Personal beauty favourites, from general brands to specific products. Mostly mid priced, globally available products that I've come to after years of trying out stuff and working in the beauty sales industry.
For reference, my skin type is oily/dehy...
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lips
face
body
folliculitis
hair
eyes
lips
A personal favorite for everyday use. Smells amazing and keeps the lips soft and hydrated.
Lip Butter Balm, Pink Sugar
I was gifted this one and love it. Smells like raw cocoa and actually works. I put it on before bed and wake up with the softest lips ever.
Vaseline® Lip Therapy® Cocoa Butter Mini
A longtime favorite! Keeps its color through workdays and nights out, super comfortable and gorgeous every time.
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color
Pretty everyday color. I prefer wooden lip liners like this, they just sharpen better.
e.l.f. Cream Glide Lip Liner, Mauve Aside
Really good price to try them all out, the pink scent is my favorite.
Pout Preserve Petites Mini Lip Trio with Peptides - OLEHENRIKSEN | Sephora
face
Lifesaver for oily dehydrated skin with clogged pores, super light and gel-like texture. Truly unmatched with any other drugstore or high end moisturizer, especially in the summer.
Effaclar Mat Mattifying Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin
This one really works. Helps unclog pores and leaves your skin feeling so much smoother and cleaner.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 23% Off in Slowvember
Affordable, but performs like a high-end product. You get plenty of product for the price and it removes makeup beautifully.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover - 8.4 fl oz
I use this one nightly, it helps smooth skin texture and even things out over time. A simple, but really effective step in my routine.
High-Strength Retinol 1% in Squalane for Fine Lines & Texture
My everyday go-to. It's light, has SPF and evens out the skin beautifully.
Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42/PA+++ (50 ml)
Good daily face and neck SPF, make up sits fine on top of it and the bottle lasts a while.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Face Moisturizer with SPF 30 - 4 fl oz
A really good set up of all the basic brushes you need, compact size suitable for traveling.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Mini Face and Eye Brush Set
body
Such a versatile staple! Works beautifully on both face and body for smoother, clearer skin.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 23% Off in Slowvember
Soo fresh feeling, lovely clean smell
Rub Rub Rub
folliculitis
Actual results for stubborn folliculitis
Use every day, preferably morning and night as a toner on problem areas
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 23% Off in Slowvember
Dry brushing as often as possible is a must
SEPHORA COLLECTION Dry Body Brush
My go-to daily wash for face and body. Effective, gentle and keeps the skin feeling soft and clean.
LA ROCHE POSAY Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel 2
Use at night on problem areas, after the niacinamide serum
High-Strength Retinol 1% in Squalane for Fine Lines & Texture
hair
Found it years ago and never looked back
Ducray Šampon za kosu Kelual Ds tretman, 100 ml
Affordable and smells amazing! Makes hair feel smooth, nourished and healthy.
I use this daily for brushing out my hair and before blow drying it. It minimizes frizzing and helps detangle hair. For reference, my hair is thin and pin straight, tangles super easy.
L'Oreal Elvive Dream Lengths Heat Slayer Spray
eyes
My daily go-to. The jar lasts a long time, keeps the under-eye area smooth and prepped.
Vitamin Enriched Eye Base - Bobbi Brown
Perfect for de-puffing and brightening under eyes. Quick, easy and feels like a mini spa treatment at home.