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My Beauty Recommendations
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items Here you will find an array of beauty items that I have tried and loved over the years, as well as some more affordable items that I find work beautifully without breaking the bank.
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Affordable Beauty Picks
Hair Care Faves
Makeup Madness!
Skin Care
Fabulous Fragrances
Affordable Beauty Picks
No body likes to spend an arm and a leg to feel fresh and beautiful. These are my affordable picks that you can find in most drug/department stores.
An affordable drug store brand that won’t break the bank and actually stays put throughout the day/night. It’s got a buttery texture through application and when it dries, doesn’t feel too thick. Touch ups are sometimes required, but never total reap...
Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour
An affordable hair serum that ACTUALLY delivers positive results! This hair honey not only locks in some moisture but also provides a lustrous shine and has a wonderful sweet scent that isn't too juvenile or overpowering.
Whole Blends Honey Hair Serum for Dry Damaged Hair
If you want an affordable lippy that isn't in danger of going anywhere, the Sephora brand liquid lipstick will become an easy staple in your makeup bag. Velvety texture, doesn't look flakey or cakey so long as it is applied correctly.
Liquid Lipsticks
A wonderful, precise eyebrow pencil. Ideal for situations where you may be in water, somewhere on the warm side, etc.
Instant Lift Waterproof Brow Pencil
A fantastic lightweight moisturizer that protects from those pesky UVA/UVB rays! And at this cost, its a steal. Perfect for all skin types and it doesn't pill up if used with other products!
SEPHORA COLLECTION Daily Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 30
Dramatically lifts and lengthens and separates lashes well. Definitely buildable too!
Lash Sensational® Sky High Washable Mascara Makeup
If you are looking for full coverage, this is fantastic. Builds beautifully and BLENDS beautifully, which is so important.
Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation and Concealer
I picked up this hair mask on a whim as my ends were feeling a little tired and dry. I wasn't sure what to expect from this drugstore pickup, but after one use it BLEW ME AWAY with how healthy, hydrated and shiny my hair felt and looked. Right price,...
Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair 10 in 1 Serum Mask
Not only is this affordable, it's just an excellent product! I got it for 10 dollars and it makes my skin have the most sunkissed glow. I apply it lightly to my collarbones and shoulders and it immediately makes me feel more luminous. It also smells ...
Body Luminizer - Hard Candy
This concealer is one of the best drug-store finds as far as full coverage goes. As a woman who often experiences dark circles and blemishes, this has been an afforadble lifesaver on the days when I need that extra coverage.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
Hair Care Faves
As a human who is constantly changing her hair, here are some products that I swear by for keeping your locks healthy and happy.
As a girly with over processed, long hair, I was in desperate need for some help. On a trusty steed, in walks Kevin Murphy with the Repair Me Wash. Leaves hair feeling refreshed.
REPAIR-ME.WASH
Helped my damaged locks feel fresh and renewed! My hair feels moisturized and healthy but not weighed down.
REPAIR-ME.RINSE
For a serious hair indulgence, the young again lotion makes your hair feel rejuvenated and healthy.
YOUNG.AGAIN
If your hair is in need of a rescue, look further. In just 4 minutes this mask can reverse damage from colour, bleach, chemical and heat damage. Don't let the price scare you, the results are well worth it and it lasts for a long time.
Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL
Makeup Madness!
I LOVE makeup. Here are some of my favourites that help me keep inspired, creative and that LAST.
One of the best concealers around. No matter what you are aiming to cover up, Tarte's Shapetape does the trick and doesn't looks cakey.
shape tape™ full-coverage concealer
I can not express how much I love this highlighter. It has such a beautiful glisten and shine and its perfect your accentuating your features. TIP: A little goes a LONG way with this one!
Diamond Bomb All-Over Highlighter
Finally! full coverage foundation that doesn't feel like you are wearing a layer of icing. Keeps me feeling confident in my skin all day long.
face tape™ foundation
Feels like a dream, its ultra pigmented and lightweight. It lasts all day without me having to touch up!
Powder Blush
I have been swearing by this setting spray for as long as I've been using it. It's a staple in my makeup bag and worth every penny if I want to be looking fresh and flawless all night.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
Skin Care
Your skin is so important. Here are some essentials that I find work best for my skin.
Fantastic product with multiple functions that works for any skin type.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
Okay hear me out. This castor oil has done wonders for a few of the fine lines that have started to appear on my forehead. I mix it with a bit of aloe vera gel with no alcohol in it and it immediately wakes up my eye area as well and keeps everything...
HERITAGE STORE Organic Castor Oil - Glass Bottle
Fabulous Fragrances
I have been obsessed with this fragrance my whole adult life. It is sensual, sophisticated and slightly playful. A bold scent for a bold woman. I LOVE IT.
Hypnotic Poison Dior perfume - a fragrance for women 1998
Scintillatingly sweet. Refined, warm notes of caramel and vanilla that do not come off in a childish way.
Prada Candy Collection | Prada Beauty Official Site
If you are a fan of vanilla, I highly suggest this fragrance. It smells warm and familiar and isn't overpowering. It lasts beautifully throughout the day and is sure to get you compliments.
Pure Vanilla Natural Perfume – The Healthy Fragrance