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THE ULTIMATE SKINCARE + ACCESSORY BAG
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items This list is for you if you have ALSO spent an embarrassing amount of time and money buying beauty products, like trying to find the perfect thing that would actually work for you, or the thing that would actually be amazing for your skin? Well, that...
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HAIR ACCESSORIES
SKINCARE
SMELL GOODS
Lip Care
Body + Deodorant
HOLY GRAIL HAIR
HAIR ACCESSORIES
these silk scrunchies prevent pulling, breaking, and damage! the smallest size are great for multiple hair tie looks.
Silk Hair Accessories
this clip is the perfect size to keep a lot of hair out of the way for the day, or for sectioning!
Blue Orchid Cloud Claw Clip - Medium
this extra large hair towel helps keep a lot of hair out of the way while I get ready! it's huge and has a really nice elastic band to tuck the towel in to!
Hair Towels & Spa Headbands
I love how soft and lux this feels, I use little mini clips to keep it in place.
Pink Knot Headband - Slip
Mini clips perfect for cute styles, prep + braids!
Kitsch Small Hair Clips for Women, 16 Pcs
scrunchie with secret pocket!
Play Zipper Scrunchies - Scünci | Ulta Beauty
Highly recommend this 3 pack headbands! Soft, adjustable and stays in place
Headband 3 Pack Ultra Soft Adjustable Face Wash
SKINCARE
The ultra calm dermalogica line is a no brainer for any skin type - as an esthetician, I know how unpredictable products can affect your skin unexpectedly but this line is gentle, soothing, and effective.
Treat Sensitivity With Ultracalming
Pro tip: add less water drops to your powder for a more scrubby feel
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Smooths & Brightens Skin
for an extra-clean feeling after cleansing!! Pro - tip: use the spatula end to keep your skincare masks / jars sanitary. this wand can scrub your face well after masking residue can get stuck!
All-in-One Mask Wand Mask Applicator & Cleansing Tool - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Grab this and add water if you can't (or until you can) use a cleanser!
The Original MakeUp Eraser®
i was shocked that I can use this instead of concealer! it really brightens up the under-eye area. It takes only a minimal amount to notice the coverage, and is buildable. didn't notice creasing either!
Skin Hero Eye Under Eye Perfector - Erborian | Ulta Beauty
I really enjoy the XL size for extra room to remove makeup and body use
Clean Towels XL
when I was suffering from dermatitis and allergies/reactions - this saved the day. you can use a little, a lot. PS- it does take a little effort to rub in/absorb. It's worth it.
1.3 oz Cicaplast Balm B5 Soothing Therapeutic Multi Purpose Cream - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
10/10 holy grail item.
WHY IT'S DIFFERENT: this particular brand offers a larger streamed spray--it's not just a puff of "mist"
LOVE this FOR MANY REASONS-
1. Streamed spray - I've used lots of canned thermal water and you get the most per burst in...
5.2 oz Thermal Spring Water - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Tried a sample of this and can’t wait to get it! Gives a concealer coverage effect.
Superhue Brightening Eye Cream - Live Tinted | Ulta Beauty
MULTI USE ALERT! Great for BODY OR FACE. this product tackles acne and breakouts, along with exfoliating aging and acneic skin. You can use this immediately following a shower under your arms as a deodorant. (make sure the skin is dry!)
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
forget a silicone sponge, this innovative applicator is a sanitary saint - allowing you to carry your applicator in a case anywhere you go! (plus, ew... wet sponges!)
Fingerlike Silicone Lip Brush Mini - fwee | Ulta Beauty
Pair this with a make up remover cloth to ensure all makeup residue is off of face
10.1 oz Thermal Spring Water - Avène | Ulta Beauty
10/10 top toner choice. Use with cotton rounds to remove residue, spray on face before treatments, or after the shower.
Multi-Active Toner Spray - Dermalogica | Ulta Beauty
This c serum is very powerful • treat yourself to brighter skin while you sleep!
Biolumin-C Vitamin C Night Restore Serum
Serum concealer
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Serum Concealer - Lancôme
a gentle, safe moisturizer for just about anyone.
3.3 oz Natural Moisturizing Factors + Hyaluronic Acid Daily Moisturizer - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
SMELL GOODS
This scented hydrating water mist adds a perfect hint of fresh aroma + antioxidant fighting benefits
Protect — evian® Brumisateur® Facial Spray
for someone who's not a "black cherry" fan - this mist is INCREDIBLY LOVELY and light, giving just a hint of candy smell. You won't regret it.
Black Cherry Love Core Hair & Body Mist - florence by mills | Ulta Beauty
Step in the spa with a spritz of this! The aromatherapy of this spray may be the biggest benefit - I love the calming spa vibes!
Balancing Mist Face & Body Toner - Oak Essentials | Ulta Beauty
This super light mist can be combined with other kitsch mists or other scents. The light vanilla sugar smell can be paired with lots of others or just be a nice light scent! Pro tip: add a spritz to your clothing!
Warm Sugar Hair Perfume
step into a fresh energizing spa smell- this mist is great for AM spritz! travel size friendly/tsa approved size.
Big Day Energy Face Mist
Lip Care
trying my best to avoid sticky formulas!
TOP RECC: my lip oil obsession! only negative is the price point – but look out for cute branded gifts with purchase.
097 Splash Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil - Limited Edition
out of all the lippies out there, this is my TOP TIER preference! the moisturizing feel of this balm is perfect, non sticky, no displeasing taste or residue! thank me later!
Hydraluron+ Volumising Lip Treatment - Indeed Labs | Ulta Beauty
this lip oil has a pleasant scent of sweet wine, just ever so slightly. but it's a very light and noticeably oil based formula. The spf is just a bonus!!!!!!!
Chardonnay SPF30 Lip Oil - Vacation | Ulta Beauty
this lip oil feels so light and clean! the cookie dough scent is really nice. no unpleasant taste. perfect item to boost my dewy look.
GREEN DRAGON KUSH Hydrating Sheer Lip Oil - MILK MAKEUP | Ulta Beauty
just a hint of color and moisture--in an easy to use clickable pen. perf on the go touch of color.
Group Chat Fat Oil Slick Click Vegan Lip Balm - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Extra moisturizing pop of lip color.
Tinted Butter Balm
CAN'T GO WRONG: this extra balmy/ointment feel lippie will feel extra nourishing. 0 smell, 0 sticky.
Cicaplast B5 Lip Balm for Dry Lips - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Body + Deodorant
this multi purpose spray is scentless, and can be used to freshen up all over as well as a deodorant replacement.
Travel Size Hypochlorous Acid Spray - Magic Molecule | Ulta Beauty
i love this super thin lotion + oil duo -- it will effortlessly absorb and leave no strong smells or residue on your skin! Hot tip-- use it right after the shower!
Undaria Body Dynamic Duo - OSEA | Ulta Beauty
TOP BODY SCENT RECC!!! escape to a tropical vacay after 1 spritz! this scented hair and body mist has won me over 100%. I really enjoy layering this with the body scrub, wash, and cream. You'll feel like you're OTW to paradise.
Travel Size St. Barts Hair and Body Mist - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
TOP RECC FOR BEST SMELLING SCRUB! Bonus that I can use it on my scalp! this vacay-vibe smell is my favorite and I pair the lotion/cream with it!
St. Barts Cleansing Scalp & Body Sugar Scrub - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
Ultra hydrating, but not too thick. This formula smells absolutely incredible and the other items in the same scent can be paired with it for extra scent layering! 10/10 VACAY VIBES
St. Barts Moisturizing Body Cream - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
this razor will come with 2 cartridges. pro-tip: buy the refills when,
1 -SHOPAPP look for Truly shop offer
2- ulta brand specific or buy 1 get 1 50% off special
3- Truly gift with purchase is offered
Life Shaver Starter Razor - Truly
this deodoant-style stick is a convenient way to swipe acid treatment stick anywhere on your body. use for bumpy arms + legs! no scent. very light oil residue dries quick.
Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick - INKEY | Ulta Beauty
the sting on this cream is minimal! very little smell, and doesn't have a burning or freezing feel that follows. just a slight tingle.
Body Fit Active Contouring & Smoothing Gel-Cream - Clarins | Ulta Beauty
this wash leaves you feeling extra clean and the coconut scent is ok! it's not as strong as it is in the cream so it's my preference to get this one (but they've all been nice)
Lume Acidified Body Wash 8.5oz Toasted Coconut
Pop those press ons right back on anywhere you are! BONUS TIP: keep it in the fridge for a fresher glue!
Brush On Nail Dash Glue
10/10 - highly recommend for pre-shaving! the scent is really nice and the oil does help to nourish the skin. i notice this is a lot easier than cream!!!
Coco Colada Moisturizing Shave Oil - Tree Hut | Ulta Beauty
HOLY GRAIL HAIR
I have very, very, extra long and thick hair that's also a bit finer as I age.
TOP HAIR RECC: holy grail it's a 10! There is hands down nothing that compares to this leave in! Esp for tangles
Travel Size Miracle Leave-In Product
while this leave in is nothing compared to my TOP RECC (It's a 10) I'm a sucker for the light perfume scent in this and it does help to condition hair and make for easier post-hairwash combing.
Detangling And Frizz Control Leave In Conditioner - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
Clean scalp feel, there you are! this detox shampoo does an excellent job and leaves my scalp feeling squeaky clean. It's a nice shampoo to rotate in every week or two. (PLUS it smells good!!)
10.0 oz Clarifying Detox Shampoo - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
this treatment will leave your hair feeling extra soft and healthy -- just don't overuse it!
Treatment Mask for Thick Hair - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
for someone that doesn't use any or hardly any styling products -- i've gotten mulitple sample sizes of the wave spray. it works GREAT to spray on braids pre-splititing them, for an all day wavy look!
Texturizing Wave Spray - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
MOISTURIZERS + FACE TREATMENT
TOP SPF RECC: this spf is almost serum-like formula which makes applying SPF as easy as ever, no extra effort to rub in. Super skin-like feel and minimal absorption time after application - makes it easy to jump into makeup!
Biolumin-C Vitamin C Heat Aging Protector SPF 50 - Dermalogica | Ulta Beauty
I do love these for an overnight treatment! definitely helps 10/10
Miracle Patch Overnight Spot Cover - Rael | Ulta Beauty
this clear/gel mask will leave your skin feeling extra clean and hydrated. it'll asborb which makes it perfect to wear a little extra--- after you remove, it feels like a perfect moisture shot and is easy to clean off. no sticky feeling / no flaking.
H2Oasis Instant Skin Reviving Mask - TULA | Ulta Beauty
this richer cream instantly gets to work, and you can get so many uses out of the travel size as a little pump goes a long way! perfect to take when traveling, esp to a dryer climate
Mini Stabilizing Repair Cream - Dermalogica
This sticker creates an impeccable skin-like layer above your skin. Almost impossible to notice if you forget they’re on! Works great on body spots too
Mighty Patch™ Original Acne Hydrocolloid Patch
I love the 3 sizes to choose from. They don’t budge. These are a retinol formula which means they are chemically exfoliating, and can cause skin to be a bit dry/flaky! I use Tula oasis mask before reapplying
Miracle Patch Advanced Strength Retinol Spot Cover
this eye balm stick helps with moisture in the orbital area for am/pm use! no scent, nice balm texture, not sticky or too wet
24-7 Power Swipe Hydrating Day & Night Treatment Eye Balm - TULA | Ulta Beauty
This concealer is fantastic! It feels weightless and is serum based. 10/10 recommend!
4 Hueskin Hydrating Serum Concealer - Live Tinted | Ulta Beauty
Pair with the glass skin line items for best results!
Glass Skin Refining Serum
super dewy feel, I apply after the glass skin mist!
Glass Skin Water-Gel Moisturizer - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
Draw this over skin for an immediate dew glow effect
Glass Skin Luminizing Stick | Natural Glow Highlighter
Skincare SETS I'd buy
10/10 recommend. these top dermalogica products are worth a try in a mini!
Glow to Go Mini Favorites Skincare Kit - Dermalogica | Ulta Beauty
Bags + Organization
This bag is a must, and one of my faves
BOACAY XL Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag