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Beauty Obsessed: From Bougie to Budget
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items From luxe splurges to affordable staples, this is my no-gatekeeping list of beauty products I actually use/have used and love. Whether it's a high-end serum that changed my skin or a drugstore gem I keep repurchasing, these are the must-haves that ea...
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Lip Balm Fix: From Luxe to Low-Cost
The Face List: Bougie to Budget
Bougie to Budget: Skin Edition (Body & Hands)
Budget to Bougie: Hair Game Strong
Boogie & the Beard
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Lip Balm Fix: From Luxe to Low-Cost
I don't know why, but I'm obsessed with lip balms (and yes I've tried them all and more). From bougie balms in sleek packaging to budget-friendly tubes that actually work—this list is your go-to for lip care that blends nature, style, and practicalit...
Bougie: This cult-fave and my fave balm delivers glossy hydration, sheer tint, and nourishing plant butters in one luxurious swipe.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
Bougie: The Prada Beauty Hydrating Lip Balm is more than a balm—it's a moment. Infused with jojoba oil for lasting moisture and a hint of shine, it smooths and softens while looking effortlessly chic. Subtle, sleek, and perfectly Prada.
Prada Hydrating Lip Balm with Jojoba Oil
Budget: The number-one budget balm, beloved for its no-nonsense effectiveness. Made with petrolatum, shea butter, and vitamin E, this moisturizing powerhouse locks in hydration and softens dry, chapped lips. Unscented, non-greasy, and dermatologist-f...
Vaseline Lip Therapy Original Lip Balm Original
Bougie: Gisou’s Honey Infused Lip Oil glides on like a dream—delivering glossy shine without the stickiness and deep nourishment thanks to Mirsalehi honey. Perfect for everyday wear, it keeps your lips soft, plump, and just the right amount of sweet.
Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil
Bougie: The ultimate gloss‑meets‑balm hybrid: buttery, high‑shine hydration wrapped in sleek, Dior‑branded packaging (complete with the signature charm). Infused with peptides, ceramides, cherry oil, squalane, and shea butter, this balm visibly smoot...
Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter
Bougie: This elegant Dior balm reacts to your lip pH to deliver a custom tint with natural glow and nourishes for up to an incredible 48 hrs. The luxe packaging (which totally sold me; no shame) and subtle finish make it a top splurge-worthy pick.
Dior Addict Lip Glow
Budget: Classic yellow jar lip balm with cooling camphor + menthol and cocoa butter for fast relief. Builds a moisture shield and eases chapped lips—even in dry or wintry weather. Super affordable and a true workhorse.
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Jar
Budget: This is my go-to for ultra-dry, sun-stressed lips. With SPF 35 protection and a fragrance-free, matte formula, it creates a long-lasting healing barrier that absorbs fast and soothes cracking or peeling in just one use. Clinically proven to d...
O'Keeffe's Lip Repair SPF 35 Stick
Budget: Trusty, no-frills, and ultra-affordable—this classic Vaseline formula delivers serious moisture with zero fuss. Made of pure petroleum jelly plus a hint of almond and rose oil, it seals in hydration and leaves a sheer rosy tint and glossy she...
Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lip Balm Twin Pack, Moisturizing Lip Care with Petroleum Jelly, 2 x 0.35 oz
Budget: Dedicated lip savior without the markup. A cult-fave, fragrance-free formula delivers long-lasting relief for dry, cracked lips. Lasts all day, and won’t melt when you sweat.
Aquaphor Immediate Relief Lip Repair Balm - 0.35 fl oz
Bougie: Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 is higher than your everyday drugstore picks—hence a solid Bougie pick, especially for a minimalist, well-known brand that delivers performance and prestige.
Kiehl's Lip Balm #1
Bougie: This sleek, high-performance tube feels luxurious but actually repairs. It deeply hydrates and visibly smooths dry, cracked lips for about 24 whole hours.
Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm
Budget: Sheer tint, natural shimmer, and beeswax hydration all in one squeeze‑tube. This is a classic lip balm brand that I've trusted for years.
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Origin Squeezy Tinted Lip Balm, Enriched With Beeswax and Cocoa Butter: Watermelon Rush, Sweet Peach, Mandarin Granita, and Berry Sorbet
Budget: Sun-savvy and no-frills, this trusted stick provides SPF 25 protection and rich hydration thanks to petrolatum, shea butter, avocado oil, and vitamin E. Fast-absorbing, long-lasting, and easy on the wallet.
Jack Black Lemon & Shea Butter Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
Budget: Charming, eco-friendly and cost‑conscious this balm comes in plastic‑free kraft tubes. Moisturizing, softening, and perfect for daily carry.
Happy Plant Oils Organic Eco‑Friendly Beeswax Lip Balm
Budget: Giant stick, giant swagger. Nearly 4× the size of regular lip balms, this heavy-duty balm sports SPF (15‑30) and a “built for the elements” build that survives up to 140°F without melting. Perfect for pocket-carry in hot climates or just maki... A rugged, fun pick that delivers more balm for less.
Duke Cannon Supply Co. Cannon Balm 140 Lip Balm
The Face List: Bougie to Budget
From luxury serums that make you feel fancy to drugstore staples that never miss, this list is all about skincare that works—at every price point. Whether you’re targeting breakouts, boosting hydration, or just trying to fake 8 hours of sleep, these ...
Bougie: This is the definition of bougie — and worth every silky drop. Crème de la Mer is my go-to luxury moisturizer when my skin needs a reset. It deeply hydrates, soothes, and leaves my skin feeling plump, calm, and radiant. If you’ve ever wanted ...
LA MER Creme de La Mer Moisturizing Cream 2OZ
Bougie: This is one of those skincare staples that truly earns the hype. Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Serum is all about boosting radiance and hydration while tackling fine lines and dullness. I love how lightweight and silky it feels — it sinks righ...
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Radiance Boosting Serum
Budget: Beekman 1802’s Pure Goat Milk Soap is my everyday cleanser that comes fragrance-free or in a variety of enticing scents. It's indulgence that’s anything but boring. Enriched with creamy goat milk and gentle enough for sensitive skin, this bar...
Beekman 1802 Goat Milk Soap Bar 9 oz
Bougie: This is hydration at its most luxurious — without the heaviness. I’m obsessed with the this rehydrating toner and use it every night. It’s packed with hyaluronic acid and feels like a refreshing splash of water for your skin. Perfect for sens...
Lancôme Tonique Confort 24Hr Hydrating Toner
Budget: I use this everyday, twice a day. Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Toner is the unsung hero of simple skincare. With soothing aloe vera and gentle, non-drying witch hazel, this scented or unscented formula calms, tones, and refreshes without ...
THAYERS Alcohol-Free Unscented Witch Hazel Toner 12 Oz
Bougie: This moisturizer does exactly what the name promises—double duty. Lightweight but deeply hydrating, it nourishes skin while providing SPF 20 protection. Enriched with blue algae extract and sea parsley, it soothes and defends your face agains...
Jack Black Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
Bougie: Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado is a favorite of mine for a reason. This rich, nourishing formula delivers a burst of hydration to the delicate under-eye area without migrating into your eyes. Packed with avocado oil and shea butter...
Kiehl's Avocado Eye Treatment, Hydrating Cream
Bougie: This powerhouse clay mask from Kiehl’s uses Amazonian white clay to unclog pores, absorb excess oil, and tighten skin—without over-drying. The result? A smoother, more refined texture and a glow that says, “I drink water and mind my business....
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask
Bougie: This isn’t my everyday face wash anymore (I like to switch things up every now and then). Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser gently exfoliates and detoxifies using Amazonian white clay to draw out impurities, while keeping your skin ...
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser
Bougie: This potent Vitamin C serum from Paula’s Choice is packed with 15% stabilized Vitamin C, peptides, and antioxidants, it helps fade dark spots (my main reason to use and it works), even tone, and boost radiance without irritation. Use it solo ... precaution.
Paula's Choice BOOST C15 Vitamin C Serum
Bougie: Two steps in one easy wash. This multitasking cleanser and toner b removes deep-down dirt and oil while leaving skin feeling refreshed and balanced—not stripped. With soothing aloe, calming sage, and naturally exfoliating witch hazel, it’s pe...
Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
Bougie:This is my game-changing BHA liquid skincare icon. With 2% salicylic acid, it gently exfoliates inside pores to unclog blackheads, smooth texture, and reveal clearer, glowier skin—without over-stripping. If you’re battling congested skin, this...
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant
Bougie: Late nights, long days, or too much screen time—whatever the cause, this cooling eye gel helps you fake 8 hours of sleep. Packed with caffeine and soothing botanicals, it tackles puffiness, brightens tired eyes, and absorbs quickly with no gr...
Clinique For Men Super Energizer Eye Gel
Bougie to Budget: Skin Edition (Body & Hands)
This is your go-to edit of hand and body moisturizers and soaps that actually moisturize and clean. Some are bougie, some are basic—but they’re all chosen for soft, nourished, glow-worthy skin from head to toe.
Budget: O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is my go-to solution for hard-working hands (or just really dry) that need serious moisture. Its concentrated formula instantly boosts hydration and creates a protective barrier to lock it in, helping even the toughes...
O'Keeffe's Hands & Feet Creams, 3.4oz & 3.2oz
Budget: Designed for daily use, this non-greasy lotion delivers instant hydration and long-lasting moisture, helping prevent dryness before it starts. Perfect for sensitive skin, rough weather, or anyone who needs everyday hand therapy without the he...
O'Keeffe's Hand & Body Lotion 12 oz Pump
Bougie: For me this is luxury in a bottle. L’Occitane Verbena Soap is a refreshing reset for your skin and your senses. The crisp, citrusy scent of verbena lingers long after lathering—clean, bright, and unmistakably luxurious. I usually keep this for guests but who says I can't use it every now and again.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Liquid Hand Soap 16.9oz
Bougie: This isn’t your average hand cream. TokyoMilk’s creme blends gorgeous scents into a velvety formula that leaves your hands silky soft and subtly scented. Perfect for your self-care rituals. There are a number of scents available – which I lov...
TOKYOMILK Handcreme 2.3oz Romantic Scent
Bougie: Rough hands, be gone. This award-winning formula is a must-have for anyone battling dry, cracked skin. Enriched with eucalyptus and vitamin A, Jack Black's Hand Healer delivers fast-absorbing, deep moisture that actually lasts. Whether you’re...
Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer Cream
Budget to Bougie: Hair Game Strong
From drugstore heroes to salon-level splurges, this section is all about hair that behaves, shines, and thrives. Whether you're air-drying, heat-styling, or just trying to survive humidity season, these picks have your back—from root to end. May cont...
Bougie: This conditioner is my ride-or-die for hydrated, soft, glowy hair. Introduced to me by several hairstylists, this conditioner is infused with luxe ingredients like caviar extract and omega fatty acids, it feels like a spa treatment every time...
Alterna CAVIAR Anti-Aging Moisture Conditioner
Bougie: This is the shampoo I keep coming back to (and always will)— it’s luxe, nourishing, and perfect for dry or overworked hair. With caviar extract, antioxidants, and a sulfate-free formula, it gently cleanses without stripping moisture. Every wa...
CAVIAR Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo - Dry Hair
Bougie: This version of Alterna’s cult-favorite shampoo and conditioner comes in together for deep hydration and silky softness for your hair. It’s packed with caviar extract and a luxurious blend of moisture-replenishing ingredients that smooth, sof...
Alterna CAVIAR Anti-Aging Shampoo & Conditioner Set 16.5oz
Boogie & the Beard
Because some of us have/had beards that need care as well.
Bougie: This is not your drugstore shave cream. The Art of Shaving’s Sandalwood formula transforms your shave into a full-on ritual. Rich, creamy, and luxurious, it cushions the blade for an ultra-smooth glide, helping reduce irritation and razor bur...
The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Shaving Cream 5oz
Bougie: Indulge in a post-shave ritual that feels like luxury. This after-shave balm by The Art of Shaving calms and hydrates your skin with a rich, non-greasy formula. Shea butter and glycerin work together to soothe irritation, reduce redness, and ...
The Art of Shaving After-Shave Balm
Bougie: Level up your shave with this cult-favorite pre-shave oil. The Art of Shaving’s formula cushions and softens facial hair for a smoother, irritation-free shave. Infused with a luxurious blend of castor and olive oils, it protects your skin fro...
The Art of Shaving Pre Shave Beard Oil for Men
Bougie: When I had a beard, Jack Black’s Beard Lube was a triple-action formula that functions as a pre-shave oil, shave cream, and skin conditioner all in one and a must have. With a clear, lightweight texture that lets you see what you’re doing, it...
Jack Black Beard Lube Conditioning Shave
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