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My go to beauty products that are easy to use and give you that “natural filtered” look! Not only are these products great, they ACTUALLY last long and are durable. As a sweaty gal in Texas, I've gotchu!
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Lippies (top favorite lipsticks/gloss/stains)

 
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The color is GORGEOUS and the lip plump does its thing!! I love this for all year round wear, the go-to “I’m in a rush I need to slap something on my lips” product!
maracuja juicy lip plump
 
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I used this on a catamaran and my lips looked GORGEOUS and they didn’t get burned. This is a great solution to keep your lips protected while also adding an effortless look.
Lip Color for Lips + Cheeks Formulated for Mature Skin
 
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My new go-to lip stain. I have a hard time finding a good, long-lasting lip stain and this one was perfect! It felt like it moisturizes too!
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil

Blushing

 
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The color can be as bold or as soft as you want, depending on how you blend! It looks gorgeous, long lasting and is undetectable when you touch your skin. It’s a must have in your makeup routine!
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
 
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Hope is one of my favorite rare beauty blushes. The color is stunning whether you keep it hold or blend it to a natural state. 10:10
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
 
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NARS is an OG for me, one of the first makeup items I experienced with turned into a long-lasting love. This blush is a great color, long-lasting and easy to apply (my biggest pro for this brand)
Powder Blush - Orgasm

Mascara, Eyelash & Eyebrow Musts!

Your lashes will thank you for this! My favorite eyelash curlers, mascara & additions that make your eyes pop!
 
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This is my main go to mascara. It clings to each individual lash with every stroke. I got for the blackest black but I also love the brown and primers!
Lash Sensational Sky High® Waterproof Mascara Makeup
 
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Looking for a good tubing mascara? In general, Tarte is a GREAT brand, but I specifically love their eyes and eyebrow products! This is a top for me when it comes to tubing mascaras!
tartelette™ tubing mascara
 
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This may be niche, but I experimented with a lot of eyebrow gels and this was one of my favorites. The color clings to the eyebrows in a way that looks as natural as an eyebrow gel can! AND it’s long lasting!
Brow Pencils & Gels
 
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I’m big on simplicity. This eyelash curler does its job, cleans easy & goes back into the drawer and repeat. Plus, it’s lasted me a long time!
Lash Curler
 
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The best eyelash primers in Sephora! Tarte is a constant favorite for me, but these primers you can’t go wrong!
Best Eyelash Primer
 
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I use this after putting on my eyebrow pencil. This eyebrow gel keeps the eyebrow hairs in place while holding in the color. Great for long-lasting wear!
brows for days™ framing gel
 
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Eyebrow tints are great for easy application and long-wear looks! I use eyebrow tins for beach / water days. The color stays longer than a pencil or pen would during water days!
Eye Brow Tint
 
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I always buy the sample size of this, and it lasts me literally forever, but this is a long lasting eyebrow setter that keeps your eye eyebrow hairs in place while maintaining your eyebrow shape
24-Hour Brow Setter

Skincare (Clear Skin Baddies)

Skincare is the best type of self-care you can give present and future you! As a minimalist skincare girl skincare routine gal, I’m sharing my favorite go-tos to level up your skincare without a million different steps!
 
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Skinmedica is POWERFUL. I started using their set and literally noticed a difference in the first few weeks. I am a minimalist skincare girl trying to expand, and their set had everything you need easily laid out. Pores? Gone. Skin? Clear. Nose? Soft...
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This has replaced my foundation. The color match is PERFECT and the fact that there’s SPF?? Say less. It’s easy to blend, goes well with makeup and is a great protective barrier with the aesthetics attached!
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
 
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We all know that Korean skin is the best skincare. I love adding these masks into my routine every so often go give my skin the boost it needs.
11 Best Korean Face Masks for a Glow-Inducing Reset
 
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Fenty skincare is a favorite. Fenty all around is a great brand MADE for women, and I love this product. Not all makeup brands are great with skincare but Fenty does both well!
Skincare For All | Fenty Skin
 
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I can’t tell you the exact purpose of this product but I can say how GOOD it makes my skin feel.
SkinMedica HA5
 
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Exfoliation is a great step to add into your skincare routine! I like this product because it’s easy to use and not super irritating. I have sensitive skin and haven’t had problems with this product.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
 
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My favorite face wash. I have a combo skin type and I never feel super dry or oily after using this. And it does a great job of clearing my makeup layers. Highly recommend this face wash.
Barrier Pro™ 1-Step Cleanser
 
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Hydrafacials are my FAVORITE!!! Big fan of how illuminating and refreshing these are. I would get them daily if I could.
Spa by JW
 
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I actually don’t use eye products much because I don’t feel I need it, but when I’ve used this product I feel like my eyes (under the lids) were super soft!
Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 | Eye Cream
 
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This facial cleanser is great - I used it first in one of their kits and it does a great job of removing makeup! 10/10!
Facial Cleanser
 
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I personally like using eye masks at the end of a long plane ride. It makes you feel awake while giving your face a nice glow. Versus feeling AND looking rough after a plane ride (ikyky)
Bluemercury
 
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This product feels like a great all in one moisturizer! I use it in the morning and at night and my skin feels incredibly soft! A huge place for me is that my pores don’t feel like they are clogged when using this product
Barrier Pro™ Essential Moisturizer

Contour / Bronze / Highlights

 
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I have used a ton of different contour products and this one is my favorite. It melt into your skin and depending on how much he blend it it seamlessly creates the contour you’re going for. It also mixes well with different foundations and different ...
Halo Glow Liquid Contour Wand