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beauty for the (f)unemployed 💋
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items are you recently laid off? do you have no energy to put into doing your makeup or routine anymore since your schedule is now completely wide open? this was (actually, still is) me. these are my go to products that i use on the daily to keep myself fe...
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skincare
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makeup
makeup if you must
this is my favorite mascara of all time! i've been using close to a decade now. makes me feel put together and washes off so easily without making my eyes all black!
Liquid Lash™ Extensions Tubing Mascara - Thrive Causemetics
if i have to put on a face, this is my go to foundation. you can put on very little and it still goes a long way. it doesn't feel like it's sitting on your skin either as it's half skincare. i go for the matte version because i am a sweaty person and...
CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40 - IT Cosmetics
after trying many a lip oil, this is my favorite one
Dream Lip Oil for Moisturizing Sheer Coverage - Summer Fridays | Sephora
dupe for $9.99!!! Erborian CC Cream Color-Corrector product but buy this instead
Color Correcting CC Cream SPF 25, 45ml
go to makeup palette for literally decades at this point. just has all the shades you need for a basic look.
Naked2 Basics Matte Neutral Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
my fave lip gloss and fits perfect every time because of ph! i get the rose color
maracuja juicy lip pH powered plumping shift with hyaluronic acid - tarte
got the sample of this in the birthday gift last year. iykyk. now a new go to!!
MoistureGlow™ Plumping Lip Serum - MAKEUP BY MARIO | Sephora
my go to eyeliner still. stays on forever. a bitch to wash off but thats why you get waterproof :)
12 Hour Contour Pencil Eyeliner - SEPHORA COLLECTION | Sephora
cute new brand! easy eyeshadow to just throw on to feel somewhat put together.very sparkley!! just swipe on your eyes and go. product in compostable packaging which is super cool.
Sparkle Puff Eyeshadow Singles - HALF MAGIC
if i do not have the thrive mascara, this is my next go to.
tartelette™ lengthening & tubing mascara - tarte | Sephora
need to look awake? i always do. this lasts all day and since it is minimal use, one purchse goes a long way
Fake Awake Eyeliner - tarte | Sephora
skincare
skincare because you absolutely must
i have combo skin, i use tret, and i'm going from east coast to west coast consistently these days. this is hands down the best moisurizer i have used in a long time that doesn't break the bank. i have this one for my nighttime routine and i use the ...
La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
i am a HUGE advocate for korean skincare! i've been to korea twice and tried to stock up as much as i could while i was there. i have never heard of this brand, but was looking for an effective cleanser that felt like i was squeaky clean without need...
Fresh Rosehip Rice Mochi Foaming Cleanser with Pink Aloe Vera for Dry and Sensitive Skin - Arencia |
the og k beauty product i feel. it works, it's affordable. i recommend!
3.38 oz Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
i swear by this acne wash. i leave it in my shower to get my acne prone body parts. it truly is the best i've used.
Effaclar Acne Face Wash with 4% Benzoyl Peroxide - La Roche-Posay
this was recommended to me from my facialist. it's fantastic as a second step to double cleansing or on it's own. another kbeauty rec!
Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam Cleanser - Nordstrom Rack
another kbeauty face wash i love. i keep this as my travel one :)
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Cleanser Gel 100ml
ok ok, this was a major splurge considering the lack of income, BUT it has lasted me over 6 months now, and i'm not even halfway through! the cost difference if you were to buy from sephora is just crazy. costco is that girl 💅
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence with Pump, 11.0 fl oz | Costco
if you suffer like i do from red skin, i have used dr. jart's cicapair for over a decade now. a little goes a long way, especially with the creams, so this value kit is well worth the $$
Cicapair™ Redness Rescue Regimen Kit with Centella Asiatica - Dr. Jart+ | Sephora
haircare
i bleach my hair and i have straight curly hair like logan from LOTS likes to call it. these are the best products i've found throughout my years living in multiple climates.
rihanna is that girl, and this is my fave product of hers that i have used. i have weird “straight curly” hair (shout out Logan from LOTS!) and it's sometimes completely unmanageable. i make sure i put this in my hair after a fresh wash, and whether ...
The Protective Type 5-in-1 Heat Protectant Styling Cream - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna | Sephora
this is my favorite hairdryer system i have ever purchased and i have purchased a lot in my time! don't bother with the dyson, this one is great, maybe better and so much more affordable! this one is also on sale at costco and LOOK AT THIS COLORWAY!
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling and Drying System Frosted Diamond
my go to with the fenty styling cream. i use every time is shower and have for a good part of the last decade
No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum - Olaplex
my newest hair discovery! jvn knows what's up and i love how this makes my hair feel after using heat
Complete Blowout Styling Milk - JVN
i swear by the wetbrush
WET BRUSH Speed Dry® Brush | Nordstromrack