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Beauty on a Budget: Affordable Makeup & Skincare Gems I Love
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items Here, you'll find my holy-grail makeup and skincare essentials that are affordable, effective, and perfect for fitting into a busy lifestyle.
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Treating Hormonal Acne
Makeup Essentials
Self Care Sundays
Nail Care
Skincare Products
Treating Hormonal Acne
So dealing with acne in my 30s is less than ideal but I've found the perfect combo to finally clear my skin after years. Sharing what products are working wonders for me.
My doctor recommended using this each evening and it is my go-to gentle cleanser. It doesn't give you a stripped, squeaky clean face feeling. I hate that. Also doesn't clog pores which ofcourse is a plus.
Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
I use this religiously each morning. It does take a min to dry so I put it on while I do another part of my morning routine. It helps unclog pores. Doesn't leave a sticky feeling.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
So I alternate this with a retinol each night. Does keep my breakouts to a minimum. I mainly use it on my chin/jawline and I definitely see a difference.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
This is what I alternate between with the salicylic acid serum. I don't feel any tingling or stinging which is great. I will say to watch putting it to close to your lips. I realized my lips were getting chapped and dry. I figured the product must be...
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
This serves as my morning moisturizer and SPF. Keeps my routine simple.
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Great to end my nightly routine with. I look to keep my skincare products to a minimum. This works perfectly after adding my cleanser and serum.
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Life saver. This is a recent find but it defintely helps calm down breakouts immediately. Using it a toner morning and night.
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
Started using this when doing facial yoga/massage. Great price for the size.
100% Pure Cold Pressed Rosehip Oil
Makeup Essentials
I love makeup but typically find myself doing my ‘signature’ look on a daily LOL Here are my tried and true products that I always use.
So I am always checking if my products have ingredients that trigger my acne and this does not. It has a pleasant smell and melts into the skin. Takes off my makeup easily.
OMZZZ ACAÍ NIGHTLY CLEANSING BALM – Bad Habit US
I was a skeptic. Ive had the product for a few weeks and CAN see a difference. It looks even better when I enhance them with mascara. If you've thought about trying it, just do it and be consistent. Apply it twice a day and give yourself 30 days. I a...
Scorolash | Vegan, Cruelty Free Lash & Brow ...
Another product that works well if you have acne. I love how this covers the skin. It will hide my acne scars but not feel cakey. You can use it as a bb cream or build it to be more of a foundation. I have used this solely as my foundation for the la...
PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream
This was a splurge purchase and I have to say I do love it. Paired this with my scorolash serum and my lashes look so long!
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
Love this highlighter. A lot goes a long way. Perfect for a glowy summer look.
Shop Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
Yes, these lashes are on $1. Now hear me out, they hold up great. I worked a full 12 hr business event and they never budged. My secret is to glue them with my KISS black eyeliner glue. Great hold.
ioni Cosmetics: LASHES!!!
I decided to try their blush since I love their lashes and it has a nice tint to it. You have to atleast try it since its only a dollar.
Ioni Blush Rosy
My fave lip combo is this shine gloss in global citizen and pair it with the darker liner from NYX called, Rebel Kind. It's also in this list I created.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Shine Loud, Long ...
Pair with NYX global citizen shine long wear gloss. This combo will last me a full day of work including drinking coffee. Just make sure you let it dry first!
Line Loud Vegan Longwear Lip Liner
Absolute favorite palette. I have a simple daily look I do with it. What can I say, I like what I like. :)
MORPHE 9B Bronzed Babe Eyeshadow Palette
Self Care Sundays
Exact pillow I just bought. I love my baths and figured it was better to be comfortable while I relaxed. This pillow is literally perfect.
Best Bath Pillow
Any of Dr. Teal's Epsom salts will get the job done for my spa night at home.
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt
These all smell amazing and are so affordable that I grab a few at a time. Baby smooth skin every time.
Amazon.com: Sugar Scrub
I use this to exfoliate dead skin. I tend to get the little raised bumps on the top of my thighs after shaving and this completely smooths them out.
Kelebek Natural Exfoliatin Gloves/Turkish ...
No bath is complete without fizzy bath bombs.
Bath Bombs Gift Set
I always get bumps on the tops of my thighs after shaving. This is the only product to give me silky smooth skin. I swear by this.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
Nail Care
I LOVE these nails! I have spent all year finding the right press ons. I switched glue and nails trying to fins a combo that could stay on longer than a few days. These have lasted the best. Gorgeous colors as well. I like my shorter and almond shape...
Glamnetic Nails & Press-On Nails
My favorite nail glue. My perfect combo right now is this glue with my Glamnetic press ons. They last so much longer than any other set. Super affordable too.
Super Strong Nail Glue
Skincare Products
Hands down my new favorite sunscreen. Smells like summer. It is literally scented like a pina colada. It doesn't leave a white cast. It gently blends in. And it blends in fast. I hate other sunscreens that take me rubbing the lotion in for an eternit...
Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
This is my go to face sunscreen. I dont wear a lot of makeup day to day but I love that this is tinted and gives a light coverage. I pair it with a quick swipe of eyeshadow and mascara and I feel presentable. For me, this brand was covered under my F...
Colorescience Face Shield Flex SPF 50