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for the girls (thank me later)

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brown girl friendly holy grail beauty and self-care products i’ve personally used! we’re all girls here, i wouldn’t lie to you ;-)
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MAKEUP

 
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skin loves the formula and such a good shade range (esp for olive girlies)
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing ...
 
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MUST for dark circles and hyperpigmentation (melanin-friendly, good shade options)
Catrice Under Eye Brightener - Warm Nude
 
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i never hear anyone talk about this but the formula and shades are literally chef’s kiss
Tower 28 Beauty Sculptino™ Soft Matte Cream Contour + Bronzer
 
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this pink powder is my baby and the dream of every girl whose concealer runs too warm
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder
 
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pressed powder for pores
THESAEM Saemmul Perfect Pore Pact 12g
 
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quality affordable bronzer that looks super natural for powder
NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Pressed Powder Natural Finish Bronzer
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the world moved on from fenty match stix too fast—i did not. LOVEE for a summer no-makeup-makeup look. glow without looking oily and if you go with one of the shades with a bit more pigment (like the pink), it can double as a blush/highlight combo. l...
Yacht Life Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna
 
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my favorite lip product of ALL TIME and not even exaggerating. best shade, best balm-like formula, so universally flattering.
Y2K Blur Lux Lipstick
 
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probably my favorite glittery lip gloss. has a bit of a thicker consistency so a little takes you a long way. i personally love using it in only the center just to add some sparkle to a lip combo bc it looks so good under flash / on a night out.
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna FU$Y Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
 
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the perfect nude and BEST formula for a velvety lip
Peripera Ink the Velvet Lip Tint - 023 NUDE
 
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this gloss is the secret to glass lips
ROMAND Glasting Water Gloss (#00 METEOR TRACK)
 
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wish i didn’t love this as much as i do but alas
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil Stain
 
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makes your lashes look insanely long & lifted, comes off with water too!
Highly Rated Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara - Milani
 
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i never see anyone talk about her but i LOVE, especially the shades because they’re so natural & show on my brown skin! my skin tends to be pretty dry but this blush does nottt get cakey or powdery.
Blossomtime Rose Rose Powder Blush - Milani | Ulta Beauty
 
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i mean it’s a classic for reason. literally can’t go wrong with this and melts your makeup together so well.
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani | Ulta Beauty
 
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i am a massive fan of colorful eyeshadow and about face has probably the best formula and color pay off for a liquid eyeshadow (and on all skin colors)!
Replicant Matte Fluid Eye Paint - about-face | Ulta Beauty

SKIN

 
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blemish toner pads for uneven skin
MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Toner Pads, 100 Pads
 
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acne spot treatment (some times there’s nothing like the basics)
Differin Acne Spot Treatment, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
 
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works MIRACLES for even the most stubborn dark circle
RONKIE Anti Aging Eye Cream with Caffeine
 
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on the pricier side but 100% worth it for the combo of skincare/makeup (no white cast)
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted SPF 40
 
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niacinamide toner pads, GREAT for dark spots
numbuzin No.5 Toner Pads | 70 Pads/180 ml
 
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AMAZING for extremely dry skin, can be used on face & body
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Eczema Cream Lotion
 
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if you wanna be that girl, you gotta smell like that girl
eos Shea Better Body Lotion - Coconut Waters
 
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love this in-shower exfoliating balm right after shaving
Dove Brown Sugar & Coconut Body Scrub 10.5 oz
 
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yes it really works. might take a sec to maneuver but it does actually work (AND on dark, coarse hair). with this tool, going in large circular sections will be your friend.
Crystal Hair Eraser, Reusable Hair Remover

HAIR

 
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affordable hair mask for dry & damaged hair
Arvazallia Argan Oil Hair Mask 8.45 oz
 
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best gel for wavy hair that is easily weighed down
Cake Beauty Curl Friend Gel-to-Foam Styler
 
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helps define waves post hair wash, no cast and no grease
Cake Beauty Whipped Curl Mousse - Vegan
 
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do i even need to say anything? arguably best dupe ever
Wavytalk 5 in 1 Curling Iron Set, Purple
 
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many a-wonderful memories made with this color depositing conditioner. involves no damage when switching up colors and keeps hair super healthy. best on lighter hair but the darker colors will definitely tint dark hair. *note: the dye is semi-permane...
Keracolor Color + Clenditioner 12 Fl Oz
 
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pricey but ur hair will thank you. literally feels like a professional grade wash every time.
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