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Black Don't Crack: All things hygiene ;)
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items Hoping to improve your routine to keep your brown skin glowing! Here are some recommendations for all aspects: curly/coily hair, face, lips, asian skincare, and body scrubs, butters, and oils :)
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face
hair
lippies
body
face
If I want to continue to look young, I need to put the work in, and here are a few of my favs
If this is your first time trying anything korean skincare, add this as a staple. This gentle retinol is great for those with mature skin looking for a boost in firmness and elasticity! It'll have your skin looking bouncy!!!
Korean Skin Central Retinol 0.2 Ampoule
I know you may be as skeptical as I, BUT this actually works. I tried this product when my skin barrier was heavily damaged, and wow, I dont regret buying this serum. Interesting texture but feels so cooling and hydrating on my skin. Helped improve m...
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Serum
This was my introduction into korean/asian skincare and wowww this is amazing! The cap makes it really easy for you to apply a few drops to your face. Helped my face feel so smooth and mosturized :)
Pyunkang Yul PKY Essence Toner for Barrier
TRIED AND TRUE!! I love this sunscreen DOWN. no white cast, super soft and shiny finish once rubbed in, and no strong smell.
Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ - Purito Seoul
If you've ever wanted that morning glow!! This makes me feel so confident when I wake up in the morning after putting/removing ths mask. So satisfying and an easy way to glow and feel your best
Wake up Shiny: Collagen Night Wrapping Mask - medicube us
I have dry, sensitive skin so, I need a moisturizer that’s going to keep my skin feeling hydrated all day. Lovely feeling on the skin, thick and cooling. Ideal moisturizer!
Lock in moisture: Ultra Facial Creams & Moisturizers - Kiehl's
ALL things inkey list is a must! Super affordable and clean products. I suggest the oat balm cleanser for a nice soft oil wash, the niacinamide, and the salicylic cleanser since I have sensitive, dry skin.
The INKEY List
Perfect for your face and your underarms to remove discoloration and dark spots!!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
hair
This is for my girls that want their curls/coils to be define and voluminous! I have type 4a/4b high porosity you take what works for your hair :)
if I’m doing mini twist/braids LOVE IT! It has additional leave in conditioning properties and a hold that’s ideal for leaving your style looking define and refreshed :)
Mousse Def Texture Foam | Mousse for Natural Hair - The Doux
Love love love this leave in for my hair. It’s think enough so that my hair will feel moisturized for days :)
Curly Hair Leave-In Conditioner - Pattern Beauty
The holy grail for my hair! This and the blue tansy clarifying shampoo is the perfect duo to leave my hair feeling clean, moisturized, and refreshed for my next style!
Adwoa Beauty
YES!! This and the unbrush are close I competition when it comes to detangling! This one has multi-layer bristles to help detangle all parts of your hair.
Detangling – Tangle Teezer US
This is a MUST for detangling your hair so you have less breakage!!! Super gentle and only two ingredients. Give my hair the perfect slip to guide my brush through and detangle. Helps me get through my hair quicker!
African Pride Moisture Miracle Pre-Shampoo Detangler
Perfect for when you need to dampen your hair with a continuous spray/mist. Perfect amount
Hair Spray Bottle - Amazon.com
Now I know it’s expensive…but if you can splurge on one item to shorten the time it takes to blow dry your hair…THIS.IS.IT!!! So quick, so less damaging, and comes out great for at home!
RevAir Reverse-Air Hair Dryer w/friction-free technology, 3 heat ...
Absolutely love the unbrush! Before I tried the tangle teezer, this was my tried and true :). Only thing for me is the brush is a little flimsy and break easily. I have fine 4b/4a hair so I need something to get through my tangles without breaking! B...
UNbrush Detangling Hair Brush Collection - FHI Heat
If you need a deep conditioner that actually leaves your hair feeling hydrated this is it. The wash days I use this my hair comes out the shower feeling so soft and hydrated!
SheaMoisture Intensive Hydration Hair Masque
lippies
When my lips need saving (and I have the money…) here are the things that I will grab first!
I was fresh off my first paycheck from my first job ever, and I wanted to treat myself. When I was first getting into lip care, this was the very first thing I tried. I first went with Vanilla Beige and was hesitant about whether this would be the ri...
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla | Summer Fridays
Recently have seen this lip treatment blow up all over my feed, so I wanted to see what the hyoe was about. I went o my local ulta and purchased one of their lip treatment: coco creme. IT WAS AMAZING!!! So buttery smooth, smell amazing, not sticky or...
My new go-to: Pout Preserve Lip Treatment -
Very first budget-friendly lip balm I've tried. Definitely worth the money for the number of shades and possibilities the brand offers. They got a color for everybody!
Ms. tried and true: Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - NYX Cosmetics
Miss Tatcha has never ceased to amaze me on how high quality and remarkable they make their products. I tried this on a whim one day while it was in my mom's bathroom and havent been the same since. Such a nourishing formula for a tiny lip mask. (And...
Ms. Break the bank: The Kissu Jelly Lip Mask | Tatcha
Thank you Miss Ariana, because this is a lovely lip balm! Makes my lips feel smooth and buttery, not sticky feeling at all, and the shades are gorgeous!
Thank you, yes: essential drip glossy balm - rem beauty
The only lip mask that has left my lips feeling hydrated in the morning. Locks in and hydrates my lips all night. Thick but not too think for my taste and had nice collection of scents
Midnight Mask: Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate - Laneige
body
My favvvv extension of their multiple options is by far the sandalwood collection! The body wash is super cleasning, but still mosturizing. The lotion and oil pair well after the shower! My skin is BUTTERY smooth :))
All things Saltair: Body Care & Hair Care Made With Advanced Ingredients
Smells divine and leaves your skin feeling amazing!! Super nice consistency and does not take forever to rub into your skin :)
Body Butter - Moroccanoil
This is magic in a bottle. I’ve been dealing with dry/itchy skin recently and tried EVERYTHING. This is the only thing that has saved my skin recently. No smell, nice thickness, and feels nice and cooling on your skin.
Hand & Body Care - Body Lotions & Creams - La Roche-Posay
This is my go-to shower routine. All there body scrubs/washes leave my skin feeling clean and shiny. If you wanna have silky smooth skin give their glow getter bundle a try :)))
Shine all day long: Naturium: Clinically-Effective, Luxurious Skincare & Bodycare