A compilation of my favorite beauty products I use on the regular in the hotter months as a combination girl. Less is more! A lot of these have been faithful, consistent products that maintain good results over the years and have great retention for ...
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skincare
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This product does wonders for all over skin texture! Helped get rid of closed comedones on my face and keratosis on my arms!
skincare's most magical ingredient: glycolic acid
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Completely changed my eyelashes, even if the difference is subtle at first. I've been using it for a year and it's great!
best prostaglandin free lash serum!
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Hands down one of the most gentle, non comedogenic moisturizers on the market. I've used their products for years, and they're relatively affordable!
hydration to the max, absolute best moisturizers
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Lightweight, functional sunscreen with both mineral and broad spf options. I use their spf 50 on the daily and it has never let me down!
clean sunscreen has never been better
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Niacinimide is one of the ultimate skincare ingredients. Fights redness, hyperpigmentation, acne, and clogged pores. This product is one of my faves!
the ultimate blemish-buster, hydrator, and texture refiner
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The price is steep, but this product is so worth it! The texture is amazing, it blends in so seamlessly, provides some of the best coverage I've ever encountered with spf, and has broad spectrum coverage. Super silky smooth, makes a great makeup base...
a sunscreen I will never negotiate on
makeup
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Revlon brow brushes have been my absolute saving grace for 8+ hour shifts at a daycare, it really stays on all day! I love that the spoolie and the pencil are on the same item.
the most 8-hour-shift proof brow product
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Blends like an absolute dream and it's super pigmented with very little product!
top 10 blush products for the summer: elf cosmetics
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The brush makes it super easy to apply, I like the brown one the most for a softer look. Worth the price for sure, it can just dry out quickly if you're not careful.
sensitive eyes' best friend meets long wear without irritation
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These glosses actually blow my mind. I bought one on a whim at a Miniso not realizing what the brand was- absolute game changer! They taste and smell absolutely delicious, the pigment is amazing, and it lasts so long without being sticky!
the absolute best long wear glosses, no debate
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Blending is so seamless with this product. It's affordable, great quality, and lasts super well when combined with setting sprays. I usually prefer non-matte finishes, but this product looks so flawless all the time and has such a great shade range!
a full coverage lover's best friend
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Super blendable and easy to navigate, I've loved using these to highlight my inner eye corners and my nose contour!
Highlight Your Inner Eye Corners - Love!
hair
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Does wonders for split ends and taming frizz, plus it smells amazing.
another miracle of glycolic acid, but for your hair
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100% really improves chronically dry hair. I compare it to the fino or tsubaki hair masks, it makes a big difference!
summertime's savior - a heavy duty moisture therapy hair treatment
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Fino is one of my favorite hair masks, for how it works so fast. My go to when my hair is feeling brittle or damaged! I switch between this and the joico moisture recovery treatment.
the best hair mask for a split end girly
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been using joico's brand of permanent hair dye for a year now, I'm loving it! My hair stylist recommended it to me and uses it for professional color treatments!
my favorite perma hair dye to catfish being ginger
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This product gives so much shine and softness to dry hair, especially when applied on top of a good leave in! It smells so yummy too!
a haircare miracle: hands down one of the best
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This cream is a super lightweight leave in feel that doesn't make my curls look greasy, which is a struggle with fine hair! Don't hate on the kids stuff, it's really affordable and accessible as well!
fine, curly hair's dream leave in for moisture
teeth/oral hygiene
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This toothpaste has done such a good job at reducing my tooth sensitivity! It doesn't whiten very dramatically, but it does maintain whitening really well!
the toothpaste I use as an oral hygiene fanatic
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I cut the strips in half to maximize use and they work so good! You can leave them on for up to an hour too.
SmileDirect club for your pearly whites
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An absolute must for those of you looking to up your oral hygiene routines! Any scraper works, I personally have a plastic one, although the stainless steel scrapers are really well reviewed.
must haves for your mouth health
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Really interesting product. I only ever use this on occasion when I want to make my teeth look extra white for an event, it gives that boost!