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self-care holy grails 💅🏽
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items as a self proclaimed self-care guru, I am giving you the only products that have worked for my skin. I have struggled for yearsss with hormonal acne and scarring and these are the only products that have helped me fix those problems. And as someone w...
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Facial Skincare
body-ody-ody🫦
curly girl recs
Facial Skincare
products mainly for your face, great for all skin types but works especially well for my acne prone baddies!
when those pesky spots appear out of nowhere, this is the serum you neeeed. Just a couple days of wear and that spot will look like it never existed in the first place!
Acnecide+Purifide - Post-Breakout Serum
hands down the BEST sunscreen you could ever get, NO whitecast, NO pilling, glides on like an absolute dream, it might as well be a serum!
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA ...
For my sensitive, acne prone girlies, this is the most calming cream ever, leaved your skin feeling moisturised, hydrated and best of all, it really helps with redness and inflammation! Get this in your basket NOW
PURITO Oat-in Calming Gel Cream
The most versatile serum, packed with the best ingredients including niacinamide to help calm those angry spots and inflammation on the skin!
Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented (60ml)
with this amount of different hyaluronic acid, you better believe your skin will never have looked so hydrated. The absolute best for transforming your skin from dull and gloomy to hydrated and glowy!
Hada Labo
makeup not moving no matter how much you cleanse? No problem! This cleanser just melts it off all in oneeee (top tip: start with rubbing in with JUST the oil for at least 30 seconds, then add a tinsy bit of water to emulsify the oil and really let it...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 200ml
the best retinol alternative for your skin, revitalises those eyes and gives it a healthy brightening glow
haruharu wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream 20ml
the best toner for my inflamed skin, keeps the redness to a minimum and sets the perfect base for the rest of your skincare products to glide on
Numbuzin No.1 Pure-full Calming Herb Toner 300ml | Skin
the perfect starter retinol if you’re new to the retinoid game. Lightweight, low strength that is perfect for beginners but is powerful enough to reduce those tough blemishes that you’ve been waiting to get rid of forever! (Top tip: you need at least...
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Blemish ...
call me basic as hell but this is pretty much the ONLY lip product you need for those soft smooth lips. Only one ingredient but that is all that’s required! No fragrance, nothing to hide, just a plain and simple moisturiser for the lips!
Vaseline Lip Therapy Original Lip Balm Tin
body-ody-ody🫦
all the body care must-haves to keep my skin looking glowy, moistured and hydrated without the texture!
The holy grail of exfoliation. Not only does this keep your skin looking smooth, it’s actually the one of the most versatile products out there. Is durable so you can keep it for long, just needs a quick rinse and it stays clean without clinging onto...
Authentic African Net Sponge
not only does this smell absolutely divine, but it’s the perfect light moisturiser that adds a subtle glow to your skin, leaving it silky smooth!
Garnier Hyaluron Barrier Protect Body Cream with Aloe Vera
If you’re looking for a moisturiser that’s a bit more heavy and locks in moisture for days, this is the body butter you need. Smells amazing and leaves your skin looking hydrated for a couple of days! Just touch it up every few days and your skin wil...
Garnier Body Superfood, Repairing Body Butter, Cocoa and Ceramide, 380ml
for my fellow baddies who are suffering with Keratosis Pilaris (or KP), this product has reduced my bumpiness by at least 60% in just TWO WEEKS. I can only imagine what the results will be if I continue to use this consistently. I have suffered with ...
Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick | The INKEY List UK
you don’t need anything fancy to clean the skin (and I learnt that the hard way). This is perfect for those with sensitive skin, pairs perfectly with the African Net Sponge. Will leave you nice and clean (Top tip: use this as your first cleanse and t...
Simple Pure Soap
since being diagnosed with Diabetes, I never realised how important it is to focus on your foot health. This moisturiser is packed with Urea, an ingredient that provides intense moisture and actually gently exfoliates dead skin cells. Consistent use ...
CCS Cracked Heel Repair
for the perfect at home spa experience, these foot socks provide intense moisturisation, gently exfoliates the dead skin and keeps your feet soft and smooth for the whole week! (Top tip: use straight after a shower to provide extra exfoliation!)
Superdrug Hemp Seed Oil Pampering Foot Mask with Foot Socks
the absolute best thing to use for dark areas like your knees, elbows, neck and underarms! Just dab a little bit on a flat cotton pad and massage it into the affected areas. Please do not overdo it and use it more than twice a week, a little goes a l...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
curly girl recs
Helping curly-haired girls find routines that actually work (without the drama)
the perfect sulphate free shampoo for my curly haired girls who need to revive their curls!
Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Wash Shampoo
the best hair mask to use after using shampoo, leave this in for at least 5 minutes and your hair will be silky and shiny for days!
SheaMoisture Strengthen & Restore Hair Treatment Mask
your curly hair routine is incomplete without the perfect conditioner to detangle your hair and leave it so smooth the water will just glide down it!
SHEA MOISTURE Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner
this leave in conditioner provides the perfect barrier to frizz, leaving your curls with a revitalised look
Umberto Giannini Moisture Milk Leave in Conditioner
the perfect lightweight mousse to shape those beautiful curls and keep them tamed!
Umberto Giannini Curl Whip Curl Activating Mousse 200ml
this is a must have to lock in all those previous steps with this jelly. Doesn’t feel sticky at all! (Top tip: drench your hair with water at each step to avoid that sticky feeling once your hair dries). Pair this with your favourite styling brush (o...
Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly
the perfect way to end your routine. shake out those curls with this anti frizz serum and your curly hair routine will officially be complete! At this point, I should really be a sponsor for Umberto Giannini but nope! I bought these all with my own m...
Umberto Giannini No More Frizz Curl Serum
the smell alone is amazing let alone the way it provides that silkiest hair I have ever seen! A few drops of this after your hair routine and it is the perfect step to complete your hair reset!
Pantene Argan Infused Oil
dry, flaky scalp begone! This amazing treatment is sworn by dermatologists across the world for that pesky dandruff and dry scalp. Even helps with hair growth!
Nizoral Anti-dandruff Shampoo
The most amazing hair mask I’ve come across. BUT you need to use it correctly (shampoo hair twice to get it extra clean), then dry out as much water as you can, you only need 2 pumps of the mask, lather on your hands and spread through your hair, Lea...
K18 Leave-in Hair Mask
The perfect moisturising hair mask. Not only does it smell great, but it leaves your hair looking shiny and smooth! You don’t even need a conditioner when using this!
Banana & Shea Mask for Dry Hair | Hair Food Mask
On my no wash days, I’ll just spritz my hair with some water, spray this in and let it do its magic. Perfect for lubricating the hair to softly detangle that curly mess. Remember: less is always more :)
Umberto Giannini Thirsty Curls Detangler 250ml
The most amazing serum that I cannot recommend enough. If you’re scared of the Minoxidil fallout, this serum packed with Aminexil is formulated to prevent further hair breakage. Use this consistently and trust me, when you brush your hair you will SE...
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Growth Booster Scalp Serum, Anti Hair Loss Scalp Treatment, 102ml
For your pre-wash routine. A couple of pumps of this to add your lengths of the hair to penetrate and moisturise those thirsty strands. Leave it on for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow for the coconut oil to bind to the cuticles of your hair and see ...
OGX Damage Remedy+ Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil 100ml
