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My Everything Favorites List: LITERALLY
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Reviews of literally everything I love and use in my daily life. Now including a men’s section!
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FOR MEN
 
Amazon Finds
 
All Things Cats
 
Applicators/Brushes
 
Blush
 
Body Oil

FOR MEN

Products & items that are personally Husband and/or Wife approved
 
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Let it settle in! I promise you it makes your man smell irresistible and enticing!
Duke Cannon—Men's Buck Moon Proper Cologne; Scent Vetiver & Oakmoss
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My husband’s bought this brush like 3 times already! He re-buys every time he looses it.
Goodfellow & Co™—Beard Hair Brush
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Hubby added this one to the collection not too long ago!
Duke Cannon Supply Co.—Proper Cologne for Men; Scent Palomino
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Another one he picked up & really likes!!
Duke Cannon Supply Co.—Proper Cologne for Men; Scent Seawolf
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Amazon Finds

Products that can be only found on Amazon, or it’s cheaper through Amazon
 
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I get new hair growth results super fast with this product! I’ve bought two bottles so far!
Psalmonica—Hair Growth Serum
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My go to leggings. Super soft, stretchy, and flattering! In sizes 2X, 3X, & 4X!
Stylzoo Women's Plus Size Stretch Leggings
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This thing is massive & provides so much sensory. Son has Autism & loves it!
Milliard—Crash Pad Sensory Pad with Foam Blocks for Kids and Adults
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Big hit for my son & my cats believe it or not. Very cool & projector is spot on!
KKUP2U—Astronaut Galaxy Star Projector with 8 LED Colored Nebulas
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I LOVE THIS THING. True to storage size promised!
BAFASO Large Makeup Bag with Dividers
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Lightweight, compact, & true to description! USB rechargeable!
deweisn Folding Travel Lighted Makeup Mirror
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Within a couple of uses my non-verbal son with Autism actually started talking more. More aware. His behaviors aren’t as bad.
Zeolite Herbal Detox for Kids & Adults
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All Things Cats

From cat food, treats, litter, toys, & beyonddd
 
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My fave litter! I have 3 gatos and use one per litter box. It’s the best one I’ve found thus far!
Purina—Tidy Cats 24/7 Performance Clumping Scoop (for Multiple Cats)
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My cats go nuts for these! The do tricks and to get them!
Friskies—Crunchy Cat Treats; Seafood Lover’s Crunch
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Another flavor of treats my cats like, but it’s not their favorite!
Purina Friskies—Party Mix Original Crunch Chicken Flavor Cat Treats
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This is their faveee!
Friskies Purina— Party Mix Beachside Crunch
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Applicators/Brushes

From sponges to brushes
 
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I love the cost and efficiency of this beauty blender from Target!
Up&Up—Super Blender 1ct
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I love these brushes!
e.l.f. Flawless Face Brush Collection - 6pc
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Perfect for loose powders! Price point is phenomenal for the quality.
e.l.f.—Halo Glow Powder Puff
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Blush

Just Blushed
 
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Been using the same sample for years! Love it
L.A. Girl—Soft Matte Cream Blush; Color Kiss Up
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Been my fave lately! Subtle but super pretty!
e.l.f.—Camo Liquid Blush; Color Dusty Rosé
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Love this for a pop of daring color!
NYX Professional Makeup—Buttermelt Blush; Color With Time
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Body Oil

 
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Smells good! GLITTERY! Does transfer sparkles to other surfaces though.
Hard Candy— All Over Body Luminizer; Champagne Gold
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Body Spray/Mist

 
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Smells so good!
MIX:BAR—Women's Hair & Body Mist; Scent Cloud Musk
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Bronzer

 
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Gives you a nice glow without being too dark, especially if you have fair/light skin!
NYX Professional Makeup—Buttermelt Bronzer; Shade Butta Ballin
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Bronzer/Contour Duo

 
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Little goes a long way! The shade is gorgeous on a full beat or on your bare face!
e.l.f.—Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour; Shade 3 Light
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Bronzing Drops

 
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Bought this same product twice in different shades and love it!
e.l.f.—SKIN Bronzing Drops; Shade Pure Gold
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Concealer

 
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I love this concealer! I really use it as brightening tool, but it conceals well also!
e.l.f.—16HR Camo Concealer; Shade Light Sand
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Love this concealer! Use it as a brightening tool mostly!
NYX—Bare With Me Serum Concealer; Shade 02 Light
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Contour/Concealer Duo

Enhance & Balance
 
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Conceal and Contour with the same product.
NYX—Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour/Concealer; Color Fair
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Eye Brows

Even & Intensify
 
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This product keeps those pesky brows in place and lasts all day.
Kosas Cosmetics—Air Brow Clear Lifting Treatment Gel
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Subtle & buildable coverage for your eyebrows without being TOO much.
Maybelline—Tattoo Studio Eyebrow Pomade; Color Blonde
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The color is super buildable AND forgivable if you mess up.
Maybelline—Express Brow Fast Sculpt Eyebrow Gel; Color Blonde
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It really does give you that laminated look!
NYX Professional Makeup—The Brow Glue Crazy Lift Eyebrow Gel
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Eye Liner

Subtle & Bold
 
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No cap, I’ve had this for YEARS. I absolutely love it and I’ve made it last for so long.
Maybelline—Eyestudio Master Kajal Eyeliner; Color Onyx Rush
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Eye Shadow

Brighten & Pop
 
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I am not an eye shadow girly, but this pallet is STUNNING!
Physicians Formula—Shimmer Strip Eyeshadow; Color Nude Eyes
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Love this eyeshadow, especially the glittery ones! Super long lasting & so pretty!
e.l.f.—Perfect 10 Eyeshadow Palette; Color Keep It Ethereal
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Foundation

Smooth & Uniform
 
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A little goes a long way, and you can build on the coverage, especially if you use concealer.
Too Faced—Born This Way Matte 24 Hour Undetectable Super Long Wear Foundation
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It literally feels so airy-feeling. It’s one of my favorites if I am going for a natural look.
Maybelline—Super Stay Up Wear Lumi-Matte Liquid Foundation; Shade 110
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I will NEVER go back to other foundation—besides my Milani 2-in-1
IL MAKIAGE—Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation Series CL, Original Natural Matte; Shade #25
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Foundation/Concealer Duo

Conceal & Cover
 
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I am in LOVE with this dewy and hydrated 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer.
Milani—Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer; Color Light Natural
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Highlighter

Radiate & Define
 
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It catches in light and sun, making your skin glow!
NYX Professional Makeup—Born To Glow Icy Highlighter Duo
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It’s shiny and oh-so glamorous. It leaves you feeling beautiful and absolutely glowing.
Maybelline—Facestudio Master Holographic Prismatic Highlighter; Color Opal
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You have to be elfing me! It makes my makeup look so uplifting, dewy, & beautiful.
e.l.f.—Halo Glow Liquid Filter Highlighter; Shade 0.5 Fair
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Highlighter/Contour Duo

Pronounce & Revive
 
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Love this sculpting duo!
NYX Professional Makeup—Wonder Stick 2-in-1 Highlight & Contour; Color Universal Light
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Haircare

From shampoo to conditioner, leave in-conditioner, oils, curl creams, growth serums, etc
 
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Everything about this product gives professional salon quality.
Olaplex—No.4 Fine Bond Maintenance™ Volumizing and Strengthening Hair Shampoo
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The frizz is more controlled. My hair is shinier & feels like silky ribbons!
Olaplex—No.5 Fine Bond Maintenance™ Volumizing and Strengthening Hair Conditioner
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Makes your hair so soft and smell good!
Not Your Mother's—Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner
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Spendy, but sooooo worth it!
OLAPLEX—No. 5 Bond Maintenance™ Strengthening Hair Repair Conditioner
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Expensive, but super worth it.
OLAPLEX—No. 4 Bond Maintenance™ Strengthening Hair Repair Shampoo
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Lipstick

Daring & Vivid
 
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The lipsticks from this line are my GO-TO for everyday use. I like to be bold with my lips!
Maybelline—SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick; Color Lover
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I’ve been told this colors obnoxious and TOO bright. I disagree quite frankly!
Maybelline—Superstay Matte Ink Lipstick; Color Ground-breaker
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WOWED me from product design to application! So pretty!
VIOLETTE_FR— BISOU JELLY Sheer Shine Hydrating Lipstick; Color cool candy apple red
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This one makes me feel like a Barbie. That’s all I’ve got to say!
Maybelline—Super Stay Matte Ink Lipstick; Color Dreamer
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I can’t get this color off even after I wake up the next day. So bright and vivid!
Maybelline—Super Stay Matte Ink Lipstick; Color Romantic
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Obsessed with this color & it’s quality
VIOLETTE_FR—BISOU JELLY Sheer Shine Hydrating Lipstick
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I use this pretty much daily. Love the blurred look & the matte application!
Sephora Cloud Blurred Matte Lipstick; Color Cushyyy
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Loose Powder

 
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It literally smells like Vanilla Bean. Holy grail of loose powders!
IL MAKIAGE—Transparent Setting Powder
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This is my dupe to the IL MAKIAGE TRANSLUCENT LOOSE POWDER!
e.l.f.—High Definition Loose Powder; Color Sheer
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Mascara

Voluminous & Lifted
 
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It doesn’t take 3 or 4 coats to achieve the subtle baddie look.
ILIA—Mini Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara; Color After Midnight Black
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Obsessed with Firework mascara! Go big or don’t go out at all!
Maybelline—Lash Sensational Washable Firework Mascara; Color Blackest Black
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The Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High makeup series is one of the BEST.
Maybelline—Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara; Color Soft Black
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Love Maybelline Skyhigh!
Maybelline—Lash Sensational Sky High Lengthening Mascara; Color Blackest Black
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Love the pretty colors and shades!
Maybelline—Lash Sensational Sky High Lengthening Mascara; Color Cosmic Black
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OBSESSED. No lie. Magic in a bottle. It’s worth every. Single. Penny.
IL MAKIAGE—ICON MASCARA; COLOR BLACK
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Anything Firework is FIRE!
Maybelline—Lash Sensational Firework Volume and Length Mascara; Color Electro Black
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Mattifying Powder

Bake & Set
 
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I use this on occasion since discovering new products. I keep one around in case!
NYX— Can't Stop Won't Stop Mattifying Pressed Powder; Color Light
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Moisturizer Drops

Dewy Goddess
 
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So hydrating and brightening! Love that it has niacinamide!
e.l.f.—SKIN Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Moisturizer Drops
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Nail Polish

 
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Perfect mix of red and pink! Very bright even upon application through drying.
essie— Nail Polish; Color Forever Yummy
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Love this color so much! It made my nails grow like crazy!
butter LONDON PURE COLOUR 21X NAIL LACQUER; Color Piccadilly Prawn
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Primer

Minimize & Smooth
 
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One of my fave primers, however, not as a stand alone. I like to mix this with other primers like the Maybelline Master Prime By FaceStudio or use it on top of Milani Primer/Setting Spray. I love the lifting effect of it.
e.l.f.—Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
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Hands down my FAVORITE primer. Great used alone OR mixed. I mix this with the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer with 4% Niacinamide. Super great combo!
Maybelline—Master Prime By Face Studio Primer
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The holy grail of primer. Trust me you won’t regret it!
IL MAKIAGE—NO FILTER Primer
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Primer/Setting Spray

Lock & Extend
 
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This doozy of a product primes, corrects, and sets to perfect a long lasting look! With 16-24 hours of protection of fine lines and wrinkles, it keeps makeup in place really well. I typically finish with this product for only the final setting settin...
Milani—Setting Spray Make It Last Original, All-In-One
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Setting Spray

Final steps of any makeup routine!
 
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Such a fine and refreshing mist to finish off any makeup look!
e.l.f.—Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
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It’s so moisturizing and smells wonderfully!
IL MAKIAGE—PERFECT FINISH SETTING SPRAY
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Skincare

 
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A must for a smooth face of makeup!
skinfix—Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream Refillable Barrier Moisturizer with Ceramides
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Such a great moisturizer. Love using this before I do primer!
e.l.f.—Holy Hydration! Face Cream
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Technology

 
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I used this thing so much it died in 3 months. For a light user it would be an ideal power bank! Still on the lookout for a new one that compares to this one!
Anker—20000mAh 15W Rechargable Power Bank
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This thing hold up even when tossed around! Comes with a screen protector.
OtterBox—EasyClean Tablet Case Case for Apple iPad Mini (6th generation)
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Wet Lip Oil

Plump & Juicy
 
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It’s not too thick, not too thin. The color is not my usual, but it was a sample. I like this product well enough to buy other colors but bright ones like pink and red. The stickiness ratio of this lip oil gloss is perfect. I hate most lip gloss beca...
Kosas Cosmetics—Wet Lip Oil Gloss; Color Unbuttoned
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Skin Tint Foundation

Two makeup essentials combined into one!
 
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Can’t rave enough about this! Such good coverage!
NYX Bare With Me Blur Skin Tint Light Ivory
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