Yes. You read that right. In October 2022 As a makeup lover since the age of three, I threw out my entire makeup collection and started over. Giving myself permission to just buy the more expensive product I actually wanted than a bunch of dupes. You'll find the products I began anew with& short reviews of each product.
When it comes to self care, I always look for the best quality products for my buck. Kitsch is one of my FAVORITE brands for self care. Their quality is top tier, and it doesn't break the bank! Check out my faves from Kitsch ✨
No makeup look is complete without LASHES! Even if you don't put on any other makeup at least putting on mascara makes you look alive. These are my recommendations for marscaras and lashes!
A curated collection of thoughtful and aesthetic gift ideas for the special women in your life—whether it’s your girlfriend, sister, mom, or best friend. All picks are budget-friendly (under $50) but still feel elevated, cute, and meaningful. From cozy home finds to beauty essentials and small luxury treats, these gifts are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because.
some of my favorite makeup, skincare, and beauty products! these will leave you with feeling and looking beautiful, from a new signature scent to some yummy lipgloss!
Check out my ultimate makeup recommendations that are guaranteed to slay your routine! I've included skin prep AND makeup to help you achieve the perfect glam! #Makeup #beauty
These are the beauty products I actually reach for in my daily routine. I don’t wear much makeup, so everything here is focused on skin health, glow, and feeling put together without doing too much. 🤍
Having my nails done always makes me feel way more put together and I love doing gel at home. Here are my top products for doing your nails at home because I have tried a lot of products not worth the money and I want to make sure no one else makes the mistakes I do.
Over the years I've tested many products to find what works best for my oily skin while enduring the tropical weather in Hawai'i. Here are my all-time favorites, both high-end and affordable options!
If you want to look great on a budget, these are my favorite tried and true products that are similar quality to high-end products and have worked for me for years
To build a good skincare routine, you first need to understand your skin type—dry, normal, or oily and then start from there to identify the right ingredients. As someone with sensitive and oily skin, I'm sharing a list of products that I find well-suited for this skin type, to help others with similar issues.
Night shifts take a HUGE toll on my skin health. Here's what I use to stay looking fresh! This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
Creamy products, healthy glow. Make up that is easily applicable and will give you a soft glam 🍂
Hint: apply light products and wear brown mascara
#flawlessmakeup #howtoglowyskin #howtonaturalmakeup
I decided almost 2 years ago to teach myself to do my nails from home! I’ve been doing gel nails ever since and it’s so much fun and saves so much money from not going to the salon! Here’s are some products to get you started(:
I am a clean freak both with my home and my body and my shower routine is something I feel as if I have perfected. This list gives products and the order of which I do everything in. I probably will be buried with all of these next to me.
More often than not, you can find a dupe thats the same or better at the drugstore for a fraction of the price as a high end product, but heres a few products that actually are worth the cash if you ever wanted to give something a try, heres a start!
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 keep my makeup minimal most days but the right lip gloss, lashes, and light weight makeup helps complete my look. These are my go-to daily essentials.
Après avoir testé plusieurs routines populaires, j’ai créé ma propre méthode capillaire, adaptée à la vraie vie : rapide, efficace et surtout réaliste quand t’as pas 1h à consacrer à tes cheveux. Cette méthode est inspirée des bases de soins capillaires modernes, mais simplifiée pour fonctionner avec des produits accessibles et une routine facile à suivre au quotidien.
A simple guide that WORKS for my skin. I’ve found that a simple routine with clean effective ingredients is what makes the difference with difficult skin. If your breakouts just won’t quit or you struggle with oily skin like me give some of these a try!
A very different standard than “dry lips”
If you have Sjögren’s, you already know:
our lips are not just dry. They behave differently.
Sjögren’s disrupts the body’s ability to produce oil and moisture, which means the lips lose their natural protective barrier far more easily than in the average person. This leaves the skin thinner, more fragile, and often painfully reactive, with exposed nerve endings, burning, cracking, and constant rebound dryness.
So a product that works for “chapped lips” often fails completely for us.
This list is not about what feels glossy, trendy, or viral.
It is about what actually supports barrier function, minimizes irritation, and protects lips that cannot regulate themselves properly.
The products here are chosen based on:
• Barrier repair, not just hydration
• Long-term comfort, not momentary slip
• Low irritation risk
• And how formulas behave on lips with compromised oil and moisture production
If you have Sjögren’s, lupus-related dryness, medication-induced dryness, or chronic xerostomia, this list is built for you — not for cosmetic dryness, but for medical dryness.
This is about protecting skin that does not get the luxury of functioning normally.
I love my body and the things I put on it. To ensure my skin is soft, firm, and smells amazing; here are some lotions, creams, and body butters that I find works for my skin.
A curated collection of the perfumes I’m known for. These signature scents are timeless, feminine, and perfect for leaving a soft but lasting impression wherever you go.
I wash my hair EVERY👏🏼DAY👏🏼 so trust me when I say these are tried and true. I have an oily scalp with fine to medium straight hair. Currently experiencing more hair fall as I’m getting older (mid 30’s) so I’m always looking for the best products for my hair.
I have a lions mane that has a mind of its own. Using these products have made my hair healthier, shiner, and less frizzy. I went from straw hair to silk threads. I could go on about how great they are, but I think you need to experience them and see for yourself. Keracolor is my holy grail hair items so I def recommend trying those first.
This is what I’ve found works for me as someone who’s recently only started experiencing acne and has gone through a lot of trial and error! I have dry, sensitive skin and this is what I’ve found has helped. My hair started thinning a bit last year as well, and I’ve been on a journey to heal and grow it back!
My current make-up routine so that my makeup stays picture perfect outside, in the heat or the rain, through multiple games per day and varying climates.
Just some make up goodies that i personally love using. I have quite sensitive skin and eyes so these work for me. I hope that this list helps you too!
I research all my products and look for clean skincare that works. I promise I won't waste your money. Not all skincare needs to be expensive. These are my favorite products that I use everyday!
I am very picky when it comes to what I put on my face. I only purchase makeup products that I have thoroughly researched or sampled. I have fair, olive-toned, combination, acne prone skin. My makeup looks range from natural and glowy to full coverage and full glam! If you are picky like me, then my recommendations are for you ✨
My go to products that I use for my skin in the fall! I rotate between the products on a daily basis, based on each day's needs, keeping in mind my skin concerns of dryness, dark circles, and protecting my skin barrier.
This list is about my favourite makeup products I've bought since I understood I have to use really good ones, without spending a fortune. I’ve gathered my favorite budget-friendly finds that prove you don't need to break the bank for high-quality formulas and beautiful finishes.
If you are like me and loveeee to shop black owned or you are looking to add more black owned makeup products to your makeup kit, this is the PERFECT LIST FOR YOU!
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💕
Elevate your skincare routine with this curated collection of face masks that actually work — from luxurious treatments to affordable K-Beauty favorites. Whether you’re looking for deep hydration, a radiant glow, detoxing pores, or overnight repair, these luxury and budget-friendly masks deliver visible results and self-care vibes for every skin type. ✨💆♀️ Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
If your skin ever feels dry, tight, or dull—this is the list for you 💦✨ These are my go-to hydrating products that keep my skin hydrated, glowy, and smooth all day. I’ve included affordable picks, lightweight moisturizers, serums, and so much more!
A list of my current makeup favorites, and their similar products! I have oily and sensitive skin, so all of my recommendations are from building up a solid makeup routine over YEARS of trying different products!
This list is for the girls who love that freshly showered, soft skin, fluffy towel kind of vibe. Think clean linens, warm skin, a hint of baby powder, and a kiss of citrus or musk. These perfumes are powdery, airy, and oh-so-flirty perfect for brunch dates, cozy cuddles, or just smelling expensive while running errands. 💅🏽
Whether you love a skin scent that whispers or a breezy floral that lingers, these picks will have people leaning in and saying, “you smell sooo good, what is that?”
Spritz, fluff your hair, and prepare for compliments.
I’ve tried everything under the sun for my thick, curly hair. These products have been life changing!🥲 (my hair is also quite long, and these products still work great!🤭)
These Target beauty picks fit seamlessly into my everyday routine. Think radiant skin, long lasting color, and surprisingly luxe results, all found in one convenient place.
A full makeup routine that looks expensive — but isn’t! These are my favorite affordable finds that help you get that fresh, glowing look on a budget. From long-lasting foundations to drugstore mascara and my go-to lip gloss. Perfect for busy mornings, single moms on the go, or anyone who wants to look good without spending a fortune!
as a skincare enthusiast, i've tried a lot and a lot more expensive than these but i love to save and these will do the job every. damn. time. price per oz is emphasized here - some things may be more than $20 (most are under), but make up for it in size or effectiveness
I’ve been through so many skincare products that promised results and… didn’t. I’m sharing the ones that actually work which are like more gentle, simple, and perfect if you want clearer, calmer skin.
I love my hair care products. Great hair can change the whole vibe. I have color treated, bleached hair, so it's very important for me to keep my hair nourished with suitable products.
As a young college student who already has the other expenses to worry about but still wants high quality Makeup products, I’ve spent time curating a list of my favorites!! These recommendations are on the lower price end without compromising quality!
These lip products are in constant use for me! From saving my chapped lips in the winter to giving me the best shine, I truly could not live without these products!
Time to bring out the warmer tones and mauve blushes for fall! Switched up the makeup today and made sure to included all those berry tones for the perfect fall look!
These are the perfumes I reach for over and over again, the ones that never leave me feeling underdressed. They’re perfect for anyone looking to build a fragrance wardrobe that feels intentional and unforgettable. Each scent is here to help you smell incredible, feel confident, and have that little spark that makes people lean in and ask what you’re wearing.
I’ve always had long and thick hair because I knew which products are good for maintaining beautiful and healthy hair. These are some products I keep coming back to and buying regularly. Many of them are free from silicones, parabens, and sulfates, which is very important. You should always take care of your hair, nourish it and avoid using heat!✨
I’m not an influencer, so I only keep a small, minimal collection of makeup products. I also prefer a natural, dewy look. I am doing my best to curate a non-toxic, clean ingredients products.
Nail polish, nail care, nail tools, etc. My nail-related Instagram handle is linked on my profile :) You can also visit my list of nail favorites on Amazon here: amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AFGZ3RM2ERGVQ2IE3HQNB3TK7JOQ/list/81TY1ZSQGGA5?ref=customerprofile
I wanted to personally curate a list of makeup that I absolutely adore and have been re-purchasing over the years! I am by no means a professional but I wanted to give my input on makeup that would worth your little coin and time!🫶🏼✨Enjoy!
Finding skincare when you’re fungal acne–prone can feel impossible. That’s why I’ve spent hours researching and checking every product through a fungal acne ingredient checker. This list was created with so much care and love, because I know firsthand how tough it is to find products that actually work without triggering a flare.
The “clean girl” aesthetic is all about minimal beauty, polished style, and that effortlessly put-together vibe. Think glowy skin, slicked-back hair, neutral tones, and elevated basics. This list features my go-to products that help me embody that clean, fresh, and confident energy — without trying too hard. Simple, chic, and always on point.