This list is my de-influenced, real-life, always-in-the-bag faves that will ruin me if discontinued.
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Nighttime Wash Routine
Makeup Bag Staples
Nighttime Wash Routine
This cleanser gets my skin squeaky-clean without feeling overly drying, plus I’ve never found it irritates my eyes. Even better, every once in a while, you can find the huge bulk size on sale.
Checks and Balances™ Frothy Face Wash
This is part of my morning and night routines for hydration, plus I keep a little decanted tub in my car for a little refresh when I need it!
Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Advanced Face Serum
This scrub reminds me of Herbalism from LUSH, just a little easier to manage and so so affordable. The scent is gentle and fresh and the scrub leaves my face feeling the cleanest it has ever been.
Brightening Facial Scrub
I picked this up after forgetting my usual on vacation - it feels so creamy on application and left my skin moisturized until morning, so I always keep one on-hand.
Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream
This is the only product I’ll ever spend $$$ on. ($20 mascara when the $7 tube is just fine? Not happening.) I’ll always always always have these on hand and can’t get over how fresh, smooth, and hydrated my skin looks with just 5 minutes.
Peels | Dennis Gross Skincare
Makeup Bag Staples
My daily wear! I keep one in each bag, one in the car, and one on standby at all times.
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm
I work remotely and get comments every week from people asking how I look so glowy. Is it my desk light? No, it’s the sunscreen I wear sitting in my basement office that has me looking like a glazed donut. Immediate rebuy every time AND it’s HSA-elig...
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 - Tinted Sunscreen & Primer
Did I expect this stain to stain? No, but this $5 tint is so effective that the little dot I left on my nose to “blend in later” set in and didn’t budge for hours. The shade “Left on Red” is way more subtle than it looks in the bottle, but leaves a n...
Sheer For It Blush Tint - Tinted Lip and Cheek Stain
The Glow Milk highlighter is such a steal! It lasts longer than prestige brands and gives the most lovely glow, rather than a fake shimmer. If this ever disappears I’ll start a riot.