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Dec. 2025 Favorites
40
items New to me and tried and trues, these are the items I used the most often in December.
Sections
5
Makeup
Hair
Skincare
Media | TV Movies and Books
Misc.
Makeup
Achieve a natural, but snatched makeup look with these products.
As an oily girlie, makeup will separate on my t-zone pretty quickly throughout the day. This balm keeps my makeup matte, without drying my skin out.
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
I'm not sure what kind of magic is in this little bottle, but holy wow does it keep my makeup looking like I just applied it. Layer this on top of the blurring balm to achieve the *perfect* base for long lasting makeup.
Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum
This concealer should be a foundation tbh. It's a thicker consistency, so you don't need much, but it provides an immense amount of coverage. Perfect for the days after the holiday parties, hiding the imperfections after consuming too many holiday tr...
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
So so so good and affordable. Mix this with the nyx concealer and it's the perfect medium-to-full coverage base.
Super Stay 24-HR Glowy Skin Tint with Vitamin C
Not only would I consider this an alternative to the Makeup by Mario skin perfector, I actually use this in place of it. It blends seamlessly into my other base products without moving the foundation below. Use this for the best sun-kissed glow.
Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer
The Juvia's Place powder bronzer in the shade ‘light’ is the ultimate match for setting cream bronzer for me. I tend to go for cool-tone makeup in the winter months as my skin tone leans olive, and this bronzer doesn't pull orange on my skin.
Facial Bronzer Collection
The product image for this highlighter is an accurate representation of the product. You will glow and sparkle like a diamond.
Diamond Lights Pressed Powder
The babydoll pink trend is here to stay for 2026. I adore this cool-toned blush for a perfect winter glow.
Blush Palette | Powder Blush
I'm not going to lie, I have four shades of the SOSHE blurring blush. If that doesn't tell you anything, I'm not sure what else will.
Blurring Pillow Blush
RCMA did their big one with this powder. The no-color powder has gone viral for a multitude of reasons, but right now, I am loving the translucent powder. It provides the perfect amount of warmth without changing ANY color to my base.
Translucent Powder
This line is called ‘yummy skin’ for a reason. Danessa Myrick and her team absolutely did their big one with this! Your base will be MATTE without being dry - it's a 10/10, 5-star product for me.
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Setting Spray
Two setting sprays might be a little much, but why limit yourself? Once the first setting spray is completely dry, spritz the One Size for a finishing touch.
Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
My eyelashes don't hold a curl and stick straight down. This mascara helps me achieve a falsie-look without using false lashes. I love the volume and length it gives! Use the waterproof formula to make your curls last longer.
Lengthening, Volumizing, Waterproof Mascaras - Lancôme
This is a repeat on the list, I know, but it's so good that I had to share it twice! This lip balm saved me this winter. Gone are the days of chapped lips, before and after using a product.
Shop 101 Ointment | Lanolips USA
Hair
This is the waver I have been searching for for years. It gives me the perfect beach waves without making me look like Weird Al! 💗
new ghd wave triple barrel hair waver
This was a gift with purchase, but I love this heat protectant! Use this when your hair is wet and before blow drying.
ghd heat protect spray - bodyguard
This is a dry spray, so really, I only apply this heat protectant once my hair is dry. It smells divine and makes my hair super shiny.
Perfect Defense Heat Protectant
For my no-heat hair days, this product is the perfect one to let me just put it in my hair and go!
It’s fluffy and whipped, like a shaving cream, and provides ample shine and definition to my wavy hair.
MOUSSE GEL Extra-Firm Curl Retention
Pair this with the mousse-gel and your waves and curls will be reactivated after heat styling. I can use both without my strands feeling weighed down.
RE:COIL Curl Activator
My favorite leave in conditioner. I swear I have picked up 4 bottles of this so far and have even sent it to my nieces to try!
OI All In One Milk Hydrating hair milk for reducing frizz - Davines
The Pureology Hydrate and Bond Strength lines are my favorites! Although I like to use the same lines at the same time, I have been mixing and matching recently and have been happy with the results.
SHAMPOOS & CONDITIONERS
Skincare
Gentle and hydrating products that saved my skin after over exfoliation.
This cleanser saved me after using too many exfoliants. It is gentle and effective, powerful enough to leave my skin feeling squeaky clean without stripping it.
Glycerin Cleanser For The Face & Body - Gleanser
After shaking a few drops into the palm of my hand, I gently padded this onto my skin and this didn't leave my skin stinging or burning. My bottle is almost finished and I am considering picking this product up again!
Milk Skin Toner
Using this serum helped me feel like my skin was protected underneath makeup so I could continue on with my normal day-to-day routine.
Multi-Quench Polyglutamic Acid Serum
When I didn't want to add friction to my skin, I used this mist to hydrate and seal my toner. Again, this didn't leave my skin feeling stripped, but rather nourished and ready to absorb the next product.
Multi-Quench Polyglutamic Acid Mist
LET ME CIRCLE THE BLOCK. I forgot this product was in my medicine cabinet until I needed it. I really think this moisturizer helped my skin recover. So effective!
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
I circled the block on this sunscreen, too! It's a thick consistency, but my skin drinks this right up in the cold weather months.
Face Sunscreen & SPF Moisturizers
Now hear me out, use this after getting out of the shower for a quick exfoliation. It will feel spicy, a little tingly, but I swear this has helped so much with my KP and strawberry legs. I watch Dr. Sam Ellis on YouTube and she suggested using it on...
Multi-Acid Milk Peel AHA Exfoliating Solution
Media | TV Movies and Books
Heated Rivalry was THE tv show of December for me. This show is explicit in nature, but I felt as though that captivated the essence of culture. By episode 3, you're gonna be hooked!
How Heated Rivalry became the year's biggest TV surprise : r/hockey
This is my favorite iteration of the holiday classic.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (TV Movie 1966)
The Holiday is an annual re-watch for me. The music score, Mr. Napkin Head, c'mon!
Watch The Holiday
Thinking back, I think this was the only movie I watched in theaters for the month of December, so it wins as my monthly favorite as default. LOL.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
At times longwinded, this YA fantasy was fun! While I can't say this is one of my favorite reads of the year, this was the only book I finished in December.
The Raven Scholar (Eternal Path Trilogy, #1)
The return of Zara Larsson has been so much fun! Midnight Sun has been stuck in my head for weeks.
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun
Misc.
Random favorites!
My favorite digi for on the go or events.
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II 20.1MP Black
This camera truly MAKES me want to go take photos. It's so much fun to use, and once you get the hang of the flash and recipes, your photos look better than ever.
FUJIFILM X100VI | Cameras | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - USA
After all of these years of baking, I finally finally finally picked up a dough scoop and wow! What a game changer! I love the various sizes this pack of three offers.
Cookie Scoop Set, 3Pcs Ice Cream ...
My favorite over the ear headphones to have and to gift. The sound quality is impressive, but I love the noise cancellation on the Sony headphones.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones | Black
Maybe these door mats aren't the most aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they work! And they're saving my floors… and sanity.
Front Door Mat
If you are always the photo friend, like me, pick this up to transfer your photos super quick! You'll be sending the pics to your group chat in no time.
SD Card Reader for iPhone iPad with USB C