January Empties
🤑 Indicates I would repurchase
🙅🏾♀️ Indicates I wouldn’t repurchase
🤔 Indicates I’m unsure whether or not I would repurchase
*indicates PR
Skincare
Good Faith Softening Moisturizer + Plant Derived Squalene* (1.69 oz for $26, available at Good Faith)
Good Faith is a new-ish brand that launched late last year that houses both skincare & supplements. They were kind enough to send me over a bunch of their products, which included the Softening Moisturizer. This moisturizer exceeded all of my expectations. It’s a lightweight gel formula that sinks in beautifully and can be used both morning and night. It works to protect and fortify your skin barrier and is perfect for all skin types. 🤑
Naturium Retinol Complex Serum (1 fl oz for $20, available at Naturium & Target)
This is a great beginner retinol for those that just starting with the ingredient. The brand mentions that it’s gentle enough to be used 3-5x per week (I would definitely start at 1-2x per week though), and it’s formulated with 3 types of retinol. I never experienced any irritation with this formula, but I have been using retinol for about 2 years now. I don't think I would repurchase (or maybe I would repurchase in a pinch), because I like using something a little stronger. 🤔
Paulas Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm* (3.5 oz for $23.80, available at Paula’s Choice)
If you are into cleansing balms, I guarantee that this will probably become your favorite product. I swear by the entire Omega+ Complex line; I think it’s perfect for this time of year when it’s colder and your skin gets drier like mine does. This cleansing balm will definitely break down all of your makeup and leave your skin feeling incredibly nourished because of the blend of omegas in the formula. My only qualm is that this doesn’t come in a bigger size, and that the top is a twist off and not a flip cap. 🤑
Makeup
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue* (1.18 fl oz for $34, available at BareMinerals, Sephora, and Ulta)
I can’t lie, this is one of my favorite tinted moisturizers on the market. It was the very first one that I purchased, years ago before the #nomakeupmakeup movement even started. I was lucky that I was able to find a shade match because the range is pretty abysmal. The product itself is gorgeous and the finish is lovely—very light in coverage but leaves a radiant, healthy glow and covers light imperfections. It’s definitely on the more expensive side, but I would repurchase just because I know the product works for me. 🤑
Elf No Budge Retractable Eyeliner in Black ($4, available at Ulta and Target)
If you know anything about me, it’s that I’m not going to leave the house without black eyeliner on my waterline. I don’t know why but it’s my thing. I feel like it makes my eyes look more open, and it’s something I’ve been doing since high school. Elf makes my favorite eyeliner. It’s no fuss, creamy, black as night, and it’s affordable AF. I will always repurchase. 🤑
Bodycare/Misc.
Ritual Essential for Women Multivitamins ($30/month, available at Ritual)
I’ve been taking these vitamins for years now, and I honestly won’t take any other vitamins lol. I have a post up about them here if you’re interested! 🤑 I am an affiliate so if you decide to purchase them, I do receive a small commission!
Skinglass Body After Bath Oil Serum (8 oz for $52, available at Skin Glass Beauty)
Anything Noor touches is gold, periodddd. She’s crafted this perfect oil/hybrid mix that smells like heaven, and leaves my skin feeling silky smooth after I pat dry. I ordered the original size that I believe was 4 oz which I inevitably ran through. Thankfully, Noor upped the ante and doubled the size of the bottle. It’s gorgeous and you need this in your life 🤑
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer (1 fl oz for $9, available at Touchland, Ulta, and Sephora)
NGL, I empty a couple of these a month 😅. I keep them in literally every bag, in my car, and my daughter keeps them in her backpack. They never leave my hands dry, and they come in some delicious scents. I always get comments on them if I’m in public and use them. They’re now available at Ulta & Sephora! 🤑