Hey there! Excited to share my beauty must-haves with you! These are my go-to makeup recommendations, everyday essentials, and awesome gift ideas, all budget-friendly, of course! I've tried a ton, but these gems stood out. And for those splurge-worth...
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makeup accessories
This makeup puff is the absolute best! It's slightly larger, which I personally love. Creates an airbrushed effect with loose powder, super soft and unbeatable! I'm obsessed!
Velour Makeup Face Puff
Absolutely adore this brush set! The only downside is the powder brush being a tad too soft, but the rest of the set is fantastic. Highly recommend, especially for beginners in need of a great complexion brush set!
Essential Face Brush Set
Absolutely in love with how soft this brush applies powder to my face! Got the recommendation from a beauty advisor, and I'm thrilled I took their advice. Bonus: it's super easy to clean. Win-win!
PRO Powder Brush #50
The only sharpener I've trusted for 15 years! Bought it repeatedly. The blade stays sharp for years. I've only repurchased because, unfortunately, I keep misplacing them. A long-lasting favorite!
Pencil Sharpener
I usually don't go for high-priced beauty brushes, but this one is absolutely worth the splurge. I needed a concealer brush since beauty blenders soak up too much product. This brush is the only one that doesn't leave streaks or patchiness under your...
Vanish™ Seamless Finish Concealer Brush
Tried numerous affordable beauty blenders, but I always circle back to this one. The material is just perfect, and it blends like an absolute dream. A must-have!
ORIGINAL Beautyblender Makeup Sponge
Grabbed these as backups when my high-quality brushes are in the wash, and I'm pleasantly surprised! They perform well, get the job done, and come at a fantastic price point. Highly functional too!
Essential Eye Makeup Brush Set
Absolutely adore this brush! It gives my eyebrows a more defined look with a smooth application. The spooly and eyebrow brush are both super easy to use. Highly recommend this product!
PRO Brow Brush #20
WOW!!! This product is absolutely worth the purchase. I have been using dish soap to wash my makeup brushes for years, and olive oil and soap for my sponges. This is the first time I did not have to rinse my brushes and sponges for more than 10 minut...
Deep-Cleaning Brush and Sponge Shampoo
nails
Perfect size for travel, and it stays on my nightstand for quick nail clip sessions just before bed. Just a heads up, the cuticle nippers are super sharp. Plus, it's affordable!
Manicure Tool Kit
Absolutely amazing and convenient – one of the best cuticle oils I've ever tried! Hydrating without feeling greasy, and the brush makes application a breeze. Plus, it's compact and fits in any bag!
Strengthening Shea Nail and Cuticle Oil
Sure, there might be cheaper alternatives, but I'm hooked on this one. When paired with my nail polish, it extends the lifespan to over a week compared to a mere two days without. It dries quickly, making life a tad easier. While I haven't noticed a ...
Hard Rock - Nail Strengthening Top and Base Coat
hair
MY BABY!!! This product is fantastic! It made my hair incredibly smooth with just a blow dryer usually, I need a flat iron to tackle the poofiness, but not anymore. It left my hair looking beautifully styled!
Mini Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment
After using this shampoo for the past 3 months, I've seen a remarkable difference in my baby-fine, bleached-blonde hair it's shinier and has more volume. The clean scent is a bonus. Absolutely sticking with it! Oh, and paired with the same hair mask,...
Fine Hair Shampoo
Kérastase worked absolute magic on my hair! I'm head over heels for all their products, and the Elixir Oil takes it to the next level. My hair has never been so smooth, soft, and frizz-free. It's been a game-changer for my previously dry and unhealth...
Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum
This product works like magic, instantly reviving my hair on those greasy days. I'm not a fan of greasy hairstyles, and this gem saves me from that hassle. Plus, it's worth every penny and lasts a long time. Highly recommend it a game changer for mai...
Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo
WORTH THE HYPE. It may seem expensive, but if you look at the ingredients you'll realize the price is justified. How many haircare products contain Sandalwood oil? It's a VERY expensive ingredient. And it's not the only one in here! It's the fantasti...
Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
body
Absolutely adore this product! The sensation on my skin is fantastic, leaving it incredibly smooth and hydrated. The luxurious texture and heavenly scent are simply divine!
Brazilian Bum Bum Visibly Firming Refillable Body Cream
Absolutely loving the Fresh Sugar Body Scrub! It's now a must in my skincare routine. The texture is perfect, not too coarse, and the scent is heavenly – like a tropical vacation. Feels like a spa day at home. The sugar granules dissolve smoothly, le...
Brown Sugar Body Polish Exfoliator
eyes
Absolutely obsessed with this eyeshadow trio! The peachy glitter in the middle is my go to it looks stunning, especially with a brown skin tone.
Eye Bento Bouncy Eyeshadow Trio
The BEST eyeshadow! The colors are so pigmented. I always struggle with eyeshadow creasing in my eyelids and this one doesn’t crease, it lasts all day! Really beautiful shades too!
Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette
This eye shadow palette has been a staple of mine for several years, and the quality of the shadows stays reliably high year after year. It’s also one of the few palettes that still offer matte shades.
Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette
I’ve owned this palette for a few years and it’s probably the one I use the most often. The ochre is an amazing base for many shadows and the two whitish colors are great for inner corners and water line. The reds are surprisingly versatile and weara...
Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette
This is genuinely the best eyeliner crayon I have ever used. Very creamy, allows you enough time to blend before drying down. Once dried, this doesn’t budge. I also wear contact lenses, and this liner DOES NOT irritate my water line!
Creamy Kohl Longwear Eye Pencil
Absolutely worth every penny! This product provides full coverage without needing much product, and the best part – it's not cakey.