Recent beauty buys that ended up being hits. Makeup, haircare, and everyday favorites I’ve been loving lately.
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Makeup I’ve Been Loving
Haircare Favorites
Skincare I’ve Been Loving
Everyday Essentials
Makeup I’ve Been Loving
Recent makeup finds that really impressed me. Easy everyday products with beautiful color payoff, good staying power, and formulas that just work.
Gorgeous everyday blush color. Very pigmented but blends out easily and melts into the skin. I love that you can apply it with a brush or sponge, and it layers beautifully with powder blush for extra staying power.
Bought two of these on a whim and they’re surprisingly good. Matte but very comfortable and lightweight on the lips with great staying power. This shade is almost my exact lip color so it’s an easy everyday option.
Into the Blur Clean Fresh Yummy Blur Lipstick - CoverGirl
Grabbed this in red since that’s my go-to lip color. I love how easily it can be worn on its own for a soft, blurry lip effect, or paired with a lip liner for a more defined look. The formula is matte but very comfortable and lightweight with great s...
Blur the Pom Clean Fresh Yummy Blur Lipstick - CoverGirl
These are new but people have been comparing them to Rhode’s Toasted Teddy, and they are very similar but this one is about half the price. The pigment is amazing and the staying power is excellent. It glides on smoothly, buffs out easily, and blends...
MCoBeauty Blush & Go Cream Stick - Warm Terracotta
I love a good lip stain, especially a deep rich shade like this one. The color is top tier and the stain itself is beautiful. I apply it without lip liner, let it sit for about 20 minutes, then wipe off the excess. The stain looks amazing and lasts t...
Milani Color Fetish Lip Stain - Bitten Berry - 0.17 fl oz
I really enjoy this lip stain. It’s a little on the thicker side, which I personally don’t mind. I leave it on for about 20 minutes, wipe off the excess, and it leaves a beautiful stain with great color payoff.
NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Lip Gloss Stain - Water Bout Wine - 0.16 fl oz
Picked this up recently and have been using it about a month. Gives great length and separation, and I love that it washes off easily. Formula starts a little wetter but after about a week it dries down and performs even better.
Blackest Black Colossal Bubble Washable Mascara - Maybelline
Haircare Favorites
My hair is very dry and curly so I’m always looking for products that actually nourish without weighing it down. These have been helping with hydration, softness, and overall hair health.
I have extremely dry curly hair that needs a lot of nourishment, especially in the winter. I use this as a pre-shampoo treatment and have definitely seen overall improvement. It hydrates my hair without feeling heavy and the scent is lovely.
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate Free Bond Repair Pre Shampoo Treatment: Vegan Formula, Damage & Strengthens
Absolutely love this oil, especially for my dry hair. I use it to break up the curl cast on days I wear my hair curly, and it works beautifully. I also use a small amount on blow-dry days to smooth my hair after styling with a curling iron. It adds s...
OGX Extra Strength Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Penetrating Hair Oil Serum- 3.3 fl oz
I’ve been using this for a little over six weeks and really like it. My hair is dry and this makes a noticeable difference in hydration without weighing it down. My hair feels clean, the smell is glorious, and it’s such a great shampoo for the price.
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Hyaluron Hydrating Shampoo Paraben-Free - 13.5 fl oz
Skincare I’ve Been Loving
Products I’ve been using to prep my skin and help my makeup sit better. Hydrating, gentle, and great for refreshing the skin throughout the day.
I love a good facial spray but I’m very picky since I have sensitive skin. I’ve been really enjoying this one, especially during the winter months because it’s extremely hydrating. I like using it after powders to melt everything together and add hyd...
CoverGirl Clean Fresh Prime + Refresh Nourishing Milk
Great everyday sunscreen. Lightweight, hydrating, and absorbs quickly with no white cast. I also like that it has a high SPF for really good daily protection.
UV Aqua Rich Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50 | Biore Skincare
I enjoy collecting overnight masks and this was another one I wanted to try. The price point was great and I like testing different ones out. It’s smoothing, hydrating, and just a nice little skincare treat
I love using these when I’ve had a bad night of sleep or my skin is looking a little extra dry and just needs a boost. They smooth, hydrate, and make my skin look more plump and refreshed.
Power Elasticity-Boosting Plump Pad - Knours.
Everyday Essentials
Little everyday things that ended up being surprisingly good. Practical products I use regularly that are worth repurchasing.
I’ve tried a lot of toothpastes. As a habitual coffee drinker, I like to keep my teeth looking white but still natural. I’ve seen overall improvement in my tooth health with this one and it has a nice minty freshness.
Sensodyne Extra Whitening Toothpaste
Picked this up on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The scent reminds me a bit of Baccarat Rouge 540 not identical, but in the same fragrance family. If you like those types of notes, you’ll probably enjoy this. It’s also very creamy and hydrating...