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Perfume & Makeup I Actually Reach For
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items Perfumes and makeup I actually use on my real face – not just for cute flatlays. These are the ones that survive 12-hour shifts, kid drop-offs, errands, nights out and my hotel reset days.
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Fragrance
Makeup
Fragrance
Scents that actually get compliments, not just TikTok hype
Floral light and fresh! It last all day
Beautiful Magnolia Eau de Parfum Spray | Estée Lauder
A soft pretty floral definitely long lasting
3.3 oz Flora Gorgeous Magnolia Eau de Parfum - Gucci | Ulta Beauty
A sample got me hooked on this. La Vie Est Belle is a sweet vanilla and iris scent that feels feminine, warm, and perfect for days when I want to smell expensive but cozy.
La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum - Women's Perfume - Lancôme
Juliet Has A Gun is my hidden gem. It’s soft, a little mysterious, and one of those ‘you smell so good, what is that?’ perfumes I reach for when I don’t want to smell like everyone else.
Ode to Dullness Eau de Parfum - Juliette has a gun | Sephora
This Valentino throws me off at first because it smells a little musky, but once it settles it dries down into a softer, sweet scent that actually lasts on my skin.
Donna Born in Roma Green Stravaganza Eau de Parfum de Parfum with Vanilla & Tea Accord - Valentino |
Makeup
Everyday face products I really throw on before work, school drop-off, or a Target run.
It applies like a lightweight cream and melts into my skin instead of sitting on top. I use this under makeup when I’m outside with the kids or running around all day
1.0 oz Photo Finish SPF 45 UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Primer with Antioxidants - Smashbox | Ulta Beauty
My base and under eyes are so smooth and flawless. It also keeps my makeup on all day and night! Best powder ever!
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY | Sephora
My go-to setting powder when I want my makeup to last without looking cakey. I use the Translucent Honey shade to set my under eyes and T-zone and it never gives flashback.
Translucent Honey Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier | Ulta Beauty
Estée Lauder Double Wear is top tier, I trust this for long days, events, and pictures
NEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Matte Foundation with 36H Wear - Estée Lauder | Sephora
My going-out foundation when I want my skin to look filtered in real life. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless is full coverage, blurring, and matte without looking heavy, so it’s my go-to for nights out and pictures.
Airbrush Flawless Blurring & Matte Full Coverage Foundation - Charlotte Tilbury | Sephora
My everyday skin tint when I don’t want a full beat. It evens me out, feels lightweight, and still lets my skin peek through.
Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint with Hyaluronic and Polyglutamic Acids - MAKE UP FOR
The only concealer I reach for. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer is full coverage, smooth, and actually looks airbrushed under my eyes when I set it with Laura Mercier Translucent Honey.
Hourglass Brightening Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer | Sephora
My go-to when I want big, bold lashes. gives me thick, black, curled lashes that actually last all day without smudging.
Black Damn Girl! 24-Hour Volumizing Mascara - Too Faced | Ulta Beauty
My cheap girly backup. e.l.f. Lash N Roll gives me lifted, defined lashes on a budget and saves me when I run out of my more expensive mascaras.
Deep Brown Lash 'N Roll Curling & Lifting Mascara - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty