If you are a beauty junkie, you have most likely seen at least one of these headlines advertising the "best" beauty products out there. If you're always looking for the next best 'hack', everything written in these articles is probably common knowledge to you already. I'm not here to give you some tips and tricks; however, I feel the need to share these life-changing — for real, they are seriously life-changing — beauty products. You know, just to make the world a better place or whatever.
1. MED e TATE antiperspirant wipes by DERMAdoctor
These little babies are the ultimate game changer. Here in the Southern United States, every summer day has the capability to turn you into a hot mess thanks to humid air, rising temperatures, and stressful situations (i.e. sorority recruitment). Fear not ladies, for I have found the solution to all of your worries! These antiperspirant wipes literally prevent sweat from even appearing on your skin. Just swipe one across a clean face, put some makeup on if you choose, and say goodbye to your glistening forehead, runny mascara, and streaky bronzer!
Check it out here: http://www.dermadoctor.com/conditions/hyperhidrosis/med-e-tate-antiperspirant-wipes-10-pack.html
2. Mario Badescu Special Healing Powder
Mario Badescu was first introduced to the majority of us when Kylie Jenner shared her love for the brand, highlighting their infamous drying lotion which clears spots with just a dab of the pink, chalk-like substance. As we have seen the drying lotion work wonders, there is another product which I think is even better than that. Special Healing Powder is made for those with oily skin and "helps fight T-zone shine, decongest pores, and balance oil in the skin." When they say this powder is special, they are not kidding. I use this stuff on the daily instead of a traditional pressed powder to mattify my skin. It also serves as the perfect setting powder for a full face of makeup and not to mention, it is only $12!
Learn more about how special it really is here: https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/special-healing-powder
3. OPI Infinite Shine Collection
As a former acrylic manicure addict, I am a fan of perfectly polished nails. I have tried just about every kind of acrylic, gel, solar, you-name-it nail trend out there. As expensive and damaging to your precious nail beds as most of these options are, it seems impossible to maintain a good manicure for more than a couple of days if you decide against acrylics or gel. Here is the answer to your prayers. OPI, a highly sought after nail care brand has provided us with the Infinite Shine Collection which includes a base coat, a color of your choice, and a top coat. Let me just tell you, this is the absolute longest lasting nail polish I have ever purchased. It stays shiny and intact for at least a week, and OPI was kind enough to produce classic favorites such as "Lincoln Park After Dark" and "Bubble Bath" in the Infinite Shine Collection line.
See more colors and purchase here: http://www.ulta.com/infinite-shine-2-icons-nail-lacquer?productId=xlsImpprod14611003
4. Soap And Glory: Sexy Mother Pucker Pillow Plump XXL
I have tried all of the popular lip plumpers out there — Too Faced Lip Injection, Buxom, Glamglow, you name it. Soap and Glory started in the UK in 2006, providing us gals with some really great products. As of right now, they have two different glossy lip plumpers — Sexy Mother Pucker and Sexy Mother Pucker Pillow Plump XXL. As the names suggest, one is a regular lip volumizer and the other is extra-strength. As a lip plumper connoisseur, the XXL is my absolute favorite. It comes in five different shades, including clear, which can be worn by anyone at any time. If this is your first time trying a lip plumping gloss, however, I recommend their original Sexy Mother Pucker, as it provides less of a 'tingle' sensation.
Read more about it here: http://www.soapandglory.com/us/cosmetics/lips/lip-gloss/sexy-mother-pucker-pillow-plump-xxl
5. JOICO: K-PAK Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor
If your hair suffers from any sort of damage caused by heated styling tools such as a hairdryer or iron or an overdose on bleach, or you just feel like your locks have been looking a little dull lately, this product is for you. K-PAK Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor literally rebuilds hair with 19 different amino acids and super rich protein, and bonus: it's safe for colored hair! After a couple of uses, my over-bleached strands got their shine back, and I noticed my hair was soft again. It is super simple, too — all you do is wash your hair, smooth this stuff through, wait about five minutes, and rinse and style as you normally would. It's quick, easy, and gives you great hair. What more could a girl ask for?
Check out the entire K-PAK line here: http://www.joico.com/joico-products/k-pak/
In closing, I would like to add that I am not affiliated with any of these brands in any way. I am just a lover of their life-changing products. It is always best to read ingredient labels and use products that are right for you.