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My Summer Beauty Kit: The Products I Can't Live Without

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Welcome to my personal summer beauty kit! This list is a collection of my absolute must-have products for the season. From makeup that stays put to the skincare I rely on for protection and a healthy glow, these are the items I personally use and lov...
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The Perfect Summer Makeup: My Go-To Picks for a Fresh, Lasting Look

I'm all about a makeup look that can handle the heat and humidity of summer without a second thought. These are the products I personally use and love to get a flawless complexion and bold lashes, all while feeling light and fresh.
 
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As a product reviewer, I'm always on the hunt for the next big thing in makeup, especially when it comes to mascaras. So when the Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Waterproof Mascara crossed my eyes in the Sephora app, I was clicked "add to cart" immedia...
Get All-Day Volume: YSL Lash Clash Waterproof Mascara
 
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Following up on the YSL mascara, I'm thrilled to add another luxury favorite to the list: the Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Glow Foundation. This isn't just a foundation; it's a true hybrid that combines flawless makeup with beneficial skincare, ...
A "Glowy" Foundation That Actually Works on Oily Skin
 
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When I found my holy grail foundation in the Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Glow, it was a no-brainer to try the concealer from the same line. And let me tell you, the Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer is the perfect partner in crime. It...
The Concealer That Won't Budge
 
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When it comes to my brows, I need a product that means business. I have unruly eyebrows, partly because like many of us, I over-plucked them in my younger years. But the Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel is in a league of its own. Wh...
The Only Brow Gel My Unruly Brows Listen To

My Summer Skin Essentials: The Perfect Routine

When it comes to my summer skincare, these products are non-negotiable. I use them every single day to keep my skin and lips protected, hydrated, and ready for whatever the day brings.
 
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Every beauty and grooming collection needs a workhorse product that you can count on, and for me, that's the Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm. While it's marketed to men, its no-nonsense, high-performance formula is universally loved. The Grapefru...
The Best Lip Balm with SPF: My Ride-or-Die Jack Black Rec
 
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I've talked about makeup that survives the summer, but let's be real: the most important product is sunscreen. For a look that’s truly perfect, skin has to be protected. As a very light-skinned woman with a fair share of freckles, my skin is extra se...
My Holy Grail Sunscreen: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Secret for Freckled Skin
 
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While my other favorites might be great for day-to-day summer life, this one is for the overnight recovery. My lips get so dehydrated from sun exposure and air conditioning, and nothing, and I mean nothing, works better than the Laneige Lip Sleeping ...
The Hydrating Hero I Can't Live Without: The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
 
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Summer is here, which means it’s time to talk about smooth skin. Dealing with razor bumps and irritation has always been a challenge for me, but this KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA has been a total game-changer. I picked up the Fresh Strawber...
The Scrub That Prevents Razor Bumps

My Summer Hair Survival Guide

When the heat and humidity hit, my hair needs all the help it can get. These are my go-to products for keeping my long, color-treated hair looking healthy, shiny, and frizz-free all summer long.
 
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My extra-long, color-treated hair can get incredibly dry and frizzy from the sun and humidity, but my secret weapon for keeping it silky and healthy-looking is the Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil. It's the kind of product that feels luxurious, an...
The Hair Oil That Saved My Summer Tresses
 
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If you thought I was obsessed with the Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil, just wait. The love I have for this brand runs deep, and my latest obsession is the Gold Lust Transformative Masque. While the oil is my daily hero for styling and frizz, thi...
The Hair Mask That Transformed My Hair
 
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If my Oribe products are what keep my hair looking and feeling amazing day-to-day, then the Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector is the secret weapon that fixes my hair from the inside out. For someone with long, color-treated hair like mine, this isn’t just...
The Treatment I Swear By Between Salon Visits