when I say this mascara is absolutely amazing. I didn’t want to love it, because I prefer to go the drug store route. But Charlotte Tilbury’s EXAGGER-EYES VOLUME MASCARA, is as good as they say it is. The wand has a curl so it gives you great lift, while the bristles are set perfectly to divide and lengthen. It does not transfer or irritate my sensitive eyes. Get bigger, better lashes with one stroke. This has become a top 5 in a very competitive category.
I’m officially a Sephora Collection fan, and now I have a new favorite cleanser. The Sephora Collection’s Clean Skin Cleansing Balm. It is my favorite step one cleanser I have tried, whether it be an oil or cleansing balm. This product somehow removes every bit of makeup, pollution, and sunscreen on your face. It works fast, you do not need a lot, and it doesn’t leave a greasy mess on your face. Most balms leave a layer of slime or need to be rubbed off with a washcloth. This simply vanishes with a few splashes of water. It is hydrating and seems gentle enough for all skin types.
It’s fall and I’ve found some new faves to share. First up is a new staple for me.
It is Ciele’s bronze & protect SPF 50+ bronzing concentrate. This is different than bronzing drops but can be used in the same way. I love to add 5 drops to my foundation. It gives the most suntanned goddess look, with the protection of spf 50. The consistency is water-like, and the pay off is huge.
I am rarely impressed by a Shampoo and Conditioner. I was shocked to discover how much I like Matrix’s Food for Soft Shampoo & Conditioner. It left my hair soft and manageable. It is great for thick hair.
I found a brow gel that does all that you want. It’s Sephora Collection’s Shape & Set Clear Eyebrow Gel. This gel holds brows in place and beyond. There is no stickyness. You can go for a natural look or use the special brush to get a laminated look.
I did not think I was into cream blush. I have always preferred liquid and powder. Morphe’s Huephoric Rush 3-in-1 Silk Blush. This blush has a natural look with one swipe and buildable for major color. It is a buttery texture that melts into skin. It gives an instant plumping look.
your skin Higher Dose’s Supercharge Copper Body Brush. I love dry brushing. It is a great way to exfoliate your skin and get your lymphatic system moving. If you are going to do it why not amplify it with the power of Copper. The copper bristles release ions that affect your energy state. The bristles are humanly sourced from Natural horse hair. They do not hurt or scrape too hard, just the perfect amount of pressure. This is not good for sensitive skin, but all others should try it. I do it most days but always on days when I am going to apply self tanner. It helps for a flawless application.
not just me, my mascara too. I’m really liking Winky Lux’s Detailed Oriented Mascara in Chocolate, which is a deep brown. I have recently gotten into brown eyeliners and Mascaras, and if you haven’t tried them I definitely recommend. It gives a softer yet still defined look.I found this mascara worked great alone as well as layered with other mascaras. It is more of a daytime mascara for me. However I use it to define a bolder mascara as a second coat. It removes easily and I had zero eye sensitivity. It offers length and volume, of course most of all serious separation. The Micro spoolie is able to grab even the thinest of lashes. It is great for the inner and outer corners as well as lower lashes that often get missed. I also like that it is infused with Biotin and collagen, because why not.
to pick a favorite lip gloss. I have different favorites for different seasons, times of day, occasions, outfits, etc. While I can’t name a fave, I must talk about Tarte’s maracuja juicy lip plumping oil with hyaluronic acid. This gloss is so good. I have it in rose. It is super hydrating and very glossy. It’s full of good for your lips ingredients. I wear it alone and layer over lipstick.
This Summer I tried out a lot of foundations. I am going to tell you about my top 3. They vary in price from low to medium to high. You can not go wrong with any of these. I will start with the one I seem to use the most. It is Maybelline’s Super Stay Up to 30HR Wear Lumi-Matte Longwear Foundation. It’s just $16 and performs like a luxury product. It somehow manages to be matte and glowy at the same time. It lasts all day and night. It feels comfortable and hardly there on the skin.
My next recommendation is basically like the above just higher end. It does that matte yet luminous look and hides the look of any pores. It is the LAWLESS Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation. It is weightless while being full coverage, and packed with good for your skin ingredients.
Lastly is Gucci’s 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation. It has a velvet like finish and just feels like luxury. It is luminous, matte, full coverage and advertised as waterproof. It’s everything you want a foundation to be.
with K18’s AstroLift reparative volume spray. This is my favorite hair find of 2025! I can’t say enough good things about this product. I have very long, thick hair. It’s hard for me to get volume because of the weight. This spray lifts hair and holds a look like a texture spray does. It is extreamly lightweight and not sticky. You can use it on dry or towel dried hair. I use it as the last step in my look to amplify waves and make them stay for days. The K18 peptide helps reverse damage. I love K18 and this is my favorite product they’ve made.
These are the products I’m enjoying this summer. First off is Naked Sundays CabanaGlow SPF 50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops in Bronze. This product does everything! I can wear it as foundation to be a bronzed goddess. It easily glides all over with it’s serum texture. It’s mineral with major protection. You will get compliments!
I’m setting my makeup with Kopari’s Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist. This sets your makeup while giving you an illuminating glow. The mist is very fine and weightless.
When I want face sunscreen without a bronzing affect I have been using Shisiedo’s Urban Environment Mineral Clear Sunscreen with SPF 50. It’s lightweight with hardly any whitecast. It layers great under makeup and is loaded with good for you skin ingredients.
Since I like to take the scent of the beach with me I’ve been covering myself in Vacation’s new Body Mist in their signature award winning fragrance. It’s a coconut, banana, paradise.
Lastly I’m chilling poolside or on the beach with Daizy’s Social Soda. These THC drinks work. Powered by delta 9 and have you feeling just fine….
retinal. Lately I am very happy with the results I have been seeing from Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty’s Retinal Night. This .1% Retinal serum is gentle yet effective. I do not have sensitive skin and am used to using Retinal, so I jumped right in. I used it five days on two days off for a month with no issues. I had zero peeling or signs of sensitivity. I like how the consistency goes on and seems to absorb fast. It layered well under my night-time moisturizer. I think this a great option if you are looking for Retinal.
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