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1. A hydrating facial cleanser, because cleaning your skin should NOT mean stripping it of its vital oils! Seriously, your skin *needs* the healthy bacteria and oils that traditional foaming cleansers strip away. Protect your lipid barrier with a moisturizing cleanser (like this one) that rids the skin of the day's grime while simultaneously hydrating it to its plump glory.
2. A mascara that cemented itself as TikTok's favorite lash enhancing product even more than a year after going viral! This mascara makes it easy to achieve full, defined, come-hither lashes with just a few strokes — clumps not included.
3. A set of pimple patches, because who has the time to wait for a pimple to heal on its own?! These hydrocolloid patches draw impurities out of zits overnight to speed up the life cycle of a breakout.
4. A 0.1% adapalene gel that is essentially an all-in-one for combating breakouts, fine lines and wrinkles, and even hyperpigmentation in skin, across age groups. With just a few weeks of use, everyone will be asking who your dermatologist is, even though you spent less than 15 bucks on this simple addition to your routine.
5. A liquid eyeliner since Euphoria is back on air! Meaning that everyone is buzzing about Alexa Demie's iconic liquid eyeliner looks again (and for good reason — those wings are KILLER). Who knows, maybe you'll finally master that cutworthy wing this season with this liner's easy-to-use stencil!
6. A water-gel moisturizer that is packed to the brim with hyaluronic acid, a humectant that your skin needs for a plump, dewy appearance. It gives the kind of glow that only seems to come after drinking a gallon of water, making it the only moisturizer your dry skin will ever need.
7. A foaming hand soap with 95% naturally derived ingredients, so you can stay clean without worrying about what chemicals are on your hands. Plus, this formula is paraben- and sulfate-free, meaning it's gentle on sensitive skin.
8. A paraben- and sulfate-free yogurt-and-honey mask to get your skin glowy. Honey works to hydrate and soothe the skin deeply, while its antimicrobial properties help get rid of breakouts. Clear and dewy skin for a fraction of the price of a facial? Sign me up.
9. A five-blade razor set that'll give you a shave so close, your skin will be comparable to that of a dolphin. This razor is effective but also unisex and comes with replaceable heads.
10. A creamy lip liner if you're always checking on your makeup throughout the work day. This liner is one of my favorites for minimizing feathering, otherwise known as lip product seeping into the fine lines around the lips. Plus, I find that this does just as good of a job, if not better, as some of the higher-end lip liners I've tried (and I'm a beauty writer, so I've tried a LOT of them).
11. An iconic blending sponge that I've used every single day for almost a decade now. If I'm not using my fingers, this is my go-to sponge for applying concealer (and foundation when I wear it) because it's soft, blends makeup seamlessly, and is pretty easy to clean.
12. A rechargeable electric grooming kit, since weekly trips to the barber can rack up a pretty penny. Consider this trimmer for all your beard-, hair-, and even nose- and ear-grooming needs.
13. An all-in-one hydrating milk toner that rehydrates your skin after cleansing. Use this in conjunction with a hydrating serum and a moisturizing cream, and watch your skin ~glow.~
14. A texturizing sea salt spray, because summertime is long gone, but that doesn't mean that sultry beach waves need to be a thing of the past. Use this to add a carefree, wavy texture to your hair all year round.
15. A tinted moisturizing lip balm that DELIVERS on color pay-off more than any lip balm I've tried in the past. Plus, the tube itself is quite large, meaning that you'll likely have this forever, even after multiple reapplications throughout the day.
16. A vitamin C booster eye cream, because the skin around your eyes is the most prone to damage and aging, so you must, must, MUST protect it any way you can. Shield it from free-radical damage with antioxidants like vitamin C, and watch your fine lines and wrinkles plump to a smooth state of perfection.
17. A 2-in-1 sanitizing hand lotion to save you from a chilly season full of germs and dry skin. This hand lotion kills germs, while its glycerin and vitamin E soothe the skin with a burst of hydration.
18. A baked blush, because regardless of skin tone, a lack of sun-time in the winter makes everyone's complexion lack a bit of glow! This blush will make it simple to sweep on a pop of color that'll revive your winter complexion.
19. A handy wide tooth comb that's pretty much the key to success when combing wavy, curly, and coily hair. I use this comb during the conditioner part of my shower and it helps to smooth out my curls with minimal damage and make knots a thing of the past.
20. A 48-hour antiperspirant and deodorant spray to keep you feeling dry and smelling fresh long after your initial application. Plus, this formula contains vitamin E, meaning that while this spray is working hard to wick sweat away, it's also moisturizing the skin for a smooth feel.
21. A clay mask that uses charcoal to draw impurities and excess oil from the pores, with antioxidant-rich açai oil to protect and hydrate your skin. It's basically the mask version of a pore strip, yet won't do any damage to your skin (because pore strips are really harmful to your delicate skin, folks!).
22. A chia facial oil to soothe skin redness or irritation while also locking in moisture for hours on end. Use this every night and soon you'll wake up with skin as smooth as a baby's bum.
23. A body wash that will make every shower feel like an uplifting trip to the spa. While the citrusy grapefruit sparks your energy in the morning, ingredients like vitamins B5 and E penetrate your skin with moisture for a supple feel that'll last throughout the day.
24. An eyeshadow palette with just the right amount of colors for you to create some simple eye looks during the day that can be instantly amped up with the darker shades for the night. I've had these shadows for a while now, and they're extremely buttery while remaining oh-so blendable!
25. A rosewater spray that you can easily spritz on throughout the day to amp up your skin's glow factor. This spray contains rosewater, an antioxidant that keeps breakout- and redness-prone skin in check.
26. A jade gua sha tool for those days when your skin feels and looks puffier than usual. Consider gua sha a workout (one that you'll actually *want* to do) for your face. This tool is great for moving stagnant lymphatic fluids under your skin that cause puffiness, dryness, and even breakouts.
27. A 10-in-1 styling spray that detangles, softens, smoothes, and even heat-protects your hair. Once you get this product, you won't be able to stop using it.
28. A color correcting cream in case you'd prefer a bit of coverage without needing to wear foundation every single day. This CC cream works at evening out the complexion and mattifies the skin before concealer application. Oh, and it includes niacinamide, a skincare ingredient that'll lighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation over time — isn't that neat?
29. A hydrating sunscreen because the most important part of any skincare routine is SPF! Your skin hydrates, moisturizes, and even exfoliates itself naturally — but the one thing it NEEDS your help with is protection against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. Please, for the love of everything that is good, use sunscreen regularly! If you are not particularly fond of sunscreen, opt for this formula, which feels and smells like a lightweight lotion, instead.
30. A manual toothbrush with all the cross-action bristles necessary to give your mouth a clean feel. What's more pampering than getting deep in there to rid your pearly whites of plaque buildup?
31. And a jasmine-and-cedar deodorant, because you deserve to have wonderful, earthy scents around you always. This aluminum- and paraben-free natural deodorant will keep you smelling like a field of white flowers in the middle of the forest for hours to come.
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