Fall makeup for iced-coffee mornings and cozy nights: berry lips, cocoa-brown eyes, warm cheeks, and softly glowing skin. This researched edit mixes affordable finds with a few splurges. Choose one lip mood, one eye look, and the complexion products that suit your skin—you do not need every option. Shade suggestions are starting points; compare swatches for your skin tone.
I’ve spent the last 10 years researching, watching tutorials, and experimenting with different makeup products that will enhance my own natural features. If you’ve got red hair, pale skin, freckles, and light features - this is the list for you!
Discover the best affordable makeup products loved by beauty lovers and TikTok! ✨
This list rounds up drugstore makeup must-haves that give luxury results on a budget — from viral mascaras and hydrating foundations to creamy blushes, glowy highlighters, and long-lasting lip products.
Whether you love a natural everyday look or full-glam beat, these picks deliver flawless results without breaking the bank. 💄
All my favourite cruelty-free haircare, skincare, and makeup products. Mostly high street / pharmacy brands. I don't buy expensive products very often, if at all.
Struggling with pimples or acne and not sure what products actually work?
This simple, step-by-step acne skincare routine is curated for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin - no overcomplicated routines, no harsh products.
I’ve hand-picked gentle cleansers, effective treatments, calming moisturizers, and pimple patches that are popular, well-reviewed, and beginner-friendly.
💚 Focused on:
• Reducing breakouts
• Calming redness & inflammation
• Supporting a healthy skin barrier
All products are easy to use and suitable for daily routines.
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Got a special occasion coming up? Or maybe you're just in need of a confidence boost? Check out these concentrated treatments and patches to help you feel your best! I listed a variety that I've had the opportunity to try, I have my favorites…but I also wanted to include my budget friendly go-to's that work just as well and save you some extra cash!
The key to intentional spending is using products you know you like or have great reviews, so you don't waste money on disappointment. Plus, a couple of splurges on the right products can really boost confidence without needing a huge beauty haul. These are the ones that are so nice, I'll gladly part with my money!
I've been loving this strawberry-themed shower routine lately. This routine leaves me smelling sooo good while also having my body feeling hydrated and glowy.
Clean, Organized and Glowing; We all want to be that girl for summer. This list includes products and accessories to help you reach your goals and glow up to live your most Main Character life.
An inclusive clean beauty list for people who love a skin-forward, no makeup-makeup, clean girl look. All tried and true by yours truly. Products listed are mid-tier to high-end.
I have dry and acne-prone skin. I love using the acneclinicnyc.com’s pore-clogging ingredient checker when I am shopping for skincare. It’s a great resource and will highlight potential or known comedogenic skincare ingredients. This is my comprehensive list of products that contain ZERO pore-clogging ingredients to save you time!
These are my go to's that I cycle through. Some are pricey but worth it. I have olive skin tone so these are the ones that work for me!! Plus - check out my DREAM PURCHASE!
These lip care products not-so-popular but they are truly working. I've checked them. Lip balms, oils, treatments, masks and scrubs that are delivering real results! And even eye cream that works perfect even for lips.
As we get older, our skin can start to change in ways we may not expect—fine lines, dryness, loss of firmness, and changes in texture. I believe that skincare after 40 is less about trying to turn back the clock and more about understanding what your skin needs and taking good care of it. In this list, I share skincare products and beauty essentials that I’ve personally tried and found helpful, with a focus on hydration, firmness, soothing, and maintaining healthy-looking skin as we age. I hope these recommendations help you build a simple and enjoyable skincare routine that works for you. Disclosure: Some links in this list are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.
Build your makeup routine with beneficial skincare ingredients, safe for sensitive or acne-proned skin. Achieve a professional look with beginner-friendly products at a reasonable price.
Affordable and practical at home nail supplies. I love doing gel nails but will also occasionally use press ons. These products are beginner friendly and have saved me lots of time and money over the years compared to going to the nail salon
Make-up items I've tested out that are great on a budget! I will swear by each and eveyone of these! They are sensitive skin safe and still look great after periods of long wear!
All of my body care secrets that leave me smelling amazing all day long!! I love love loveeee smelling good and quite literally get told I smell good every single time I wear these products!! I’m typically a vanilla scented girl, but also have some more scents on the floral side!
These are the things tik tok convinced me that I needed that ended up being totally worth it. These are all things I still use or will continue to buy again.
I LOVE smelling good and your scent is a part of your outfit. These perfumes and scents help the woman who knows what she wants step into her power. Perfect for work, date night, or the moments you want to walk in confident energy. You can also use these to layer and stack your favorite scent combos to curate your own signature scent. Scent stacking is a thing and you need to get into it! You can layer an oil, body mist then top it off with the perfume - chef's kiss!
Discover the best clean beauty products that truly live up to the hype. This curated collection features non-toxic skincare, safer makeup essentials, and high-performance beauty swaps that are gentle on your skin and actually work. Whether you’re building a cleaner routine, looking for clean dupes, or wanting to upgrade your everyday products, this list highlights fan-favorite formulas, dermatologist-approved picks, and must-try clean beauty staples. Explore top-rated brands, budget-friendly options, and effective clean skincare to help you glow with confidence—without the harmful ingredients.
I tend to change my hair alot and with that comes heat and chemical damage. This is a method I use to achieve a good blowout while naturing and growing my hair.
Unique press on nails perfect for the season. From minimalist looks to wanting to scream fall from the rooftops, I've got it all on this list! Also had to add some Halloween looks because it's necessary.
The luxury brightening serums that actually fade sun spots, melasma and post-acne marks after a long summer: RéVive Brightening Serum, iS CLINICAL Pro-Heal Serum Advance+, Obagi Professional-C, ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C, Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C and Revision C+ Correcting Complex 30%. Plus the dark spot correctors people repurchase, including Dermalogica PowerBright, Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro, Murad Vita-C Glycolic, Clarins Bright Plus, Caudalie Vinoperfect, Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F., Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh, Clinique Even Better Clinical and the viral Kiehl's Clearly Corrective, each with an honest note on whether it's actually for hyperpigmentation, dullness, fine lines or sensitive skin. Save this list before your fall skin reset!
Started as a joke — I wanted to look like a creepy porcelain doll for one Halloween party and realized the pale skin, dark undereyes, berry lips, and glossy stare actually suited my face better than anything I'd tried in ten years. If you've been stuck in a neutral-everything rut and secretly want to look a little unsettling in the most beautiful way possible, this is the lineup that got me there. Took months of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.
If you've ever walked into the bathroom to find a $48 serum splattered across the floor because your cat decided it was in the way, this list is for you. I have two orange cats and zero patience left for flimsy jars and wobbly bottles. Every product here has been batted off a shelf at least once and lived to tell the tale. Took me a year of expensive floor puddles to narrow it down so you don't have to lose a single drop.
Retinaldehyde or retinal (with an A not an O) is the strongest formulation available without a prescription. Only use 1 night in 3 to reduce irritation.
This may not be the best place to start if you are retinoid naive - if so consider retinol and step up.
My everyday beauty essentials. All tried and true, I use these products everyday and I love them!! I tend to go for more natural light makeup so if that’s you
I sat down and thought through anything and everything I would share with a friend who came to me asking what to get for their mom for Christmas ❤️🎄These were the first things that came to mind 😉
From morning routines to makeup rituals and all the self-care moments in between, this list has a mix of budget-friendly and splurge-worthy finds for your skin, face, nails, and feet.
I barely washed my face regularly until a few years ago. Now I'm 40 and testing out every single product to make up for lost time and take care of my aging skin.
As a geriatric millennial 🤪 clocking in at a fresh 40 years old, I’m always looking for skincare that keeps my skin looking good. These are my staples. I focus on anti-aging, even skin tone and getting a natural glow.
As a curly hair girly with a mix of 2B, 2C, and 3A curls, I have tried about a million products to figure out what actually works for my hair. Through many yers of trial and error, this is a list of all the products that I LOVE for my curls. I know how frustrating it can be trying to figure out what will actually work for your hair, so I hope this list will help you, whether you are just figuring out you have curly hair, or have been on your curly hair journey for years like me :)
My favorite body care picks to keep skin soft, nourished, and fresh all day long. From hydrating body washes to acne-fighting formulas, this list has everything you need for healthy, glowing skin.
All the products I swear by . I use to suffer from hormonal acne along my jaw line and had sun spots and damage . My face is not perfect by any means but these products and with consistency I’ve been able to make it much better over the last couple years .
While some products may not be labeled clean in the official stores, when I put it into an app like Clearya, it comes out clean! This list is great for those who have trouble finding a high quality clean makeup routine!
If you are looking for makeup that not only looks great, but is actually better for your skin, then you are in the right place! All products are free of synthetic fragrances, so you can feel good when using!
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!🤭)
Before going into the winter months it’s important to get products that protect your lips from seriously drying out! These products promote moisturized, healthy lips💋
Hair products that are best suited for type 3 and 4 curls! These products primarily help create and maintain strong curl definition, moisture, amazing scents, hair strength and length.
After years of trying,what feels like everything. on the market, I finally found the skincare routine that works for my 41 year old normal to dry skin.
skin cycling is a 4-day cycle that focuses on strengthening your skin barrier. I have been doing this for 4 years and have seen so much progress in my skin
Makeup that ACTUALLY works for maturing skin. Natural “your skin but better” staples plus on-the-go glam that won’t budge. Every product in this issue is bestie-tested by me—on photo shoots, in my daily life, and on 12+ hour TV filming days - so you know it can keep up with real life, not just a viral fad!
I know how experimental skincare can be for people with sensitive skin, as one myself, making it challenging to find products that work without damaging my skin barrier. I’ve tested this products for weeks & have seen my skin the best it’s ever looked! Also, if you’re a newbie to skincare and want something that cleanses and tones (& nothing else) these are a perfect place to start!
These gift ideas curation is for when you stared at gifts and thought “this doesn’t really fit this person”. So, I grouped everything here by the kind of person you are gifting, so you don’t just pick anything. Check through and pick the things that feel right for their person… That shows intentionality on a different level
looking for affordable skincare, specialized for your skin type? check out my recommendations! i have combo skin and have loved using the ordinary products to get things back under control!
I only do my makeup and nails for special occasions, and I want to be budget friendly. Here are my recommendations for those of you who are like me- I also recommend looking up the specific products for tutorials on TikTok/youtube.
I have a very hard time finding powders to work well with my dry skin. Plus, since I am over 30, I need something that doesn’t settle in fine lines and just gives a nice blurred appearance. These ones work the best for me.
You NEED this full face routine! It is perfect for everyday natural glam. And guess what? It’s in my order!! Let me help you find a new routine that you’ll LOVE just like I do!❤️ I have went by this routine for over a year and it’s never failed me! It includes all of my go to’s whether that be foundation, concealer, contour, lip liner, or brows!
I have extremely sensitive skin, so I’m very careful with what I use. These products feel gentle from the first application — no burning, no redness, just calm, soft skin. They’re simple, effective, and perfect for a minimalist routine that actually works
After decades of dealing with dry, flaky, sometimes cracked-and-bleeding skin, I've tried just about every lotion, cream, serum, and oil on the market. This list is what actually survived the cut — the dry skin care essentials I keep repurchasing because they genuinely work, not just products that looked good on Instagram. From deep hydration body lotions to overnight repair creams, gentle exfoliants, and nourishing facial oils, these are tried-and-true solutions for dry skin, sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, and winter skin care. Whether you're dealing with seasonal dryness, chronic dry skin, or just want a skincare routine that actually keeps moisture in, everything here has earned its spot through years of real use — not hype. No filler, no products I tried once and forgot about. Just the dry skin must haves that have stood the test of time.
There is nothing I get more compliments on than my eyelashes. I get asked if they are fake almost daily. This is my lash routine that has been tried and true over the last 4+ years.
It all started with the Body Shop when I was 10...I've been a collector and conesur (literally not) of products. Some call me the product whor... I'll let you finish that :)
When it comes to beauty products, I don’t like a lot of fuss. These are the products I keep reaching for day after day; the ones that I have empties of; the ones I’ve bought again and again. There’s items from every price point on this list, with faves from supergoop, Chanel, and Estee Lauder.
This is natural, clean products which i have used and experiences on myself. I love natural makeup that gives you feeling that you are not even wearing any.
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I’m obsessed with Glossier! Ever since the brand first popped onto my radar years ago, I’ve been hooked — and I’ve tested more of their products than I can count. From everyday essentials to cult-favorite must-haves, these are the Glossier gems I can’t stop recommending.
My every day go-to favs for full beat or no-makeup, makeup look! Perfect for those looking to get some strong basics if they are new to the makeup world as well!
Skincare is super important to me I struggled with acne for a long time and ruined my skin trying all kinds of products in an attempt to clear it up
Here are some of my must haves and go-to products that keep my skin clear and cute as well as my makeup favs that have been non irritating & always gets me compliments
Higher end, lower end. Skincare, body care. These are chemical exfoliants actually worth your money and my experiences with them as someone who has tried A LOT of them.
I have sensitive skin and tend to not do exfoliation more than two times a week but it still remains effective for me. When it comes to chemical exfoliants the most important thing is to listen to your skin if it’s too strong or burning don’t be afraid to wash it off even if it’s not a rinse off treatment. Everybody is different !