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Holistic Beauty and Wellness Recs
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items A minimalist guide for feeling your best. Sounds corny, but I truly feel like beauty starts with within and that means taking care of your body, skin (your largest organ!), teeth, and even reproductive health. Sounds crazy – but it really is all conn... my skin is a bit sensitive and I don’t always make the time for more complex looks - so the products listed here are the ones I use to highlight my natural features to just give me a bit of oomph to go about my day.
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Skin, Nail and Hair Care
Minimalist makeup
Sexual & Vaginal Wellness
Dental Health
Skin, Nail and Hair Care
My personal skincare and nail-care routine from someone with sensitive, acne-prone skin.
Spot treatment for stubborn cysts!
TreeActiv Cystic Acne Spot Treatment Paste
I use these all the time to protect my skin (deters picking) and suck out off the gunk once it’s ready to pop. Helps avoid scarring.
Mighty Patch Original by Hero Cosmetics
I use 3x per week for maintenance but daily if I’ve been struggling with my skin. Great way to wind down for an evening and make it part of a ritual.
PRIORI LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask | FDA Cleared
My sister put me on this. I use it 2x per day and it has immensely helped me lighten scarring on my cheeks. Game changer bc I thought I’d need a chemical peel.
6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
If I wake up and feel like I’ve been hit by a train, I put these under my eyes for about 15 minutes. It helps reduce the dark circles and puffiness so I look like a functional human being.
Brightening Eye Masks - drmtlgy
Great for exfoliating and minimizing pores - use 1-2x daily.
medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0
The serum I buy again and again for plump, hydrated skin. I tend to use it 3-4x per week, and always after a long flight as my skin gets so dry.
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Serum
The sunscreen that doesn't feel like sunscreen – great coverage and non-greasy (so it doesn't worsen breakouts).
Organic Korean Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ Rice & Probiotics
Hydrates and restores your skin barrier! (Plus, the packaging is just really cute).
BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream with Bakuchiol
My favorite micellar water for removing makeup, dirt and grime. I find some makeup removers leave a residue or oil on my face, but this leaves me feeling fresh and clean. Apply to a cotton pad and wipe away.
Garnier Micellar Water, Hydrating Cleanser 13.5oz, 2 Count
Keep your lips hydrated to avoid cracked or dry lips.
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Lip Balm
Lightweight, but deeply nourishing facial lotion for a dewy, radiant complexion.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream Hydrating Moisturizer 100ml
My skin is healthier, my nails are stronger – take this supplement everyday for at least a month and you'll start seeing improvements.
Nature's Bounty Hair Skin Nails, 150 Softgels
For nails that are as strong as nails. My sis gave me this polish as a gift and it has worked wonders for strengthening and brightening my nails.
LONDONTOWN Illuminating Nail Concealer 0.4oz
I initially looked into this brand as I was struggling with acne and wanted a dermatologist tested haircare brand. Skin is clearer AND hair is stronger and healthier than ever.
Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin® Routine Women
Hydrating, non-transferable, and nourishing deodorant that lasts long and smells incredible!!!
Salt & Stone Aluminum Free Deodorant - Extra Strength 48H
Detangling and massage power. Can help with greasy, itchy and frizzy scalp.
BESTOOL Boar Bristle Bamboo Paddle Hairbrush
Detoxifying and refreshing dry shampoo for in-between washes!
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
Minimalist makeup
I tend to wear lighter makeup – these are some of the products I've used to create an effortless look that highlights my natural features.
Great for more coverage when you’re taking professional photos or feeling more insecure about break outs. Doesn’t feel caked on like I’ve found other foundations to be.
Il Makiage
I love the stick blush. It’s creamy and easy to blend. Have a somewhat long and narrow face, so have been told that it’s best to concentrate the blush right on the apples of my cheeks to balance my face (if that is helpful for anyone else!).
Blusher: Powder, Liquid, Cream, Stick | KIKO
I use highlighter on my upper cheekbones, the outer part of my eye right under my brow, the tip of my nose, my Cupid’s bow, and just under my lip - it naturally highlights my facial features!
Shop the Best Highlighter Makeup | Sephora
Great concealer for light coverage that doesn't irritate my skin!
KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer
Skincare infused makeup – this lip and cheek combo simplifies my routine, blends seamlessly and looks great.
Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Stick Cream Blush
Effortless face palette with eye shadow, contour, bronzer, highlighter and blush – goes great with my more autumn color features and love that I don't need to buy a million other products.
LAURA GELLER Best of the Best 7-in-1 Palette
Mascara with lash care!
ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara - Soft Black
Sexual & Vaginal Wellness
A healthy sexual life and vagina are linked to enhanced collagen production (you know – that thing that makes your skin beautiful and elastic), reduced stress, and better emotional well-being.
My go-to brand for vaginal health. They offer pH friendly cleansers, boric acid suppositories if you struggle with yeast infections (these have saved me more than once), probiotics, etc.
Love Wellness | Women's Wellness & Personal Care
Affordable sexual wellness care! So easy to order a prescription for anything related to your sexual and reproductive health. As someone who travels a lot, it’s been a life saver to be able to order my birth control here without having to go to my re...
Wisp
For when I just want to feel a little bit fresher (beyond just a water bath) or I'm on the go and have gotten a little sweaty down there.
Love Wellness pH Balancing Wipes for Women, Fragrance-Free, Aloe Vera, 3-Pack
As someone who struggled with chronic yeast infections, these boric acid suppositories were a life-saver - particularly if I couldn't get an appointment with my GYN right away. Use once per day for 3 days if you suspect that your pH is off-balance or...
Love Wellness Killer Boric Acid Vaginal Suppositories 14 Ct
Yes, orgasms are an essential part of your overall health and you should not be ashamed of prioritizing that as part of your wellness routine. Orgasms are linked to mental benefits like reduced stress, better sleep, improved immune function, and pain...
Ava Vibrator - Water Resistant Silicone, 4hr
Dental Health
Yes, your teeth and oral microbiome really are connected to the rest of your body – and it's important to take care of them and listen to what it's trying to tell you. Things like grinding, sensitivity, and bad breath can actually give you clues to w...
Oral-B iO5 Electric Toothbrush, 5 Modes, Black
Floss everyday, if not twice a day. It's not just for picking out the bits and pieces left behind your teeth, but making sure that those hard to reach places actually get clean. And yes, your dentist can tell if you don't floss.
Oral-B Glide Mint Dental Floss Picks, 225
While you don't have to have pearly white teeth to have healthy teeth, I personally feel prettier and more confident when my teeth are brighter and devoid of coffee/wine stains (it's all about balance, okay). Having a more affordable whitening option...
Crest 3D Whitestrips Pro Effects + LED Light
Reduces the source of bad breath and improves your overall oral health! Copper is a natural material and much more durable than other types of tongue scrapers, so I recommend it for a one-time purchase!
PRIMALS Copper Tongue Scraper - Ayurvedic Cleaner
Prevent tooth decay and freshen breath. Use 2x daily for 60 seconds of swishing.
Listerine Total Care Alcohol-Free Mouthwash, 2x1L
Enamel building toothpaste, made by dentists. Brush 2x daily for best results.
Made by Dentists Enamel Rebuilding Toothpaste 2 Pack