From drugstore steals to luxury picks, these are my essentials for makeup, skin care, and much more coming from an aesthetic nurse in training who is makeup and beauty obsessed 💄
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Skin Care
Creams, Concealers, Powders
Lips
Eyes + Brows
Highlighter
Blush
Skin Care
Some of my favorite skin care products that keep my face free of blemishes, glowy, and help me cling onto that youthful look 😇
I’ve noticed a visible reduction in fine lines within just two weeks of using this product! I love it much and feel like it sets a good base for my makeup too :) win win
Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid
Snail. Mucin. I love it. Gives me a glowy look. Very affordable. This is also an amazing makeup primer and I feel it also helps it last longer as well 😋
COSRX Snail Mucin Repairing Serum 100ml
So good🤌🏼 obviously you need these.
Silicone Facial Cleansing Brushes
You need a collagen stimulator in order to maintain plumpness! Retinol is crucial to have in your routine DAILY!
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane Serum
Works great for acne and fine lines! Also has great reviews! Derm approved!
First Aid Beauty 0.3% Retinol Peptide Serum
Holy grail for those who suffer with ingrowns.
The Ingrown Bar Free Gift with select Kaia Naturals purchase - kaia naturals | Ulta Beauty
I adore this Nip and Fab Glycolic Scrub! I only use it when I feel like my face might be breaking out, and I swear to you it will be cleared up the very next day!
Nip + Fab Glycolic Acid Fix Face Scrub 75ml
OH MY GOD. Discovered this not too long ago, I’m n kidding when I say NOTHING has given my face a glow the way that this has. Seriously an amazing find. Everybody needs retinol in their routine!!!! Stimulate some collagen people!!
APLB Retinol Vitamin C, Vitamin E Body Lotion , 10.14 fl oz (300 ml)
Love her!!!! I feel so moisturized after using this!
Rhode Glazing Mist
ARMPITS! WAS UR PITS WITH THIS TWICE A WEEK!!!!
Benzoyl Peroxide Wash 10%
A best seller for a reason! Such a good exfoliator. And just when I think my face is extremely clean, I use this and it grabs the rest of my makeup/oils!
medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0, 70 Pads
Creams, Concealers, Powders
Some of my freakin all time faves that I couldn’t stand to live without😶🌫️
Yessss. Obviously this where it’s at.
tarte shape tape concealer - Full-Coverage Matte
The best contour. Has been viral and it makes sense why.
No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick - LYS Beauty | Sephora
Some of the best! Love the way it makes my skin look!
Rhode glazing milk
Magic! It’s simply magical!!!
tarte creaseless setting powder – Pressed & Loose
Lips
I’m obsessed with all things lips. I would only ever want the best for them. Here’s some favs 🫦
Can’t get enough of this brand!!!! I absolutely adore the lip liners! Personal fav = bubblegum. They also last so much longer than other brands that I have tried.
Queen Lip Liner
It went viral on TikTok so I had to try it. Now I Absolutely LOVE. So many I know have bought this from my persuasion 😎
Palladio Lip Stain Matte Mocha Cream
Must have the Palladio lip liner to pair with the lip stain! Right???
Ranging for eye shadows, liners, mascara, brow pencils, brow gel, & more 🕶️
My everyday, couldn’t live without, eyebrow makeup. Once I tried these I never looked back.
L'Oreal Brow Stylist Definer Pencil Dark Brunette
Worth it. Makes your eyes pop! Works great! Haven’t had issues with smudging!
Tarte Maneater Mascara Jet Black
#1 Fan over here! Could not live without these! So natural looking, each pack lasts about 2wks, comfortable, and my real lashes are still healthy after three years of use. User for three years and counting
imPRESS Lashes
Lid liner. Can’t live without it. Doesn’t smudge and lasts all day, and night 🙃
Too Faced Killer Liner 36H Gel Eyeliner
Love!!!! Give them lashes the love they deserve!
Benefit Roller Lash Curling Mascara Black
Great for a smudge eyeliner look! Below this rec I have the eyeliner to use with this!
Just tried this for the first time a few weeks ago. Holy. Cow. My cheeks GLOW. More than I ever thought. Always been super into makeup but this has changed the game.
blush tape™ liquid blush
Call me crazy but this has been one of my latest go to’s for blush! I’m using the color deep mesh!
Deep Mesh Lip Lingerie XXL Long-Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty