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Full Body Reset: My Ultimate Self-Care Routine

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Self-care days are sacred for me—it's the time I slow down, recharge, and give myself the love I deserve. This list is filled with the products I use when I want to feel relaxed, refreshed, and totally at peace. From soothing skincare and cozy bath-m...
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Pre-Shower Hair Care

Before washing my hair, I like to prep it with a little extra care. I apply a nourishing oil to the ends to protect them and help lock in moisture. For my scalp, I alternate between using an oil for hydration and hair growth promotion, or a scalp exf...

 
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4/5⭐️ A 10-minute treatment that gently exfoliates the scalp to remove product buildup, supports healthy hair growth, and plumps roots. This is what I use when my scalp needs an extremely good cleanse prior to showering.
Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub - $20
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4.4/5⭐️ Helps create hydrated hair that is soft, touchable, & healthier looking. I apply this oil to my ends at night, prior to hair wash days. PSA coconut oil is the only oil that truly penetrates hair follicles!
OGX Extra Strength Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Penetrating Oil - $13.49
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4.5/5⭐️ A moisturizing treatment oil with rosemary, vitamins, and lipids that soothes the scalp and increases the strength of strands. I put this in my hair for a minimum of twenty minutes to a maximum of a few hours before washing it.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Rosemary Pre-Wash Scalp and Hair Oil - $44
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4.2/5⭐️ A nutrient-rich, intensive formula that nourishes hair follicles, smooths split ends and helps with dry scalp. I put this in my hair for a minimum of twenty minutes to a maximum of a few hours before washing it. I use this as an alternative t...
Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Oil - $13.99
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In-Shower Hair Care

I rotate between different shampoos to target various needs like hydration, volume, or scalp care. If I'm dealing with buildup, I'll use a clarifying shampoo or scalp scrub for a deeper cleanse. After shampooing, I apply a conditioner first, then fol...

 
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4.4/5⭐️ Gently cleanses and clarifies the scalp while adding high shine to oily, dull hair.
Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo - $14.49
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4.2/5⭐️ A charcoal-infused scrub shampoo for all that gently exfoliates, moisturizes, and soothes the scalp to support overall hair health. It provides a cooling sensation on your scalp.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo - $57
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4.8/5⭐️ Formulated with peptide complexes and bio-protein technology to replenish damaged protein, strengthening each hair fiber from root to tip with every wash. Restores 98% of visible hair damage.
Dove Bond Strength Shampoo - $10.49
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4.8/5⭐️ Formulated with peptide complexes and bio-protein technology to replenish damaged protein, strengthening each hair fiber from root to tip with every wash. Restores 98% of visible hair damage.
Dove Bond Strength Conditioner - $10.49
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4.2/5⭐️ Gently cleanses and replenishes moisture, leaving soft healthy shine. It’s free of sulfates, parabens, silicone, and dye, and it’s vegan and cruelty-free. This is my go-to shampoo if I'm going for an entire vanilla routine.
Native Coconut & Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo - $18.49
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4.6/5⭐️Nourishes and hydrates, leaving a soft healthy shine. It’s free of sulfates, parabens, silicone, and dye, and it’s vegan and cruelty-free. This is my go-to conditioner if I'm going for an entire vanilla routine.
Native Coconut & Vanilla Moisturizing Conditioner - $18.49
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4.4/5⭐️ A deep conditioning hair mask formulated with collagen, ceramides, vegetable proteins, and other ingredients to nourish and moisturize, revitalizing damaged hair.
Cer-100 Collagen Hair Protein Mask - $15.99
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4.2/5⭐️ Formulated with a 15% concentrate of peptides, citric acid, and a bond repair complex, the treatment penetrates deep into the cortex, repairing and strengthening broken bonds.
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Pre-Shampoo - $11.49
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4.4/5⭐️ Deeply nourishes and conditions dry hair, leaving it irresistibly soft and smooth after every treatment. It coats every strand with the power of hydrating nutrients made to improve hair health and add shine.
Pantene Miracle Rescue Hair Mask - $11.49
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5/5⭐️ Uses the power of Bio Protein Care + Peptides to repair dehydrated hair, damaged hair, or hair prone to breakage. This repairing mask penetrates the hair cuticle and transforms each strand from the inside out to reduce visible signs of extreme ...
Dove 10-in-1 Bond Strength Hair Mask - $12.49
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4.6/5⭐️ A mask that helps restore hydration, repair damage, and add shine to fine/medium hair with shea butter, panthenol, and hydrolyzed keratin. If you don't like strong scents, this product is not for you.
Ouai Treatment Mask for Fine and Medium Hair - $51.50
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4.2/5⭐️ Achieve nourished and shiny hair with a luxurious feeling that smells amazing all day long.
Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask - $21
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Post-Shower Hair Care

After washing, I focus on moisture, strength, and protection. I start with a hydrating serum, then apply a lightweight protein treatment to support hair health and reduce breakage. I'm careful not to overuse protein treatments, especially if my hair ...

 
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4.3/5⭐️ A weekly leave-in, repair treatment clinically proven to rebuild the structure of hair. Makes hair 8x stronger, smoother and shinier after one use. I use this twice a week.
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex Leave-in Hair Treatment - $61
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4.5/5⭐️ A luxurious overnight nourishing leave-in serum formulated with niacinamide that nourishes, hydrates, detangles, and enhances shine in 8 hours. This product is the best, I wake up with the softness hair, with no residue or grease.
Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum - $84
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4/5⭐️ A daily fortifying serum for weakened strands that minimizes fallout and maximizes beautiful hair. It absorbs directly into my scalp and does not leave any residue or grease.
Kérastase Genesis Anti-Breakage Fortifying Serum - $89
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4.6/5⭐️ Enriched with Pro-Vitamin B5 and Keratin, it protects hair bonds to improve hair resilience for visible results with no weigh down. This lightweight spray has 10 benefits in 1 bottle!
Pantene Miracle Rescue 10 in 1 Spray - $17.99
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4.4/5⭐️ Repair dry, damaged, brittle tresses with this extra powerful blend infused with argan oil of Morocco. Intensely hydrate, while adding inner strength to help revive dry, damaged hair.
OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Dry Oil - $13.49
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4.4/5⭐️ A blend of almond, coconut and oat milks give a hit of smoothing, soothing softness, while fresh lemon juice adds shine and extra virgin olive oil nourishes and protects. Scent notes include vanilla, tonka bean, and litsea cubebav. This smell...
Lush Super Milk Conditioning Hair Primer - $23
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4.3/5⭐️ A lightweight conditioning spray that hydrates, detangles, and fights frizz for up to 72 hours while repairing split ends and protecting against heat damage. I like this one because it matches well with my signature vanilla scented products.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Milky Leave-In Conditioner - $38
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Body Washes & Scrubs

When it comes to in the shower body care, I stick to a cozy, gourmand vanilla scent profile—it's my signature. I love using rich, creamy body washes that leave my skin feeling soft and lightly scented. A few times a week, I'll exfoliate with a body s...

 
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4.8/5⭐️ Perfect for gourmand vanilla lovers! Scent notes include date syrup, sandlewood, and caramel. It's not what you expect!
Lush Shower Gel in Sticky Dates (200mL) - $13.50
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4.5/5⭐️ A nourishing body wash, with 24hr Renewing MicroMoisture, gently cleanses and nourishes dry skin, leaving it pampered and healthy-looking for 24 hours. I like this cleanser as it is milky and lathers well.
Dove Body Wash Shea Butter & Vanilla - $12.49
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4.7/5⭐️ Beauty bar soap formula includes gentle cleansers and is enriched with ¼ moisturizing cream to replenish skin as you cleanse, leaving it feeling silky-smooth and soft.
Dove Shea Butter & Vanilla Beauty Bar - $9.49
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4.2/5⭐️ Reveal soft, glowing skin with the creamy, classic scent of Vanilla! Made with Sugar, Shea Butter, Vanilla, Colloidal Gold and an array of natural oils. This scrub is a harsh scrub. If you have sensitive skin, I do not recommend it.
Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Vanilla - $16.99
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4.7/5⭐️ This scrumptious scrub exfoliates, moisturizes and scents skin with a gourmand vanilla caramel fragrance.
Lush Sugar Scrub in Sticky Dates - $16.00
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4.1/5⭐️ Say “goodbye” to stubble, nicks and bumps and say “hello” to beautiful skin! Achieve your closest shave ever in the creamy, classic scent of Vanilla.
Tree Hut Vanilla Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil - $16.99
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4.1/5⭐️ Made with ¼ moisturizing cream, this gentle exfoliating body scrub restores skin’s nutrients as it exfoliates, leaving your skin feeling silky smooth. This one is my go-to when I need a gentle exfoliation.
Dove Body Scrub - $16.99
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Post-Shower Body Care

After showering, I lock in moisture and enhance my vanilla scent routine with a mix of body oils and creams. I layer a lightweight oil first, then follow with a rich, gourmand-scented cream to deeply hydrate and leave my skin soft and glowing. When I...

 
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4.4/5⭐️ With instantly moisturizing Shea Oil + lasting protection Shea Butter quickly absorbs for a luxurious, silky-smooth hydration. Scent notes include whipped vanilla, soft musk & cozy caramel.
EOS Shea Butter 24H Moisture Lotion in Vanilla - $19.99
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4.6/5⭐️ An advanced multi-purpose skin perfecting product that can be used all over the body, including the face. This fast absorbing, preservative free, light-weight "dry" oil is ideal for daily moisturization and to help improve the appearance of s...
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil - $14.49
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3/5⭐️ A bottle of custom-made self-tanning drops that allow you to control your glow. You combine it with a lotion and keep on for 4-8 hours.
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops - $43.50
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4.3/5⭐️ No aluminum, parabens, or sulfates. Perfect for a completed vanilla smell good routine!
Native Coconut & Vanilla Deodorant - $20.99
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Bath Products

There's nothing like a long warm bath to melt the stress away. These are my favourite bath products—the ones I reach for when I want to feel calm, pampered, and relaxed. Whether it's a bath soak that soothes sore muscles, or a candle that sets the mo...

 
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3/5⭐️ Helps ease aches and soreness., as well as soften and smooth skin.
Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soak Shea Butter & Almond Oil - $10.99
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5/5⭐️ Nourish and Protect with Coconut Oil. Helps moisturize and soften skin. Long-lasting bubbles gently cleanse.
Dr Teal's Foaming Bath with Pure Epsom Salt & Coconut Oil - $10.99
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Each fizzy adds a fragrant effervescence to your bath to nourish and moisturize your skin.
Quo Beauty Vanilla Brulee Bath Fizzies - $7.99
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4.7/5⭐️ The best pillow for neck & back support in the bathtub.
Luxury Spa Bathtub Pillow with Non-Slip Suction Cups - $10.83
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4/5⭐️ I use this to rest my iPad on, my phone, a candle, food/drink, and so on, to really make my bath experience relaxing.
Expandable Anti-Slip Bathtub Tray with Bamboo Material - $48.67
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4.7/5⭐️ What it smells like: a creamy, cozy welcome home.
Bath & Body Works Vanilla Bean 3-Wick Candle - $27.95
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Face Care

My face care routine is all about keeping my skin clean, smooth, and nourished. I start by cleansing to remove any buildup or impurities, then follow with derma planning when needed —always using a gentle cream or oil to avoid irritation. I rotate be...

 
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Perfect to keep hair off your face for your make up or cleansing routine. Soft terry material in pale pink, perfect for all hair types and textures.
Quo Beauty Prep Bubble Headband - $12.99
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3.5/5⭐️ A set of four high-quality facial razors. Seamlessly remove facial hair and peach fuzz for a smoother-looking complexion.
Sephora Collection 4 Piece Facial Razor Set - $16.50
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An all-natural product clinically proven to help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks. However, I use this on my face before using a facial razor so it can glide easily and prevent irritation.
Bio-Oil Natural Skincare Oil - $17.99
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4.4/5⭐️ Thoroughly cleanses without disrupting skin's natural moisture balance. I use this on a daily basis - morning and night.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser Foaming Formula - $14.99
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I use this cleanser when I start breaking out - it does not dry out my skin but really helps with acne.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser - $16.49
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5/5⭐️ Achieve deep hydration for dry, and fatigued skin while soothing puffiness with WaterActive complex and advanced liposome delivery, ensuring maximum effectiveness.
Mediheal Watermide Moisture Pad - $24
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4.5/5⭐️ Made with 100 percent hydrogel material and hyaluronic acid for deep moisturization.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Sheet Mask - $5.79
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4.5/5⭐️ A clay mask that cleanses and visibly tightens pores in as little as 10 minutes.
Caudalie Mini Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - $29
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4.5/5⭐️ A compostable collection of targeted face masks with a second-skin effect for optimum absorption.
Sephora Collection Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Face Masks - $8.50
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4.6/5⭐️ This invisible cream repairs, moisturizes and accelerates the recovery of dry skin to provide immediate soothing. It also protects the skin barrier. This is a very thick cream; I use it in the evenings before bed.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 - $17.50
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4.9/5⭐️ A hydrating serum that nourishes your skin via moisturizing, leaves it looking glowy, and helps reduce sebum by balancing moisture. This is a sticky serum; I use this in the evenings before bed.
Anua Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum - $22
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4.5/5⭐️ Packed with hyaluronic acid, offering long-lasting hydration without clogging pores. This is the moisturizer I use on a daily basis under my makeup.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream - $29.99
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Perfume & Body Spray

Fragrance is the final touch to smelling good. I stick to warm, sweet, gourmand scents—especially anything vanilla-based. I love layering my perfume over my body care products so the scent lasts all day and blends seamlessly.

 
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4.1/5⭐️ This is my everyday go to fragrance! Scent Notes: Vanilla Orchids, Tonka Absolute, Amber Woods.
Kayali Vanilla 28 - $187
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4.3/5⭐️ Scent Notes: Vanilla, Musk, Cake.
Nemat Fragrances Perfume Oil Roller Ball in Vanilla Musk - $26.80
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4.1/5⭐️ Scent Notes: Vanilla, Chocolate, White Musk.
Choco Musk Perfume Oil - $14.98
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4.7/5⭐️ A velvety blend of benzoin resinoid and sandalwood creates buttery, caramel notes that are practically guaranteed to make you melt. I use this on days when I don't want the full power of a perfume, but still want to smell good.
Lush Sticky Dates Body Spray - $42
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Mouth & Lip Care

For a fresh polished smile, I do the basics like brush my teeth, floss, and rinse with mouth wash. However, on self-care days I incorporate whitening strips to brighten my teeth and maintain a clean, healthy mouth. I also make sure to exfoliate my li...

 
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4.4/5⭐️ Sugar lip exfoliator that gently removes dry, dead skin - now in a new and improved formula and packaging for even softer, smoother lips.
e.l.f Lip Exfoliator - $7
 
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4.2/5⭐️ Get a brighter, whiter smile in just 10 days with Crest 3DWhitestrips Noticeably White. This 30-minute teeth whitening treatment makes it easy to whiten teeth without leaving the house.
Crest 3D Whitestrips Noticeably White - $32.99
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4.3/5⭐️ An overnight leave-on lip mask powered by Korean skincare to soften lips while delivering intense moisture and antioxidants while you sleep. Enriched with Berry Fruit Complex, Murumuru Seed, and Shea butter.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask - $32.50
 
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5/5 Fights bad breath Works instantly Lasts for over 12 hours.
TheraBreath Fresh Breath Oral Rinse Icy Mint - $13.99
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Nail Care

I do my own manicures and pedicures at home to save money and these are the essential supplies I use. This routine keeps my nails looking neat and feeling strong.

 
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4/5⭐️ I have been using this for almost ten years and it still works great!
Sensationail Express Gel Polish Led Lamp - $48.99
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4/5⭐️ This is a cordless nail drill and it works amazing! I use it with nail bits from Temu and its the perfect tool for gel removal, cuticle work, buffing, and so on. You do not need an expensive nail drill!
Finishing Touch Flawless Salon Nails - $24.97
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4.8/5⭐️ A mess-free, massaging roll-on cuticle oil that offers easy on-the-go hydration to condition nails & cuticles.
Essie Care On-A-Roll Apricot Roller Ball - $16.49
 
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This is the builder gel I use. It is very easy to work with and self leveling.
ONME Builder Gel - $13.95
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5/5⭐️ This is one of my favourite natural base colours!
DND Gel Polish in Sunset Suede (#879) - $8
 
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The perfect top coat to protect your nail colour.
DND Top Coat - $12
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I use this brush to apply my builder gel, it works very well and is easy to use.
Diamond Nail Art Brush - $7.45
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Semi-Permanent Makeup

To keep my beauty routine throughout the week low-maintenance, I love using these products! These treatments enhance my natural features and save me time -day-to-day—no need for mascara or brow products.

 
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3.7/5⭐️ Non-drying, lightweight buildable lip stain that stays put. I use the shade admire to make my lips look bigger for days!
Covergirl Outlast Lipstain - $16.49
 
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3.8/5⭐️ I use this lash perm kit about once every 2 months to keep my eyelashes voluminous. Its perfect for days when you don't want to wear mascara. However, I love it with mascara because my eye lashes never fall or droop!
Lash Lift Kit - $22.99
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4.5/5⭐️ The tint highlights and lengthens short lashes; it adds gloss and shine to dull hairs and freshens already greying lashes and brows. Must be used with the Refectocil Oxidant Creme.
Refectocil Cream Hair Dye - $19.04
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4.5/5⭐️ This must be used with the Refectocil tint! Mix 2 cm of dye with 15-20 drops of 3% cream oxidant to form a creamy paste. Apply on eyelashes and eyebrows. Leave for 5 to 10 minutes.
Refectocil 3 Percent Oxidant Crème - $26.99
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Binge Worthy Movies & Shows

Self-care isn't complete without the perfect show or movie to curl up with. Whether i'm lounging in a robe with a face mask on or soaking in the tub with my iPad nearby, these are the comfort watches I always go to. Some are feel-good favourites, oth...

 
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9.5/10⭐️ A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student to secure his family's future.
Breaking Bad (TV Series)
 
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8/10⭐️ Convicted of a decade-old crime of transporting drug money, ordinarily law-abiding Piper Chapman is sentenced to 18 months behind bars and quickly discovers the realities of life-changing prison time.
Orange Is the New Black (TV Series)
 
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7.7/10⭐️ The lives, loves, dangers and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers.
The Vampire Diaries (TV Series)
 
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7.7/10⭐️ Three suburban mothers suddenly find themselves in desperate circumstances and decide to stop playing it safe and risk everything to take back their power.
Good Girls (TV Series)
 
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In this spicy update to the hit reality series, four couples test their relationships by shacking up with eligible singles on a tropical island.
Temptation Island (Reality TV Series)
 
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8.3/10⭐️ A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.
Prison Break (TV Series)
 
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On the shores of paradise, gorgeous singles meet and mingle. But there's a twist. To win a $100,000 grand prize, they'll have to give up sex.
Too Hot to Handle (Reality TV Series)
 
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7.6/10⭐️ A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.
Grey's Anatomy (TV Series)
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9/10⭐️ A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, tedium and romance.
The Office (TV Series)
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