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🌟 Glow Up Essentials
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items My go-to beauty & self-care finds for glowing skin, soft mornings, and main character energy.
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Beauty Takes
Skincare
Makeup
Hair Care
Beauty Takes
Episode 5 of my 180 degrees series where I'm doing everything I can to flip my life around by the end of the year. Here's my personal take on how you treating yourself affects how you feel about yourself 💓!
Kelly Mugisha on Instagram: "Showing up for yourself isn’t extra, it’s essential. The way you treat yourself sets the tone for everything 💓 My face staples: - Skincare: All @theinkeylist - Primer: @elfcosmetics power grip matte primer - Tinted sunscreen: @supergoop - Concealer: @makeupforever HD Skin - Contour stick: @fentybeauty match stix - Pressed powder: @maybelline Fit me Toffee Caramel: @maccosmeticscanada Studio Fix NW48 - Powder foundation: - Setting powder: @lauramercier translucent medium deep - Bronzer: @nyxcosmetics_canada Buttermelt Butta Than U - Setting spray: @charlottetilburyskincare AirBrush - Fixing spray: @onesize On Til Dawn"
Skincare
I have an oily skin type. I prefer using water-based product as they are lighter on my skin and still keep my skin hydrated.
One of the Hyaluronic serum I tried that doesn't over-hydrate and enlarge my pores. She gets the job done. I've been using her for 8 months+
Hyaluronic Acid Serum to Plump & Hydrate Skin - 30ml
I add this under the Hyaluronic Acid Serum about 2-3 times a week. I've been using it for about 6 months.
The INKEY List CA EGF Serum with 15% Vitamin C - 30ml
We've been together for over a year now. Loyal to me through all seasons (I live in Canada). Ideal for mixed to oily skin. She is light and moisturizing. LOVE HER!
The INKEY List CA Omega Water Cream Oil Free Moisturizer
I love them. They don't leave a white cast. The tinted sunscreen doesn't leave any weird undertones (I obv took my own shade). I used this brand since summer 2024.
Supergoop
I started using this mask I think 8 years ago (or more) when I was in college. When the black heads on my nose start forming against me, she's the arm I use to fight them off. Your pore will open up and feel like they're breathing cold air. I use it ...
The Body Shop
My exfoliant Goddess! I've used this mostly during colder months because that's when my skin acts up.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads
My favourite daily exfoliant! Every time I remove a full face makeup, this one comes to the rescue!
Daily Microfoliant Refillable Exfoliator
Makeup
With water-based skincare, I make sure to use water-based makeup so my makeup never lifts and stay put for so long. That is the secret sauce. Especially during summer! During winter, if I use silicone based makeup products, I make sure my primer is s...
The Valedictorian of the Fixing Sprays: O/S, L'oreal, and Kryolan. And the Valedictorian of the Setting Sprays: Charlotte Tillbery Air Brush and All Nighter
5 Best Fixing Sprays to Seal Your Look for Hours
Your makeup will NOT move. The heat of New York summers has been tested and passed with honours!
Power Grip Primer
My oily face will not and cannot bypass this product.
Charlotte Tilbury Transfer-Proof Setting Spray
This should be called a fixing spray. Put this after your setting spray and your face card will not decline all night til morning!
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
Water-based concealer works wonders for me. Doesn't dry my under eyes. Such a flawless finish too!
HD Skin Smooth & Blur Medium Coverage Under Eye Concealer - Concealer MAKE UP FOR EVER
I have the Butta Than U bronzer and she is THAT girl! Currently the only bronzer I own and need tbh.
Buttermelt Bronzer - NYX Professional Makeup
This on top of your concealer, but under your translucent setting powder - chef's kiss! Flawless finish!
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder, Coconut
This contour has been rocking with me for over a year. I haven't look back to any other! I use the color Espresso.
Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
I use this beauty to contour my eyebrows only. Because she's thick and steady, it is easy to apply with a small brush.
Soft Matte Complete Full Coverage Longwear Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid
I use colour 4.5 - neutral deep brown
Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer
Hair Care
For my pixie/short hair baddies - my hairstylist recommended this one to me and tbh it works like a charm!
K&K 3/10in Mini Ceramic Flat Iron Nano