I am a very routine person, so that means once I find things I love it is VERY hard for me to try new things or break from my habit. I love makeup but for the past year I’ve been using the same things because my makeup has been looking good and lasting forever, so why change it!? Same goes with my shampoo and conditioner and other things I use everyday. Like they say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. If something works for you then stick with it! I was finding myself buying tons of new products but in the end just using what I have always loved, boring I know. Not all these things will be your favorite or work for you but if you haven’t tried them…I WOULD. All of these items I have been using for a long time and they are worth it IMO.
1. Head & Shoulders Oil Control Shampoo
This is my GO TO shampoo. I don’t have dandruff but I have a VERY oily scalp. I have to wash my hair everyday and usually by about 3-4pm my hair is already greasy. This is the best drugstore shampoo I have found to help that issue. I also use the Bumble and Bumble Sunday shampoo but you can only use this once a week because it totally strips your hair. I also use my favorite Purple shampoo once a week!
2. L’Oréal Elvive Conditioner
I get asked literally everyday how my hair looks so healthy after using heat on it everyday and bleaching it and I have to attribute it to this conditioner. I have used it for probably 8 years at this point and it’s great!! Also a drugstore find which you can’t beat!
3. Philosophy Purity Gel Face Wash
I use this every night in the shower to take off my makeup and it does an amazing job! It even takes off all the sparkles from my Stila eyeshadow!
4. Prep Rally Detangler and Heat Protectant
I use this on my hair every night when I get out of the shower for 2 reasons. 1. To smooth and detangle and 2. Because I always use heat on my hair so it’s protected for the morning!
5. Batiste Dry Shampoo
Hands down best dry shampoo ever. I like the clean scent and it really gives my hair a boost and makes it look cleaner. I shower every night and use this every morning just to make my hair look fresher and hide those oils! They also make one for brunettes so it doesn’t come out stark white!
6. Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
I get questions everyday about how my teeth are so white and this is the secret!
7. Drunk Elephant Protini Moisturizer
This moisturizer is so nice! Has some retinol in it to keep the wrinkles away but also leaves your skin with the perfect glow and hydration.
8. Isle of Paradise Tanning Drops
I mix these with my moisturizer for my face for the PERFECT tan on my face! I don’t like to use self tanner on my face because it’s heavy and can clog your pores but this does not! I don’t use this EVERYDAY but every 2-3 days because I like to scrub my face.
9. Too Faced Hangover Primer
I’ve tried about 100 primers yet keep coming back to the same one. This primer is the perfect mixture of hydrating but matte if that makes any sense. It keeps my makeup on all day but doesn’t turn me into an oily mess!
10. Foundation
I didn’t make this one specific because I go between 2 foundations (kinda 3). There is no specific reason I use both but they are just all amazing! I either use the Fenty mixed with the Wet n Wild or the Beauty Blender Foundation. If you want the foundations to last you a long time (I mean not having to buy foundation for a while) get the Fenty and Wet n Wild because you are basically using 1/2 of 1 and 1/2 the other so it’s going to be like you have double the foundation. Also I like this mixture because I have like 20 colors of the Wet n Wild and I’m a different color everyday all summer because I’m tanner some days and not others so I can mix the Wet n Wild either lighter or darker depending. And it’s $4 so buy as many colors as you want!
11. Too Faced Born This Way Concealer
I hate to say it but this has replaced my Shape Tape which is shocking. I love that you get more product and it makes my under-eyes look amazing!
12. IT Cosmetics CC+ Powder
Love this powder and it lasts forever! I use this all over my face everyday to finish off my foundation.
13. Benefit Ka-Brow
I’ve tried a ton of other brow products but always come back to this one!
14. Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara
The best Mascara on the market! And if you want to add EXTRA volume put a little L’Oréal Lash Paradise over it!
15. Stila Magnificent Metals
The infamous eye shadow I wear everyday! I cant get enough of it and ill probably never stop wearing it!
16. Milani Make it Last Setting Spray
This isn’t the best drug store setting spray…this is the best setting spray from anywhere! It makes my glitter stay in place all day with no fallout!
17. Chanel Chance Perfume
I’ve tried so many perfumes but I can not get away from this one. It is hands down the best scent, very classic, and lasts forever!
18. Amazon Beauty Blenders
You get a pack of 5 beauty blenders (which are amazing) for $8.99 you can’t beat that!
19. Air Pods
These are a must, I was skeptical at first but wow are they worth the money!!! I use them all day at work to listen to music, podcasts, etc.
20. Nespresso Machine
A GREAT investment. This is the best coffee ever, it blows Keurig coffee out of the water. It is bold and not watered down and saves me a ton of money from getting coffee out. Each pod is $1 compared to my $5 coffee at Starbucks.
21. Yeti Mug
Also a must, I love my Yeti mug and it keeps my coffee hot/cold all day. I also love that when I finish my coffee in the morning I refill it with either water or my Fresca. It is the best! Also this bundle from Amazon for $13 has the extra tops and reusable straws I love!
22. Lilly Pulitzer Shopping Tote
This $16 tote is what I carry all my work stuff back and forth in. It is the perfect size and can hold a lot of weight. I bring my computer back and forth, my lunch, etc!
23. Fitbit Versa
This is 100x better then the apple watch. It is 1/3 the price and does all the same things but better. ALSO it holds a charge for 5-6 days which is incredible. Tracks your sleep, exercise, period cycle, and tons of other things.
24. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
I use this on my lips every night for the softest lips all day. You all know I hate shit on my lips but this doesn’t bother me to wear at night and I don’t have to put anything on my lips the next day!
Thank you so much for reading! I hope this helps answer a lot of your questions!
xx, Em