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I won’t lie, as a blogger, I get sent a lot of beauty, hair and skincare products to try out. Some are just OK and don’t get much use after the first try. Others are good and make a great addition to the products I already use. But, there are some that I fall in love with! To the point that I find myself buying them again and again.
This list is those few stellar products that have become my favorites + a few that have yet to be usurped by anything newer, trendier, higher-end, etc.
TOP 10
Tula Day & Night Moisturizer – I’ve been using the entire Tula Skincare line for the last month. The day & night cream is the first thing I went through and had to buy more!
L’Oreal Blow Dry It Quick Primer Spray – Savior for anyone who uses a hair dryer on a regular basis. Cuts dry time in half and adds so much shine!
NYX Total Control Drop Foundation – The thin formula really lets you control how heavy of a base you need. Night out, a dozen drops. Everyday face, just a few.
L’Oreal Double Extend Mascara – I’ve been using this mascara since high school. This two-step mascara gives me the most length and is the least annoying mascara to wash off (something I value more than anything).
Cover Girl Instant Age Rewind Concealer – Best coverage for under eye circle and blemishes.
Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade – Once you get the hang of using the angled brush, this pomade gives the most control when shading in brows. The color is hyper pigmented and doesn’t smudge or move on your face.
Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder – Hands down best powder. Sets makeup and softens fine lines.
Charlotte Tilbury ‘The Feline Flick’ Fine Line Shodo Pen Eyeliner – Trust me friends, I’ve always been a pen/marker eye liner user and this. is. the. best. The point is perfect (and stays intact) and the liner glides on effortlessly. It’s actually easy to put on and achieve that cat eye line w/o too much struggle or clean up.
Hourglass Lip Stain – I found this stain in college and haven’t looked back since. I wear the shade ‘canvas’ for an neutral looking lip!
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer – I LIVE for this stuff! Primer isn’t just for those full face makeup days. This primer keeps the away shine regardless of what you have on top! Love coming home after work and not looking like an oily mess.
A quick bonus (because I’ve got vacation on the brain…heading somewhere warm next week!) is Malibu Tan Hemp Golden Glow lotion. Another product I started using in college, this body lotion has the slightest bit of self tanner mixed in. Great for maintaining a tan or for adding a subtle bit of color to your skin without having to get a full blown spray tan!
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*Melissa
