Fifteen well-reviewed lip care picks — everyday balms, overnight masks, scrubs, oils and one luxe splurge — curated across Walmart, Sephora, Lookfantastic and YesStyle. Prices are CAD.
Skincare favorites helping me feel glowy, hydrated, and slightly more put together ✨ I’m especially drawn to cleaner ingredients, gentle formulas, and products that make my skin feel healthy without a 47-step routine. Think cozy self-care, realistic skincare, and products I actually enjoy using consistently.
Higher priced products for Type 4 natural/curly hair that I feel are worth not sticking to the budget. Typically, I choose budget friendly beauty products, but lately I've been treating myself and finding that some of these higher priced products are pretty concentrated. A little goes a long way, which means your money is going a long way too.
My favourite scents are anything sweet and fruity. I live for gourmand scents that remind me of a candy shop, tropical fragrances that are like a vacation, or anything fruity and feminine that make me feel beautiful. Here is a list of my favourite items to keep fresh.
These are the products I actually reach for—the ride-or-dies, the hidden gems, and the glow-givers I can’t stop using. From skin-prepping must-haves to makeup that never misses, these picks are all about enhancing your natural beauty while keeping things effortless and fun.
Here are some items I find essential in my makeup kit! Keep yourself organized with a carry-on brush holder and a professional makeup case. There are also bulk items listed such as spoolies and brushes!
Busy mom life means I need a makeup routine that is quick, easy, and actually works! These are the products I love and use everyday that keep my makeup routine simple my skin looking healthy and glowy.
What girl doesn’t want a boo basket? Your best friend, your girlfriend, your mom they all want one! It can be intimidating to put together, especially with all the popularity they get on the internet. This list will break down exactly what to get to make a cozy but spooky Boo Basket. We are going to make that Halloween loving girl happy!
As someone with natural auburn hair (but loves to put purple highlights, dye their hair brown, add balayage etc etc LOL) I know makeup for us can be a bit annoying (even though I dye it away these days I still remember the struggle). But here are some products that are red hair approved! I would say also this does crossover with pale-skin because I'm super pale and its based on my experience.
Are you looking for beauty products that are inexpensive but can compete with the most expensive products on the market? Check out this list because some of my go-to makeup favorites are under $20! I personally use all of these, so I won’t steer you wrong!
I have naturally curly hair. While i love my curls, I typically use a lot of heat on my hair. Whether it’s straight, curled or waves- these are my must haves !
I have sensitive and rosacea-prone skin. Here’s a simple routine that finally gave me the healthiest, most glowing skin I’ve had in years! No irritation, just smooth and glowing skin. #SensitiveSkinGlow #RosaceaRoutine #LazySkincare
Nails should be an extension of yourself! Always feel your best without having to spend so much each week. I'm still new to the Gel x world, but these are products that have helped me a lot.
These are my ride-or-die beauty products that always have my back whether I’m going full glam or just keeping it chill. From glow-getters to color poppers, these faves make getting ready way more fun (and way less stressful)!
As someone who owns way too much makeup and doesn’t use it but is trying to be a makeup girly, these are my favorites picks. I am trying everyday to use my makeup more for my own confidence. Just your average girl💕😌💅🏽
True HG status products I will buy again and again. You won’t find me without these products on hand! Ever! Great for "troubled" skin (dehydrated/mature, breakout prone yet anti-wrinkle, eczema, peri-oral dermatitis & sensitivity). I can't swear by these enough!!!
I put together a travel‑friendly skincare kit under $50 that still feels luxe, featuring the Superfood + Niacinamide Body Cleanser, Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops Brightening Serum, and Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face SPF 40‑50. These picks keep my skin calm, glowing, and protected in a carry‑on without breaking the bank. Save this list or let me know your favorites 😊
Let's dive into skincare together! I've put together a list of my go-to skincare products that have made a real difference in my routine now that I'm in my fourties. These are the items I rely on for a glowing, healthy complexion. From calming serums to refreshing masks, these favorites have become my skincare saviors. Come along and find out which products might just become your new best friends!
Winter is beautiful, but it can be brutal on your skin. This guide will help you keep your glow through the colder months with easy steps and products that actually work.
Makeup I don’t play about. These are my holy grail products as a professional MUA — perfect for no-makeup makeup days and full beat glam!
From weddings, date night or first time makeup users.. I got you covered! 😘
Here are some of my favorites that I'd put on my Christmas list if I didn't already have them! Coffee, beauty, and more! All items that I have and love.
From hair care, to body care, to shower filters - please start making swaps to make your bathroom products better for your hormones! Here’s a list of my tried and true favorites
So my friend dragged me into a face yoga tutorial after wine night and I rolled my eyes the entire time — but then my jawline looked different after two weeks and I panicked-bought every skincare product that could keep the momentum going. If you're skeptical but curious, or your face just feels tense and puffy and tired no matter how much sleep you get, this is the routine I accidentally built. Took me six months of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.
Treat yourself to small luxuries that make a big difference. From soothing skincare to cozy rituals, this list includes my favorite feel-good finds that help me slow down, unplug, and reset. Whether it’s a quiet night in or a full Sunday reset, these essentials are here to support your well-being. 🌿
💗 Tap to shop your self-care ritual.
These are my favorite, go-to, everyday makeup products. If I want to put on a little makeup to even out my complexion, or have buildable coverage for an elevated everyday look, these are the few products you’ll catch me using on the daily. Most of these have a really great price point, too!
These are my daily go-to personal items! No fluff, just the trusted items I have tried and instantly became my favorite! From deodorants, to face wash, to body sprays, to perfumes, to pimple patches, and so on.
Just. Perfect. ✨️
The scents are even more perfect! ✨️
Salon quotes kept hitting $200+ and I kept chickening out — so I spent six months figuring out how to lighten my dark blonde hair at home without ending up with straw. If you've been staring at box dye kits in the hair aisle feeling overwhelmed, this is the exact lineup that got me from mousy to sun-kissed while keeping my hair soft. Took me a lot of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.
My makeup recommendations are guaranteed to make a difference in your makeup style. All my items are genuinly my favorite. As a oily acne prone girl, I choose my routine thoroughly before I recommend to others. These items will not dissappoint
I am obsessed with my own hair so I take pride in taking good care of it and making sure I use the best products. This includes in the shower, post shower, heat protectants, and the heating tools I use as well!
You know that group chat where someone drops a product link and three people immediately reply ‘oh my god yes get it’? I ignored those texts for months until my skin, hair, and makeup bag were all begging for help. Turns out my friends were right about every single one. Here's the full list before you waste another paycheck on whatever the algorithm is pushing this week.
everyday staples i’d rebuy in a heartbeat. i love makeup and i definitely have experimented enough to be able to say what is definitely worth the hype!
Six months ago I couldn't blend eyeshadow without looking bruised, my foundation never matched, and winged liner was a daily humiliation. I committed to learning one technique per week using products that actually cooperated with a beginner — and by month three, strangers started commenting. If you're someone who watches tutorials and still ends up frustrated, this is the exact product lineup that made each skill finally click.
My favorite lip combos that look amazing on brown skin 🤎 Glossy, nude, pink, bold — all tested, baddie-approved & beginner friendly.
Tap any product to recreate the look ✨
If you’re into beauty but you feel like you don’t have the money to express or explore that interest, then this list is for you❤️🩹Here you’ll find out using lots of money on high-end products isn’t always worth it;) Coming from a semi broke student who has a lot of beauty expenses each month:))
my skin is super oily during the summer and super dry during the winter + occasional hormonal breakouts.. here is what i use that is super minimal because it starts with what you're eating! make sure you drink lots of WATER :)
Products that are worth their price , good for your skin and help you look your best from Sephora. I have worked in product development for beauty, bath and body care products for 20 years . I know a good product
A good blush doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag. As a longtime makeup lover, blush is one of my favorite ways to instantly bring life and color back into the complexion—and there are so many affordable formulas that perform just as beautifully as the expensive ones. These are my favorite affordable blushes, including cream, liquid, and powder blushes that blend beautifully, have great pigment, and leave the skin looking fresh and naturally flushed. From soft everyday color to a more glowy, statement cheek, these are the budget-friendly blushes I think are actually worth your money.
I have dealt with sensitive skin for YEARSSS! I have tried so many products and none do it as good as these! I also no longer suffer with post makeup breakouts after using these!
Spent years thinking leave-in conditioner just wasn't for my hair type — every single one left me looking like I hadn't washed my hair in a week. Turns out I was just using the wrong formulas. If you've got fine, thin, or easily weighed-down hair and you've written off leave-ins entirely, this lineup changed my mind and it'll probably change yours too.
These are my must-have products for healthy, bouncy curls. From nourishing shampoos and deep conditioners to curl creams and styling essentials, each pick helps keep curls hydrated, defined, and frizz-free. Perfect for maintaining natural texture and bringing out the best in every curl.
As a woman in my 20s with acne-prone skin, I want to show that clear, healthy skin is possible with the right routine 🩷 so I’m adding some of my absolute favourite sensitive skin friendly products that gently, effectively help fight breakouts without stripping or irritating my skin!!
I’m definitely finding less is more as I’m lucky enough to age, but I do love wearing make up every day and am always testing out new products! Here are my genuine favorites—the ones I would mourn forever if they were discontinued.
Do not sleep on drug store products! These are effective, affordable drug store products that I've repurchased many times. They're just as good as their high end counterparts, but at a literal fraction of the price ✨
Tested and loved by a middle-age makeup artist—these are the skincare and makeup staples that actually work. No fluff, no hype—just glow, coverage, and results you’ll see every day.
If you’re blonde, you need these 💁🏼♀️ These are the only hair products I trust to keep my color fresh, my hair healthy, and the brass away. Tried, tested, and worth it.
Products that work on sensitive skin; especially eczema and rosacea prone skin! A list of skincare that's helped my throughout my skin journey. For reference, I have combination, acne prone skin with rosacea. From Western beauty products to K-Beauty, there's bound to be a rec that works for you. If one product doesn't stand out to you. make sure to look into the brand itself! They have an incredible range of options that I couldn't include here.
How I get a bouncy, salon-looking blowout without leaving my bathroom. From wash day to prep, hot tools, my heatless curl hack and second-day savers 💇♀️
It’s the best feeling to be complimented on the way you smell. Everything in this list will get you compliments and make you feel rich. I’m literally known for being the one that always smells good in my family.
Everyone needs a few essentials in their makeup routine. Here I’ve listed my favorite and most reliable products. Most are very inexpensive and some are more pricey but definitely worth it.
Focusing on repairing my skin barrier while keeping my routine simple, effective and fairly cheap. I also need to keep my skin as hydrated as possible since I use Tretinoin and take hot a$$ showers haha
I’m a Jo Malone London girly!!! They are the best gifts to give, who doesn’t love receiving a JML gift. Also I’m very knowledgeable of JML, used to work with the brand for 5.5 years.
As I begin my 4th decade of life, I am on a mission to take care of my body and skin to the best of my ability. This list is for things that I have found that are great for this stage of my life or things that I am anxious to try. Skincare, health, beauty, fashion…this list has it all!
I’m a somewhat low maintenance girly who likes to get dolled up occasionally and has unruly thick hair. These are some of my favorite products that I’ve found that tames my mane and make me feel pretty 🥰
Use this list if bright colours overpower you and beige turns orange ✨
For reference, I’m a light muted neutral-olive (cool leaning) with medium/high contrast. It’s taken a lot of research and wasted money to get to this list :’)
I am a Sensitive/Combination skin girly with hormonal acne. I'm in my 30’s, so my skincare focuses on clarifying, anti-aging, gentle exfoliation, and hydration.
My Signature Scent Profile: I gravitate toward perfumes that open with bright, fruity notes like apple and mandarin orange—fresh, energizing, and uplifting. At their heart, I love elegant florals such as honeysuckle, jasmine, peony, and lily, which bring a soft femininity without feeling overpowering. What grounds it all are warm, skin-like base notes—musk, sandalwood, and amber—that add subtle depth and intimacy. I tend to avoid overly sweet or dessert-like scents. Instead, I prefer something that feels clean, airy, and effortlessly refined with a cozy finish. That being said, my latest obsession has been some of the distinct scents from the Commodity line, listed at the top of my list.
Lipstick is more than just makeup; it's a statement. Whether you prefer a matte, glossy, or satin finish, finding the perfect lipstick can enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence.
I love discovering products that make me feel confident inside and out! Here are my ride-or-dies: the makeup essentials I always reach for, perfumes that turn heads, skincare that keeps my skin happy, and hair tools that make every day a good hair day ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)
Skin care, hair care, beauty…These are items I need to have once they run out. Actually, these are products I buy once I see there's 50% left, haha! I need to have a backup at all times.
Get Everything You Will Need!! This has all your tools to start your braiding or loc journey, as a stylist or even just to add to your collection! This list is curated for you to go from just “Playing around” to providing “Professional” services!
A selection of skincare products I love for acne-prone skin. These are my go-to picks for keeping my routine gentle, hydrating and balanced while avoiding products that feel too heavy or irritating 🫧