I've tried a lot of makeup over the years, but these are the products I actually reach for every morning. If I've repurchased it, it's because it earned a permanent spot in my makeup bag.
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Foundation
Skin Care
Eyes
Cheeks
Lips
Perfume
Foundation
My go to, everyday face sunscreen. It’s so good. I use 4 pumps and it seems like the tube lasts forever. I buy them two at a time!!!
When I find a foundation that works, I stick with it—and this is the one I keep coming back to. It blends beautifully, wears well throughout the day, and gives me a fresh, natural finish without feeling cakey.
Light Cool 1 Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
This is my go-to finishing powder. I dust it over my Skintegrity 5-in-1 to tone down the shine, and it leaves my skin looking smooth and natural instead of overly matte.
I love how this takes my makeup from "done" to "finished." It blends everything together beautifully, helps my makeup stay put throughout the day, and leaves my skin looking smooth instead of overly matte or powdery
Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
This primer gives me such a smooth base for makeup. It helps everything apply more evenly, softens the look of my pores, and keeps my makeup looking fresh throughout the day. A little goes a long way, and it's become one of those products I don't wan...
Easy Blur Silicone-Free Smoothing & Pore-Minimizing Primer - HUDA BEAUTY
So good, love this foundation, just enough coverage.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 45
Skin Care
I’m obsessed with Medik8 — their Liquid Peptides Advanced is a total game-changer! I use it every morning and night, and the results have been amazing. My skin feels firmer, smoother, and more hydrated — it’s become a staple in my routine.
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Face Serum
Smells like subtle oranges, works great. We’re keeping the wrinkles at bay!
C-Tetra™ Advanced Gel-Serum
A great AM moisturizing lotion, I use it after my serums and before my sunscreen. I love that it’s gentle and eczema approved.
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Eyes
I love a good neutral eyeshadow palette, and this mini one has everything I need for everyday makeup. The shades blend beautifully, and because it's compact, I actually use all the colors instead of letting half a palette go to waste. It's perfect fo...
Mini Naked Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay
If I want more choices than my everyday mini palette, this is the one I reach for. The warm neutral shades are gorgeous, blend effortlessly, and let me create anything from a soft everyday look to something a little more dramatic. The formula is beau...
I Need a Warm Eyeshadow Palette - NATASHA DENONA
This is my favorite tubing mascara. It gives me long, defined lashes that stay put all day without smudging, and I love how easily it comes off with warm water at night. Once I switched to tubing mascara, I didn't want to go back.
tartelette™ XL lengthening & tubing mascara - tarte
This is my go-to eyeliner pencil. It's creamy enough to glide on easily but sets well, so I don't have to worry about it disappearing halfway through the day. Plus, there are so many beautiful shades that it's hard to pick just one!
Since my cheeks are naturally pink, I'm pretty picky about blush. This one is easy to control, and just a tiny dab gives me a fresh, healthy-looking glow without making me look overly flushed.
I'm not into a super glittery highlight, and this gives me exactly the look I want. It adds a soft, healthy glow that catches the light beautifully without looking like I sprinkled glitter on my face. It's the perfect finishing touch when I want my s...
Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Illuminating Highlighter with Fermented Arnica - HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA | Sep
Lips
This is my everyday lipstick, and I honestly don't know what I'd do without it. For some reason, almost every other lipstick pulls orange on me, so I need a true purple tone to balance everything out. Those are surprisingly hard to find! This shade i...
To say that I am addicted to this is an understatement, I have them all over the place. I was cleaning out my purse and had no less then three, which even I thought was excessive. I love savex and have for YEARS!
Savex Lip Balm Original 0.25oz 12ct
Perfume
This has been one of my favorite perfumes for years. It's fresh, clean, and light without being overpowering, which makes it perfect for everyday wear. Whenever I want to smell put together without wearing a heavy fragrance, this is the bottle I reac...
Light Blue Eau de Toilette with Lemon & Apple - Dolce&Gabbana
I wear this whenever I want to smell like summer. It's fresh, beachy, and has that nostalgic sunscreen vibe that always makes me happy. It's such a fun fragrance to throw on for warm days or whenever I need a little vacation in the middle of my week.
"Vacation" Body Mist by Vacation - Vacation | Ulta Beauty
This is one of my favorite perfumes, and it's the fragrance I get the most compliments on. Almost every time I wear it, someone asks me what I'm wearing. It has a warm, creamy coconut scent that's perfect year-round and always makes me feel like I'm ...
Tulip Coconut Eau de Parfum
Tools
I never realized how much of a difference a good pair of tweezers could make until I found these. They're sharp, precise, and grab even the tiniest hairs without constantly slipping. They've made eyebrow maintenance so much easier, and I haven't felt...
Don't let the size fool you—this mirror is incredibly handy. The lighted mirror and 10x magnification make getting ready so much easier, whether I'm doing my makeup, plucking my eyebrows, or checking the little details before I leave the house. It's ...