My philosophy on makeup and skincare is simple, save where you can, splurge where you need to. Just because a product is pricey doesn’t mean it works. But if it’s a product you swear by and can’t live without, it’s worth every penny. Here are the products that fill my makeup bag and medicine cabinet.
The Beauty Edit
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Sonya Dakar
Flash Facial
Amazing. In 60-seconds remove dead, rough skin to prep your skin for makeup. It exfoliates and brightens in less than a minute.
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Not Your Mother's
Thermal Spray
Use a lot of heat on your hair? Ends looking fried? Keep them smooth and undamaged with this heat protectant spray.
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Conair
Jumbo Rollers
Want to try hot rollers? I’ve been using this set since I was 17. They give great body and big, glamorous waves.
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Marc Jacobs
Velvet Noir Volume
Thicken and volumize your lashes with this amazing mascara. Super dark, no nonsense lashes with no smudges.
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Aphorism
Night Is Young
This Aphorism serum brightens, heals, and reduces fine lines. This oil is a skincare savior.
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Charlotte Tilbury
Color Chameleon Pencil
This eye pencil can be used as a liner or a shadow. Wonderful, rich pigments that make your eye color pop and last all day.
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Oribe
Supershine Creme
Get that super model shine with this glossing creme. Your hair will be impossibly shiny.
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Beachwaver
Auto-Curling Iron
Can’t master the perfect curl or wave? This iron spins with the push of a button to help you get the wave your looking for.
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Glossier
Boy Brow
This eyebrow filler gives you a natural look that leaves brows perfectly defined. Not too dark, not too thick.
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La Roche Posay
Cicaplast Baume
Have red, irritated skin? My acne heals faster and looks less red thanks to this balm. Can’t live without it.
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Harry Josh
Lightweight Blowdryer
This dryer is so amazing that I travel with it. Quick, light, with all the settings. The best dryer I’ve ever used, no question.
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Essie
Gel Polish
This polish has the shine of a gel polish with two-week durability. Limited colors, but they’re all lovely.
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Charlotte Tilbury
Pillow Talk
The perfect matte nude-pink lipstick. Looks great on almost everyone and doesn’t dry out your lips.
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Urban Decay
Eye Primer
Hold all your shadows in place (no matter how sweaty your lids) with this amazing eye primer. It’s the only thing I trust for outdoor weddings.
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COSRX
AHA Whitehead Power Liquid
Without question the most effective product I’ve ever used for the treatment of cystic acne.
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Bliss
Fabulous Foaming Face Wash
One of the best face washes on the market. The chamomile helps soothe and rebalance skin.
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COSRX
Acne Patches
Whether it’s an occasional blemish or regular breakouts, these are amazing. The hydrocolloid material actually sucks the impurities out of your pores for fast healing.
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Maybelline
Color Tattoo Eyeshadow
The easiest eyeshadow ever. Perfect for achieving just a hint of shimmer on your lids. Last all day without creasing.
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Laura Mercier
Radiance Primer
The perfect thing to hold your makeup in place while giving you a dewy glow. It perks up your skin when your tired.
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TonyMoly
Banana Sleeping Pack
This mask is the perfect thing to rejuvenate skin. It moisturizes, nourishes and brightens. It also has a delicious banana smell.
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Hourglass
Ambient Light Powder
I use this powder for everything. I put it on my eyelids when I want to add some shimmer. I use it to blend in blush. It gives you the perfect glow.
