My favorite products of 2025. From beauty products to accessories I can’t live without, in this list you’ll find links to all of the products that helped me make it through 2025.
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Beauty 💄
Clothing 🧥
Office items 🖥️
Amazon finds 📦
Beauty 💄
Wavy hair and shampoo don’t always get along—but Ouidad’s Curl Quencher is the exception. This ultra-moisturizing shampoo cleanses without stripping, hydrates without heaviness, and leaves curls soft, defined, and totally touchable. Infused with nour...
Ouidad
I can’t rave about this product enough! Not only is the price point perfect, but the quality is a ten out of ten! This mousse is not too heavy and good for waves. My waves never feel bogged down or too crunchy when using this product. There is no lin...
Curl Talk Activating Mousse
Obsessed doesn’t begin to describe how I feel about this spray! Perfect for refresh days or when you feel you need a little extra to style your natural waves.
I Create Waves
I cannot rave about these products enough. They leave my wavy hair feeling refreshed and perfectly hydrated. The formula is not too heavy and the scent is good, but not overwhelming or lingering. This is always a repeat purchase for me.
MATRIX Food For Soft Shampoo and Conditioner Set | Hydrating Haircare For Moisturizing 33.8 oz ea
Clinique’s Black Honey Lip Balm is a perfect balance of comfort and color. The sheer, berry tint adapts beautifully to your natural lip tone, giving that effortless “your lips but better” look. It’s lightweight, hydrating, and never sticky—just smoot...
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm
NYX Duck Plump in the clear shade is the perfect blend of shine and comfort. It delivers that juicy, glass-like finish with just a hint of tingle—enough to feel fresh without any harsh burn. The formula is lightweight, non-sticky, and works beautiful...
Duck Plump High Pigment Plumping Lip Gloss
Clinique’s Even Better Foundation is a true skin-saver—lightweight, blendable, and buildable with a natural finish that looks like your skin on its best day. It evens out tone effortlessly without feeling heavy or cakey, and it wears comfortably all ...
Even Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Dior’s Rosy Glow Stick in Pink is the perfect swipe-and-go blush—creamy, blendable, and effortlessly flattering. The shade melts into skin for a fresh, natural flush that looks like it’s coming from within. It’s lightweight, non-sticky, and leaves a ...
Rosy Glow Stick: blush stick pH-activated color
Clinique’s Pink Honey Eye Shadow is a soft, flattering wash of color that instantly brightens the eyes. The silky formula blends like a dream, giving a smooth, even finish without creasing. The warm pink tone adds just the right amount of subtle defi...
All About Shadow™ Octet
My waves love this gel. It’s truly not crunchy and leaves a strong yet soft hold.
DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel Strong Hold
Clothing 🧥
Really similar to the look of the canning frames without the gold rim on the frames
Waite Eyeglasses in Polished Gold
If you are looking for a pant that is comfy and looks put together, this is your best bet! They wash well and can be dressed up or down.
High-Waisted Billie Pinstripe Wide-Leg Trouser | Old Navy
10/10 no notes. This belt is functionally yet stylish and looks great with jeans and a graphic t or trousers and a blouse.
Double Loop Skinny Belt for Women - Old Navy - Gap
I am completely obsessed with these! Perfect with the wide leg trouser.
Faux-Leather Mary Jane T-Strap Flats for Women | Old Navy
Don’t be thrown off by this being a cropped tee! I order a tall and find it to be the perfect fit at 5’3. The quality is good and the fabric is thick.
Cropped Ribbed Tshirts - Old Navy - Gap
I have this in a denim wash and the ecru color. Perfect for layering! They do run large, so I size down.
Boyfriend Button-Down Jean Tunic | Old Navy
Office items 🖥️
A pack of flair pens will put a smile on any teachers face
Paper Mate Flair Scented Felt Tip Pens, Assorted Nature Escape Scents and Colors, Medium Point (0.7mm), 16 Count
I use this almost daily as a literacy coach! Perfect for laminating intervention materials or station activities.
Scotch TL902 Thermal Laminator, White, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in., 1 Laminating Machine: Electric, 1 Year Warranty
If you are not using instant ink, you are missing out! The service is so easy to use and I never have to worry about buying ink or paper. The ability to select your package based on your average number of pages printed paired with a roll over bank is...
HP Instant Ink
These are the pens you need! I love the variety of colors as well as the way they write. Perfect for grading, annotating, or mapping out dates in a planner.
Flair Felt Tip Pens
My desk is covered in these. The colors are bold. The ink doesn’t smear. The quality is great! I have to keep an eye on these as they will certainly be quick to “walk away” after a training 😂
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Assorted Colors, 22 Count
Amazon finds 📦
An Amazon prime membership or gift card lets the teacher order whatever they want from their classroom 👏🏻
Amazon.com: Amazon Prime
Different color options for the personal crockpot here. Love this for a gift that will get used daily.
Crock-Pot 20oz Electric Lunch Box, Portable
I would love a kindle subscription or bundle as a gift. So practical!
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I love this for a unique gift idea. Any reader would love an audible subscription or credit package.