As a seasoned makeup artist with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, I’ve tried and loved countless products—from luxury brands to our beloved drugstore gems. As I share my recommendations, you can trust that they come from a deep well of experience. Explore my collection, and I hope you find something that speaks to you! Still more to come....also you'll find me reviewing, streaming lives and trying products on my TikTok account 💜
Just sharing my all time favorite make-up products <3 US ladies struggle to find what works for us, and after trying different brands, I will share what has worked for me and what I reccomend to try!
These are my tried-and-true makeup picks — the products I keep coming back to for creating looks that feel like me. Whether it's an everyday glow, a polished beat, or something playful for a night out, each item here has earned its place. I’ve curated this list to include essentials that perform, layer beautifully, and work
across different moods, occasions, and skin needs. From skin-prep liquids to final lip touches, these are the staples I genuinely love and recommend.
If you love makeup but not the price tags, this list is for you. These are my favorite affordable products that still give that high-end look without the high-end cost. From everyday essentials to a few fun extras, everything here is easy to use, reliable, and worth it. Perfect for keeping your routine cute, simple, and budget-friendly.
As someone who doesn’t really do make up or skincare religiously. This is a list of some of mine and my husbands favorite beauty and men’s self care things that we both love and that are super duper easy to do and it’s not a whole routine but enough to show that your just getting started. I hope these help you get started in your own self care/skin routine.
These are the products I actually used and saw results with! Just get these products, stay consistent and your skin will clear up from break outs, acne scars and uneven tones🫡
Here is a list of skincare products, cosmetics, and fragrances I use to look and feel aesthetically pleasing (to myself). I often use products based on the season, my mood, or my spiritual needs (yes, I'm one of those).
Everyone wants the perfect skin care routine... here's mine and it's ✨ aesthetician approved ✨ I am also adding a few recs for things that are not currently in my routine because of my specific skin type or financial reasons but that still work great!! I have gone through years of trial and error and appointments and FINALLY I have arrived at this beautiful land of clear and happy skin.... come and join me!!
I have never received more compliments on my hair in my life until using these products!! My mom is a hairstylist so she got me the best products for my hair!! I hope the knowledge and experience I’ve had with these products help your with your hair care journey of smelling amazing while also having the healthiest hair!! 🫶🏼🤍
I had never taken skincare and makeup seriously until now. Realizing I’ve been just putting random things on my skin and getting many random breakouts, i decided it was time to take it all more seriously! Here is what I use for my AM and PM skincare and for my makeup!✨
This is for guys who want better skin without turning it into a hobby. But also hate the fact the your face is starting to resemble the surface of mars. Sun be dammed, we gotta protect what we can and it starts with the skin. But who has time and money for this crap?! Well I don’t but you gotta start somewhere. I personally use or have used all of these products…and secretly love them.
Press on nails are becoming extremely popular! These days press on nails have become an even better solution that acrylics! Let me show you my favorites❤️
I have been doing my own nails at home for two years now and here is a collection of products that I use to ensure my nails are long lasting and healthy. I use press-ons, gel polish, and do gel X nails at home using all of these products. P.S. everything is affordable!
I had been needing a self-care day for so long, I finally took the time to treat myself and now it has become a part of my weekly routine, I now have so much experience with self-care and the perfect routine, so I will be sharing all my absolute favorite products! You deserve to treat yourself!
With the marketing of products these days, there's a slew of products that just don't work as advertised. I've compiled a list of products that ACTUALLY WORK! I know this sounds like the bare minimum, but as the consumer we deserve products that live up to their claims.
My credentials are I had horrific acne growing up and ended up on Accutane at 18 (I had seen multiple doctors, tried everything, it was a last resort). I've tried soooo many skin care products over the years, and this is what has worked for me and what I'm currently using. I'll update it as it changes! Check my IG highlights for some of my progress pics, it's wild. Most of this is found at Sephora with the exception of some skincare products. Also HIGHLY recommend checking out Dermstore's kits; they have incredible deals on full-sized products. I get one every time they update. Don't forget to see if any of these are HSA/FSA eligible!
After many years trying - here is my list of absolute beauty faves! I have combination of normal and oily skin - and can confirm that these products work.
Floral fragrances are my favourite.I love smelling like a bouquet of flowers. Whenever you want to smell like jasmine, peony, gardenia, this list guides you on the best floral fragrances you need to have.
Pacifica takeover!! Pacifica is one of my fav skincare brands that offers vegan options for stuff like collagen & snail mucin. Check out some of my favorite products from them!
my exact products i use every single morning. i’m an elementary teacher so i wake up EARLY and don’t have time for an elaborate routine, these are my holy grails, im transformed in under 10 minutes (usually 5)
This is my version of the Abbey Yung method specifically tailored for my hair! I have very frizzy hair, natural waves, an oily scalp and low porosity hair.
Why pay a pro when you can get the same salon results at home? 💅✨ DIY hair color, hair extensions and nails are my expertise!
After YEARS of testing expensive trends, these are the ride-or-die products I keep rebuying. The ones that survive humid hair days, tired skin mornings, and last-minute plans.
My beauty staples:
• Hair toner that fixes brassiness in minutes
• The mascara that makes people ask if your lashes are real
• A seriously underrated eye cream
• The conditioner that makes your hair feel like a salon visit
• My everyday “your skin but better” BB cream
• The hair extensions that blend so well nobody knows
I put everything in one easy shopping list so you can try them too. Trust me… these are the ones worth it. 👀
Tap the list to see the exact products. Your future self will thank you.
These will add strength and hydration back to fine, dull and dehydrated hair. This specific argan oil literally transformed my kids hair from thin to thick and full. The shampoo and conditioners will revive your hair while strengthening it.
Top-tier hair products I can't live without! My hair was suffering damage from color and heat, but these products helped repair the dryness and breakage. They’ve transformed my hair, leaving it silky, smooth, and smelling heavenly. HIGHLY recommend for anyone trying to save their damaged hair or looking to upgrade their routine!!
I'm a fan. For years I tried all the things from all the places but when I found IL MAKIAGE, I knew I could stop looking elsewhere. I bet you'll feel the same.
A curated collection of my all-time favorite high-end eyeshadow palettes. These are the formulas, color stories, and textures that blend like a dream, photograph beautifully, and never miss for soft glam or full glam looks. If you want buttery pigments, luxury quality, and shades you’ll actually use — these are the palettes I reach for the most.
Glow starts here ✨ Discover my favorite skincare essentials for clear, radiant, and healthy skin. From gentle cleansers to glow-boosting serums, every product on this list is tested, trusted, and truly transforms your skin. Ready to level up your skincare routine? Let’s glow!
I have experience with finding the perfect products to not cause outbreaks. I struggled with cystic acne, and I know how it feels when you have to keep spending money to find what works for you. Check out these products!
This is the makeup collection I actually use, whether I’m keeping it simple for a busy day or going all out for a night I want to feel unstoppable. It has everything you need to start with a flawless base, bring life to your eyes, and add warmth and glow to your cheeks. Each product is chosen for its quality, versatility, and ease so you can create soft, natural looks in minutes or build bold, dramatic looks that last all night. This is for anyone who wants makeup that feels approachable, makes them feel confident, and actually works in real life without overcomplicating your routine.
These are my everyday beauty go-tos—easy, reliable products that actually work. From flawless foundation to hair tools I swear by, everything on this list helps me feel put together with minimal effort.
Are you ready to learn? Ima teach you how to look like a baddie and feel like a baddie all on a budget! Welcome to DIY 101! Want glowy skin? Smooth legs? Full brows without leaving your house?! These products will help you feel very highly maintenance while saving some money! 💸 Perfect for date nights, night out with your besties, or just your everyday look! 💋✨
these perfumes will turn heads and make you smell absolutely delicious 🤤 the epitome of smelling like the most feminine goddess that has walked this earth. You’ll be sure to get the most compliments wearing any of these 🥰😍
I use the majority of the products every single day! I love that they are all lightweight and buildable. I have combination, acne prone, sensitive skin, and all of these products keep my skin happy! You need to try them out for yourself, I can’t recommend them enough!
I’ve transformed my skin in a short amount of time thanks to these products. My fine lines are much improved and my overall texture and skin tone is so much smoother and more even
These are some of my favourite product that have made a difference in my makeup & skincare routine! Yummy Skin Blurring balm is the mvp for oil control & preventing smile lines from ruining your foundation!
If you struggle with finding products that work for you, you've come to the right place! I have combination skin as well as sensitive and these products have made significant changes to my complexion!
Having curly hair I always thought was my weakest link. That was until I started embracing my natural genetically blessed locks and came to find these products. Through much trial and error these are products I have deemed life changing. If that sounds dramatic this may not be the reccomendations for you.
Here are products that I’ve tried and honest my review of it worked for me or not. Of course everyone is different so my biases may not be yours, but nonetheless I hope it’s helpful.
Summer time means salt water, chlorine, heat, sweat, and cracked heels. Let's combat all that with some amazing products for your everything shower on a hot summer day.
**Centella Addict**
✨The compliments I’ve heard about my skin?
✨The confidence boost my skincare routine gave me?
✨The dedication I’ve given for the perfect routine ?
🔥All that made me wanna share with you my secrets so that you can feel like me 🫶🏽
Personally I don’t like to add too much to my face, usually will wash it with water and some soap (dove).
But getting older, kinda have to try and see what it does for you and if it works like it did for someone else
The perfect guide for beginners to learn the secrets to flawless makeup. Whether you're prepping for a special occasion or just to enhance your everyday look, these tricks will help you shine with confidence and bring out your natural beauty.✨
Skin care doesn’t have to cost a fortune to look fabulous. Put your credit card away, because these are some of the most affordable yet effective skin care products and beauty finds that won’t break the bank!
Want to smell like a freshly baked dessert or a sugar plum fairy this holiday season? Use this guide of my fav holiday scents from fragrance, hair care to even laundry detergent to achieve the perfect scent combinations.♥️
This list is packed with my all-time favorite makeup products, plus top recommendations from my favorite makeup content creators! 💄 Whether you're looking for the perfect foundation, a flawless setting powder, or the ultimate lip combo, you'll find everything you need for a stunning face beat right here.
Skincare is personal, and for melanin-rich skin that's aging beautifully, the stakes are even higher. This is my curated collection of brands I trust from face to scalp to body. Each brand (and product) chosen because it delivers. Whether you're tackling hyperpigmentation, keeping your skin barrier happy, or just trying to glow without the guesswork, there's something here for you. No fluff, no fillers - just the good stuff.
I'm a 29 year old mom with 5 boys, and over the years I've learned how to simplify things more and more, including my beauty and hygiene products.
I'm not the type of person that likes my bathroom or home full of 20 different products of face wash. I choose one brand of a product and stick with it if it works for me.
If something didn't work, I would often donate or give to a friend or family member who wants to try it.
These products that I'm sharing are what work amazingly for myself, and some are actually quite inexpensive which is a plus. You don't always have to spend a lot of money to have good products. But also, sometimes spending a lot of money upfront does save you in the long run and you'll find those kind of products under the products that I use for shaving.
Hope you enjoy my recommendations as someone who lives a simplified life without cutting corners.