After looking at all the beauty in the world, it can be hard to look in the mirror and remember to take care of yourself or to treat yourself. In the past, I have gone through multiple products and routines that simply failed me or left my hair or whatever I was treating in an unsettled state. After accepting a simple routine and looking into conserving my budget, I have come to find some of my favorite items that really help me start the day or be my favorite version of myself. Below, is a list of 10 must-have items that I use either everyday or quite often, and therefore very much approve of.
1. Biosilk Silk Therapy 17, Miracle Leave-In Conditioner
This product is so many things packed into one bottle and is available in many places including stores like Marshalls! It is a wonderful way to help untangle difficult hair after a shower or to help tame those dry locks.
2. Bath and Body Works, Energy/Orange Ginger Body Lotion
It quickly gets locked into your skin and provides comfort and a boost of both calm and focused energy for the day. It also features a really fresh and relaxing scent to help with a long day at school or work.
3. "Wet" Brushes
The Wet Brush-Pro is incredible! It gets through my really annoying hair even on the worst days and doesn’t destroy it while going through my knots and waves. They come in tons of colors and patterns, and I have come to love my blue one!
4. Vaseline
Yeah...that petroleum jelly that sits in your cupboard, or that you didn’t think had any use, is waiting for you to pick it back up. From chapped lips almost bleeding, to protecting skin near the hairline from dark hair-dye, this is the ultimate multi-tasking product.
5. ELF Tone Correcting Powder
With four equal sized blocks of different colors, this product can help correct anything from dark spots to redness. I love this for my red and blotchy cheeks and the occasional dark spots. Paired with another product, or just alone, this helps create a solid look very quick for your busiest days.
6. Seche Clear Base Clear Coat Nail Polish
This product dries so quickly and is worth the extra bucks when compared to others for use before applying a color coat.
7. Ulta’s Illuminating Powder in Pink Diamond
Almost like a highlighter, this can be used for anything from an eye-shadow to an eyeliner besides it's primary purpose. Also, it is incredible for applying a small amount at the corner of your eyes for a widening/brightening appeal.
8. OGX Argan Oil Dry Oil
This smaller bottle of spray is perfect for wet or dry hair, to prep the frizzy hair that many people, like myself, have. It also works well for unruly or damaged waves/curls that don’t want to behave, or when it’s too humid for a good hair day.
9. Burt’s Bees Chapstick
My favorite flavor at the moment is the mint cocoa, and it's lasted me some time now! Very sensitive and helpful for any lips, this product has helped me tremendously. They also have many specific types for various needs and in tinted varieties for both healing and color.
10. Bai All-Natural Drinks
With no artificial sweeteners and protection against increasing blood sugar by not adding certain sugars, this product not only AMAZINGLY delicious and refreshing, but also healthy. My favorite version includes blueberry and tastes like a slushy!
I hope you liked this list! It isn’t a complete list of my favorite items because that would be a long list; however, it is a select few that I have come to love. Everyone has their own list of products they love, and now you have a few more to add!
