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Get Glowing WITH NO MAKEUP
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items As a Black Woman in her 30’s with Fine, Kinky (3c4a) hair, psoriasis & eczema, my routines are a bit more intentional.
These aren’t necessarily the cheapest products, but they have been the most effective. I love a Sephora/ULTA run, but I also ...
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Face Care
Hair Care
Body Care
Mid-Budget Makeup
Face Care
My skin-care rotation. I LOVE affordable products that are simple and effective. I love a Sephora or ULTA run. BUT I ALSO do a lot of stocking up at Marshall’s or TJMAXX for great finds (Korean skincare, overstock on discontinued/rebranded products, ...
Amazing for evening skin
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Great for hydration
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Keeps my dry skin moisturized all day!
The INKEY List USA Peptide Moisturiser 50ml
Great at sealing in moisture at night! Also a great boost for under eye moisture lock after my eye-cream.
Your honest review and experience with The Ordinary Squalane oil
This has transformed my skin! Only use at night since it is a bit active on the skin and sunlight can exacerbate that. But the glow I’ve had since I started using this for YEARS and it has never done me wrong.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
The GLOW from this! EVERY.SINGLE.TIME.
It also helps process any breakouts and they fall away within a few days. I don’t follow it up with the Salicylic acid though, they are too active together for my skin (psoriasis & eczema)
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Works wonders on breakouts! Shrinks most of them down in 2-3 days.
2% Succinic Acid Treatment | Blemish Control Gel
Just started using these, but my skin looks great the next day. I skip the ordinary glycolic acid toner hen I use these.
AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads
Great cleanser! Especially for my sensitive skin. Gets my skin very clean without drying. Also, a pea-sized amount gives a great lather.
Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam
This mask gives me an amazing glow as well. I use it weekly, and it only takes about 5 minutes! Plus, it doesn’t peel aggressively or burn.
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Papaya Facial Mask
I love this as my night cream! My skin feels plump and pillow-soft after applying. I’m still glowing the next morning.
Orchid Youth-Enriched Cream
Great for weekly peels to get glowing. It doesn’t actually peel off though, which I prefer. Just rinse with a cloth to make sure it’s all off because it can burn if left on too long (especially for sensitive skin like mine),
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Papaya Facial Mask
My lips were DRRYYYY from the cold!! This mask got them together overnight!
Lip Mask
Hair Care
This WHOLE LINE IS FIRE. My hair always feels so soft afterwards. And the products go along way. I went over a year before I had to buy a new deep conditioner- I still have reconstructing treatments and rice & rose ritual left after 14 months.
Cecred
EVERYTHING I’ve used from this brand is a WIN. The comeback kid works well for retaining length. And The Protective Type is amongst the best heat protectants I’ve used. My hair is soft, strong, and feels moisturized- even after blow drying. As a pers...
Fenty Haircare by Rihanna | Fenty Hair
WORTH. EVERY. PENNY.
And I mean that. My scalp psoriasis makes my scalp very finicky This has helped with regrowth, density, and the texture of my scalp. It has become an integral part of my hair care regimen. I alternate with The Ordinary Peptide ...
Restoring Hair & Edge Drops
I do LOVE my Cécred Moisture-Sealing Lotion, but at $30/bottle, I need a backup choice.
I found a 16oz bottle of)at a Marshall’s!!!) and my kinky, wannabe dry hair held it’s moisture for 3 DAYS! That’s almost unheard of for me. I couldn’t believe h...
Leave-in Conditioners
Works wonders on my scalp psoriasis! I rotate with Cécred Edge Drops. The Ordinary brand also recommends applying to a clean scalp, while the Cécred drops just say daily use.
Enjoy Thicker Hair with Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
Great for when my psoriasis starts to flare. But I can only leave it on for 1-2 minutes. If I leave it on any longer, my scalp toughens and my psoriasis worsens.
T/Sal® Therapeutic Shampoo Scalp Build-Up Control
Great compliment to their leave in conditioner. Keeps my hair so soft.
Miracle Styling Ayurvedic Hair & Scalp Oil
Body Care
This thing does an amazing job on my legs! Don’t rub too hard or you can give yourself a rash. Also, great for travel since there’s no blades and TSA won’t think to confiscate (if they’re feelin frisky that day lol).
The Eraser
Great for sealing in moisture, especially after the nood eraser!
Nourishing Body Oil For More Hydrated Skin
I found a big ol’ tube of this at Marshall’s! It deeply moisturizes smells amazing. It’s a mellow, warm scent that goes with my different perfumes and soaps.
Ultra Restore Body Butter
These are the nails of my DREAMS!!! I learned how to sculpt my nails from jars of builder gel some years ago. These skip ALL the nonsense. And they LAST for weeks. I’ve worked with my hands, cooked, cleaned, worked, and WORKED OUT in them. They’re fl...
UNA GELLA
Mid-Budget Makeup
Among the BEST matte lipsticks! Stayed on through lunch, cocktails, beers, and a whole concert. Never bled or rubbed off on anything.
Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick
Best cream format blush, especially for days when I don’t want foundation or tinted moisturizer as my base.
Liquid Blush | NARS Cosmetics
Only needs 1-2 coats! Didn’t run when I cried at the concert, and really does what it says.
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
This baby right here is a GAME-CHANGER!!! The shape means it replaces MULTIPLE brushes. Great for travel, and much faster and easier to clean than a brush collection.
Beauty Blender
Amazing coverage, SPF, and moisturizing all in one. And a little goes along way. Plus, THE GLOW it gives me is so natural.
Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer