Hi Moonlighters, I’m Desiree a self-taught MUA obsessed with creative glam and glowy skin. These are my everyday essentials that keep my makeup dewy, long-lasting, and camera-ready for my content days.
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Primers That Smooth & Hydrate
Eyeshadows & Glitters for Soft Glam Looks
Luscious Lips & Glossy Faves
Affordable Fashion Finds, Chic Styles Without Breaking the Bank
Tech Finds Under a Buck
Moonlight Hair Essentials: Dyes, Masks & Styling
Primers That Smooth & Hydrate
Flawless fall skin starts here
These dewy foundations, primers & powders create a radiant, soft-glam base that lasts all day. My go-to picks for hydrated, glowy skin under any light.
This primer is a must for smooth, poreless glam! I love how it blurs texture, keeps my makeup in place, and gives that silky, photo-ready finish every single time.
Smashbox the original photo finish, The Best Pore-Blurring Primer Ever Used!
My holy grail moisturizer! 💕 It hydrates, firms, and smooths fine lines while protecting with SPF. I love how it preps my skin for flawless makeup and gives me that youthful, radiant glow all day long.
Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Face Cream The Best Anti-Aging Moisturizer Ever Used!
Hydrates deeply and strengthens skin barrier. Leaves skin soft, plump, and radiant my glow-boosting essential!
Naturium Barrier Bounce Hydrating Serum The Best Moisture-Boosting Serum Ever Used!
Rich anti-aging moisturizer that smooths fine lines and restores youthful, radiant skin. Deeply hydrating and gentle for daily use. 💕
Clinique Smart Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream The Best Anti-Aging Moisturizer for Youthful, Radiant Skin!
My secret to dewy, glowing skin! I use it on lips, cheekbones, and dry spots for instant moisture and natural radiance.
Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick with Avocado Oil The Best Multi-Use Hydrating Balm Ever Used!
Infused with 95% snail mucin to heal, smooth, and hydrate dry skin. Perfect for a glass-skin glow. 🐌✨
Peach Slices Snail Rescue Intensive Serum, the best serum to ever use!
My favorite facial serum ever! Hydrates, smooths, and preps skin for flawless makeup. Leaves the perfect dewy glow every time. 🌙💖
My favorite Facial Serum ever the Essence Primer Hydrate Hello Good Stuff
Clinique’s Smart Clinical Repair Eye Cream is my go-to for brighter, smoother under eyes! Packed with peptides and hyaluronic acid, it firms, hydrates, and reduces puffiness, perfect before makeup or as a nightly anti-aging treatment.
Clinique Smart Repair Eye Cream Hyaluronic
Eyeshadows & Glitters for Soft Glam Looks
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette is my go-to for timeless glam looks! With richly pigmented mattes and shimmers, it blends like butter and creates everything from soft romantic glam to bold evening eyes—perfect for any season!
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Eyeshadow Palette
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Mini Eyeshadow Palette is my go-to for sweet, soft glam looks. Featuring buttery pinks, golds, and shimmer shades that blend beautifully perfect for everyday glam or a sparkly moonlit look
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Mini Sugar Palette
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Spice Eyeshadow Palette is perfect for warm, fiery glam looks. With rich bronze, copper, and burgundy tones that blend effortlessly, it’s my go-to for fall soft glam or bold night-out eyes!
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Mini Eyeshadow Palette
HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder in Cherry Blossom is my holy-grail for a flawless, bright under-eye finish The soft pink hue blurs pores, sets makeup all day, and adds a radiant, airbrushed glow perfect for that moonlight glam look
M.A.C Pigment in Vanilla is a timeless must-have for glowing glam. Its ultra-fine shimmer adds a radiant highlight to eyes, cheeks, or lips. A little goes a long way for that soft, luminous moonlit glow I love
M.A.C Pigment Vanilla
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Darkside Waterproof Gel Liner is ultra-black, creamy, and long-lasting. Perfect for sharp wings or smudged smokey looks, it glides on smoothly, stays put all day, and completes any soft or bold Moonlight glam eye
Anastasia Beverly Hills Darkside Gel Liner
The Jessup 14-Piece Pink Makeup Brush Set is a must-have for flawless application! Featuring ultra-soft vegan bristles for foundation, concealer, blush, eyeshadow, and more all in a chic pink design with a luxe gift box. Perfect for beginners or pros...
Jessup Pink 14Pcs Vegan Makeup Brush Set
These self-adhesive rhinestones and pearls are perfect for creative glam! I love using them for makeup looks, nails, and hair art. With 16 rainbow colors, they add sparkle, shine, and dimension to every look easy to stick and totally reusable!
1250 Pcs Self Adhesive Rhinestones Pearl Gems
The Wismee SFX Makeup Kit is my go-to for Halloween and creative looks! I love how it includes scar wax, a metal spatula, fake blood, and rich oil-based paints. Perfect for spooky glam, realistic wounds, and bold artistic transformations!
Wismee SFX Makeup Kit with Scar Wax & Brushes
The Real Techniques Makeupsaver Sponge + Brush Trio is my must-have for flawless blending! I love how soft and precise they are perfect for liquids and creams. They create a smooth, natural finish while reducing makeup waste. Cruelty-free and latex-f...
Real Techniques Makeupsaver Sponge & Brush Trio
The Morphe 35XO Natural Flirt Artistry Palette is one of my favorite everyday glam palettes for soft, romantic looks. It comes with 35 gorgeous matte and shimmer shades that blend effortlessly from pinks and mauves to bronzy neutrals and sparkling me...
Morphe 35XO Natural Flirt Makeup Palette
The ColourPop x The Grinch Shadow Stix Makeup Kit is the cutest holiday must-have for effortless glam. This limited-edition duo features two creamy, high-pigment metallic eyeshadow sticks that glide on like butter and blend in seconds. The shades are...
ColourPop x The Grinch Shadow Stix Kit - 2 Count
The ColourPop x The Grinch Change of Heart Super Shock Highlighter Kit is the ultimate holiday glow duo. This limited-edition set includes two ultra-buttery Super Shock highlighters that melt into the skin for a soft, luminous finish. The formula is ...
ColourPop x The Grinch Change of Heart Highlighter Kit
The Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette – Future Flame by MAC is a bold, high-impact palette designed for vibrant, fiery eye looks with professional-level performance. This 0.43 oz palette features a curated mix of warm reds, oranges, corals, and ri...
MAC Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette
Luscious Lips & Glossy Faves
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo is the ultimate classic red. Its rich, velvety matte formula delivers bold, long-lasting color that flatters every skin tone. My go-to for timeless, confident glam with a touch of moonlight allure
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Rub Ruby Woo 0.1oz
MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick Mini in Velvet Teddy is the perfect nude for everyday glam With a smooth, creamy matte finish and long wear, it gives that soft, velvety pout that pairs beautifully with any makeup look
MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick Mini Velvet Teddy
The Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit in Autumn is a stunning warm nude-orange perfect for fall glam. Featuring a creamy matte lipstick and matching liner, it delivers bold pigment, smooth application, and long-lasting wear my go-to cozy season lip combo
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit 505 Autumn - 2 Pc
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Hudson is the perfect warm nude for soft glam lovers. Its full-coverage, matte formula glides on smoothly and lasts all day my go-to for a chic, effortless Moonlight glam look.
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Ashton is a rich, warm brown nude that defines the lips beautifully. With a smooth, long-wearing matte finish, it’s perfect for sultry soft glam or everyday elegance my Moonlight-approved favorite.
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Liquid Lipstick
The Lime Crime Plushies Soft Matte Lipstick in Melon Smoothie is a dreamy peachy nude with a sweet blackberry scent. Its lightweight, velvety formula gives a plush, soft-focus finish that’s long-lasting and comfy perfect for that romantic Moonlight g...
Lime Crime Plushies Matte Lipstick Melon Smoothie
The NYX Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick in Flaunt It is my go-to dusty pink nude. It glides on smooth, dries to a soft matte finish, and stays put all day without cracking perfect for a flawless, long-lasting Moonlight glam look
NYX Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick - Flaunt It
Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Plumpgasm Lip Gloss is the ultimate juicy lip enhancer Infused with hyaluronic acid and heat + ice plumping technology, it hydrates, smooths, and adds irresistible glossy fullness perfect for that soft, romantic Moonli...
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk
The NYX Slim Lip Liner Pencil in Pumpkin (852) is a vibrant orange-red that adds warmth and definition to any lip look. Its smooth, creamy formula glides effortlessly and keeps lipstick in place all day perfect for bold fall glam and festive Moonligh...
NYX slim lip liner pencil -nyx07 852 pumpkin
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner is my go-to for a perfectly defined pout. Its creamy, long-wear formula glides on effortlessly, creating clean lines and fuller-looking lips. Pairs beautifully with gloss or matte lipstick for flawless Moonlight ...
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Lip Liner
Affordable Fashion Finds, Chic Styles Without Breaking the Bank
This set gives total Savage X Fenty vibes it looks just like Rihanna’s Jacquard two-piece in Bon Bon Pink! Super soft, stretchy, and curve-hugging, but way more affordable so you can slay the same look without breaking the bank
AYWA Women's 2 Piece Foldover Flare Pants Set
Tech Finds Under a Buck
I love my Lume Cube Ring Light Pro! It’s wireless, portable, and comes with a remote to adjust brightness and color on the spot. It even has a built-in charger that powers my phone while filming no more pausing mid-shoot! Perfect for creators, makeup...
Lume Cube Ring Light Pro | Wireless Lighting
The Newmowa 60 LED Rechargeable Clip Light is a game-changer for flawless lighting anywhere! With 3 adjustable light modes, front & back clips, and USB rechargeability, it’s perfect for makeup, TikTok, selfies, and vlogging. Compact, powerful, an...
Newmowa 60 LED Rechargeable Clip Fill Light
Moonlight Hair Essentials: Dyes, Masks & Styling
Arctic Fox Ritual is my go-to semi-permanent hair dye for rich, bold, vibrant burgundy tones that actually last. This shade gives that deep wine-red finish with a soft pink undertone — perfect for dramatic color or refreshing faded red hair. The form...
ARCTIC FOX Vegan Semi-Permanent Hair Dye 8oz
The GVP Multifunctional Hot Air Brush is my favorite budget-friendly styling tool for smooth, bouncy, salon-quality blowouts at home. The 2.5” ceramic barrel heats evenly while protecting your hair from damage, and the soft nylon + tufted bristles gr...
GVP Hot Air Brush 2.5” Ceramic Barrel
Sensitive Skin Staples
The La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser is one of the best gentle foaming cleansers for anyone who wants a true clean without dryness or irritation. This lightweight, oil-free formula transforms into a soft foam that deeply cle...
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser