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BK Beauty Brush

I just ordered this concealer brush from BK Beauty, which has been heralded by makeup artists as the ultimate for applying concealer to the inner corner under the eye. The brush is made from 100% cruelty-free, vegan fibers, and boasts a luxurious feel and flawless performance. I can’t wait to test it out.
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Retractable Makeup Brush

This retractable kabuki brush is ideal for anyone needing touchups on-the-go. It works with loose and pressed powders, foundation, highlight, contour, blush and more because the bristles retract. Fully extended, it’s ideal for loose powder or light application of foundation. Retract it halfway and the bristles are tighter making it ideal for applying contour. Retract the bristles completed and they’re perfectly protected when you pack the brush away in your tote.
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Pixie On-the-Go Blush

I’ve never asked someone IRL what blush they’re wearing… at least not until last week. I was standing outside of a restaurant and simply *had* to ask the women next to me how she achieved the most perfect, glowy flush of color on her cheeks. Lo and behold, she pulled this on-the-go blush from Pixie out of her bag and I ordered it immediately. Don’t be intimidated by the dark pink ruby shade you see in the tube. This hydrating formula looks amazing on (cheeks AND lips).
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My Desert Island Hair Volumizing Products

I’ve been asked a few times now about the volumizers I use on my hair. Assuming this desert island has electricity, this is my process: Towel dry hair. Then apply this volumizing tonic and phomollient (both from AVEDA) through the roots of damp hair. Blow dry in the opposite direction/upside down. Once hair is dry, apply this Living Proof dry shampoo through roots and style with either hot rollers or my Dyson Airwrap. Personally, I don’t find the dry shampoo makes a very big difference in the volume, but it helps lengthen the lifespan of my blowout — especially if…
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My Favorite Exfoliants

The ticket to a new face? Right this way: My favorite exfoliating combo is the Caviar Lime Acid Peel from Lancer followed by Dermologica’s Microfoliant Exfoliator. I do this combo once a week and swear it gives me a new face without any of the redness or puffiness associated with other deep exfoliants. I put the Lancer peel mask on for 15 minutes, which seems to loosen all of the dead skin and then the Dermalogica Microfoliant sloughs it off effortlessly to reveal baby soft skin.
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Collar-Protecting Makeup Mask

Have you ever gotten makeup on your shirt or sweater collar simply by trying to get dressed? Never ruin a collar again with these reusable makeup masks that have… changed my life. They make you look like a beekeeper, but these masks have been an on-set secret for keeping your face neat and clothing clean. If you have trouble with the fit, these disposable versions have elastic and are a bit roomier but just as effective. Obviously the reusable version is always the preference, but for those of us with large heads or voluminous hair we don’t want to smash…
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Aveda Scalp Massager

It seems like our face is getting all the gadgets and tools these days, but our hair and scalp need them too. In addition to day-to-day hair brushing, massaging your scalp with a massager like this one from Aveda increases circulation, supports hair growth, exfoliates your scalp, and reduces product buildup. The massager also feels amazing! I like to use this on dry hair before showering and/or in-shower after applying conditioner. Most scalp massagers have much chunkier bristles, but I really like that this one has long, thin, flexible bristles that seem to get into the scalp better. It’s also…
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The Best Clear Elastic Hair Ties

I have exclusively used these clear elastics on my girls for the past 3+ years and they are truly the best for little ones. I haven’t had a SINGLE ONE snap or break on me over the years which honestly defies the laws of physics and probability. Also, if you’re wondering how long a container of these hair bands lasts, it’s taken us roughly 3.5 years: half of that time with one child, the other half with two children. We just finally bought a replacement.
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Face Washing Sweat Bands

Okay, hear me out on this one: there is no greater ICK than the feeling of water running down your forearms into the sleeve of your pajamas when you wash your face at night. A friend of mine recently divulged this game-changing trick she said she learned from the fabulous Anna Mae Groves who wears athletic bands like these sweat bands on her wrists while washing her face every night. Not only do they keep your forearms dry, but if anyone invites you to play late-night tennis, you’ll be ready.
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Haus Labs Foundation

Lady Gaga launched her vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics brand Haus Labs in 2019 and I’ve been eager to try the medium coverage foundation ever since I heard @CourtneyGrow’s rave review. According to beauty experts on TikTok, it has the most high tech formula on the market with a triple silicone formula, when most other brands have only two. It comes in over FIFTY shades and if Lady Gaga’s skin is any indication, it’s worth a try.
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