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Target Must-Haves As a Non-American
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items As a non-American, Target is not just a shop but it’s planed into the itinerary 😂 These are all the things I’m hunting down the second I step back to the States. Snacks, beauty finds, cute home bits and all the random Target products I’ve seen onlin...
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Skincare
Makeup
Scents
Food
Supplements
Skincare
Aquaphor is already harder to come by back home but Aquaphor IN A STICK?! Immediately going in the basket
Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick Unscented - 0.65oz
I swear I see eos body lotions EVERYWHERE online and yet they’re so much harder to find back home. This is not the viral scent but it is the best!
eos Shea Better 24H Moisture Body Lotion - Fresh & Cozy - 16 fl oz
This milky toner has snow mushroom and hyaluronic acid and sounds like exactly the kind of hydrating, glowy skincare product I need
Thayers Natural Remedies Milky Hydrating Face Toner with Snow Mushroom and Hyaluronic Acid - 12 fl oz
I swear Americans put a Mighty Patch on a spot and wake up with it practically GONE so I need to see what all the hype is about
Hero Mighty Patch Original - 24ct
The fact that you can just walk into Target and find adapalene sitting in the skincare aisle still feels wild to me
Differin Retinoid Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment for Face and Body - 45g
You cannot send me into an American Target and expect me to leave without a giant tub of Tree Hut body scrub
Tree Hut Coco Colada Shea Sugar Coconut Body Scrub - 18oz
I’ve seen these Medicube Zero Pore Pads all over my feed so ofc I need to know whether they’re worth the hype
medicube Zero Pore Pad Korean Skincare - 5.46oz/70ct
You get 50 XL disposable face towels in the box and I love the idea of having a fresh one every time I wash my face
Clean Skin Club Disposable Face Towel for Improved Skin - XL - 50ct
The 4% benzoyl peroxide formula is made for acne prone skin and can be used on both the face and body which I LOVE because one product can do both
PanOxyl 4% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Creamy Wash for Face & Body - Unscented - 6oz
A 16.9oz bottle of Bioderma?! Now THIS is the kind of Target purchase I can justify
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover - 16.9 fl oz
Individually wrapped makeup wipes just make SO much sense for travelling
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes - Ultra Soft Micellar Facial Cleansing - Singles - 20ct
A pink collagen gel mask that looks ridiculously satisfying to use and basically screams at home pamper night
medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask - 0.98oz
Makeup
I love a simple clear gel that I can throw on without having to worry about matching a shade
NYX Professional Makeup Brow Glue Eyebrow Gel - Clear - 0.17oz
Lightweight, long wearing AND SPF 25 makes this exactly the kind of practical Target makeup find I’d happily make room for in my suitcase
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 32HR Fresh Wear Foundation with SPF 25 - 1 fl oz
If a mascara promises ridiculously long, separated lashes without me having to fight with falsies I’m listening
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara - 910 Blackest Black - 0.27 fl oz
I want that soft, warm, holiday glow without looking like I’ve aggressively painted my face brown
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer - Bronze - 0.38oz
A tiny, affordable little makeup find that takes up basically no suitcase space
Wet n Wild Megalast Breakup-Proof Liquid Eyeliner – Black - 0.03 fl oz
This sounds PERFECT for quick makeup days when I want to even everything out, throw on some mascara and leave the house
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder - 0.31oz
I love that you can wear this on its own for a little glow, under makeup or mixed with foundation depending on how luminous you want to go
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter Highlighter - 1.06 fl oz
I’m such a sucker for makeup in stick form because why use a brush when I can just swipe it on and hope for the best?
Pixi by Petra On-the-Glow Blush - 0.6oz
Need I say more?
Beautyblender Original Sponge - Beauty Studio
Scents
If I’m buying the Fresh & Cozy lotion you already KNOW I need the matching body mist
eos Cashmere Body Mist - Fresh & Cozy - 6 fl oz
Cashmere Vanilla sounds like the kind of scent I want EVERYTHING I own to smell like
Being Frenshe Cashmere Vanilla Women's Hair, Body & Linen Mist Body Spray with Essential Oils - 5 fl oz
Anything called “Sunny” is immediately coming on holiday with me
DAISE Fragrance Women's Body Mist - Sunny - 3.38 fl oz
Santal Bloom sounds like such a gorgeous warm, summery scent
Saltair Santal Bloom Mini Body Mist - 3 fl oz
I love the idea of giving my hair a little refresh without absolutely drowning myself in perfume
Tresemme A-List Collection Hair Fragrance - Velvety Peach & Amber - 1.35 fl oz
I’m a sucker for warm, woody scents
Dossier Body Perfume - Woody Sandalwood - 50ml
If I can smell ridiculously expensive without actually PAYING ridiculously expensive prices, I’m interested
Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum Spray for Unisex, 3.4 Fl Oz (100 ml)
Small, easy and exactly the kind of thing I’d impulse buy after one good sniff
Athena Club Mini Hair & Body Mist - Solar Muse - 2 fl oz
Food
The crispy edges of a brownie are the BEST part so an entire bag that’s basically just crunchy brownie pieces?!
Sheila G's Brownie Brittle, Chocolate Chip, Thin & Crunchy Cookies - 5oz
PISTACHIO and chocolate in a protein bar?! You already have me
Mezcla Plant Based Pistachio Chocolate Protein Bars - 11g Protein - 5.6oz/4ct
Sometimes I just want a simple, chewy chocolate chip granola bar without a million things going on
JUNKLESS Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars - 6.6oz/6ct
Anything called “Cookie Commotion” sounds like it has absolutely no intention of being a boring protein bar
Quest Nutrition Overload Bar - Cookie Commotion - 4ct
These feel like such a classic American snack that I HAVE to try them at least once
Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies - 12ct/16.2oz
Tiny individual bags of crunchy cookies are EXACTLY the kind of snack I want
Simple Mills Mini Cookies Crunchy Snack Pack - 6.5oz/8ct
Tiny cheddar crackers shaped like fish shouldn’t be this exciting to me
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers Bag - 6.6oz: No Artificial Preservatives, No High Fructose Corn Syrup, Oven Baked
Finally something savoury before I accidentally turn this entire list into chocolate and cookies
Chomps Chomplings Original Beef Mini Sticks - 3oz/6ct: Keto Certified, Sugar-Free, High Protein
The chicken version is coming too because apparently one bag of tiny meat sticks isn’t enough
Chomps Snack Sticks Chomplings Original Chicken Mini Sticks - 5g Protein - 7oz/14ct
TRUFFLE and white cheddar popcorn?! Now we’re speaking my language
Khloud Truffle and White Cheddar Protein Popcorn - 4oz
If I’m lucky enough to be there while the fall snacks are out I’m grabbing a bag immediately
Fall Harvest Brown Butter & Sage Naturally Flavored Popcorn - 5oz - Good & Gather™
Going to America and NOT buying a box of Pop-Tarts feels illegal
Pop-Tarts Frosted Chocolate Variety Toaster Pastries - 20.3oz/12ct
Supplements
One of the things I actually brought home from Target for my boyfriend! Melatonin isn’t something you can just pick up off the shelf back home in the UK so these were definitely on my American shopping list
Natrol Melatonin Adult 5mg Sleep Aid Gummies - Strawberry - 90ct
I’ve seen these ALL over social media and my curiosity has officially won
Lemme Purr Vaginal Probiotic Gummies - pH & Odor Support - Pineapple & Vitamin C - Pineapple Flavored - 60ct
I’m always intrigued by American protein products because there seem to be SO many more flavours and options than back home
BLOOM NUTRITION Clear Protein Powder - Raspberry Lemon - 9.07oz
Another American gummy that TikTok has convinced me I need to investigate
Lemme Debloat Pre + Probiotic Gummies - Bloat Support & Digestion - Blackberry Flavor - 60ct
I’m so intrigued by the idea of taking a liquid vitamin instead of another tablet or gummy
MaryRuth's Liquid Morning Multivitamin + Hair Growth - Dragonfruit Melon - 15.22 fl oz
At this point I’m apparently collecting the entire Lemme aisle
Lemme Chill Ashwagandha Gummies - Stress & Cortisol Support - KSM-66 Ashwagandha - Mixed Fruit Flavored - 60ct
I have seen sea moss gel ALL over the internet and I’m still not entirely sure what to expect which obviously means I need to try it
TrueSeaMoss Sea Moss Gel – Wildcrafted Seamoss, Fruits & Jarred Vegetables – Mango/Pineapple
Do I know if they’ll actually make a difference? Absolutely not. Am I curious enough to investigate when I’m standing in Target? Unfortunately yes
Lemme Curb Soft Chews - Craving Support, Chromax, Gymnema Leaf & Vitamin B12 - 1 Chew Daily - Mixed Fruit Flavored - 30ct