These are the real ones. The products I actually use, sweat-tested in the Texas heat and approved for brown girl skin. From flawless finishes to stay-put sprays, this list is my beauty ride-or-die lineup. If it’s on here, I’ve rebought it more than o...
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Hot-Weather Beauty That Stays Put
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
Blurs like a filter, sets like a pro. This powder doesn’t play, it literally locks your look all day without flashback, creasing, or cakey vibes. Brown-girl tested, Texas heat approved.
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Full-Sized
I’ve bought this more times than I can count because nothing else hits the same. Reliable, flawless, and always in my routine. If I’m packing light, this still makes the cut.
Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Pencil
Brightens, blurs, and feels like skincare. Lightweight but covers like magic.
Brightens, blurs, and feels like skincare. Lightweight but covers like magic
Full coverage without the drama. Matte, smooth, and doesn’t budge all day.
Matte Velvet Skin High Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
I always get a lot of compliments when I wear this
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight
A little dot = a lotta pigment.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Natural Glam
Lash Idôle Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Can confirm, very glossy and pretty!
YSL Loveshine Lip Oil Stick
My lips have never looked more expensive!
Lip Glow Oil Hydrating High-Shine Gloss
Skincare
I wish everyday felt like a Summer Friday.
Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine
Can never be toooo safe
Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
The quickest way to make my skin feel new again!
Daily Microfoliant Refillable Exfoliator
Religiously kept in the shower!
Water Bank Cleansing Foam
Fades dark spots fast!!
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin
Buy the big bottle! You'll use it all!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner
Use this for 30-days, your whole face will look way more youthful
Ultimate Sun Protector Face and Body Lotion Sunscreen SPF 60+
My dark under eye circles don't exist anymore!
Beauty of Joseon | Sephora
Necessary and really works!
Acne Salicylic Acid Day & Night Duo
For The Girls That Mean Business
Sugar Lip Polish Exfoliator
It's so light weight and soothing!
Lip Glowy Lightweight Hydration Balm with Shea Butter
