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A compilation of holy-grail beauty products from a makeup obssessed mom. (Normal-to-dry skin, medium skin tone) *This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.*
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the makeup that goes on vacation with me
 
daily skincare - face & body
 
Makeup brushes and tools

the makeup that goes on vacation with me

The essentials I swear by - can't leave these at home!!

 
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the workhorse of my makeup bag!! I use it as a primer, highlighter, foundation - it’s so versatile and is the perfect multitasker for your travel bag
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
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for heavy duty colour correcting without any creasing or too much product - it's truly magical.
Radiant Creamy Liquid Color Corrector - NARS
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so creamy, so effective, blends in soooo nicely - sometimes wear it without any concealer to wake up my under eyes
Hideaway Brightening + Hydrating Under Eye Color Corrector Concealer - caliray
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goes on so creamy but dries down soooo well without looking flaky - a new fav (shade: coco crush)
Main Match Crease-Proof Long-Wear Hydrating Concealer - Kulfi
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don't wear foundation as often anymore, but this is so reliable for a full glam face
Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica - Haus Labs
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yet another multitasker - beautiful bronzing and subtle base for glowy natural vacation makeup
MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer
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Gets me through travel days and tropical heatwaves 🔥🔥🔥
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting ...
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Goes on so nicely and dries down without smudging. Colour reco: bleu de minuit- looks beautiful as an eyeliner or a stunning Smokey eye.
Violette Fr - Yeux Paint
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if you haven’t tried a tubing mascara - you must start here. Game changer, especially in hot humid climates. No smudging or flaking.
tarte tartelette™ XL lengthening & tubing mascara
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a little goes a long way - the mini will last you ages and packs perfectly into a travel case
Mini Illuminator Original - ICONIC London
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this does not move - no flaking or white cast either
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze® Gel Extreme-Hold ...
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Colour: “she goes to the gym” - perfect natural flush for medium tones skin
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
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Colour: pistachio - perfect gloss. no notes!!!!
Clean ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss - Tower 28 Beauty
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Pat McGrath palettes are an investment but soooo worth it. I've been using my Mothership V for like 5 years now.
Mothership X Eyeshadow Palette: Moonlit Seduction - PAT McGRATH LABS
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IF I COULD ONLY BRING ONE EYESHADOW!!!! (Shade: Space Cowboy)
24/7 Moondust Eyeshadow - Urban Decay
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For the glowiest sun-kissed finish - makes me feel like a goddess with a tan
Prep Set Glow Hydrating Spray - Iconic London
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easy to work with and dries down beautifully (shade: Super Black)
Master Pigment Pro™ Eyeliner Pencil - MAKEUP BY MARIO
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iconic for a reason - shade medium
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Mini Lipstick & Lip Liner Set
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perfect shade for lining and contouring (endless cacao) - also, sharpens SO NICELY
Artist Color Pencil: MAKE UP FOR EVER
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I've tried others - this is the best.
Tattoo Liquid Eyeliner - KVD Beauty
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this is the OG for a reason - I'm shade ebony
Brow Wiz Ultra-Slim Precision Brow Pencil - Anastasia Beverly Hills
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light eyeliner to wake you up
Fake Awake Eyeliner - tarte
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universally pretty - wear it on its own, over a cream blush, as a highlighter. it's the best.
Nars Talc-Free Blush - Orgasm
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so smooth, ultra long lasting, comes with a built-in sharpener, plays well with gloss
Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil - HUDA BEAUTY
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perfect size for travelling, amazing formula (shade: banana bread)
Mini Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
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Beats out the alternatives - truly. No flaky mess and actually holds. I have full long brows and they bow to my will with this stuff.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze® Gel Extreme-Hold
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Shade: pillow talk (not medium, not fair)
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner
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Full size of the OG
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick
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The most reliable concealer
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Pot
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Evening palette
Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette
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Haven't tried this yet, but looks like a beautiful alternative to my fav (but sadly discontinued HUDA palette)
HUDA BEAUTY Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette
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Motherrrtr
Mothership VII Eyeshadow Palette: Divine Rose
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This or the balm for travel
Take The Day Off™ Micellar Cleansing Makeup Remover
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daily skincare - face & body

I know my skincare - managing to keep everything moisturized and happy while dealing with psoriasis

 
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creamy rich luxurious - makes me feel like I had the best facial (maybe avoid if you're oily)
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Light and fresh but still moisturizing - my summer facial moisturizer
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love this stuff. I have the jumbo at home, and the mini spray travels with me!
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer: 2-in-1 Hydration Hero
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love the oil format - brightening and moisturizing
Sunday Riley CEO Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Face Oil
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lightens dark spots
Faded Brightening Serum for Dark Spots and Discoloration (UNSCENTED) - Topicals
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honestly, if you know you know…
Topicals Faded Tranexamic Acid Dark Spot Patches for Hyperpigmentation
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love this stuff - I keep the mini bottle in my gym bag to avoid breakouts after a sweat session
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty
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another iykyk product - it goes everywhere: face, armpits, stretchmarks… the possibilities are endless
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
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love her - my favourite facial cleanser ever
The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser - Tatcha
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I'm on my 3rd jumbo bottle…
The Body Lotion Fragrance-Free – With 5 Peptides + 2.5% Niacinamide - Nécessaire
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when the cute stuff doesn't cut it - this balm will have your lips healed in like 2 days
Best Lip Balm For Severely Dry & Chapped Lips
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is this embarassing? I don't care - it's magical.
Heel Balm | Foot Cream for Dry & Cracked Feet
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A toner that won’t dry you out!!!
Mini Cream Skin Milky Toner Mist with Ceramides & Peptides for Nourishing Hydration - LANEIGE | Seph
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Literally invisible - no more grey skin on the beach
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
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If you know you know. Multi talented diva. Helps with hyperpigmentation, avoiding ingrowns, stinky pits…
Mini Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner
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If you don’t like silicone based sunscreen or want a mineral sunscreen this one is great- leaves a beautiful glow and no white cast
Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF
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Tried this 4 years ago and never looked back
The Body Lotion - With Niacinamide, Vitamins + Peptides
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Makeup brushes and tools

 
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Multi tasker foundation brush - use it for foundation and sometimes concealer
PRO Foundation Brush #56 - SEPHORA COLLECTION
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Works great with the makeup by Mario skin enhancer
SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Bronzer Brush #88
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The only crème blush brush you’ll ever need
SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Blush Brush #99
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Small but mighty
NARS Pencil Sharpener
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Reliable and doesn’t grab at lashes
Shiseido Eyelash Curler
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My favourite concealer brush
MAKEUP BY MARIO F5 Concealer Brush
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I prefer this to a big powder brush so I can spot set and leave other areas glowy
Morphe M164 Small Pointed Powder Brush
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