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Wander Blush & Illuminator Stick

Shopbop now carries beauty (praise be) and I was thrilled to see that they stock one of my long-time favorite clean beauty brands, Wander Beauty. A recent favorite is their On-the-Glow Blush & Illuminator in Coral Rose. As the name suggests, it has a blush side and a highlighter side for adding color and/or dewiness wherever you swipe it (cheeks, lips, eyes, body). The cream color blush is super easy to apply and unlike so many blushes (both cream and powder) it actually does not fade at all throughout the day.
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Charlotte Tillbury Highlighter

The Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand in “Pinkgasm” achieved TikTok fame and has been consistently sold out ever since. I was lucky enough to score one during the Sephora sale and I can attest that the hype is real. The velvety cream texture adds shimmer and subtle dimension without highlighting fine lines or blemishes. If you’re looking for a little extra color this holiday season, get this blush before it sells out again. And better yet, get it now on sale.
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Buxom Power-Full Plump Lip Balm

I showcased my current favorite trio of lip colors last week, but the real winner here is Buxom’s Power-Full Plump Lip Balm. I love this balm because I’ve found that most lip plumping products are so damn GLOSSY. I’m just running a couple errands y’all, I’m not Hailey Bieber going to the Met Gala. This lip product plumps and hydrates my lips with a subtle wash of color and satin finish, perfect for everyday. I love it so much, I own it in three colors—Inner Glow, Dolly Fever and Big O. If I had to choose one, I’d say Inner…
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Beauty Pie x Jenna Lyons Unlipstick and Discount Code

Jenna Lyons has curated a collection of lip shades for Beauty Pie’s The Unlipstick and I’ve never experienced anything like it. It’s truly like velvet for your lips. The eight, gorgeous shades have a super natural, matte finish, while still feeling creamy and moisturizing. I will definitely be purchasing additional colors but my gateway drug was “Nothing On.” Use code MARYORTONSENTME for a discount.
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Urban Decay Longwear Glossy Lip Color

It’s official: the Vice Lip Bond Glossy Liquid Lipstick is my new favorite long-lasting lip color. It wears like the U.S. Postal Service motto: neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays this lipstick from from the swift completion of its appointed rounds. And, you can add food, drink or snuggly toddlers to that list. Here’s why it’s my favorite: it’s not drying! Like most of the liquid lipsticks we know and (sort of) love, it has a super hydrated finish—in fact, it’s called “glossy” and has a subtle shine without looking wet. In twelve smudge-proof shades,…
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Rodial Eye Masks + Discount Code

You probably already know that I’m obsessed with the banana lowlighter and the glass powder from Rodial, but I always keep their face masks on hand for special occasions. I put it on right out of the shower when getting ready and these plumping masks (which are loaded with hyaluronic acid) give me an amazing boost of hydration. Use the code MARY15 for 15% off sitewide!
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Surratt Beauty Lash Tint

This lash tint from Surratt Beauty has a unique, metal “brush” that allows you to coat every single lash — even the short, hard-to-reach hairs that your regular mascara misses. The smooth, intense-black formula creates the look of fuller, longer lashes without flaking or smudging, is fast-drying, long-wearing, and water-resistant. This Maybelline mascara remains my favorite everyday mascara, but anytime I’m doing a more dramatic eye for an evening out, I like to supplement it with a coat of the Surratt lash tint – especially at the base of my lashes and around the tiny hairs at the corners that…
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Eye Contour

I’m no Kardashian, but since the day I learned how to contour my brow bone, I’ve applied that trick to my daily eye makeup every day since. I shared my tips in a makeup tutorial and because this technique is so easy and effective, my beloved Armani color balm immediately sold out. But, fear not. I scoured Sephora for some solid dupes that will allow you to achieve the same eye-opening effect with this, this and this. Trust me, it’s way more about the technique than the specific product.
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REFY Brow Collection Kit

This brow set from REFY contains any and all products you’ll need for perfect brows. Brow Sculpt shapes and sets hairs in place, Brow Pomade adds depth and shape to your brows, and then the Brow Pencil finishes by outlining hair strokes. It’s one of those “where have you been all my life” product sets.
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NYX Lip Liner Pencil

This NYX lip liner pencil is a current star in my makeup bag. I personally love it in Nude Truffle, which is a slightly brown hue. When I layer it with a light nude lip (like this one in Brun Pale), I swear the combination makes my lips look bigger. If you love a good drugstore makeup find as much as I do, check out NYX’s collection of lip pencils and find the color that works for you.
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