s hard to find products that actually feel like it’s doing something for my skin.

My skin is very reactive and sensitive. I’m also prone to acne, hormonal break outs and fine lines! These products keep the breakouts at bay and have been slowly even out my skin tone and getting rid of the fine lines around my eyes and forehead.

Skincare and makeup products I use every day! I personally use my spf as “makeup” most days!

I'm 40 now and just trying to keep my skin looking healthy and glowing. These makeup products do just that. They are what I use all the time and reorder on repeat. Try them to see why everyone I recommend them to loves them.

Everything I use for my at home press ons that look like salon quality! Also some of my favorite nail polishes and products, etc.

Some of my favorite nail care, nail polishes and press on nails! I always do my nails at home and I'm always looking for the new and best products.

Sometimes we focus on finding skincare that we forget our bodies need care too! Here is a list of my top body products that I use to achieve glowing, healthy skin.

My everything shower routine, step by step — the body scrubs, shower oil body wash, shave oil, body butters and oils I recommend for soft, smooth, good-smelling skin. Full self-care shower essentials for women who want that head-to-toe glow.

I have very dry skin, and I am prone to hormonal acne breakouts. These products keep my skin smooth and hydrated !

The makeup I actually wear. Mostly drugstore, and all of it works on my warm tan skin.

List of both expensive, cheap, and overall helpful products that have helped my hair go from thin to thick, shed to grow, and dead to healthy!

It took years for me to understand how important a good skin care routine is… here are some of the products that have made a HUGE difference in the quality of my skin at 43!

These are some of my favorite perfumes/colognes that you can get for a more affordable price. List includes their comparative prices!

water-based, barrier-strengthening skin care that works with barely any irritating actives for redness prone, sensitive and combination skin. these are what I use for clear, glowy skin and a great skin prep base

Finished, loved, and repurchasing. As a 30-something mom of two, these are the everyday beauty staples that fit effortlessly into real life. Favorites that earned a permanent place🤍

Luxury beauty items I've tried and would buy again, and again, and again

This list is all about my go-to perfumes that smell amazing!! If you are a gourmand girly you’re in the perfect place !!

These are my go-to makeup products that I genuinely use in my everyday routine - whether I'm filming, heading out, or keeping it simple. From hydrating primers to buildable lip colors, each pick helps me achieve a natural, glowy look that holds up throughout the day. If you love clean girl glam with a touch of warmth, you’ll probably love these too!

These are the products, apps, routines, and media I genuinely use most days to stay productive, feel great, and unwind after a long day. Each recommendation below includes why I use it and what makes it stand out — from skincare that keeps my skin balanced to daily apps that help me save or earn rewards, plus shows and podcasts I revisit again and again.

A mix of my absolute favorite skincare products that has CHANGED my dry, rosacea prone skin. I used to get flareups regularly, but this manages to keep it calm. I am into korean, cheap and effective skincare! Hope you find something that fits your skintype too🫶

These are my favorite beauty items I use on a regular to attain my perfect look as a young black girl! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do

If you are looking for some affordable skincare products that actually work, look no further! I i have personally used these with success. I struggled with acne for years and these are the products that helped me get to where I am now without breaking the bank.

As a former makeup and skincare-a-holic (is that a word?!), I now have more control of my impulses and only buy the best products at a price point I can afford…because kids are expensive 😜

I was in my late 20s before I figured out I really had curly hair! This could be you--try these products and a diffuser and see if your curly hair has been hiding!

As someone who has struggled with acne and hair loss due to alopecia and constant trips to the dermatologist, these are my favorite products that actually clicked and keep my skin clear and my hair healthy!

I have PCOS and combination, acne-prone skin. This beginner routine focuses on barrier support and keeping things simple. Just five steps.

As a mom of 4 girls under 5, I know the gift list gets long and the budget gets tight. These are pretty, useful gifts under $25 for sisters, friends, teachers, coworkers and stockings, including viral beauty, cozy socks, claw clips and more.

A curated list of products from Black and POC founders that deliver on quality and performance. These are the ones I actually use, love, and keep in my routine.

My everyday beauty lineup for soft, hydrated, glowing skin and some recommended makeup for my ‘no-makeup look’

Absolutely must haves I will always repurchase from drug store to high end

My ride or die makeup recs as an MUA, everything i use on myself and my clients!

I have incredibly sensitive, acne-prone skin so I have to be very careful with the skincare products that I use. These products have never let me down and leave my skin glowing.

Clean Makeup & Skin Care Brands I love for someone with sensitive and reactive skin

Your go to glam guide for a night out ✨ This list highlights dazzling glitters, sultry smoky shadows, and statement eye products designed to bring drama, sparkle, and confidence to any after-dark look.

GenX perimenopause thats me! My favorite finds tried and true! Always budget!

I enjoy keeping my skincare routine simple with products that leave my skin feeling clean, soft, and hydrated. From gentle facial cleansers and makeup removers to milky toners, nourishing moisturizers, eye creams, and glow boosting serums, these are the beauty essentials I reach for to maintain a fresh, dewy complexion.

I started the Abbey Yung method, and after seing positive results I’m sharing what made a difference

My favorite professional hair care products that are totally worth it and won’t break the bank.

🍂🎃 If it smells like fall, I probably want it 😂🧡 Here are my favorite Bath & Body Works fall finds — cozy fragrances, candles, body care & all the pumpkin-y goodness I can’t resist!

Korean Beauty routine is my favorite way to finish my busy day. Whether your goal is preventative anti-aging, deep hydration, or achieving that iconic, healthy glass skin glow, this step-by-step selection has you covered.

As a certified bleach addict, my hair is completely fried. These are the products I’m loving so far to repair bonds and restore moisture to my curly, bleach damaged hair

Between days at the stables and everyday life, I like keeping my skincare simple and affordable ✨ Here are the products I actually use, how they fit into my routine, and my honest thoughts on each one.

My current skincare routine to help with my dry skin as well as other products I have tried and loved.

These are the products I actually recommend to clients as a Sephora employee 🫶🏻

Every December my face would turn into a flaky, tight, angry mess — and I'd panic-buy random creams that just made it worse. After two winters of looking like a molting lizard, I finally sat down and rebuilt everything from cleanser to SPF. This is the exact lineup that got me through last winter with zero peeling, zero redness, and actual compliments on my skin for the first time in January. If your face stages a revolt every time the temperature drops below 40, save yourself the trial and error.

Everything I’ve been using for my everyday makeup heading into fall.

products i've tried before or products im currently using! Moisturizing, hair growth/ hair health, assessories, hair tools, and more!

These perfumes got me the most compliments.

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!

Tous mes produits favoris pour les cheveux crépus s’adaptent aux cheveux texturé dès 3c🥰

my daily go-tos for getting ready in the morning

𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏, 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏, 𝒉𝒚𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒊𝒈𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 & 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒂𝒄𝒏𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆✨ ✅𝑬𝒄𝒛𝒆𝒎𝒂 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚 ✅𝑫𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚 ✅𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚

Take it from someone who has tried way too many skincare products. 💗 I’m always testing something new, but most products don’t make it into my actual routine. These are the ones that did. They’re the products I consistently reach for, actually noticed a difference from, and have gone back to again and again. If it’s earned permanent real estate on my bathroom counter, you know it’s good. 😂 Consider this my list of skincare staples I’d genuinely recommend to a friend. ✨

Nurturing Your Glorious Locs: Essential Tips for Healthy, Strong Black Hair Care

My must have everyday items as well as some splurges and some I keep for special occasions. I suffer with really sensitive skin and breakouts so always struggling to find brands that I'm not allergic to. Love to help out any other sensitive people

Welcome to my perfume diary: a slightly chaotic chronicle of what I’ve been spraying on myself in hopes of smelling mysterious, expensive, or at least like I have my life together. Whether you want to venture out or just want to smell good, I got you. Follow along if you like perfume with personality. 🍒🌿💫🫧

Warm and sugary scents that smell edible!

My ride-or-dies for keeping processed blonde hair silky, hydrated, and bright. These are the products I swear by for soft, healthy-looking blonde.

My vault for all of my beauty DIYs! From at home eye lash extensions, tonails, to making outfits - this has it all!

smelling good is everything when it comes to first impressions. i get compliments on my perfume all the time, so here’s my exact routine for the yummiest, long-lasting vanilla scent combo. this combo is sweet and addictive! you need to try this layering routine, and best part is it actually lasts all day!

a list of products and scents that will make your summer vacation unforgettable!

The current makeup products that I reach for every day. I have oily- combo, acne prone skin and these products work so well with my skin type.

As a curly girl, it has been so hard to find products that work for me. These are the ones that I’ve found over many years that smell amazing and actually make my curls pop!

Here are some of my hair care essentials to make my hair soft, shiny and healthy. I constantly get compliments when I use these