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Affordable Beauty Products
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items As a former makeup and skincare-a-holic (is that a word?!), I now have more control of my impulses and only buy the best products at a price point I can afford…because kids are expensive 😜
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Skincare
Makeup
Nails
Hair
Skincare
Affordable, gentle retinol. It's great for sensitive skin and with regular use, you'll definitely see results.
The Inkey List
As someone with sensitive skin and allergies, this new oat balm cleanser has been amazing for my skin barrier! It also removes eye makeup better than anything else I've tried.
The Inkey List
There's a reason everyone talks about this product. I've been using it for a year now and it's very effective at improving skin tone and texture. There are so many uses for it!
The Ordinary
My favorite use for this is to apply it to my lips, then top with Aquaphor. It helps hydrate and plump the lips!
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
This lotion is so freaking good for eczema and dry skin!
La Roche-Posay
Last winter, I started using this on my face as an extra layer to lock in moisture (on top of my usual skincare). Yes-it absolutely made a difference!
👉 But what I didn’t expect is for it to cure my chronically chapped lips!! I had been using aqua...
Unscented - Organic Magic Balm
One of the very few skincare products I’ll splurge on 😍🙌
Total Eye Lift: Firming Under-Eye Cream for Wrinkles
Oh my goodness I can’t live without this stuff! I have the clear version. It lives in my handbag. It has hyaluronic acid & a tripeptide complex that helps your lips keep moisture in, along with gradually plumping them. I use mine at least three t...
Clear Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm - INKEY | Ulta Beauty
After I saw a dermatologist on tiktok recommend this for sensitive and rosacea prone skin, I figured I’d try it.
Sometimes my skin gets hot and red after certain foods and this stuff really helps calm down my skin and decrease redness!
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Cream for Redness and Blemish-Prone Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Makeup
This has been my go-to for years! When my skin is looking dull, I apply this after moisturizer and before the rest of my makeup. It's also great for using alone in the summer.
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Glow
If you love a fresh dewy glow and light coverage, this one is it!
Natural Pecan 05 COMPLEXION RESCUE Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30 - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
A good basic neutral palette, not too warm, not too cool. The olive and charcoal colors are perfect for lining.
Ultranatural MINERALIST Talc-Free Eyeshadow Palette - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
The Ordinary is one of my go-to skincare brands and as I was browsing TikTok, I saw someone raving that they brought back their serum foundation. I've had a really tough time finding foundation that works with my skin. I recently ordered two serum fo...
The Ordinary Serum Foundation
Nails
I've recently fallen in love with press-on nails and Glamnetic has the strongest, longest lasting nails I've tried. Their designs are also gorgeous!
Press-On Nails
If you need your press-on nails to last you a couple weeks, you'll need this glue. Warning: it is strong!
Brush-On Nail Glue - Glamnetic | Ulta Beauty
A year ago, I tried press on nails for the first time in my adult life. For some irrational reason, I wrote them off due to memories of flimsy nails from my childhood. 🤦♀️
I started with Glamnetic nails (which I love), then tried some lower cost ones like Kiss, Olive & June, etc.
It's actually difficult to find nails that hit on all of my needs (strong, durable, fit my nail beds, strong nail glue). Recently, I tried a pair from Nail Reformation and girls, I am a convert!! Hands down the best quality, shape, and glue I've ever...
I started with Glamnetic nails (which I love), then tried some lower cost ones like Kiss, Olive & June, etc.
It's actually difficult to find nails that hit on all of my needs (strong, durable, fit my nail beds, strong nail glue). Recently, I tried a pair from Nail Reformation and girls, I am a convert!! Hands down the best quality, shape, and glue I've ever...
Nail Reformation Toffee Glaze
A lot of my friends love the look of press on nails, but want something shorter, especially if they have babies or young kids. These nails are short but still have a good shape and are so cute for the holiday season!
Nail Reformation Sugar Rim
Another great short press on nail, this design is subtle yet gorgeous! The shimmery nude tips add a little some extra while still being a great neutral option.
Nail Reformation Light Tipped
Utterly obsessed with these! I've worn these and got SO many compliments. The ombre effect is luxurious and an upgrade from the usual french tip.
Nail Reformation Soft Transitions
Hair
This color depositing conditioner is saving me so much damn money!
After two decades of highlighting my hair blonde, I decided to go back to my natural brown.
I had gone to my stylist, who used a brown gloss and when I asked her how often I would ne...
Mocha Color + Clenditioner - Keracolor | Ulta Beauty
Hair products are expensive y'all! Especially with these tariffs. I watched a TikTok from a stylist who was talking about affordable dupes and she mentioned L'Oreal Bond line. This stuff is goooood! I've been coloring my hair since I was 13 and it's ...
I'd recommend trying out the kit first, which has smaller sizes, to make sure it works for your hair type.
I'd recommend trying out the kit first, which has smaller sizes, to make sure it works for your hair type.
EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Kit - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
We've all heard of It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Spray. Yes it's fabulous, but damn does it cost a lot. I have two teen daughters, but myself to shop for, so I was looking for a product that works just as well at a lower price point. I was quite surpris...
All Eyes On Me 10-in-1 Hair Perfector - Not Your Mother's
Ever since I was 14, I've had scalp eczema. It's the bane of my existence. This is one of my go-to products to help my scalp stay calm (and my sanity). I like to leave it on for about 5 minutes before washing out.
Scalp Relief Shampoo - DERMA E