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Favorite Hair and Makeup products
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items As a former hair stylist (who has also done makeup) I've tried hundreds of products. These are my tried and true favorites!
This cream bronzer/blush duo is AMAZING and I can't live without it for my natural 5 minute face look. It blends like a dream and comes in several color combos!
Desert Island Duo | DIBS Beauty
I have a couple favorite mascaras, but this one is at the top of my list. It makes my eyelashes look like I have extensions but at a fraction of the price. As a blonde, I prefer to wear a brown mascara, and I'm so happy Thrive included that shade!
Liquid Lash™ Extensions Mascara
These brushes are, in my opinion, the best there are! This set includes everything you need for a beautiful makeup application every time!
ESSENTIAL BRUSH SET
This beautiful setting powder by Givenchy is amazingggg! I have mature skin and this powder doesn't settle into fine lines and wrinkles, and doesn't look cakey at all. Comes in several shades according to your skin tone. Try it, you'll love it!
Prisme Libre Loose Setting and Finishing Powder
These new blushes by Givenchy have become my new favorite, hands down. They blend sooo beautifully and don't have a powdery look on the skin - at all. I currently have 2 shades but would like to collect them all!
Prisme Libre Loose Powder Blush 12H Radiance
This Makeup by Mario lip gloss is my new favorite! It's highly pigmented, not sticky and comes in tons of shades. As a mature woman, I prefer a gloss to a lipstick, and I just can't say enough about this beautiful product!
MoistureGlow™ Plumping Lip Color
I have tried a million brow pencils and this one remains my top choice! There is a thin pencil on one end - perfect for making natural hair-like strokes, and a Spoolie on the other end for brushing hairs into place. Comes in tons of shades. Love it!
Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This tinted brow gel is amazing for me, as my brows are white LOL This gel locks hairs into place while providing a natural looking tint. I love using this especially when I'm in a hurry; it's the perfect addition to my no makeup-makeup routine!
Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This is easily one of my favorite mascaras. It gives both length and volume, without clumps! Love it!
BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I am obsessed with this bronzer! It's a best seller for a reason! It gives the perfect bronze-y glow, and is available in a few shades. LOVE!
Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
These blushes are extremely pigmented, just like the Hoola Bronzer, so a little goes a long way! There are tons of colors to choose from and are absolutely beautiful on the skin!
WANDERful World Silky-Soft Powder Blush - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
When I said I have several favorite mascaras, I wasn't lying! This mascara separates, lifts and lengthens lashes, doesn't clump, flake or smudge!
Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara - Lancôme | Ulta Beauty
Obsessed with this tinted moisturizer! It looks so natural, blends in like a dream and is perfect for that no makeup-makeup look/5 minute face. Comes in tons of shades and doesn't make me break out - which is a huge bonus!
COMPLEXION RESCUE Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30 - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
I have tried so many different brands of makeup sponges but I come back to the OG beauty blender every time. This sponge blends in liquid and cream products seamlessly and effortlessly, not to mention, quickly!
Original Beautyblender - beautyblender | Ulta Beauty
Ever since I had Covid (twice!) my hair has been falling out like none other! My hair stylist recommended this shampoo (and conditioner and tonic) as it reduces shedding and makes hair feel thicker and fuller. It didn't happen right away, but now tha...
Tea Tree Scalp Care Regeniplex Shampoo - Paul Mitchell | Ulta Beauty
This conditioner goes hand in hand with the shampoo. Rinses out well and doesn't weigh hair down or make it feel greasy. Love these products by Paul Mitchell!
Tea Tree Scalp Care Regeniplex Conditioner - Paul Mitchell | Ulta Beauty
This tonic is sprayed onto scalp 2x/day or as needed/desired. This 3 step line is gluten free, vegan, color safe, and paraben free.
Tea Tree Scalp Care Regeniplex Tonic - Paul Mitchell | Ulta Beauty
This is the hair dryer I love and personally use (though I'd purchase the Dyson if it wasn't so pricey!) This isn't "cheap," but it's well worth the investment. Hair tools MATTER. This hair dryer dries hair faster, which means less heat to damage the...
Featherweight StyleMax Professional Hair Dryer with Automated Heat - T3 | Ulta Beauty
This is the flat iron that I personally use. Again, hair products and tools MATTER. This iron works amazingly well for straightening as well as curling the hair. It's a bit of an investment but I've had my iron for years and I hope it lasts forever!
SinglePass StyleMax Professional 1" Flat Iron with Automated Heat - T3 | Ulta Beauty
A good round brush is essential for that perfect blowout! Look no further than this brush by T3.
Professional Round Volume Brush 2.5'' - T3 | Ulta Beauty
The BEST dry shampoo EVER. That is all.
Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo - Living Proof | Ulta Beauty
Hempz lotions are the only lotions I use. They're clean, vegan/gluten/cruelty free and smell amazing! There are so many wonderful scents it's hard to choose which I like best lol They also melt into the skin vs sit on top of it. Doesn't feel greasy, ...
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer - Hempz | Ulta Beauty
These are my most used lip product! I prefer a no makeup-makeup look now that I'm older and these lip glosses provide a hint of color and a lot of shine. They're not sticky, and come in lots of colors!
Best Of Maracuja Juicy Lips - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
I have tried dozens of concealers over the years and now that I'm older, I'm in love with the Ultra Creamy shape tape! It provides the perfect coverage and does NOT settle into fine lines at all. Love this product!
Shape Tape Ultra Creamy Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
This setting powder ties for first place! It looks so smooth and beautiful, isn't cakey and sets my liquid/cream products beautifully! Comes in a few different shades.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier | Ulta Beauty
This is my go-to eye shadow palette. I own MANY eyeshadows but use this one every single day. Has gorgeous mattes and shimmer shadows in lots of neutral shades. Again, perfect for that no makeup-makeup look, but can also create a bold eye look!
18T Truth or Bare Artistry Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Amika hair products are my latest obsession! I was introduced to them by my hair stylist and fell in love with how well they WORK (and smell!) and make my hair look! I will share my faves, starting with this one...
Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Spray
Another Amika product I am obsessed with. These products work soooo well, smell amazing and a little goes a long way! You will immediately notice a difference when you use this spray. Helps cut down drying time, too!
The Wizard Detangling Hair Primer
This amazing cream works great for reducing frizz and increasing shine! I have naturally curly hair and live in FL, and this works amazingly well - even in the humidity!
Supernova Moisture & Shine Cream
This is my favorite bronzer of all time. It is sooo highly pigmented I just tap my brush on the pan and can bronze my entire face! Gives the perfect natural looking bronze-y glow
Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer
This is my tried and true, go-to skin tint. The serum formula goes on smoothly and blends in seamlessly and effortlessly. It looks super natural and is perfect for a no makeup-makeup look. This comes in tons of shades and - in my opinion - needs to b...
ILIA Skin Tint - Very Light with Neutral Cool Undertones | ILIA Beauty
Love this setting blurring setting powder by Ilia! Love that it has clean ingredients. Works perfectly with the skin tint and serum foundation!
Soft Focus Finishing Powder - Radiant Finishing Powder | ILIA
When I'm not using a tinted moisturizer and want more coverage, this is the foundation I go to. I love that it has all natural ingredients, and its' serum formula is perfect for mature skin (and of course, younger skin, too!) Doesn't settle into line...
ILIA Foundation - SF1.5: Very Light with Neutral Undertones