Top 15 Beauty Products That Are Life Changing

5 skincare items, 5 makeup items, and 5 additional products that you need to try! As a beauty advisor in retail, I love trying new things and looking at the latest beauty trends to recommend to people. These are just some of my favorites.

Skincare 1 — Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser

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There are so many great things to say about this cleanser. As somebody who has invested hundreds of dollars in skincare, I have found that this cleanser is everything I want in one bottle. It is a clean, cruelty-free, and vegan formula that works for oily, combination, or normal skin. My skin feels so refreshed and is left glowing after every single use. You can find Vitamin C in this cleanser which helps with the appearance of dull skin and/or pigmentation due to acne. A plus about this product is that its packaging is reusable! You can use to the glass bottle for just about anything you desire

Skincare 2 — Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer

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For just $18, you can find this moisturizer by Aveeno that will soothe and hydrate your skin! We all know that winter cold weather can dry out skin if not properly taken care of. It's a great product for sensitive skin since it's fragrance free. The gel consistency is cool to the touch and the oat will help nourish and calm the skin.

Skincare 3 — Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch

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I think it's safe to say that everybody hates getting a random pimple out of nowhere. Whether it be from stress, inconsistency in your skincare routine, or just bad luck, the Mighty Patch has proven to take care of mine every single time. These acne patches are made with hydrocolloid which helps suck out the bacteria and pus in the pimple overnight! They are also clear, which helps you visibly see that it is in fact working! I can always count on a Mighty Patch to clear up those problems overnight.

Skincare 4 — Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40

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You always need to make sure you finish off your skincare routine with a great SPF product. With hundreds of products out in the market, I happen to reach for this one the most from my own collection. It looks great on my skin for a no-makeup day or when I just want to run some errands and look a bit put together. This sunscreen has a radiant finish, which means it has a very subtle shimmer to it. However, once applied to the skin, it's not noticeable. It just leaves your skin glowing and it looks beautiful for those people who love to take golden-hour selfies in the summer. This formula includes hyaluronic acid, which helps with dry skin, and it leaves it soft and moisturized. It is considered a clean formula at Sephora and it is also vegan!

Skincare 5 — Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water

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This is a great product to cleanse, sooth, and remove makeup from your skin. With a formula that is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and oil-free, you will instantly become a fan of this product. My eyes don't get irritated after using micellar water, unlike other ones I've used in the past, and it's great to use to double-cleanse in your routine. Be nice to the planet and use this with reusable cotton pads!

Makeup 1 — Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand

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The Hollywood Contour Wand is one of my new and favorite additions to my makeup collection. Contouring might seem like a scary thing for many makeup beginners. But I have found that this is super easy to use! The applicator is soft sponge-like material and the product comes out through it when the tube is squeezed. Use this with a separate sponge applicator for best results. A little goes a long way with this this formula, but sure enough, it will leave your skin looking bronzed and contoured when you're done with it.

Makeup 2 — Maybelline Sky High Mascara

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If there is one product that I will never purchase if it's more than $15, it would be mascara. I think paying more than that is unnecessary when you have several great options at the drugstore. Mascara also happens to be a product that I have purchased the most ever since I started wearing makeup. Out of all the ones I've tried, the Sky High mascara never fails to make my lashes long and voluminous. Opt out for a waterproof version of this if you want to hold that curl longer. I always reach for this mascara rather than my other high-end ones I have. There's a reason why this went viral on TikTok! Find out for yourself.

Makeup 3 — Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

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Rihanna did not come to play when she first launched these with her brand, Fenty Beauty. It continues to be a high-selling product from her line and the range is still growing. The formula has a shimmer finish, but not too overpowering. It is also vegan and has shea butter! A great product that will leave your lips looking soft and pretty for a great night out. My favorite shade would definitely have to be FU$$Y and it's a product I will continue to repurchase over and over again.

Makeup 4 — Sephora Collection Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer

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Concealer has got to be one of my favorite makeup products and it will either make or break my makeup look for that day. I have tried several of them over the years, and this hidden gem from the Sephora Collection is what you need to try! If you're looking for a concealer just to wear alone or something that looks natural yet has some coverage, then this is for you. My dark circles are covered up nicely with this product and it lasts a long time if prepped and set correctly. The consistency is light weight and is easily buildable. For only $14, you can't beat it. It comes with 26 shades on the Sephora website, so there's a lot of shades to choose from!

Makeup 5 — Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

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Natural and glowy makeup has become a recent trend on social media. While I love doing a full face of makeup, I also like participating in this trend and opting out for a more natural look every now and then. The Rare Beauty liquid blush has quickly become a fan favorite with its variety of shades. It includes both radiant and matte finishes. It is long-wearing and has medium coverage. It blends seamlessly into the skin and gives you that pretty flush on your cheeks. My favorite shades are Bliss and Believe. You won't regret this purchase.

Extra 1 — Ariana Grande Cloud Perfume

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There is nothing better than constantly getting asked what perfume you're wearing or getting compliments on the way you smell. This perfume does exactly that. With key notes like: Creme De Coconut, Vanilla Orchid, Juicy Pear, and Sensual Musks, you will find this perfume to be long lasting and it will radiate off to everybody around you. I can't get enough of it! It is the most used in my perfume collection and I am currently on my second bottle.

Extra 2 — E.L.F Precision Sponge Trio

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I absolutely cannot do my makeup without a makeup sponge. I have tried several of them over the past few years and my favorite one has to be this trio by E.L.F. Not only is it affordable, but you get 3 different sizes of a very soft and squishy sponge. I like using the bigger one for my foundation, the medium sized for liquid blushes/bronzers/highlighters, and the smallest one for concealer. I have purchased 2 of the beauty blenders and I will probably never reach for it again or repurchase it. You can get the trio for half the price of one beauty blender. Try it out and watch your makeup blend easily into your skin. It's also very easy to clean!

Extra 3 – Schick Silk Touch-Up Facial Razor

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Yes...you heard that right. I am recommending a facial razor because ever since I began using these, my skin has looked so much better. You can use this to shape your eyebrows or to get rid of peach fuzz on the skin. For some people, these hairs can be easily noticeable with makeup and can even make your makeup look bad. Not only can you touch up with these, but it'll also gently exfoliate and make your skin a lot smoother. Pick up this pack next time you feel like your skin is looking a little dull and watch it change!

Extra 4 — GrandeLASH MD Lash Enhancing Serum

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My lashes have struggled for so many years. Not even mascara would help them make look fuller and longer. But after picking this up at Sephora and using it consistently for 2 months, I saw a big difference in them! I am so happy with how much they've grown already and it is a product that is 100% worth the price.

Extra 5 — Aquaphor

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I am not ashamed to admit that I have so many tubes of Aquaphor. I got one in my car, purse backpack, next to my bed, and in makeup storage container. I got a variety of sizes of them too. This healing ointment has so many benefits and purposes. You can use it on dry skin, your lips, and even during a tattoo healing process. It is a product that may be overlooked because it has been around for so long. But I haven't been able to put it down ever since I started using it consistently. I definitely prefer this over Vaseline and CeraVe versions.