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The best skincare items (no really)
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items I’ve spent years testing skincare and beauty products to find what actually works — no fancy price tags or viral hype needed. This list includes my go-to affordable favorites that keep my skin happy and my routine simple. If you’re looking for effect...
Sections
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Face Care
Hair Care
Make-up
Other Essentials
Face Care
Face care that actually works! These are my go-to cleansers and moisturizers for oily, acne-prone skin — plus a few anti-aging options that keep things smooth without causing breakouts.
The best face wash for oily and/or pimply skin
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Products
A perfect pairing with the Morning Burst face wash
Clean & Clear Night Relaxing Oil-Free Night Face Wash, 8 fl. oz
I use this after washing my face every day, never got face pimples again
Clear Dual Action Moisturizer
I no longer have to worry about pimples, so now I use this after washing my face
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If you're looking for a gentle toner, this is one I keep coming back to. It helps refresh and hydrate my skin while removing any leftover makeup or cleanser, leaving my face feeling soft and balanced.
Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel with Rosewater Alcohol-Free 98% Formula Hydrating Toner - 16 fl oz
Hair Care
Healthy hair starts at the scalp! These are my favorite shampoos for oily roots and scalp care, along with a few styling essentials like hairspray, hair dryers, and accessories I actually use. Simple, effective picks that help your hair look fresh wi...
This brand is so often overlooked. It works wonders for my skalp and hair
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Anything Garnier Fructis is amazing. Usually smells nice and works amazing for the price
Garnier Fructis Style Full Control Anti-Humidity Hairspray, Non-Aerosol
This is one of my favorite affordable leave-in conditioners. It helps tame frizz, makes my hair feel incredibly soft, and leaves it smooth and easy to brush without feeling heavy or greasy.
Garnier Fructis
this works super well and leaves my hair feeling smooth and silky
Pantene Pro-V Hair Heat Protectant Spray - 7.2 fl oz
If you want great results without spending a fortune, this duo is hard to beat. It has an incredible scent, leaves my hair feeling silky and refreshed, and keeps it looking healthy between washes.
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle
Make-up
I like to keep my makeup routine simple but effective, so when I do splurge on some items, it’s on products that truly perform and last forever (with some great affordable options mixed in) These are my tried-and-true picks, quality formulas that fee...
this is the only “foundation” I will wear. I hate the feel of liquid, this covers well and feels nice on the face
bareMinerals Makeup
the best concealer I have found. The fabric tip makes it easy to blend
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer, Beige 110, 0.2 fl oz, Erases ...
hands down the best eye liner ever. Goes on smooth and is easy to get the perfect line
Tattoo Liner - Eyeliner Waterproof ❘ KVD Vegan Beauty ...
I use this mascara everyday, don't have an issue with clumping, only a few strokes and you're done
Buxom Lash Volumizing Mascara
Urban Decay is one of the items I will splurge on and get the more expensive stuff. It's worth it
URBAN DECAY
I love these lip balms, they are tinted so they look like lipstick but also hydrate your lips!
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer 2.6g (Various Shades)
Other Essentials
A mix of my must-have basics — from deodorant to Aquaphor — that may not be fancy, but are seriously effective. These are the affordable, long-lasting products I reach for again and again because they always get the job done.
the best deodorant in the world! I never smell, even if I skip showering for a day
Secret Flawless Clear Gel Antiperspirant and Deodorant for ...
this stuff works miracles, put it on a rash, burn, or cracked lips and it's gone the next day
Aquaphor
I'll choose this over tweezers every time! It makes touching up my eyebrows quick, painless, and effortless, especially when I just need to clean up a few stray hairs before heading out.
Finishing Touch Flawless
If you're as fair-skinned as I am or tend to burn quickly, this sunscreen is a lifesaver. The lightweight formula absorbs well, doesn't leave my skin feeling sticky, and provides the high SPF protection I rely on.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Body Sunscreen Lotion - Lightweight - SPF 100+ - Travel Size - 3 fl oz