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Nicole Lopez
As a busy mom, I need fast go-to items for make-up to be fairly quick and easy and still look like I got the sleep that I didn't.
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Make-up
 
Hair and body
 
Outdoor protection
 
Others
 
Vitamins and meds
 
Womens needs

Make-up

With cleaner ingredients.
 
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I love that it doesn't look cakey and still gives a brightened eye affect to cover those bags under the eyes that moms struggle with.
Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer
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Helps with the skins firmness and puffiness by helping with circulation.
Jade Roller | Face & Derma Rollers with Rose Quartz & White Jade
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My favorite foundation stays all day and doesnt rub off much once set. Juat a little pricey unfortunately.
Il Makiage
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I like the way my makeup stays on with this.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer - Clear 0.811 fl oz
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This is a good primer, Helps to minimize pore visibility.
Elf Face Primer Collection | Hydrating & Poreless Options
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For an everyday not over the top look and affordable, I love this eyeshadow.
e.l.f. Perfect 10 Eyeshadow Palette - Keep It Ethereal - 0.42oz
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I know...doesn't seem like much, however, I have used for years and always get complimented on my eyelashes and asked if I am wearing fake ones....so when it says lash blast, they mean it,
COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara - 805 Black - 0.44 fl oz
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Great natural toner
Dickinson's : Witch Hazel
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Helps to lighten the bags.
Under Eye Brightener
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Love these for the kids with better ingredients.
Mongo Kiss
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We love all things organic and dye free when we can and these chapsticks are great!
USDA Organic Lip Balm 6-Pack by Earth's Daughter - Fruit ...
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Hair and body

We were tired of using the shampoos and conditioners with all the additives like parabens and artificial color dyes that would build up in our hair. We have since switched to some cleaner shampoos, conditioners, detanglers and more that we are much h... 

 
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Cleaner ingredients paraben free!! Love the scents Cashmere Rain and Vanilla Cactus Flower.
Native products at Target
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Enjoy the clean ingredients, is a good alternative to Native and affordable.
Hairitage - Walmart.com
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Love this for my daughters hair as a detangler (hard to find a good one for her fine hair) and it smells amazing. I have used some of the shampoo and conditioner and they are ok too but not my favorite.
California Naturals products at Target
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Compassion flower is my favorite scent but Basil is also a favorite.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day : Hand Soap
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This lotion leaves my skin feeling soft
Native Body Lotion Pump - Sweet Peach & Nectar - 16.5 fl oz
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My son loves this gel.
Fresh Monster Kids Hair Styling Gel | Natural, Alcohol-Free | Med Hold | 6oz ...
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Such a clean brand of shampoo and conditioner that we love all things of this product.
Curl Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner Duo Super leaves™ | ATTITUDE
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We LOVE these towels. They are so helpful in drying our hair fast and easy to use.
Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel, Kids and Adults, Peacock Blue
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Outdoor protection

My son is very allergic to any kind of bite. He swells up horribly. These seem to keep them away. 

 
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We like this and it works for the kids who get giant bites. This keeps them away.
Hello Bello Mosquito Repellent, Made with Natural Lemongrass and ...
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Our favorite, less greasy, keep bugs away!
Hello Bello Kid's Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent, Made with Natural Plant- ...
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Others

Some other items that we use as a family for daily things such as toothpastes, contact solution and more.

 
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My go to contact solution
OPTI-FREE® Multi-purpose Contact Lens Solutions and Rewetting Drops
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Another family favorite
Boka Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Nano Hydroxyapatite
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This works really well. And doesnt have bad flavor and leaves teeth feeling so clean.
Toothpowder / Powdered Mineral Toothpaste
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We love this toothpaste for less ingredients and cleaner mouth.
Davids Sensitive+Whitening Nano-Hydroxyapatite Premium Toothpaste - Natural Peppermint / 4 oz
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The kids like the strawberry. No flourode, more natural plaque fighter. The adults like the spearmint.
Davids : Toothpaste
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Vitamins and meds

Trying to find vitamins with little sugar that your kids will take is a challenge. Here are some of our favorites. 

 
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Great vitamins with great ingredients. And bonus the kids dont fight to take them.
Llama Vitamins & Supplements | Kids, Women, Prenatal Gummies
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Another great vitamin
Kids & Childrens Vitamins, Multivitamins & Probiotics
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My kids love these and we have found that they help alot with tummy issues.
Kids Real Fruit Pre & Probiotic Gummies
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Great to have for sick season to boost the kids immune systems and bonus my kids don't mind the flavor of them.
MaryRuth Organics USDA Organic Elderberry Liquid Drops, 1 fl oz (30 mL)
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Another brand that we also use that isn't bad either.
Sambucol Black Elderberry Immune Support Liquid, 4 OZ
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Womens needs

Trying to find cleaner options for that time of the month, here are some that I have found work and I don't despise.
 
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Love these for the overflow period days.
The Honey Pot Company : Panty Liners
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These tampons work decently for me.
L . : Tampons
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