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Beginner Beauty Must Haves! 💋💄
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items This list is for the girls who like their skin clean, their makeup effortless, and their presence undeniable. Every product here earns its spot. I curate with intention: how it melts into skin, how it wears all day, how it photographs, and how it fit...
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BUT FIRST - Skincare | (DON’T SKIP THIS STEP)
SECOND- YOUR BASE MATTERS 🌟
LASTLY - Finishing Touches 💋✨
CURLY HAIR GIRLIES ✨
BUT FIRST - Skincare | (DON’T SKIP THIS STEP)
Your makeup is only as good as the skin underneath. This is where it all begins - the prep, the glow, the hydration that makes everything else look effortless. These are the skincare essentials that create the perfect canvas for makeup.
This cleanser is the perfect morning reset for makeup prep. I love how gently it exfoliates with the papaya enzymes - it removes any dead skin or overnight buildup without being harsh or stripping. My skin feels smooth, clean, and ready for skincare ...
Papaya Enzyme Cleanser 🧡
The French pharmacy legend that makeup artists swear by - and for good reason.
This multitasking cream is everything. I use it as my last skincare step before makeup, and it creates the smoothest, most hydrated base. It’s rich but absorbs quickly, so...
Lait-Crème Concentré - #1 Moisturizer | Embryolisse USA
This retinol system is a game-changer for building up your skin’s tolerance the right way.
I love that Environ has you start at level 1 and slowly work your way up to 5 - it’s all about training your skin to handle stronger retinol without the irrit...
Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturiser 5 | Skin EssentiA
This vitamin C serum is potent and actually delivers results.
I love that it’s freshly mixed to stay stable and effective - vitamin C can oxidize and lose potency, but this formula stays fresh so you’re getting the full brightening benefits. My skin ...
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Vitamin C Day Serum ☀️
The at-home facial that gives you baby-soft skin - literally.
I love doing this once a week before a big makeup day because it resurfaces and smooths like nothing else. The AHA/BHA combo exfoliates away dead skin, unclogs pores, and reveals the brigh...
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 🍓
The dark spot and hyperpigmentation solution that actually works.
I love how this serum targets discoloration, post-acne marks, and uneven tone without being harsh. The combination of niacinamide, azelaic acid, and other brightening ingredients fades...
Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration
The ultimate skin reset spray that calms everything down.
I love using this throughout the day - it’s hypochlorous acid, which sounds intense but is actually super gentle and soothing. It calms redness, irritation, and any breakouts without stinging ...
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
The spot treatment that zaps breakouts without destroying your skin.
I love how this transforms from powder to cream when you mix it - the sulfur works to dry out and shrink spots overnight without being overly harsh or leaving that tight, irritated ...
Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate Acne Spot Treatment
The daily exfoliating toner that preps your skin for everything.
I love how this gently sloughs away dead skin cells and reveals brighter, smoother skin underneath. The glycolic acid works to even out texture, fade dark spots, and keep pores clear - ...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - The Ordinary
SECOND- YOUR BASE MATTERS 🌟
Everything you need for a flawless canvas. This list is all about the foundation of your makeup routine - literally. From skin prep and primers to foundation, concealer, color correctors, and setting powders, these are the products that create that s...
This is the secret weapon for customizing your base makeup. I love how versatile this is - mix a drop or two into your foundation to sheer it out for a lighter coverage day, or add it to refresh makeup that’s gotten too thick or dried out. The B12 ke...
B12 BASE THINNER Vitamin Pearl Serum
This primer GRIPS. Like, your makeup is not going anywhere once you put this on.
I love how hydrating it feels - it’s got that gel texture that sinks right in and leaves your skin feeling plump and prepped. And the hold? Unreal. Foundation just melts...
Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer
This foundation gets it RIGHT. The shade Golden is chef’s kiss 💋👌🏾 finally a medium-tan shade that actually matches without oxidizing orange.
The formula is lightweight but still gives that airbrushed, second-skin finish. It photographs beautiful...
Glowy/Dewy Foundation ✨ (that holds)
Okay, can we talk about how this concealer literally replaced my foundation? The coverage is insane - I’m talking full glam without even touching base.
I love that I can dot this under my eyes, on any redness, and blend it out for a complete look. Th...
Radiant Creamy Concealer
The contour/highlight combo that makes sculpting your face so easy.
I love how pigmented but blendable these are - the contour shade is cool-toned (no orange vibes), and it melts into the skin for that naturally chiseled look. The highlight is butte...
Patrick Ta She’s Chiseled Contour & Highlighting Duo 🤎✨
The OG setting powder that’s been holding it down for years - and it’s still unmatched.
I love how finely milled this is - it sets everything without looking cakey or heavy. It blurs pores, keeps oil at bay, and locks your makeup in place all day wit...
Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder
This powder is magic for under eyes. Seriously. I love that it sets my concealer without making it look dry or cakey - it actually brightens and makes the under eye area look more awake. The finely-milled formula is super lightweight, so you’re not g...
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Under Eye Powder ✨
LASTLY - Finishing Touches 💋✨
The final steps that takes your look from cute to ATE ✨. This is where we lock everything in and add that last bit of life setting sprays to make it last, powders to perfect, and blushes to bring the glow. These are the products that complete the mas...
The most underrated multitaskers in my collection - these work as both lip and eye liners. I love how creamy and pigmented these brown shades are. They glide on smoothly for lining lips (perfect for that clean, defined look or overlined effect), but ...
Lip Liner: Waterproof, Matte, Creamy Lip Pencils MAKE UP FOR EVER
My go-to neutral pink that works with everything.
I love how Le Freak is the perfect balance - not too brown, not too bright, just that effortless pink nude that flatters and pulls any look together. The Powermatte formula is seriously long-lasting ...
NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Le Freak 💗
The perfect summer blush that looks like you’re naturally flushed.
I love how effortless this cream blush is - it blends into the skin like an actual flush, not like you painted blush on top. The formula is so buildable and forgiving, you literally ...
Glossier Cloud Paint 🌸
These blushes are chef’s kiss for that soft, diffused flush.
I love how buttery and blendable the formula is - they literally blur into the skin for the most natural, airbrushed effect. No harsh lines, no patchiness, just a seamless wash of color tha...
Made By Mitchell Blursh
The perfect finishing touch for any lip look - and so affordable.
I love using these as a top layer over lipstick to add dimension and shine without feeling sticky or heavy. The butter gloss formula is smooth, hydrating, and gives that luscious gloss...
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
CURLY HAIR GIRLIES ✨
The color-treated hair savior that keeps your color vibrant and your hair healthy.
I love how this duo protects and repairs while keeping my color from fading. The K-Pak formula strengthens damaged hair with keratin, so it’s perfect if you’re constan...
Joico - Shampoo & Conditioner / Hair Care Products
The curl enhancer that defines without the crunch or stiffness.
I love how lightweight this mousse is - it enhances and defines curls while keeping them soft, bouncy, and touchable. No sticky residue, no flaking, just beautifully defined texture that...
The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam Curl Enhancer - 7 fl oz
The dandruff shampoo that actually works - not just covers it up.
I love that this goes beyond surface-level fixes with ketoconazole, which targets the root cause of dandruff and flaking. After just a few washes, my scalp feels so much healthier and ...
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole 7oz
The blow dryer specifically designed for textured and curly hair - and it shows.
I love how this dryer comes with a diffuser attachment that actually understands curls. It distributes heat evenly to dry without disrupting your curl pattern or causing...
Blow Dryer for Curly Hair: Diffuser & Other Attachments | PATTERN
The hair pick that lifts and shapes without causing breakage or frizz.
I love how the long, smooth teeth glide through curls and coils to add volume at the roots without snagging or disrupting your curl pattern. It’s perfect for creating that lifted,...
Hair Pick For Curly Hair
The edge control tool that slays baby hairs and edges perfectly.
I love how the firm bristles lay edges down smoothly without being too stiff or scratchy on your scalp. The brush is the perfect size for precision - you can sculpt, swirl, and style yo...
Edge Control Tool - Edge Comb, Brush & Styler
The at-home steamer that gives you that deep conditioning salon treatment.
I love how this opens up the hair cuticle to let moisture and treatments penetrate deeper. When you steam while deep conditioning, the results are next level - softer, more hy...
Handheld Hair Steamer for Natural Hair Types
The permanent hair color that lifts and deposits color without bleach - a total game-changer.
I love that this is specifically made for dark hair, so you can go auburn without the damage of pre-lightening. The soft auburn shade is rich, warm, and dim...
L'Oreal Soft Auburn Permanent Creme Hair Color
The professional-grade lightening system that lifts without completely destroying your hair.
I love how this lightener is designed with bonding technology to protect hair integrity while lifting - you get serious lift (up to 9 levels!) without the br...
Blondme By Schwarzkopf
The color-sealing treatment that locks in vibrancy and keeps your color fresh longer.
I love using this right after coloring - it seals the cuticle and protects your color from fading, washing out, or turning dull. It’s especially amazing for vivid, ...
INVERTO VIVID HAIR Color Protector 120g