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My Must-Have Beauty Products

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I don't claim to be a beauty guru by any means, but I care about looking put-together and still natural.. still like me. If you're looking for simple, effective products that someone can vouch for from having used them for years, look no further!
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Skincare

In the past 10 years, I've really gotten to know what my skin needs and what products work best for my skin. I know every person's different, but I try to find clean, simple products that are affordable—hopefully these will work wonders for your skin...

 
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super gentle on my skin, but cleans really effectively—I don't feel any oil on my face after!
elf Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
 
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sooo hydrating and nourishing, I can really tell how much better my products absorb after using this toner
I'm From Rice Toner
 
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helps me with uneven skin tone! remember to always pair with sunscreen after you finish your skincare routine!
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum for Anti-Aging
 
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very light but SUPER hydrating
Ceramide Barrier Serum | Hydrating Serum
 
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the ONLY eye cream that's actually made a difference after years of trying different products. my undereyes feel so hydrated and plump!
Revitalizing Eye Cream
 
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also incredibly light and hydrating. i've used thicker moisturizers in the past that have not left my skin feeling as locked-in with moisture as this one.
Electrolyte Water Cream | Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
 
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perfect for double cleansing
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Skin Care Products
 
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takes my makeup off like a DREAM
Hydrating Face Wash | Oil to Milk Cleanser
 
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smells lovely and feels great on my undereyes at night
Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

Makeup

Same as with my skincare, I like to keep my makeup products affordable—these are mostly drugstore products that offer light to medium coverage. I also can't recommend any brushes because I do all my makeup with my fingers! But these are my tried and ...

 
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super lightweight, odorless, easy to reapply over makeup
Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock SPF 45+ Broad Spectrum
 
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makes my makeup last all day!
Power Grip Primer
 
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been using this for years and even wore it on netflix—I use the shade "light"
Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Tinted Skin Veil | Porcelain
 
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so light and buildable, love the cooling metal tip (I use the shade “medium”)
Positive Light Under Eye Brightener
 
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my go-to eyeliner for YEARS, truly waterproof
H2O (Waterproof) Black Eyeliner Pen
 
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the only mascara I've used for years, my absolute favorite (I use “very black”)
Lash Sensational Sky High® Waterproof Mascara Makeup
 
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love using this to lock in my makeup and for extra hydration in the colder months
Dewy Coconut Setting Spray Mist
 
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great for a little more of a matte look during the warmer months
Stay All Night Mist - Makeup Setting Spray
 
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my personal faves are be real & be you! absolutely locks in moisture and keeps my lips hydrated for hours
Ceramide lip blur balm | Hydrating Lip Balm
 
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I cannot leave the house without patting a little of this under my eyes (otherwise my mascara will smudge). perfect for touch-ups throughout the day!
Perfect Finish HD Setting Powder

Tools

Beauty tools I've invested in and have lasted me years!

 
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best eyelash curler I've ever used—it may seem pricey for an eyelash curler, but people regularly spend $30+ on makeup/skincare that they'll use up. I feel really great about this investment I made a couple years ago!
Eyelash Curler
 
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best hairdryer I've ever bought. super powerful dryer with cool attachments—I use the FrizzFighter every single day!
Shark® Hair Stylers | Air Stylers & Drying