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Beauty Must-Haves for the Modern Gen-Xer
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items Makeup has come such a long way in the last decade. I keep finding new favorites that I have to keep in the rotation. I have repurchased most of these items multiple times 💄 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Face
Eyes & Brows
Skin
Hair
Lips
Beauty Tools
Face
This Too-Faced bronzing and sculpting stick blends like a dream! You can see it for yourself in my video here. And it smells like chocolate, so I just want to eat it. What more can you ask for?? 😂
Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Soleil Melting Bronzing and Sculpting Stick - Too Faced | Ulta Beauty
I am obsessed with this cream blush stick. I have the color Elite… Perfect pinky mauve. LYS is so good!
Higher Standards Cream Glow Blush Stick
I use Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer Every day for the perimeter of my face - forehead, jawline. Goes on so smoothly. What could be better than the smell of chocolate in your bronzer!!?? Love!
Matte Bronzer: Chocolate Soleil Bronzing Powder | Too Faced
The L'Oreal Infallible Freshwear Foundation is my go-to drugstore foundation! I have used it for years now, and it is the best drug store foundation out there!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Fresh Wear, True Beige
The e.l.f. Halo Glow is amazing… makeup and skincare in one! I mix with foundation!🌟
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter
I mix the tarte Shape Tape Radiant with the Original Shape tape. Perfect consistentcy for me. I have been a Shape Tape girly for a long long time!
tarte shape tape radiant medium coverage concealer - 22B light beige (light skin with cool, pink undertones)
Hands down, best full coverage concealer. An oldie, but a goodie.
shape tape™ full-coverage concealer
Charlotte Tilbury Blush and highlight in one! I love the shade Pinkgasm. So beautiful! 🌟
Pinkgasm: Beauty Light Wand: Pink Liquid Blush & Highlighter | Charlotte Tilbury
The best translucent facial powder I have used. It's been my go-to for years. Has a bit a sheen, so you get a little glow!
Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder
I use the RCMA No Color Powder to set my eyelids and concealer - No white cast! 👍
RCMA The 'Original' No Color Powder 3 Ounces
This Morphe Setting Spray has such a fine mist and sets down the powder like nothing else! I put it on right before my last step (mascara) and I have such a beautiful glow! Love it.
Jumbo Continuous Setting Mist
Eyes & Brows
I am obsessed with all three of these! The mascara is one of my holy grails!
XL eyes & lips bundle
I always come back to the Anastasia Brow Wiz. As I say in this video, an oldie, but a goodie for a reason!
Brow Wiz®
The Ardell 116 lashes are my go to when I really need lashes to last for days! Check out how I apply them this video!
Ardell Natural Lashes False Eyelashes 116 Black
The Thrive Liquid Lash Extensions mascara is what I have used for years. Check out the before and after! One of my holy grail mascaras! Lashes for days!
Liquid Lash™ Extensions Mascara
The P. Louise eyeshadow base is the best one out there. Never heard of it? So what… It is still the best one. Your shadow will stay put!
P. Louise Eyeshadow Base SHADE RUMOUR 05
All you need is the mini of the Anastasia Brow Freeze Gel to keep you brows in place. I use it every day, and the mini will last forever!
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Deluxe Mini Brow Freeze Gel - 0.15 fl oz
Skin
This e.l.f. skincare line is amazing and so nurishing! e.l.f. is no joke ya'll!
e.l.f. SKIN Hydrated Ever After Skincare Mini Kit
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These silicone patches really do work on fine lines! I use them on my forehead and laugh lines!
AngelicMisto Reusable Silicone Patches
The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid serum is perfect when you need a little more hydration than just a moisturizer. Sinks into the skin fast. I use it before my moisturizer 💦
The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum - 1.0 fl oz
Red Light therapy is easy to work into your skincare routine on a regular basis, and consistency will give you results! Check out my Batman routine here 😂 This mask is very affordable and has the right specs to actually achieve results!
Red Light Therapy LED Mask, 4 Colors, 660nm & 850nm
Wait until you see my forehead in this video after using this mask! I am completely obsessed with these collagen masks! Your face will look like glass in the morning! ✨✨✨
SUNGBOON Deep Collagen Overnight Mask 37gx17ea
This is my current favorite moisturizer… It hydrates and plumps my skin so well! You will love it! #ad
goPure Glyco-Peptide Anti Wrinkle Face Cream
This grace & stella under-eye cream is a must-have for tackling dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines! Packed with retinol, caffeine, niacinamide, and peptides, it smooths, firms, and refreshes tired eyes. It is also vegan and cruelty-free! I am on a grace & stella kick right no...
grace & stella Under Eye Cream
Check out my video about the grace & stella pimple patches. Whomever invented the pimple patch was a genius. At the age of 49, still getting acne is infuriating! These hydrocolloid patches suck all the ick from your blemish, which is what you want to heal the skin fast. I am never without these in my skincar...
grace & stella Pimple Patches
This grace & stella under eye roller is one of my favorite things in the morning. The area under my eyes is my biggest facial insecurity, and this handy little roller gives great hydration to plump that area right up. Pro tip - keep it in the fridge and use it cold. So nice!
grace & stella Under Eye Brightener Roller - Retinol & Caffeine Eye Serum
Hair
A root touch up powder is not just for touching up your roots. In my video, you can see I definitely have thinning hair… and I already have a lot of my scalp covered up! The Divi root touch up powder is scalp friendly and very easy to use… doesn't smudge! If you have thinning hair like me, you should check it out.
Divi Root Touch Up Powder for Gray Hair Coverage, Black
My favorite flat iron. Can double as a curling iron too!
1" Nano Titanium Prima Styling Iron - BaBylissPRO | Ulta Beauty
ColorWow Dreamcoat is a must have if you live in humid weather and have curly hair! I use it on my curly hair and when I straighten it.
Extra Strength Dream Coat - Color Wow | Ulta Beauty
If you have a Brazilian Blowout, this set it a must! Will help your blowout last much longer@
Brazilian Blowout Anti-Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner
Amazing deep conditioning mask! My hair is so soft after using this.
Brazilian Blowout Deep Conditioning Masque, 8 Fl Oz
I have a ton of breakage and this INH Hair Mascara is a must! I am kinda rough on my hair if I am being honest. All though little hairs sticking up drive me nuts! Must have for flyaways!
INH Quick Slick Flyaway Hair Finishing Stick
Lips
The Laneige Lip Sleeping mask is a superior lip product. Use this every night. Sometime during the day too!
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
The Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump is so smooth and the primrose color is the perfect pinky nude. Love it! 👄💄
Primrose Maracuja Juicy Lip Plumping Gloss - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
Check out my thoughts on these lip balms and you need them in the 3-pack! One in your purse, one in the car, and one at work. This balm lasts so long on the lips!! 👄
Lot of 3 C.O. Bigelow My Favorite Night Balm
I love the C.O. Bigelow Cinnamint Lip Shine! A little tingle and it tastes really good!
C.O. Bigelow Cinnamint Mentha Lip Balm Trio
Beauty Tools
Super handy for travel! I have multiples and keep one at work 😋Check out my video here.
miroposs Rechargeable Makeup Mirror for Travel
I take all the peach fuzz off my face with these razors! Makeup is so much better. Be careful!
Miss Gorgeous London Eyebrow Razor, 10pcs (red)
It is the OG beauty sponge for a reason. Really makes your foundation look like your skin 😊
Beautyblender® Bubble Blender Makeup Sponge
This is the only contour brush that has made my contour look good! In this video, it literally takes seconds to blend the contour out. I will also use it for foundation as well. Love it! 🥰
BK BEAUTY BRUSHES - 109 MINI CONTOURED FOUNDATION
This is my favorite foundation brush. You will get such great coverage. You will never go back after using it.
BK BEAUTY 101 CONTOURED FOUNDATION BRUSH