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✨ Glow Girl Essentials ✨
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items These are my ride-or-die beauty products. The ones I keep reaching for no matter what. A mix of affordable faves and little splurges that actually feel worth it. Makeup, skincare, haircare… if it’s on this list, it means it really earned its spot.
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💦 Shower Time
🌸 Post-Shower Glow
💄 Makeup Must-Haves
💁♀️ Hair Care & Styling
💅 Optional Add-On: Extras or Tools
💦 Shower Time
Products I use in the shower — like cleansers, scrubs, razors, and shampoos.
Daily facial cleanser. This sits in my shower. I made the switch to Cerave over 4 years ago. I’ve noticed great improvement on the hydration and breakouts.
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
If you haven’t used Lume body wash, I strongly suggest you try it. I love the clean tangerine and roasted coconut. This body wash has helped me feel cleaner and smell better for longer. Being a bigger girl I’m constantly worried about body order. Swi...
Acidified Body Wash
The smell is amazing. I use this once a week, and have seen such a difference in my hair. It’s shiny, and does not frizz as much as it did. It also does not make my hair/scalp oily.
Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask
I loveeeee these. They are a great skin exfoliator. My favorite thing about these- you can wash them!
African Exfoliating Net
I keep this in my shower! This is one of the best body oils, and trust me. I have multiple favorites. I love the no-scent. This does a great job at helping my skin feel hydrated, and keep my psoriasis at bay.
Body Oil, Light Sesame Formula To Hydrate Dry Skin, 8.5 oz
If you’re not using a wide tooth comb in the shower while your conditioner is marinating, what are you even doing?
Wide Tooth Comb
🌸 Post-Shower Glow
Everything I apply right after I towel off, some are daily uses. Others are my FAVS
My current favorite fragranced lotion! This is just something about this smell that I absolutely love. The lotion also does not make my hands sticky or oily and that is a must for me.
Body Lotions, Creams, and Mists
A must have after every shower! There is nothing worse than my sink feeling dry. This is a great non greasy, non fragrance daily cream for all over body use.
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - Skincare
My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. I use the morning and night. This is a great non greasy, non fragrant. This is light enough to use on my face, but also can be used as an extra all over the body lotion.
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
If I am wanting a body oil with fragrance this is the one! The citrus smell is dang good. This body oil has helped reduce the bumps on my skin and all around help even out my skin tone.
After-Shower Nourishing Body Oil
I don’t know what I did before discovering this. I have easily replaced this 4 times. I love how light, and hydrating this makes my face, neck, and chest feel.
Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer
THE SKIN CARE HOLY GRAIL. from lips to feet. This is a must have in the house at all times. I even have some in my office at work.
Aquaphor® Official Site - Skin Protection and Healing
💄 Makeup Must-Haves
All my everyday beauty staples and glam picks
I love how easy this is to apply and blend in. The extra shine this leaves if a healthy looking glow! This is a daily use for me.
True Match Lumi Glotion & Makeup Highlighter
Black Honey and Pink Honey are the perfect shades.
Black Honey
I actually am so worried about wrinkles, I don’t know why. I use this 3-4 times a week at night to help prevent wrinkles.
RETINOL CORREXION® Deep Wrinkle Night Cream
Not going to lie… this is something I have been buying for YEARS. I haven't found anything that compares.
Mineral Wear® Talc-Free Mineral Face Powder | Translucent
There is something about Burts Bees. It is a classic staple, this flavor gives a little color to the lips as well.
Pomegranate Lip Balm
A tried-and-true classic. Gives lashes that full, fluffy look without clumping or flaking. It’s buildable, bold, and perfect for everyday wear.
Voluminous Original Washable Mascara - L'Oréal Paris
My go-to when I want my makeup to actually stay put. Gives that tacky, glass-skin feel that locks everything in without feeling heavy. Makeup goes on smoother, lasts longer, and it adds the prettiest dewy finish.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
Lightweight, refreshing, and a total game-changer for keeping makeup in place. It’s like a quick hit of hydration and hold in one perfect for that natural, glowy finish.
Life Lock™ hydrating setting spray
💁♀️ Hair Care & Styling
For wash days, styling, or refreshes between washes.
I use this every other wash! And it really does make my hair so soft. I can actually tell a difference when I use this vs the other Redken I use.
All Soft Duo: Shampoo & Conditioner | For Dry Hair
I use this every other wash. I’m always growing my hair out and then chopping it off for no reason. It’s a never ending battle. I love the length and strength this has given my hair.
Extreme Length Collection for Longer Stronger Hair
An absolute must for curly hair girls. This helps fight frizz for up to 72 hours. Since using this, I was able to actually style my hair this summer in the worst humidity.
Dream Coat Supernatural Spray | The #1 Anti-Frizz Treatment
Adds the perfect shine and protection to my hair.
Glass Hair Heat Protectant & Blowout Primer
💅 Optional Add-On: Extras or Tools
Everything else I think is worth it.
Soft, feminine, and just the right mix of playful and classy. light florals with a cozy, creamy finish that lasts all day. My signature scent.
Perfect | Marc Jacobs | Official Site
An instant mood booster in a bottle. Smells like summer, coconut, pool days, and warm sunshine. It gives great protection without the heavy, greasy feel, and the nostalgic scent makes applying SPF actually fun. The perfect mix of skincare and good vi...
Store | The Worlds Best-Smelling Sunscreen - Vacation Inc
A total sunshine-in-a-bottle vibe. Vacation Perfume smells just like its sunscreen, coconut, banana, and a hint of poolside nostalgia. It’s warm, beachy, and instantly puts you in vacation mode, no matter the season. Basically summer in a spritz.
"VACATION" by Vacation® | Eau de Toilette - Vacation Inc
An absolute skincare lifesaver. It actually works overnight to flatten and heal pimples without irritation. They’re discreet, effective, and perfect for keeping skin clear and calm.
Mighty Patch™ Original Acne Hydrocolloid Patch