My Top 10 Beauty Products

    1.) Elf Eyebrow Kit. $3

I honestly don’t think I could live without this eyebrow kit! I’m so serious right now. My eyebrows are super thick and have a mind of their own with absolutely no shape to them no matter how hard I try to shape them with waxing, tweezers, etc. This kit helps me give them a shape I love and it stays put ALL DAY! Also, for $3 you can’t beat the price!

    

   2.) Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush. $28

I should mention here that I am a major blush girl. If I leave the house without blush I feel naked! This is by far the most amazing blush I’ve ever used, it’s SO pigmented and goes on incredibly smooth. I could gush about it all day long, seriously. The only downside is that it’s a bit spendy. Normally I would suggest a dupe, but the quality of this product is truly worth it and one container lasts FOREVER. 

    3.) Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Makeup Sealer. $15

This makeup setting spray is everything. I mean EVERYTHING! I spray some on a beauty blender and apply to my face before putting on any makeup and then spray a light layer over my makeup once I’m done. My makeup doesn’t budge the entire day. I’ve worked out, swam in the Gulf of Mexico, and laid out on a Florida beach while wearing this and my makeup looked just as good at 11pm as it did at 11am. I’m not kidding, it’s magical. BUY IT. I purchased mine on Amazon for less than $15 and it was the best $15 I’ve ever spent!

   4.) L.A. Tan Luxury Sunless Mouse. $9.97

This is my holy grail sunless tanner. Trust me when I tell you I have tried dozens and dozens of sunless tanners, from the expensive high end to the clearance rack at Walmart. This stuff is the best of the best. It’s comparable to (and in my humble opinion, better than) the $45 St. Tropez bronzing mousse. I use gloves to apply it at night right before I go to bed and then I take a quick shower in the morning to rinse of the color guide. It comes out so natural, streak free, and leaves you looking like you just left the beach. 

    5.) Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base. $3.49

This stuff is crazy cheap and just as good as Urban Decay’s $20 primer potion. I’ve used both and I honestly can’t tell the difference whatsoever. This will make your eyeshadow last ALL day, no matter what. 

   6.) ALTERNA Caviar CC Cream 10-in-1 Complete Correction Leave-In Hair Perfector. $20

I know, that price tag is ridiculous, but I received a sample of this hair cream in my Ipsy bag and now I’m seriously addicted. It’s life changing.  I just put a little in my hair after I shower and it makes my hair so smooth and soft. I can’t even handle it…its perfection.

    7.) KoKo Lashes. $5.99 each

So I have pretty long lashes naturally and I’ve never been one to wear falsies, but after seeing these all over Instagram and a few of my favorite YouTube channels I decided to give them a try. I bought them in “Goddess” and “Risque” for $5.99 each on ladymoss.com (amazing website btw, check it out!!). Anyways, these are perfect for date night, girl’s night out, or just to glam up any makeup look. They are super dramatic, but still look natural and not tacky.

    8.) L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paint. $4 each

Did you see that price?!? $4…I’m still in shock over how cheap these are. They’re a dupe for the $21 “Too Faced Melted” lipstick and I am in LOVE with them. They’re SO rich and incredibly pigmented. I also bought these on ladymoss.com and they’re a steal for the amazing quality you get!

    9.) Palladio Oil Absorbing Rice Powder. $4.99

This is the perfect powder if you have oily skin! I get so oily, especially in the summer, but this powder keeps my face matte and shine-free! This powder really makes your foundation look smooth and keeps it looking smooth all day. It’s so cheap and I’ve had the same container for probably a year even though I use it every day, a little bit goes a long way with this product!

   10.) Milk of Magnesia. $1

I’m sure you’re wondering why in the world the last item on this list is Milk of Magnesia…an indigestion medicine lol. Well, this is literally my HOLY GRAIL of everything product. It is the one product I could not live without. If you have oily skin at all, this is the product for you! Like I said before, I have pretty oily skin and this product saves my makeup from melting off or getting shiny/greasy! I use it every single day under my makeup as a base and it keeps my makeup in place ALL DAY LONG. It’s also extremely effective at controlling breakouts and keeps new ones from popping up. I buy mine at the dollar store and apply with my fingers. You should apply an extremely thin layer over your entire face, except right under your eyes and allow it to dry before applying the rest of your makeup. It’ll dry chalky before you apply your foundation, but disappears completely once you apply your makeup.

Well there you have it, my top 10 beauty products. I am always trying out new things so I’m sure this list will grow and change with time, but right now these are the products I use religiously and couldn’t live without! I hope you try some out and love them just as much as I do. Enjoy!

Xoxo,

Ashley