Whether you’re building a simple everyday routine or looking for that one product that makes you feel instantly put-together, this list is all about making beauty easier, fun, and actually worth your money!
As we get older, we find ourselves spending more time and money on our skin, trying to see what works best for us. I'll share some of my favorite items I've found here.
This is all of my very favorite Lush brand bath and body products. Lush is hands down my favorite product of my baths. It’s fresh no weird ingredients and all natural. Nothing smells as good as a Lush product! I have used their products since 2005 when I first went into the Santa Monica store! I’ve used literally every product they have. Enjoy and feel free to ask questions.
Your ultimate self-care routine is officially complete. 🧖♀️✨ I put together ALL my favorite, coziest products for amazing skin, thick hair, and the best night's sleep. Think luxurious silk, glass skin hacks, and the easiest blowout tools. Everything is linked! Go treat yourself! 🛒
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a luxurious feeling routine! Here is a list of drugstore products I swear by, all found at your local CVS.
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Makeup is more than just pigments and brushes; it's a powerful form of self-expression, a tool to enhance your natural beauty, and a way to tell your story without saying a word. It's about embracing your unique features and celebrating the canvas that is your face. 🌸
If you think makeup makes you look older, cakey, or overdone, you’re not alone. The wrong formulas can settle into fine lines, cling to dry patches, and feel heavy on mature or textured skin.
The right makeup enhances without masking. Look for lightweight, hydrating formulas that melt into the skin, add natural radiance, and smooth without buildup. Cream based products, sheer foundations, and skin loving ingredients help you look fresh, not made up.
This is makeup for people who want to look like themselves on their best day. No heavy layers. No settling. Just effortless, flattering coverage that works with your skin, not against it.
These cotton swab picks cover gentle baby care, precise beauty touch-ups, and everyday home cleaning. Each option highlights different materials, sizes, and eco-conscious features so you can match swabs to your routine and values.
This routine is perfect for tackling dry skin and dark spots. The products I use hydrate deeply, restore moisture, and help fade hyperpigmentation over time. They’re formulated to nourish and protect, leaving my skin feeling soft, smooth, and looking more even-toned. Consistent use has made a noticeable difference in how my skin feels and looks, giving me that healthy, glowing complexion! You can see me using this products in my TikTok and Youtube linked in my bio! 💗
✨ September always feels like a reset. The air cools down, routines settle in, and I find myself reaching for little comforts that make everyday moments feel special. These are the cozy treats, home touches, beauty finds, and quiet-night essentials that I’ve been absolutely fixated on this month.✨
Raise your hand if you're 40 and just started to learn how to put on makeup in the past couple of years. Whether you're a seasoned makeup user or just dipping your toe in for the first time, here are the products that I've tried and LOVE.
Come on! Who doesn't like to smell good ! Body care... lotions, perfume, mists. All under $30 most found at Walmart
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I recently began a hair growth journey when I noticed I was losing more in the shower then normal. Follow along as I navigate hair loss with chronic illnesses and in my early 40s!
I was browsing through Ulta. So obviously I went straight to the perfume section! If nothing else a shower and a fragrance will boost your mood and brighten your day! So here are the reviews on the ones I smelled!
Here are many products I currently use or have used on my skin and body. Some I get when they are on sale like the ion I purchase at Sally’s when it’s buy 1 get one free deals which doesn’t happen often. And then the Redken I’ve had a harder time finding a good deal on that. The La Roche skin care I order from Amazon and Target. I love when Target has their deals on skin care and that’s when I try to stock up.
Your skin’s new BFFs are all right here! From glow-boosting serums to dreamy creams, this list is packed with skincare goodies that’ll have you feeling fresh, radiant, and totally unstoppable. Because skincare should be as fun (and fabulous) as you are!💖🫧
I am a dancer- and have been my whole life (plus an everyday makeup wearer and makeup enthusiast)- so I feel qualified to give recommendations on makeup that lasts through loooooooong hours on the stage and buckets of sweat.
My blonde hair care routine is designed to keep color-treated hair healthy, shiny, and vibrant. From nourishing shampoos and conditioners to deep masks, leave-in treatments, protective sprays, and styling products, each item in my routine helps maintain brightness, reduce brassiness, and protect hair from heat and damage. Perfect for everyday care or a weekly session, this routine keeps blonde hair soft, smooth, frizz-free, and salon-fresh, while enhancing volume, texture, and overall hair health.
Nobody likes a gatekeeper. So here is a list of all my favourite Sephora products I have tried and loved. (please don't sell them out) -plus a few great shoppers drug mart products (although I don't get paid from them)
These are all the makeup products I’ve used/currently use and love! All lay beautifully over my skincare routine (check out my list for skincare holy grails!) and have good ingredients + affordable pricing/long lasting!
These are the products I have used to keep my curly, long hair healthy! My hair has changed in the matter of a short year, tremendously through these products!
Makeup from the drug store (or other places) that is currently trending. These products are all extremely high quality (in my opinion). All of these products have been used by myself and these are honest reviews. ❤️
as a fitness instructor, I sweat *a lot* and my skin gets irritated after workouts. I use all of these in order from top to bottom! most of these are my daily products, but some are once-in-a-while treats 🩵💦
current beauty makeup and skincare (and shower products) obsession you must check out also with someone who has sensitive skin and excema and wants to feel my best and confident and glowing all the time 💋💄
I know all too well the struggles of trying to achieve clear skin. I started my skincare journey over 5 years ago, and I thought I'd share some of the holy grail products I have come across. Like the list title states, I have the holy trinity of skin problems :'( So trust and believe whatever worked for me is highly likely to work for you. And just a general rule of thumb I've learned is if a product is FA safe, it's most likely everything else safe too!
Baby, it’s a NEED, not a want 😈
My most loved products for doing your own nails. I am a diy nail enthusiast, Olive & June Retail Ambassador, and podiatrist. So I know about nails, and I know about nail science.
These are the exact hair care products I actually use to keep my hair healthy, soft, and silky. ✨ From shampoo and conditioner to leave-in treatments, heat protectants, styling tools, and refresh products, every recommendation is part of my everyday routine.
As someone who’s trying to perfect her makeup skills I have used lots of products and finally found the perfect ones that don’t give an after makeup breakout, gives a flawless makeup look and keeps my skin healthy.
Here are some of them…..
After recently having a horrible PD flare, wanted to share some of the things that helped me! Of course everyone is different but if you’re a girly that got PD out of nowhere, I know exactly how you feel. The products listed below changed my life within 1 week of use.
Ada banyak moisturizer pencerah yang kutemukan akhir-akhir ini. Hampir setiap merek memiliki satu moisturizer pencerah kulit wajah. Bahkan, ada beberapa varian bergantung hero ingredient-nya. Berikut daftar moisturizer pencerah yang terjangkau jika dibeli di akhir bulan (uang menipis)
These are all the products that I have received so much relief from for my sensitive, itch-prone skin. Various products have been used by myself for 10+ years now and they are still my go-to skincare!
These are my favorite skincare products that I use and would recommend to everyone. I have sensitive skin and the products are free of perfume and non pore clogging.
I have been using this brand for years after discovering in my Dermatologist office and again at a spa I worked at as an Esthetician. Thankfully it is available online now for convenience. They used to have these beautiful eye shadow glitter dusters but have sadly been discontinued.
A list of our comp bag favorites! All the hair, makeup and miscellaneous things to make the dressing room madness a little easier for you and your dancer!
My sister did my wedding day makeup and we tested products for MONTHS to find the perfect combination. I went for a natural rosy look that had coverage to last me through pictures in the July heat, ceremony, dinner, and dancing. I didn’t want to drop hundred of dollars on products, so majority of the items on this list and drugstore and extremely affordable. The few things that aren’t, are because I tried drugstore alternatives and decided it was worth the money.
For coloring context, I have fair skin with cool, pink undertones, freckles, and auburn hair.
Keeping your lip game strong is an essential part of any beauty routine. This collection features my absolute favorites—the "holy grail" products I reach for every single day. From deeply hydrating balms that save my lips in the winter to the perfect everyday tints and high-shine glosses for a night out, these are the formulas that never let me down. Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance glow or a bold, finished look, these are the staples I can’t live without.
Some of the most freshest, sweetest scents that get me compliments and last all day, products that keep my hair healthy and shiny, and my favorite make up products that I can’t live without!
These are my FAV daily essentials that enhance my natural beauty. Seriously— I’ve gotten so many compliments on my brows, how I smell, & how I carry myself. I’m always asked about these 🌸😊
If you are like me and dye your hair or do highlights and get some frizz or even if you use a lot of heat, or just because your hair gets drier, let me tell you about the products that help me the most to bring light and life to my hair, for a beautiful not only healthy but soft, frizz free and hydrating shinny hair all the time. And yes you should not use heat everyday and if you do that please don't forget to use a heat spray oh and yeah put SPF spray for hair during summer please, I have natural dark blonde hair and as I got older like 19 or 20 I decided to light my hair and do some highlights and my hairdresser the moment I left the salon told me to use hair conditioner SPF spray and I did not even know that was a thing and it was not easy to find one but I did and I swear it does the job.
I own a beauty business and I’m passionate about extensions being safe and healthy for the client! They do not ruin your natural lashes if cared for correctly 👌 I learned about all of these products from an occular hygienist! She knows her stuff!!
A curated list of Target’s best body care and perfumes from viral fragrances to everyday glow-up essentials. Perfect for travel, trying new scents, and smelling expensive on a budget.
these are all my go-to products, wether i'm keeping it natural or doing a full beat. I've refined my routine to stay the whole day, while still looking dewy and natural! some of these are drugstore products, ranging to high end (sephora & ulta)
These are my go to make up must have I constantly have on rotation on my make up vanity. I know I can trust these products without thinking twice they are tried and true for years now.
never had a bit of acne until my 20's and when it came, it CAME… and wouldn't leave… took me years of failed attempts (and unfortunately making it worse) to find the cleanest and best-working products to clear my face and get my health back without scarring or further damage to my skin & body (hello Accutane) - just in time for my wedding! (ps I'm not a fan of using a million products, I keep it pretty minimal and stick to the basics!) I used proactiv, rodan & fields, and other high end products and services even.. nothing came close to this line up when I finally struck gold.
Let’s be real—summer beauty isn’t just bikinis and bronzer. This list rounds up the not-so-glamorous but totally necessary products every hot girl secretly swears by. They’re not cute on your shelf, but they’ll keep you cool, fresh, and confidently sexy all summer long. These are the unsexy must-haves that actually make you look and feel amazing when it’s 90+ degrees out.
All my beauty must-haves in one spot. Face wash that wakes me up, perfumes that announce my entrance, and lotions/body washes that leave me soft and rejuvenated. 💅✨l
Some of the most frequent questions I get asked during my practice is “what skincare do YOU use?”, and this is it! These are most of my highly recommended products, depending on your specific goal. Acne-prone, anti-aging, and daily preventative products al recommended by a certified practitioner. There are a million products on the market, and it can be difficult to discern between whats worth the money, but check out my lists for the BEST recommended and highly rated products!
My hair is naturally wavy, and I've recently figured out the perfect curly hair routine to get beautiful curls without a ton of product. This is geared towards thick but fine, wavy hair.
Raise your hand if you’re terrified of needles and botulism! 🙋♀️ These are my favorite skin care items that I use consistently to prevent wrinkles and reverse aging for my maturing skin!
These are options for nails colors I would choose for each season. These options are specifically from the DND nail brand. Love this brand & their color options!🌳🍂❄️🌷
These are my top 15 shower and bath products that are budget friendly to luxurious. I hope this list gives you some inspiration for a perfect pamper 🧖🏻♀️
These are products that are on my shelf and vanity and bathroom! I don't use foundation or concealer but i DO use a lot of mascara and lippies! I don't use that much products but the ones I do use, I highly recommend!
my tried-and-true skincare, hair, nail and makeup favorites - things I actually use and repurchase. Mostly affordable, easy-to-find staples with a few high-end splurges mixed in.
3 Years of Acne Struggles & What Finally Helped My Skin
For the past three years, my skin has been through a rollercoaster. Hormonal changes completely shifted how my face behaved, I went from the occasional breakout to dealing with constant acne, stubborn texture, and inflammation that nothing seemed to fix.
I tried countless products, routines, and advice (some worked, some made it worse). It’s been a lot of trial and error, but through consistency and research I’ve managed to find what actually helps my skin.
Here’s what made a real difference for me:
Simplifying my skincare routine – gentle cleanser, lightweight moisturizer, and mineral SPF. Stripping my skin only made things worse.
Targeted treatments – salicylic acid for breakouts, benzoyl peroxide sparingly, and a retinol that I introduced very slowly.
Focusing on skin barrier health – hydrating serums, ceramides, and avoiding over-exfoliation.
Lifestyle changes – tracking my cycle to understand hormonal flare-ups, drinking more water, and reducing stress when I could.
It’s been a long journey, but I’ve finally reached a point where my skin feels healthier, calmer, and more manageable. I wanted to share this in case someone else is struggling and searching for hope, because I know how overwhelming it can be!
As a former makeup artist, I’ve tried it all...high-end, drugstore, and everything in between. These $20 or less makeup must-haves are the ones that actually perform and earn a permanent spot in my kit!!
A no-makeup essentials list for anyone who struggles with makeup or fragile nails like me! I rely on DIY lashes, press-on nails, and easy hair dye to keep things simple, affordable, and confidence-boosting, without the hassle. Sharing my go-to finds for anyone who wants to feel put together with minimal effort.