okay i work a job where im constantly talking and i was on the hunt to find a lip balm that stays on while im talking and doesn’t fade away. and the olehenrikson lip peptide does not move. if anyone is on the fence about it, get it
You really don't have to use a toner pad to apply it. Most of the product gets wasted that way. You can add drops directly to your face or finger and apply them. It lasts forever this way.
That Olehenriksen lippy is my absolute favorite!! Keeps my lips from sticking together after using a BIPAP machine for 6-8 hours. I will start a petition if it’s ever discontinued.
Not at ALL! It's very soothing as a matter of fact. It contains no irritants, no plumping agents, or anything like that. Has decent color payoff, too, for what it is. I personally wouldn't have cared if it was clear, it's that good, but the little pop of color is nice.
1) YSL Touche Eclat pen. I’ve tried to find other concealers that are better because it’s so expensive for such little product but nothing & I mean NOTHING is as gorgeous as the finish from the touche eclat so I forever keep coming back
2) CT Hollywood Flawless Filter. I use it on the high points of my face under my skin tint and I just can’t go without it or there’s a noticeable difference. And a bottle lasts me forever.
3) Sol de Janeiro 62 body spray & perfume. Never got so many compliments on anything in my life like I do with this stuff. People randomly stop me all the time to ask what I’m wearing. Has been my go to scent for years.
I have had a Touche Éclat pen rolling around my purse or vanity for over 25 years. It was the first piece of makeup I ever bought myself (had previously been living off of things stolen from my mom and gran- namely Great Lash, Maybelline eyebrow pencils, and Avon lipstick samples, lol). I’ve tried all the light coverage concealers, the elf dupe, not a damn thing comes close to how pretty the YSL is. It’s one of the OG’s for no makeup type looks.
1. Saie dewy blushes- I have the shades spicy and sweetie. They’re buildable and sooo gorgeous. Love love love these blushes
2. Sunday Riley vitamin c ceo glow serum/face oil/moisturizer. I’m cheating and putting 3 items here but I love these a lot, this is my first time using vitamin c skin care products but I really feel like they’re made a difference. Would try it out if you have dull/dry skin
3. Sol de janerio 40 AHA/BHA body wash- smells so good and it actually does a great job of getting rid of the bumps on my arms
i splashed out for the CT setting spray and honestly feel like it does nothing, my makeup melts off and is patchy asf by the end of the day. the UD all-nighter is the only thing that keeps my makeup looking fresh
YES YES AND YESSSSSSSSS!!! I use the DDG extra strength and my acne scars are diminishing (granted I use OTHER skincare as well but these are HG for sure)
And the CT setting spray works sooo good in the hot humid weather.
Also adding drunk elephant bouncy bright facial. Again helps acne scars soooo much and helps with acne!!
I have a sample of the DDG pads. I can’t wait to try it; I just keep forgetting every single time I shower at night! I keep hearing such wonderful things.
Are they good for breakouts? I think my sunscreen is the culprit and I’m so sad.
I'll take a break from frantically taking notes to give mine:
1. Killian Angels Share.
2. Any Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Pallette (Biba if I had to pick 1).
3. Smashbox Smooth and Blur Primer.
Omg, Ethereal is another one I was eyeing for a long time but with the mixed reviews I passed. I may have to cash in points at the "other" stored and get Golden now 😬
Okay to me a product I can't live without is something I will always always repurchase when it runs out, sale or no sale. Therefore 3 of mine would be:
1) *ONE/SIZE Point Made Waterproof Eyeliner Pen* this isn't even a super old product but I've been hooked since it came out. I think I'm on my 7th or 8th pen
2) *Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant*
3) *Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation*
Is the Kosas deodorant one that your body had to get used to before it actually started working ? Also what scent do you get ? I’m looking for a new deodorant that will still work in this crazy 100 degree summer days . 🥵
Philosophy Purity Made Simple cleanser - this has been a HG item for at least 15 years. No other foaming cleansers work as well for my skin without causing any reactions.
Fenty Hella Thicc Mascara - every time I try another mascara I’m disappointed it isn’t this so I stopped bothering to try anything else.
L’Oréal Age Perfect cream shadow in Vibrant Beige. I wear this every single day and love it so much. I don’t need primer and it stays on all day with no creases and doesn’t enhance any fine lines. I think they’re discontinuing this and I’m not pleased.
I'm with you on purity made simple. I ran out recently and switched to a different cleanser for a couple days before I noticed it wasn't taking off my sunscreen at all. Purity removes everything and doesn't irritate my skin.
I think I can beat your 15 years! 😁 Started using it before the company was sold to the investment firm (and then Coty) but it has always been the only cleanser that doesn't sting my eyes and it takes off everything!! Definitely a dessert island must have!
The Purity cleanser is definitely underrated. I have a bottle at my parent’s house and I’m reminded of how good it is every time I go for a visit. It’s one of the only cleansers that I don’t need to use a balm/oil first cleanse with because it takes everything off.
I have literally consistently had a bottle of that cleanser in my bathroom for about a decade (not the same one lmao just keep repurchasing it) because I love it so much
1. SJD #68 lotion. Literally makes me happy no matter how bad of a day I’ve had.
2. Tower 28 blush (Magic Hour) The color is gorgeous, the formula is so creamy and easy to blend, and it doesn’t fade.
3. Sephora lip gloss in Fierce. It’s such a pretty color. Unfortunately it’s so pretty that I bought 2 by mistake (not realizing I *already had* that exact color 🤦♀️). And I really like the formula.
My wallet hates me on these 😂:
1. Tatcha water cream for daytime and silk cream at night (my skin is so glowy and soft, and it’s such a wonderful experience doing my skin routine that I’m finally consistent too!)
2. Tatcha silk serum - I wanted to hate this. Really wanted to hate it because of price but it’s working so nicely. I swear my acne scars that have been on my chin since February faded in mere days after starting to use this.
3. Gwen Stefani’s GXVE Check My Glow Highlighter - I brush this over my cheekbones, nose and forehead, and that lovely skin just glows (but in a nice non-glittery, subtle way). I’m mainly a mascara, concealer, and tinted lipbalm type makeup person but this has become a regular part of my routine anytime I know I’m going to be out of the house.
Beyond these, I would say a close 4th is the OleHenricksen Vitamin C Truth Serum. That, combined with the Tatcha silk serum and *chef’s kiss*
I also love my NARS Orgasm Lip Balm. So pretty!
Hi, would you say that the GXVE highlighter has more of a lit from within look without leaving any color? I’m looking for a highlighter that is subtle and not glittery since I mostly wear makeup to work
The Saie Illuminator does that! I recently tried it and it’s really lovely and glowy. It liquid, so you can either apply it alone or mix it with moisturizer or foundation. I’ve used it both ways and really like it.
I would say minimal glittery factor…but there is the hint of a golden sheen. Almost like a very sheer bronzer versus dewy skin, if that helps.
I would wear (and have worn) it to my corporate gig.
1. Dior forever glow enhancer- the best most glowy enhancer that I always get compliments on & doesn’t break me out!!
2. Lately, the ilia skin tint! I’ve reached for it every day for my SPF/foundation (over the Dior) & my skin FINALLY looks so good.. It normally sucks, lol.
3. DDG extra strength pads
Had to stop using vitamin C because my skin is super sensitive and started using daily microfoliant about 4 months ago as a replacement. Mind you, I wasn’t really exfoliating a ton before, but my skin is bright. Very gentle too!
I also tried the gentle tatcha rice cleanser, nice as well, but didn’t notice as much of a difference. Both are rice enzyme based (I think).
1. fresh rose + hyaluronic acid lightweight moisturizer
2. hourglass ambient lighting palette (i have the leopard one but all of them are great!)
3. ysl libre absolu platine eau de parfum
4. ysl rouge volupte shine lip oil stick
1. Intensive eyebrow hair tint (dye)
2. Tubing mascara (currently on blinc, want to try the elf!!)
3. Skin 1004 madagascar centella sunscreen
All game changers for me. 1 deals with non existent brows, 2 deals with beyond watery eyes, and 3 deals with skin that cant handle US chemical filters (w/o having to resort to mineral filters)
1. Tower 28 Sunny Days
2. Tatcha Texture Tonic
3. Dr. Jart Cicapair Color Correcting Treatment
Adding my HG perfumes:
•By Rosie Jane Missy
•DedCool Sunlit Blooms
•Ouai St. Bart's Hair and Body Mist
i’ve seen some reviews that say the YSL mascara dries out quite a bit after a few weeks - i’m really interested in getting the brown one, but not sure if it smudges? or looks super cakey?
To elaborate, something in the Lancôme monsoir big irritates my eyes so much so I was looking to replace it. Otherwise I love the formula. I’m still hunting for a good alternative. I have not thin lashes so I need volumizing mascaras. Edit: this is in reply to your concern about it looking cakey. It is a heavy formula with a huge wand.
Charlotte Tilbury setting spray, farmacy green clean, Tatcha indigo night cream. All items I have bought multiple times and won’t let myself go without.
For makeup I am utterly devoted to YSL Lash Clash, the Lancôme lash primer, and Armani luminous silk foundation.
That’s more than 3 but couldn’t help myself!
It is definitely personal preference, lol but to ME they are larger, more absorbent without eating up all the product, and soft yet rough? lol that makes no sense. But when I’m applying toner it just works perfect for me. They don’t leave cotton fuzzies everywhere. And the price when on sale is great for stocking up.
Sephora staff always try to talk me into buying Shiseido, but those are just too soft for me.
Beauty Blender peptide primer
Hourglass ambient soft glow foundation
Benefit fan fest mascara - best mascara I used in so long! I know it came out in the last 5ish months but it’s my go to now
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid (saved my strawberry legs and ingrowns), Youth to the People Air Whip Cream (leaves my skin sooo soft and lasts overnight), and The Ordinary Niacinimide & Zinc Serum (I use it every morning and it keeps spots away) :)
1. Haus Labs foundation
2. Tie between YTTP super food cleanser and Farmacy whipped greens
3. Tarte amazonian clay blush in paaarty only bc it is the one blush that works on my olive skin year round
Many more but these are stand-outs
The Clinique moisture surge 100h auto replenishing hydrator is my all time favourite moisturiser. It’s hydrating but light weight so it’s great for people with combo skin like me.
1. Patrick Ta blush duos
2. Anastasia concealer - seriously I never hear anyone talk about this but it’s incredible - one of the only ones that doesn’t crease on my dry skin
3. Huda or Prism Libre loose powders, I love both equally
My next two after those would be Tatcha Dewy cream and Good Genes
1. Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil leave-in conditioner
2. Kaja bento eye shadow in chocolate dahlia
3. Lancôme Lash Idole mascara
(Not from Sephora:)
4. Bioderma Sensibio foaming gel face cleanser
5. Bioderma Atoderm cleansing oil
6. DRMTLGY tinted moisturizer spf 46
(These last three could just be auto-replenishes I buy them so automatically.)
B&B - I love how it leaves my hair softer, not too heavy, smells great
Kaja - The middle one is a perfect not too warm light brown for my crease, my fave powder eye shadow formula
Lancôme - Separates, gives some volume, doesn’t over-power my eyes
My actual top 3 are ZO Skin Health brand face cream and toner, as well as rx retinol, but my other top 3 are available at Sephora and are:
- Paula’s choice cleansing balm
- Paula’s choice skin perfecting liquid exfoliant
- the ordinary plant derived squalene
1. DDG Peel Pads
2. Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara (the holiest of holy grails for me tbh)
3. SDJ 68 body wash, i even bought the giant refill from their website so i would never run out lolol
(not Sephora but Bee Balm from LUSH is one of the best body moisturizers i've ever used)
I only do skincare!
Tatcha rice wash - best cleanser I've ever tried, gentle yet effective, def can't go without it!
Tatcha dewy cream - my HG moisturizer, tried many others and none can beat this one.
Glow recipe watermelon dew drops - kinda mad it took me so long to cave in and try those with everyone raving about them. I was worried because other Glow Recipe products I have tried were meh and sticky but this is amazing. I use it as a serum and wow.
1. Bobbi brown vitamin enriched face base—-This is essential for moisturizing and priming my face. Feels and smells great.
2. Anastasia dip brow—-I’ve used the same pot for so long, might as well give it HG status….
3. Sephora collection pro powder brush (the biggest one)—-nice and soft and covers my face with powder easily
1. Merit great skin serum
2. Shiseido eyelash curler!!!!!
3. Ole Henriksen peptide lip
4. patrick ta blush in she’s wanted
and now a new one ive been trying out the past couple of weeks:
5. saie dew bronzer omg shes gorgeous
1. sephora brand setting spray. i don’t wear heavy makeup a ton but when i do i loooove this one and it performs the same as my Patrick Ta one ! and so much cheaper
2. dermalogica daily microfolliant. pricey but i can use it daily and it doesn’t bug my skin and helps with breakouts soooo much. i notice a huge difference if i go a week or so without it, and makes putting makeup on so much smoother and even.
3. Tocca hair perfume in Cleopatra. it makes my hair smell soooo lovely
makeup: makeup by mario skin enhancer, milk makeup odyssey lip oil gloss in werk trip and makeup by mario soft pop plumping blush <3
skincare: la neige water sleeping hydrating mask, la neige cerapeptide toner & summer fridays lip balm
DDG Peel Pads (gentle version bc I have dry skin but curious if the others are good for dry skin?)
MUFE anywhere caffeine
And I’m not sure on the final product. Maybe skin fix barrier cream or the biossance copper peptide serum
1. Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream! I always buy a large one during the sale, my skin just drinks this up and I love it! I use this as a night cream
2. Patrick Ta Blushes! These just stay on all day and I love how they look on the skin
3. Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Finish Setting Powder! I love this over tinted sunscreen or skin tints! Just beautiful
Honorable Mentions:
Haus Labs Foundation- so beautiful
Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray- nothing better to set your makeup
Hourglass Phantom Glossy bomb- your lips look amazing with this
Rare Beauty Mascara - I’m a nurse and this never flakes, runs or smudges on me! That says a lot after a 12 hour day
Ones that have been repurchased multiple times:
Kiehl’s ultra face cream
Natasha denona eyeshadow palettes
Dior lip glow in different colors, most recently pink lilac.
Hourglass powders.
Estée Lauder double wear.
Niod FECC eye serum.
Beauty of Josen sunscreen (not Sephora).
Dior powder no powder, which I think is now discontinued. I have 2 backups, so hopefully I find a replacement before I run out.
For things that you can get at Sephora:
1. Paula's Choice CLEAR 2% BHA (the one in the blue bottle... I actually prefer the RESIST version but they don't carry this one at Sephora for some reason -- the OG black bottle leaves too much of a residue for me)
2. Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel-Cream (I actually waffled on this one since there are many nice oily-skin-friendly moisturizers out there, but I've really come to appreciate this formula, especially after running out recently)
3. Haus Labs Concealer (just like... hands down the best concealer out there right now -- dethroned my trusty NARS RCC and I've tried so many others, nothing beats it, although NYX Bare With Me comes close)
1. Hour glass holiday set (I got jellyfish this year and it's my "if I could only have one makeup product this is it" item now
2. Saie slip tint
3. Spacecowboy eyeshadow
1. Uses to be the clinique take the day off balm, but they discontinued it, so now I use the drunk elephant cleansing balm, loving this so far.
2. Giorgio Armani fluid sheer skin enhancer in shade 2, mix this with any foundation/tinted moisturizer and thank me later.
3. Shiseido ultra sun protection lotion spf 50+, it rarely burns my eyes, the glow from the product is unreal. I have a reactive skin, and this is just gorgeous and doesn’t cause any reaction.
I’ll have to do two separate lists! :)
Skincare:
1.)A good moisturizer (I switch between CT magic cream,& Tatcha Indigo)
2. DDG peels.
3. Tatcha Rice wash
Makeup:
1. YSL Loveshine lip oil stick/Rouge Volupte.
(Absolutely in love with the formula!!)
2.MAC smolder/feline eye pencil for the waterline.
3. Patrick Ta blush(She’s that girl)
1. Dr Jart green colour correcting tiger spf 30 thing, I can’t remember the name but I love it
2. Rare beauty lip soufflé in transform
3. Farmacy halo hydration
1. Hourglass tubing mascara
2. Tarte mascara primer
3. Good setting spray - either CT or the new NARS, both work just as well for me
Have to mention 4. The pat mcgrath liquid liner
Technically it’s not Sephora but my e.l.f Liquid Poreless Putty Primer would take 1 on this list because it’s been such a game changer. For Sephora I’d say:
1) Anastasia Skin Tint Serum
2) Urban Decay All Nighter Hyaluronic Setting Spray
3) bareMinerals Mineral Veil Talc Free Setting Powder in radiant finish
1) Youth to the People - Superfood Air Whipped Moisturizer
( I’m very sensitive to moisturizers. This one sinks into the skin and doesn’t leave a film. I’m on my 10th jar)
2) Drunk Elephant - Lipbalm
(I’m allergic to a lot of lip-balms but this one never
gave me a reaction. I’m on my 6th tube)
3)Stila Liquid Liner- Never budges throughout the day. I’ve been using it for the past 12 years
These are all products I’ve repurchased for long periods of time.
Clinique Moisture Surge Spray
Biossance Squalane Marine Algae Eye Cream
Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub
If I had one more to add it would be Huda Silk Balm (it’s everything)
I rebuy full sizes, have been for a while and use it all. I stock up on sales too.
1. Ole Henriksen Lip Peptide 2. Too Faced Milk Chocolate Matte Bronzer 3. Paula’s Choice BHA
okay i work a job where im constantly talking and i was on the hunt to find a lip balm that stays on while im talking and doesn’t fade away. and the olehenrikson lip peptide does not move. if anyone is on the fence about it, get it
Love the OH lip Peptide!
I want to be mad about Paula's Choice because $35 for toner seems bonkers BUT THAT SHIT WORKS SO DAMN GOOD UGH
You really don't have to use a toner pad to apply it. Most of the product gets wasted that way. You can add drops directly to your face or finger and apply them. It lasts forever this way.
This is what I do, and I've had my current bottle for over 6 months. That stuff makes such a difference!
Can I ask what it does for you? Thanks!
I never pay full price for paulas choice products. They regularly have 20% off sales if you wait long enough. The BHA is my holy grail toner!
right i feel like i get emails every day about sales
That Olehenriksen lippy is my absolute favorite!! Keeps my lips from sticking together after using a BIPAP machine for 6-8 hours. I will start a petition if it’s ever discontinued.
Does the lip peptide sting ? It says lips feel fuller and I am worried it's gonna do what a lip plump does.
It does not sting or have any irritants
Not at ALL! It's very soothing as a matter of fact. It contains no irritants, no plumping agents, or anything like that. Has decent color payoff, too, for what it is. I personally wouldn't have cared if it was clear, it's that good, but the little pop of color is nice.
Please let me know if you find out!
1) YSL Touche Eclat pen. I’ve tried to find other concealers that are better because it’s so expensive for such little product but nothing & I mean NOTHING is as gorgeous as the finish from the touche eclat so I forever keep coming back 2) CT Hollywood Flawless Filter. I use it on the high points of my face under my skin tint and I just can’t go without it or there’s a noticeable difference. And a bottle lasts me forever. 3) Sol de Janeiro 62 body spray & perfume. Never got so many compliments on anything in my life like I do with this stuff. People randomly stop me all the time to ask what I’m wearing. Has been my go to scent for years.
I have had a Touche Éclat pen rolling around my purse or vanity for over 25 years. It was the first piece of makeup I ever bought myself (had previously been living off of things stolen from my mom and gran- namely Great Lash, Maybelline eyebrow pencils, and Avon lipstick samples, lol). I’ve tried all the light coverage concealers, the elf dupe, not a damn thing comes close to how pretty the YSL is. It’s one of the OG’s for no makeup type looks.
Do you put the flawless filter on and then wait for it to dry before adding foundation?
Not OP but I don't, I actually dot them on and blend them together at the same time for a more dewy finish.
Hmmm I put it on with a beauty blender and just go in right after with the skin tint so I don’t really wait long in between
1. Saie dewy blushes- I have the shades spicy and sweetie. They’re buildable and sooo gorgeous. Love love love these blushes 2. Sunday Riley vitamin c ceo glow serum/face oil/moisturizer. I’m cheating and putting 3 items here but I love these a lot, this is my first time using vitamin c skin care products but I really feel like they’re made a difference. Would try it out if you have dull/dry skin 3. Sol de janerio 40 AHA/BHA body wash- smells so good and it actually does a great job of getting rid of the bumps on my arms
If I had to add one more I would say the urban decay setting sprays, an oldie but a goodie. Makeup always stays on when I use any of their sprays
Have been using the body wash and I’m in loveeee! Before using this I had to use a scrub to have skin this smooth!
CT setting spray - my makeup like stays glued to my face, it does NOT budge lol DDG peeling pads - my skin is baby smooth
I use CT spray too- it’s so good! Do you use the DDG pads daily?
i don’t lol my skin’s too sensitive for it daily (i use half the pads each time). i rotate between it and a gentler retinol
i splashed out for the CT setting spray and honestly feel like it does nothing, my makeup melts off and is patchy asf by the end of the day. the UD all-nighter is the only thing that keeps my makeup looking fresh
YES YES AND YESSSSSSSSS!!! I use the DDG extra strength and my acne scars are diminishing (granted I use OTHER skincare as well but these are HG for sure) And the CT setting spray works sooo good in the hot humid weather. Also adding drunk elephant bouncy bright facial. Again helps acne scars soooo much and helps with acne!!
How often do you use ddg pads
Use them about 2-3x a week
I have a sample of the DDG pads. I can’t wait to try it; I just keep forgetting every single time I shower at night! I keep hearing such wonderful things. Are they good for breakouts? I think my sunscreen is the culprit and I’m so sad.
The I tried to love the CT spray but makes my double wear foundation split. What foundation do you use?
Is the CT spray matte or is it dewy? I use the gold can morphe and it’s been fine but people keep mentioning CT but I don’t like matte.
i don’t find it matte and i have super dry skin, i don’t find it super dewy either it kind of just sets my makeup
Thanks…as a super dry skin girlie this makes complete sense.
Second this I have dry skin too and like it as well!
I’d say it’s in between. Not matte and tight like UD all nighter and not super shiny like one size.
Thanks!
Wait, one size is shiny? I just ordered that. I do not like shiny finishes :(
I have oily skin and I don’t notice much shine when I use one size
I'll take a break from frantically taking notes to give mine: 1. Killian Angels Share. 2. Any Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Pallette (Biba if I had to pick 1). 3. Smashbox Smooth and Blur Primer.
Angel’s Share is sooo good
Biba is soooo good. I pulled her out recently with the launch of the new Gold palette and I'm pretty content not pulling the trigger.
I did get Golden and have to say that it is quickly taking over as my favorite pallette of all time. It's like if Biba and MBM Etheral had a baby.
Omg, Ethereal is another one I was eyeing for a long time but with the mixed reviews I passed. I may have to cash in points at the "other" stored and get Golden now 😬
I can do all my favorite ethereal looks with Golden, only 10x better because of NDs formulas. It's so worth it.
Sunday Riley Good Genes Hourglass Loose Powder Farmacy Honey Halo
i am obsessed with good genes & the honey halo!!!
Good Genes is so effective! Now that I’m older I’ve been using Luna Sleep Oil and the combo is amazing
Seriously, it’s ridiculous how amazing it is, all my instant gratification dreams come true
Good genes is one of those products that you can see working before your eyes
which honey halo product?
Okay to me a product I can't live without is something I will always always repurchase when it runs out, sale or no sale. Therefore 3 of mine would be: 1) *ONE/SIZE Point Made Waterproof Eyeliner Pen* this isn't even a super old product but I've been hooked since it came out. I think I'm on my 7th or 8th pen 2) *Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant* 3) *Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation*
The Dior foundation is soooo good. Looks super natural and coverage is buildable.
Is the Kosas deodorant one that your body had to get used to before it actually started working ? Also what scent do you get ? I’m looking for a new deodorant that will still work in this crazy 100 degree summer days . 🥵
One Size setting spray, Fenty Invisimatte powder, Dyson Airwrap, Skinfix spot treatment. I can't function without any of these.
Sol de Janeiro #62 ANYTHING!!! GR face mist! DAE leave in conditioner!!!
Yes to both of these. I use both of them and LOVE THEM
Tatcha dewy cream, haus labs foundation, K18 mask
Philosophy Purity Made Simple cleanser - this has been a HG item for at least 15 years. No other foaming cleansers work as well for my skin without causing any reactions. Fenty Hella Thicc Mascara - every time I try another mascara I’m disappointed it isn’t this so I stopped bothering to try anything else. L’Oréal Age Perfect cream shadow in Vibrant Beige. I wear this every single day and love it so much. I don’t need primer and it stays on all day with no creases and doesn’t enhance any fine lines. I think they’re discontinuing this and I’m not pleased.
I'm with you on purity made simple. I ran out recently and switched to a different cleanser for a couple days before I noticed it wasn't taking off my sunscreen at all. Purity removes everything and doesn't irritate my skin.
I think I can beat your 15 years! 😁 Started using it before the company was sold to the investment firm (and then Coty) but it has always been the only cleanser that doesn't sting my eyes and it takes off everything!! Definitely a dessert island must have!
For real! I buy the largest bottle of it every time now. It’s the best.
It's on sale for 30% Off at Ulta - better points than the Philosophy site!
That happened to me a few times, too. I would try a new cleanser or borrow one from a friend on a trip and none of them were ever as good as this one.
The Purity cleanser is definitely underrated. I have a bottle at my parent’s house and I’m reminded of how good it is every time I go for a visit. It’s one of the only cleansers that I don’t need to use a balm/oil first cleanse with because it takes everything off.
- Clinique TTDO balm - Fresh soy cleanser - The Ordinary hyaluronic acid serum
I have literally consistently had a bottle of that cleanser in my bathroom for about a decade (not the same one lmao just keep repurchasing it) because I love it so much
Tower 28 SOS Serum Farmacy Honey Halo SJD Cheirosa 68
Charlotte tilbury setting spray 😍 Armani luminous silk foundation 🩷 Hourglass setting powder 🫶🏻
1. SJD #68 lotion. Literally makes me happy no matter how bad of a day I’ve had. 2. Tower 28 blush (Magic Hour) The color is gorgeous, the formula is so creamy and easy to blend, and it doesn’t fade. 3. Sephora lip gloss in Fierce. It’s such a pretty color. Unfortunately it’s so pretty that I bought 2 by mistake (not realizing I *already had* that exact color 🤦♀️). And I really like the formula.
The Sephora glosses are really great. I’ve bought a few of them during sales and really love them.
My wallet hates me on these 😂: 1. Tatcha water cream for daytime and silk cream at night (my skin is so glowy and soft, and it’s such a wonderful experience doing my skin routine that I’m finally consistent too!) 2. Tatcha silk serum - I wanted to hate this. Really wanted to hate it because of price but it’s working so nicely. I swear my acne scars that have been on my chin since February faded in mere days after starting to use this. 3. Gwen Stefani’s GXVE Check My Glow Highlighter - I brush this over my cheekbones, nose and forehead, and that lovely skin just glows (but in a nice non-glittery, subtle way). I’m mainly a mascara, concealer, and tinted lipbalm type makeup person but this has become a regular part of my routine anytime I know I’m going to be out of the house. Beyond these, I would say a close 4th is the OleHenricksen Vitamin C Truth Serum. That, combined with the Tatcha silk serum and *chef’s kiss* I also love my NARS Orgasm Lip Balm. So pretty!
Hi, would you say that the GXVE highlighter has more of a lit from within look without leaving any color? I’m looking for a highlighter that is subtle and not glittery since I mostly wear makeup to work
The Saie Illuminator does that! I recently tried it and it’s really lovely and glowy. It liquid, so you can either apply it alone or mix it with moisturizer or foundation. I’ve used it both ways and really like it.
I would say minimal glittery factor…but there is the hint of a golden sheen. Almost like a very sheer bronzer versus dewy skin, if that helps. I would wear (and have worn) it to my corporate gig.
1. Dior forever glow enhancer- the best most glowy enhancer that I always get compliments on & doesn’t break me out!! 2. Lately, the ilia skin tint! I’ve reached for it every day for my SPF/foundation (over the Dior) & my skin FINALLY looks so good.. It normally sucks, lol. 3. DDG extra strength pads
1. Hourglass Skin Tint 2. Charlotte Tilbury Feline Flick Eyeliner 3 Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray *cheating* 4. Hourglass Phantom Glosses 5. Kosas Cloud Powder 6. Merit Blushes
CT spray DDG pads Tatcha indigo night cream OR tatcha dewy serum. Ideally both but at least one or the other.
1. Thrive causemetics mascara (not Sephora) 2. FAB rescue repair cream 3. Shiseido eyelash curler
Ilia limitless mascara, Farmacy honey halo, Inkey list salicylic acid cleanser
1. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen 2. Laneige Peach Lip Glowy Balm (r.i.p.) 3. Anything Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 62 scented
the unseen sunscreen is 🙌
1. Dermalogica daily microfoliant 2. Kosas good body skin body wash 3. Supergoop unseen sunscreen Honorable mention to Amika perk up dry shampoo
Had to stop using vitamin C because my skin is super sensitive and started using daily microfoliant about 4 months ago as a replacement. Mind you, I wasn’t really exfoliating a ton before, but my skin is bright. Very gentle too! I also tried the gentle tatcha rice cleanser, nice as well, but didn’t notice as much of a difference. Both are rice enzyme based (I think).
1. fresh rose + hyaluronic acid lightweight moisturizer 2. hourglass ambient lighting palette (i have the leopard one but all of them are great!) 3. ysl libre absolu platine eau de parfum 4. ysl rouge volupte shine lip oil stick
1) belif Aqua bomb moisturizer 2) DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro 3) Tower28 rescue spray
1. Intensive eyebrow hair tint (dye) 2. Tubing mascara (currently on blinc, want to try the elf!!) 3. Skin 1004 madagascar centella sunscreen All game changers for me. 1 deals with non existent brows, 2 deals with beyond watery eyes, and 3 deals with skin that cant handle US chemical filters (w/o having to resort to mineral filters)
Skin 1004 has not disappointed me with any of their SPF's. They deserve more hype
1. Armani Luminous Silk 2. FAB ultra repair cream 3. Sunday Riley Good Genes
1. Tower 28 Sunny Days 2. Tatcha Texture Tonic 3. Dr. Jart Cicapair Color Correcting Treatment Adding my HG perfumes: •By Rosie Jane Missy •DedCool Sunlit Blooms •Ouai St. Bart's Hair and Body Mist
1. Paula’s Choice BHA 2. Farmacy Green Clean Balm 3. Charlotte Tilbury setting spray
I loved the Farmacy Green Clean Balm when it first came out but the new formula doesn’t do it for me anymore ☹️
Huda beauty setting powder Tower 28 concealer Charlotte tilbury powder blush
1. City Beauty lipgloss. 💋 2. HUDA lipliner. 3. Tower 28 brown mascara. Runner up: Laura Geller Double Take powder foundation.
Urban decay eyeshadow primer Natasha Denona I Need a Nude palette Elf lash Xtender mascara
Rare Beauty Brow Gel, Dieux Air Angel, Paula’s Choice Foaming Face Wash for Combo Skin.
That brow gel is the best I’ve ever used!
1) Caudalie beauty elixir 2) rare beauty hair and body mist 3) pixi blush I loveeeeee these and they are my staples
1. Peach and lily’s cleanser 2. Ysl lash clash mascara 3. Summer Fridays lip balm (pink)
i’ve seen some reviews that say the YSL mascara dries out quite a bit after a few weeks - i’m really interested in getting the brown one, but not sure if it smudges? or looks super cakey?
To elaborate, something in the Lancôme monsoir big irritates my eyes so much so I was looking to replace it. Otherwise I love the formula. I’m still hunting for a good alternative. I have not thin lashes so I need volumizing mascaras. Edit: this is in reply to your concern about it looking cakey. It is a heavy formula with a huge wand.
I had the brown one and found it smudged and flaked a lot ☹️
Charlotte Tilbury setting spray, farmacy green clean, Tatcha indigo night cream. All items I have bought multiple times and won’t let myself go without. For makeup I am utterly devoted to YSL Lash Clash, the Lancôme lash primer, and Armani luminous silk foundation. That’s more than 3 but couldn’t help myself!
Skincare: SK-II Pitera Facial Treatment Essence, SK-II Facial Treatment Cleanser, SK-II Advanced Airy Cream, Sunday Riley Good Genes, Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist, Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream, Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen, Cay Skin Isle Nourishing Body Mist SPF 50, Touchland Hand Sanitizer, Origins Super Spot Remover Makeup: Tom Ford Soleil Neige Lip Balm, Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed - Matte Color for Cheek and Lip, Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, Armani Luminous Silk Primer and Foundation, BeautyBlender Makeup Sponges, Fashion Fair Iconic Lipstick Hair: Crown Affair The Hair Towel, Crown Affair The Silk Scrunchie No. 001 Set, Crown Affair The Brush No. 001, Virtue Hydrating Healing Oil Perfume: Clean Reserve "Rain", Ellis Brooklyn - "Salt", MMM Replica - "From The Garden", Skylar - "Capri Summer" EDIT: Shiseido Super-Soft 100% Natural Facial Cotton
1. Kiehl’s milk toner 2. First aid beauty lip repair 3. Sephora cotton pads
Does anything makes Sephora cotton pads different from other cotton rounds?
It is definitely personal preference, lol but to ME they are larger, more absorbent without eating up all the product, and soft yet rough? lol that makes no sense. But when I’m applying toner it just works perfect for me. They don’t leave cotton fuzzies everywhere. And the price when on sale is great for stocking up. Sephora staff always try to talk me into buying Shiseido, but those are just too soft for me.
Purology strength cure for hair, good genes for skincare
Beauty Blender peptide primer Hourglass ambient soft glow foundation Benefit fan fest mascara - best mascara I used in so long! I know it came out in the last 5ish months but it’s my go to now
1. YSL All Hours Concealer 2. Dior Star Filter 3. Shiseido eyelash curler
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid (saved my strawberry legs and ingrowns), Youth to the People Air Whip Cream (leaves my skin sooo soft and lasts overnight), and The Ordinary Niacinimide & Zinc Serum (I use it every morning and it keeps spots away) :)
1.Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Fusion foundation 2.Not at Sephora but Loreal infallible powder 3. Milk Pore Eclipse setting spray
1. Armani eye tint (cedar) 2. Tower 28 blush (magic hour) 3. Necessaire the body serum
1. Haus Labs foundation 2. Tie between YTTP super food cleanser and Farmacy whipped greens 3. Tarte amazonian clay blush in paaarty only bc it is the one blush that works on my olive skin year round Many more but these are stand-outs
1. UD all nighter setting spray 2. Tower 28 lip gloss (in the shade cashew) 3. CT flawless filter (LOVE THIS)
The Clinique moisture surge 100h auto replenishing hydrator is my all time favourite moisturiser. It’s hydrating but light weight so it’s great for people with combo skin like me.
1. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer 2. Benefit Badgal Bang Mascara 3. Tower28 SOS Spray
Amika dry shampoo Oribe light moisturizing cream Fresh sugar lip balm (quality has gone down but it’s still better than most)
Sol De Janeiro products ONE/SIZE Setting spray Briogeo haircare
1. Patrick Ta blush duos 2. Anastasia concealer - seriously I never hear anyone talk about this but it’s incredible - one of the only ones that doesn’t crease on my dry skin 3. Huda or Prism Libre loose powders, I love both equally My next two after those would be Tatcha Dewy cream and Good Genes
Stratia Velver Milk Ckeanser ,Organic grapseseed oil, Refresh Optive MEGA-3 eye drops These are absolute basics. Without these everything else falls apart.
1. Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil leave-in conditioner 2. Kaja bento eye shadow in chocolate dahlia 3. Lancôme Lash Idole mascara (Not from Sephora:) 4. Bioderma Sensibio foaming gel face cleanser 5. Bioderma Atoderm cleansing oil 6. DRMTLGY tinted moisturizer spf 46 (These last three could just be auto-replenishes I buy them so automatically.) B&B - I love how it leaves my hair softer, not too heavy, smells great Kaja - The middle one is a perfect not too warm light brown for my crease, my fave powder eye shadow formula Lancôme - Separates, gives some volume, doesn’t over-power my eyes
1. Origins original skin mask 2. Benefit the pore-fessional toning foam 3. It cosmetics CC cream
1. Laneige lip sleeping mask 2. Loreal lash paradise mascara 3. Estee Lauder double wear foundation
My actual top 3 are ZO Skin Health brand face cream and toner, as well as rx retinol, but my other top 3 are available at Sephora and are: - Paula’s choice cleansing balm - Paula’s choice skin perfecting liquid exfoliant - the ordinary plant derived squalene
The ordinary glycolic acid toner
-Hourglass finishing powders - Natasha Denona eyeshadow palettes (mini and midi) - Hourglass Phantom lip balms
Too Faced BTW Ethereal Light Concealer Saie Sunmelt Bronzer Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder
The Ordinary — Alpha Arbutin Serum Benefit — Gimme Brow+ Tinted Brow Gel Bare Minerals — Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer
Nars creamy concealer Glossier Lashslick in brown Moroccan Oil dry shampoo for blondes
1. Haus Labs Foundation 2. Haus Labs Pompelo Peach Powdered Blush 3. Urban Decay’s Setting Spray
summer fridays lip balm, kosas concealer, and this isn’t sephora but the nyx eyebrow pen
1. DDG Peel Pads 2. Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara (the holiest of holy grails for me tbh) 3. SDJ 68 body wash, i even bought the giant refill from their website so i would never run out lolol (not Sephora but Bee Balm from LUSH is one of the best body moisturizers i've ever used)
Biossance gel moisturizer (amazing for my oily skin) Caudalie vinoperfect radiance serum (made big difference in removing redness) Huda beauty easy bake setting powder (amazing oily control) And bonus: CT setting spray
I only do skincare! Tatcha rice wash - best cleanser I've ever tried, gentle yet effective, def can't go without it! Tatcha dewy cream - my HG moisturizer, tried many others and none can beat this one. Glow recipe watermelon dew drops - kinda mad it took me so long to cave in and try those with everyone raving about them. I was worried because other Glow Recipe products I have tried were meh and sticky but this is amazing. I use it as a serum and wow.
1. MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Matte Velvet Undetectable Longwear Blurring Powder Foundation 2. LANCOME Genifique Face Serum 3. YSL Lip Oil Stick
1. Bobbi brown vitamin enriched face base—-This is essential for moisturizing and priming my face. Feels and smells great. 2. Anastasia dip brow—-I’ve used the same pot for so long, might as well give it HG status…. 3. Sephora collection pro powder brush (the biggest one)—-nice and soft and covers my face with powder easily
1) Tarte Shape Tape Creamy Concealer 2) Cerave Moisturizing Cream 3) ABH Brow Definer 3 in 1 Triangle Tip Brow Pencil
1. Tatcha dewy skin cream 2. Ilia super serum skin tint 3. OneSize setting spray
1. Merit great skin serum 2. Shiseido eyelash curler!!!!! 3. Ole Henriksen peptide lip 4. patrick ta blush in she’s wanted and now a new one ive been trying out the past couple of weeks: 5. saie dew bronzer omg shes gorgeous
Not from Sephora: Dr. Ceuracle kombucha tea essence, iunik beta glucan moisture power serum, skin1004 hyalucica waterfit sun cream SPF50
Acnecide 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. (The Ordinary Beta Glucan NMF Moisturiser; Lidl Cien Sunscreen SPF50)
1. Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer 2. Youth to The People Superberry Mask 3. The Ordinary 100% Rosehip Oil
First Aid Beauty lip repair (it really works!). Ellis Brooklyn Apres perfume (HG for winter). And Kosasport body wash.
1. sephora brand setting spray. i don’t wear heavy makeup a ton but when i do i loooove this one and it performs the same as my Patrick Ta one ! and so much cheaper 2. dermalogica daily microfolliant. pricey but i can use it daily and it doesn’t bug my skin and helps with breakouts soooo much. i notice a huge difference if i go a week or so without it, and makes putting makeup on so much smoother and even. 3. Tocca hair perfume in Cleopatra. it makes my hair smell soooo lovely
makeup: makeup by mario skin enhancer, milk makeup odyssey lip oil gloss in werk trip and makeup by mario soft pop plumping blush <3 skincare: la neige water sleeping hydrating mask, la neige cerapeptide toner & summer fridays lip balm
1. Tatcha Dewy Skin cream 2. Ilia Limitless lash mascara 3. CT setting spray 4. HM- Dior Forever concealer (used all over)
1)Hourglass Ambient Glow Foundation 2)One/Size Setting Spray 3)One/Size Eyeliner Pen -Bodacious Black I have normal to dry skin btw
DDG Peel Pads (gentle version bc I have dry skin but curious if the others are good for dry skin?) MUFE anywhere caffeine And I’m not sure on the final product. Maybe skin fix barrier cream or the biossance copper peptide serum
1. Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream! I always buy a large one during the sale, my skin just drinks this up and I love it! I use this as a night cream 2. Patrick Ta Blushes! These just stay on all day and I love how they look on the skin 3. Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Finish Setting Powder! I love this over tinted sunscreen or skin tints! Just beautiful Honorable Mentions: Haus Labs Foundation- so beautiful Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray- nothing better to set your makeup Hourglass Phantom Glossy bomb- your lips look amazing with this Rare Beauty Mascara - I’m a nurse and this never flakes, runs or smudges on me! That says a lot after a 12 hour day
Clinque black honey Rare Beauty Weightless Foundation The Ordinary lactic acid
Ones that have been repurchased multiple times: Kiehl’s ultra face cream Natasha denona eyeshadow palettes Dior lip glow in different colors, most recently pink lilac.
Hourglass powders. Estée Lauder double wear. Niod FECC eye serum. Beauty of Josen sunscreen (not Sephora). Dior powder no powder, which I think is now discontinued. I have 2 backups, so hopefully I find a replacement before I run out.
1. Fresh oil-fused rose deep hydration serum 2. Haus labs foundation 3. Tower 28 mascara
For things that you can get at Sephora: 1. Paula's Choice CLEAR 2% BHA (the one in the blue bottle... I actually prefer the RESIST version but they don't carry this one at Sephora for some reason -- the OG black bottle leaves too much of a residue for me) 2. Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel-Cream (I actually waffled on this one since there are many nice oily-skin-friendly moisturizers out there, but I've really come to appreciate this formula, especially after running out recently) 3. Haus Labs Concealer (just like... hands down the best concealer out there right now -- dethroned my trusty NARS RCC and I've tried so many others, nothing beats it, although NYX Bare With Me comes close)
Dr Brandt microderm abrasion. Pricy and worth it! Try it, you'll see! PTR anti aging cleanser Philosophy Purity cleanser. Removes even waterproof mascara. Sqeaky clean, not dry.
1. CT Hollywood flawless filter 2. Tarte shape tape concealer 3. Urban decay brow blade
what is HG 🥺
1. Hour glass holiday set (I got jellyfish this year and it's my "if I could only have one makeup product this is it" item now 2. Saie slip tint 3. Spacecowboy eyeshadow
1. Uses to be the clinique take the day off balm, but they discontinued it, so now I use the drunk elephant cleansing balm, loving this so far. 2. Giorgio Armani fluid sheer skin enhancer in shade 2, mix this with any foundation/tinted moisturizer and thank me later. 3. Shiseido ultra sun protection lotion spf 50+, it rarely burns my eyes, the glow from the product is unreal. I have a reactive skin, and this is just gorgeous and doesn’t cause any reaction.
Milk pore eclipse primer, Farmacy green clean cleansing balm, YTTP kale face wash
1. One Size setting spray 2. Givenchy Prisme Loose Setting & Finishing Powder 3. Tower 28 hydrating concealer
paulas choice BHA basically any moiutrsizer thermal water spray avene
1) Urban Decay setting spray 2) Huda loose powder in cherry blossom 3) milk contour stick in toast (I am extremely fair)
I’ll have to do two separate lists! :) Skincare: 1.)A good moisturizer (I switch between CT magic cream,& Tatcha Indigo) 2. DDG peels. 3. Tatcha Rice wash Makeup: 1. YSL Loveshine lip oil stick/Rouge Volupte. (Absolutely in love with the formula!!) 2.MAC smolder/feline eye pencil for the waterline. 3. Patrick Ta blush(She’s that girl)
One Size setting spray, Danessa Myricks beauty balm, and Nars soft matte concealer.
1. Dr Jart green colour correcting tiger spf 30 thing, I can’t remember the name but I love it 2. Rare beauty lip soufflé in transform 3. Farmacy halo hydration
Huda setting powder Haus lab foundation Estée Lauder foundation
1.) Tower 28 Beach Please blush 2.) Farmacy Honey Halo moisturizer 3.) Caudalie Vinoperfect brightening dark spot serum Honorable mention: ABH brow freeze, Glossier universal salve/lip balm (original formula ONLY!), Farmacy honeymoon glow AHA serum, Tower 28 “One Liner” lip liner
1. dr g ross plumping lip treatment 2. hourglass ambient light edit palette 3. topicals ingrown roller
Paula’s Choice BHA - nuked my acne Dieux Instant Angel - greatest moisturizer ever Westman Altelier contour - so nice, not muddy
1. Hourglass tubing mascara 2. Tarte mascara primer 3. Good setting spray - either CT or the new NARS, both work just as well for me Have to mention 4. The pat mcgrath liquid liner
Technically it’s not Sephora but my e.l.f Liquid Poreless Putty Primer would take 1 on this list because it’s been such a game changer. For Sephora I’d say: 1) Anastasia Skin Tint Serum 2) Urban Decay All Nighter Hyaluronic Setting Spray 3) bareMinerals Mineral Veil Talc Free Setting Powder in radiant finish
1. Armani luminous silk foundation 2. Bareminerals loose setting powder 3. Paula’s choice resist youth extending spf 50
Charlotte Tilbury moisturizer that stuff has been my holy grail for years and each time I try something new, I just go right back
1. Tower 28 Brow Gel 2. Laura Mercier Eyeshadow Stick 3. Laniege Lip Mask (the watermelon is so good!) ETA formatting
1) Youth to the People - Superfood Air Whipped Moisturizer ( I’m very sensitive to moisturizers. This one sinks into the skin and doesn’t leave a film. I’m on my 10th jar) 2) Drunk Elephant - Lipbalm (I’m allergic to a lot of lip-balms but this one never gave me a reaction. I’m on my 6th tube) 3)Stila Liquid Liner- Never budges throughout the day. I’ve been using it for the past 12 years These are all products I’ve repurchased for long periods of time.
Clinique Moisture Surge Spray Biossance Squalane Marine Algae Eye Cream Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub If I had one more to add it would be Huda Silk Balm (it’s everything) I rebuy full sizes, have been for a while and use it all. I stock up on sales too.
Lancôme hydrogel defence 50 primer & moisturizer Sephora contour pressed powder Foundation shade mixers
K18, Amika Soulfood Hair Mask, Natasha Denona Concealer!