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Budget beauty recs for busy brown girls
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Marisol Serrano
You do not need 47 products, a 12-step routine, or influencer lighting to look put together. You need a few things that actually work. Her is my list for busy, women with beautiful brown skin who want to look polished in real life. I'm talking at wor...
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Fashion
 
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Make up and skincare

Perfect for medium skin tones
 
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Bold colors and long lasting. My combo is the Non Stop Liquid Matte in Bawse Lady and It Girl.
The Lip Bar - Vegan Beauty with Easy to Use Products
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Smells great, not greasy, no white casting and keeps your skin protected with minimal reapplication
Herbal Aloe Face & Body Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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Light and not sticky. Easy to layer to the coverage you want and does look cakey. My go-to foundation for work or day time. Add a powder for glam or evening wear.
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation | Oil-Free & Long-Lasting
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Go to for my face, scars and stretch marks. It’s a staple in my routine.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil Serum
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Fluoride-free toothpaste tabs. These are BEST for business travel. No fuss and carry on friendly.
NOBS Toothpaste Tablets - Nano Hydroxyapatite, Fluoride Free, Plastic Free, Eco & Travel Friendly - Remineralize with NHA - TikTok Shop
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Color correction for under tones
Brightening Lavender Face Primer - Small | Purple Primer
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When you need more coverage and longer wear from your foundation.
Power Grip Primer
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Keep those lips from running with this cream lip liner. Easy on.
Straight Line Creamy Lip Liner
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Fashion

Favorite brands that fit great
 
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Limited release high quality statement pieces that you will never want to take off
Dressed in Joy
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Soleia
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Comfy, high-quality, cute! What more could you want?
Women's Matching Workout Sets
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Hair

Curly hair care
 
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Growth and hydration oil for my curly girls or anyone with thick hair.
Organic Rosemary Hair Growth Oil Serum: Scalp & Beard Treatment
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Perfect for dry curly hair
Shop Hair Masque Products for Replenishing & Hydration
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Keep your hair protected
BONNET QUEEN Silk Satin Sleeping Bonnet
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Best for ringlet curls. Stands up to dry weather and humidity.
Strictly Curls® Curl Envy Cream - Marc Anthony
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High quality shampoo and conditioners for curly and coily har. Don't need a lot so a bottle lasts you a long time.
Hair Shampoo & Conditioner
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Must have for curly hair. Keep your hair hydrated and the product easy to work with.
Hair Mister Bottle
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