Here we go, 2026! I am trying new makeup, skincare, and fragrances and letting you know as someone with autoimmune redness in the cheeks, sensitive and mature skin (41), and some neurodivergent texture aversions, what my skin loves and doesn't react ...
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I got this blush duo from Ipsy and I love it. It is a cream and a powder. The cream blends well and the colors are beautiful. I have Tanned and Tipsy.
Blush Duo
I have the shade London. I love how easy it was to apply and it blended nicely.
Polite Pops Powder Blush Stick
I saw this on a recommended products list. I like Catrice products and this one doesn't disappoint. I have chronic insomnia, so the circles under my eyes are extremely difficult to hide. This product blended in nicely and does the job of helping to b...
Under Eye Brightener
I got this from Ipsy recently. Beautiful shade (I have Mood) and very pigmented!
Blush Hush Powder Blush
I have loved almost everything from Miss A! I love this lip treatment glaze. It's not sticky and has a light pop of color. I have Saffron.
AOA Shine Dew Lip Treatment Glaze
I will never shut up about how much I love this product! I have several shades. The newest one I have is Wild Cherry. I always have one of these with me. Not a new product for me to try this year, but always worth being on a makeup favorites list.
Glow Reviver Melting Tinted Lip Balm
I got this from Ipsy recently and I really like it. You can't beat the shade range for Fenty products and it blended well.
We're Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer
My daughter ordered these from Ulta recently. She uses Glazed Berry and Sweet Dreams. The colors are pretty and they are not sticky. It is a plumping gloss, but the sting isn't bad at all.
extreme shine lipgloss
My daughter recently tried this in shade Rose. It is such a pretty, subtle shade! It feels soft on my lips.
Maracuja Juicy Lips - Tinted Lip Plumping Gloss
I always like to begin a review about color correctors mentioning that I have redness in my cheeks. As an autoimmune girl, those flareups can be horrible to try and cover. I know realistically it will always be there, so at 41, I've just learned to b...
Butter Glow Corrector | Green
I recently tried this and I like it. It is buildable and doesn't feel heavy on my face. It reminds me of MILK Gel Skin Tint, which I love! This is not quite as good as that, but for the price it's great and does the job of giving a beautiful finish.
AOA Pure Complexion Foundation
I am loving everything I've tried so far from Physician's Formula. I remember using it as a teenager back in the early 2000s and it wasn't a bad brand. It just wasn't a great brand. They have some a long way, like e.l.f. From drugstore brands to bein...
Butter Glow & Go™ Multiuse Stick | Sunkissed Rose
I had never used a wand like this and I was hesitant at first. This has ended up being one of my favorite mascaras, though. My lashes are beautiful when I wear this. I bought Dark Brown. My lashes look longer and fluttery. I don't wear fake lashes, b...
A+ Tallash Mascara
I received this from IPSY and it's honestly so good. I tried Supergoop and I didn't like it for MY skin. Cabana Glow has SPF 50 and uses pink algae and hyaluronic acid. My skin felt nice and it didn't feel sticky. For me, I sometimes feel like sheer ...
CabanaGlow™ SPFs
Fragrances
I got this in my IPSY box this month. I am normally hesitant to choose perfumes that I can't smell first because so many fragrances give me headaches. This one is in such a pretty bottle but smells nice. It's not a strong fragrance, so no headaches f...
Hair and Body Fragrance Mist - Darling
I love a subtle hair and body mist! I also love coconut and vanilla together. It smells like the beach and it's not a strong fragrance. If you are sensitive to strong fragrances or get headaches, this one hasn't bothered me at all.
Creamy Coconut Hair & Body Mist
Hands down, my favorite fragrance mist of all time! I love all the scents. It's subtle and perfect. It feels nice on the skin as an added bonus. Josie Maran said she created these with her mom in mind because her mom is sensitive to strong fragrances...
Fragrance Mist
I bought this at Target on a whim. It is a more 'luxe' fragrance than I would normally use (stronger scent), but no headaches and the scent is so good! It reminds me a cold nights by a campfire. I love, love, love warm, woodsy scents and this is one ...