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Skin care + Makeup must haves

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I have constantly struggled with getting makeup to work for me, so I started with my skincare to make your my skin was getting what it needed. After trying many different skincare products from the viral Korean skin care to brands such as La Roche Po...
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Skincare routine

Here is a simple skin care routine that is currently helping my painful acne, and chin acne fade away. I also had cheek acne which I struggled with medicating, but now I can finally see a difference.

 
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I decided to implement this face wash into my skincare routine after a dermatologist recommended it to me. The reason I linked the 4% instead of the 10% is to build up tolerance. This product is strong and will dry your skin out, but you will also no... product but I dispense more product this time and then leave it on my face (kind of like a mask), and then I wash it off after 3 minutes.
Benzoyl peroxide
 
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I cannot stress enough the need of a retinol for my acne. I particularly use adapalene Gel because it is an over the counter product, and significantly affordable. I definitely notice a shift in my skin, such as it being brighter! This product specif...
PanOxyl Adapalene 0.1% Gel, 30 Day Supply, 0.5 oz
 
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IF YOU HAVE SAND PAPER DRY AKIN THIS is the moisturizer for you its a nice thick consistency and does the job of hydrating
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Triple Repair Cream
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I recently was recommended this product by a family member, and it has easily become a must have in my routine. I mainly use it on my face but it can also be used for your underarms and it kills bacteria + helps reduce dark spots
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

Must Have Makeup

Honestly I am not the type of girl to spend a lot of money on makeup so just know that if I add high end products they are for sure worth it, but for the most part I use drugstore products that cost less than $15
 
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I am in love with these blushes! They have a little sparkle to them and are super pigmented. These will last you a life time, I put on the tinies dot and they are so beautiful. I recommend the pinky promise and comin in hot shade. I will include a pi...
Camo Liquid Blush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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THIS IS MY GO TO drugstore powder ! It is one of the most blurring powders that I have tried to this day and its only $6 ! And the amount of product in it is amazing :) This was the first powder I bought and I do not regret it. It does more than what...
Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder - wet n wild Beauty
 
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As a girl with acne I am careful about the products I choose. I love this primer because it is affordable and makes me have a nice glow and plump skin. I am literally about to run out and cannot wait to repurchase
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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This powder ia a no brainer. I was hesitant because I never spent more than $20 on a makeup product but this is one of the few exceptions that I WILL make ! It blurs my make so good and I am absolutely head over heels and will for sure repurchase! Th...
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
 
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Concealer has been one of my worst enemies at one point I wanted to give up and never use concealer again. It would always rub off on me , but after purchasing this higher wnd product it gave me hope! My concealer finally didnt rub off or anything an...
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer - Too Faced
 
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This is the first lip oil I habe tried and I can say that I do not regret using it ! It makes my lips so glossy and I genuinely love it and will repurchase more colors
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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I had retired from powder blushes a while ago but Nyx made me love powder blushes again. Personally I layer this blush on top because it adds a nice pinky tint with some glow to it :) I have the shade Butta Together. But if you want a stronger shade ...
Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush | NYX Professional Makeup

My New Makeup Routine

Recently I have been upgrading my makeup products, here are a few I use as a acne prone, oily skin, and as a girl who used to have creasing under her eyes.

 
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I have tried so many concealers, and usually they always caused creasing. I was a little skeptical on splurging on a higher end concealer, but  this concealer has been working wonders for me. Even as I have started working nights causing more wrinkles under my eyes this concealer still works
Under Eye Concealer Makeup
 
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I recently decided to try a new setting powder, I have tried a few high end ones such as One Size and Huda Beauty, but this is my best find yet. It is such a fine powder that it does not cause any creasing.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
 
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FInding a base for my makeup has been a hassle, but with this skin tint I have noticed that it gives me medium coverage + a smooth base. I have tried other high end foundations such as NARS and hous labs but this is my go to
KYLIE COSMETICS - 1N Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation
 
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This has the perfect amount of warmth for my makeup. Its not too orangey and instead brightens up the base. I love how smooth it applies to my face and how long lasting the product is
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick
 
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Just got my hands on this new blush and as someone who is not used to using reddish/darker tones for my blush this has truly become a staple for me! I love the consistency of the blush.
Glow Play Cushiony Blush
 
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DO NOT BUY unless you want your makeup to last all day. I have literally cried through my makeup after setting my face with this setting spray and very minimal amount came off. Just a side note when you do spray this it has a strong scent so hold you...
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
 
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I love to layer my makeup, so this is the powdered blush I use to overlap my cream blush. Using a powder + creame blush has been a game changer as I have noticed that my blush tends to last longer
Blush Palette | Powder Blush
 
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Juvias place never fails me it is long lasting, affordable, and inclusive. In my makeup routine I use it on top of my creame bronzer after I have already set my face. It brings more warmth to the face and locks everything in to make sure it lasts thr...
Bronzed Duo Bronzer
 
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GIRL I'm not going to lie spending 50 on a press powder scared me, but I decided to try the mini version and I love it. I typically would not spend this much on a product unless its foundation or setting powder. But using this powder along with the L...
2 Medium: Airbrush Flawless Finish: Mini Powder Compact