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Beauty Favorites: Tried, Tested & Glowing
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items I’m 42, practical about skincare, and I believe great beauty doesn’t have to be expensive — but I’ll happily splurge when something truly delivers. This list is a mix of affordable staples and well-earned upgrades, featuring brands I actually use and...
Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you use them to purchase an item. However, some items are just things I really love and wanted to share and result in absolutely no commission at all.
Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you use them to purchase an item. However, some items are just things I really love and wanted to share and result in absolutely no commission at all.
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Beauty Favorites That I Think You'll Love
Good Hair Days Start Here
Makeup - Keeping It Light
Curly Hair Items
Face & Skincare
Nails
Beauty Favorites That I Think You'll Love
I've been using this toothbrush for many years. My dentist always compliments my dental care!
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9500 Toothbrush
I got this for Christmas in 2025 and I use all the time. It's only 3 minutes a day, which is so easy to do!
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite LED Face Mask
One of my favorite items I got for Christmas in 2025. It charges quickly and each cycle lasts for 15 minutes. It's so warm and relaxing. I've found it's perfect for headaches and migraines as well as relaxing to fall asleep.
Heated Cordless Eye Mask for Dry Eyes, Gray
Good Hair Days Start Here
This dry shampoo is my go‑to pick‑me‑up for greasy roots and flat hair — it absorbs oil, refreshes your look, and adds instant volume without leaving any white residue. It’s great for extending time between washes and keeps hair looking clean and bou...
amika perk up talc-free dry shampoo
This texture spray is my secret weapon for effortless, lived‑in waves with tons of grip and volume. It gives hair a soft, touchable texture without crunchiness, so you get that beachy, undone look any day of the week — perfect for styling or refreshi...
amika un.done volume & matte texture spray
DAE Sunsetter Hairspray: Hold your style without the crunch. DAE Cactus Fruit 3‑In‑1 Styling Cream: Smooth, define, and tame frizz in one step.
DAE Sunsetter Hairspray & Cactus Fruit Cream
I use this when I shower. It feels great and keeps my scalp healthy!
VEGAMOUR GRO Scalp Massager - All Hair Types
Best mousse ever! Doesn't leave your hair feeling weird and adds great lift!
amika plus size perfect body mousse
Great for adding volume and smoothing hair for a blow out look.
Wavytalk 1.5" Ionic Heated Round Brush Green
Teeny tiny clips are perfect if you have short hair and you want to hide the clips in an updo. I use them for space buns to help make them look a little messier!
100pc Mini Hair Claws Clips Brown 1cm
Works perfect after the shower. It keeps my hair from getting super frizzy!
2 Pack Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap, Beige+Grey
I know this is wildly expensive, but I love it. It was definitely a splurge, but it's ergonomic and so lightweight. I hate drying my hair, so I think it was worth it to make the experience that much better!
Dyson Supersonic r™ Hair Dryer
I have a short, chin, length, bob. I swear this short barrel, 3/4", curling iron has made a huge difference for me. My hair has never looked cuter and I stopped burning myself!
3/4 Inch Mini Curling Iron for Short Hair, Dual Voltage, 5 Heat Settings, Ceramic Barrel
Like a cool drink of water for your hair, this mask quenches hair's thirst. the rich, moisturizing formula provides superior hydration leaving hair manageable, soft, and shiny for days.
amika soulfood nourishing mask
K18 makes incredible products from top to bottom. This is an at-home Leave-In Treatment infused with the patented K18Peptide that renews hair to its most youthful, healthy state. Benefits: Works to repair even the most extreme damage caused by bleach...
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
Sleeping on a silk or satin pillowcase helps reduce friction on your hair and skin, which means fewer tangles, less breakage, and less frizz — especially overnight.
Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 20x26 Haze Blue
Makeup - Keeping It Light
I love this stuff! Best for people who like light coverage, with a glow!
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Affordable and works great!
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, 0.8oz
My favorite lip gloss. It's just the best color and it works on everyone.
Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss Hydrating
My favorite mascara. It truly does stay on if it gets wet.
CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Waterproof Mascara
Curly Hair Items
A really affordable curl product that works!
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk 3-Pack Gel, Cream, Foam
With the softest hold, Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls cream delivers the softest, touchable, fabric softener fresh curls.
Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls Lotion 8.5oz
I SWEAR steaming your curls is the absolute best way to refresh them. It works every time.
Hair Steamer for Natural Hair w/10 Heat Levels
Face & Skincare
The best affordable cleanser for normal to oily skin. It’s gentle and has never given me break outs!
Face Wash & Face Cleansers for All Skin Types
Love this stuff. A gentle yet effective daily wash that tackles dirt and buildup while calming skin with heartleaf extract — perfect if you want deeper‑clean feeling without stripping moisture. It’s especially great for combination or oily skin, help...
Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
I love this cleansing oil because it melts away makeup and grime without leaving my skin tight or dry. Gentle, soothing, and perfect for keeping pores clear — my go-to for a fresh, soft face every night.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml
My favorite travel kit! I love all these products and they're perfectly sized. Plus you can use the bag it comes in!
Anua Sun-Ready Travel Kit: Sunscreen & Cleansing
My favorite night moisturizer. It's also great in the winter when your skin is feeling a little dry. Amazing.
CeraVe Night Cream with Niacinamide 1.7oz
Truly my absolute favorite item on the planet. I keep one in every room, at work, and in the car!
Aquaphor Healing Ointment 2.8oz Jar (3 Pack)
I'm obsessed with Aquaphor, and this is like a giant chapstick. Legit I keep it in my purse and everyone asks me about it!
Aquaphor Baby Healing Balm Stick 0.65 Oz
If you have sensitive skin this lotion is awesome. You can use it on your face or body. I typically use it on my face and then the rest on my hands. It's really lightweight and lovely.
ONGREDIENTS Skin Barrier Calming Lotion 7.43oz
Swear by Paula's Choice products. This dramatically improves skin texture.
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant
Kind of obsessed with all things cerave. I'm not sure they can do anything wrong. The products are always quality and great for sensitive skin. Get your glow on with this vitamin c!
CeraVe Vitamin C Serum 10% Pure, 1 Fl Oz
This high-strength booster visibly reduces enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, redness, dryness, and other signs of aging. Niacinamide (vitamin B3) works alongside vitamin C and licorice extract to naturally calm, hydrate, and restore youth...
Paula's Choice BOOST 10% Niacinamide Serum
Truly adore this for under eye brightening. Brighten dullness, even tone & visibly firm with dermatologist's favorite anti-aging antioxidant in its most effective form: l-ascorbic acid.
Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer 5% Vit C
Put them in the fridge and they are perfection! Refreshing and brightening for your under eyes. Obsessed!
TEREZ & HONOR Vitamin C Eye Patches - 60 Pcs
Awesome products to go along with my red light mask
Dr. Jart
Nails
Absolutely love this nail/cutical oil. It's so luxurious and leaves my cuticles looking great. My nail tech is always impressed with my hand care.
NCLA So Rich Cuticle Oil Vitamin E 1oz
Body Products
I swear by this body wash. All things aquaphor are amazing.
Aquaphor® Baby Wash & Shampoo (16.9 fl.oz)
My favorite body lotion. It's thick and super moisturizing.
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin 19oz
A natural loofah scrubber that gently exfoliates to leave skin smooth, refreshed, and ready for moisturizer, with a soft terry side to wipe away oils and daily grime.
Almooni Natural Egyptian Loofah Body Scrubber - 2 Count
Smell Good Perfumes!
My signature scent. It's lovely. I've worn it for years and always get complimented.
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT for Women 3.4 Oz