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29 picks
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Holy Grail Product! Two-step peel pads for gentle, effective exfoliation — my Sunday peel-night staple.
SephoraSunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment
A lactic acid treatment that brightens, smooths, and preps skin for whatever comes next — my exfoliant-night staple
Aestura Atobarrier365 Hydro Essence
A lightweight Korean essence built for barrier repair and deep hydration — gentle enough for sensitive skin, in constant rotation for me.
Nordstromadidas Taekwondo Mei
adidas Taekwondo Mei woven ballet sneaker — a soft, basketweave leather upper meets a sneaker sole for the ultimate transitional shoe. True to size, wide-width friendly. Comes with two lace options: thin laces or thicker ribbon/ballerina-style laces. Available in a variety of colors. Frequently on sale
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 (SPF50+ PA++++)
A weightless, non-greasy Korean sunscreen with rice and B5 — my everyday SPF, no exceptions.
Dear, Klairs EGF Blue Youth Activating Drops
An Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) and FGF-powered serum aimed at firmness and repair — a key step on my retinal nights.
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum
A warm, vanilla-lavender fragrance that's become my signature scent
Verb Ghost Weightless Hair Oil
A featherlight hair oil for shine and frizz control without any weigh-down
SephoraBiossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
A hydrating, firming eye cream powered by squalane and marine algae
SephoraDieux Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer
A rich, ceramide-packed moisturizer that seals everything in — my final step most nights.
SephoraDanessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed
A cream-to-powder balm for a soft, blurred flush on cheeks or lips
SephoraGiorgio Armani Luminous Silk Concealer
A luxe, lightweight concealer with buildable, luminous coverage...a Holy Grail
SephoraTower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer
A hydrating, sensitive-skin-friendly concealer that layers easily without creasing — my everyday under-eye pick
SephoraArmani Effortless Eyes Duo
Two-shade Eye Tint set including 67S Sparkle and 22M Cashew.
Charlotte TilburyCharlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray — 100mL
Keeps makeup in place all day. A repeat buy I always come back to. Sometimes I use this along with a blurring setting spray but its great alone also a bit glowy.
SephoraDieux Hydration-on-Loop Instant Angel Firming Moisturizer Gift Set
A regular size plus a travel mini of my Instant Angel moisturizer. I love this one enough that a backup, ready to travel with me, is an easy yes.
DiorDior Forever Skin Glow Foundation
I've heard so much about the glow this foundation gives. Ready to try it for myself.
Educated MessEducated Mess Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum
The only vitamin C serum my skin actually tolerates. Gold stabalized. Repurchased 3 times. Often sold out. Usually a great holiday sale.
Geek & GorgeousGeek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 Retinal Serum (0.1%) — 1 fl oz
My current retinal — silky, lightweight, and gentle enough for daily use.
KBB by KAHLANA Snake Print 'The Slouchy Cardigan Sweater' — Brown
An oversized, slouchy cardigan with an allover snake print, striped trim, and exaggerated patch pockets. Runs generous — size down if you're petite. $35 (regularly $50).
TargetKBB by KAHLANA Striped 'The School Boy Cardigan Sweater' — Gray/Blue/White
A boxy, waist-length cardigan in a soft faux-cashmere knit with a contrast collar, ribbed trim, and branded buttons. Oversized fit — size down if needed. $42 (regularly $60)
TargetKBB by KAHLANA 'The Peplum Denim Jacket' — Dark Wash
A longline denim jacket with a cinched peplum waist, two-way zipper, and hidden chest pockets. Oversized fit, so consider sizing down. $65
Medik8Medik8 Liquid Peptides Line Smoothing Serum
A 30% multi-peptide serum that's been on my list for a while. Excited to add this into my routine.
SephoraSaie Glowy Super Gel Duo (Sunglow + Starglow)
A full size and a mini of Saie's cult liquid highlighter in two different glow tones. Great way to try both without committing to two full sizes.
SephoraSephora Favorites Cozy & Clean
A clean-beauty-focused set with primer, blush, mascara, bronzer, and lip products. Great for trying clean formulas you haven't gotten around to yet.
SephoraSephora Favorites Holiday Must-Haves
This one's loaded — skincare, setting spray, blush, body butter, lip products. A great value if even a few of your favorite brands are in there.
SephoraSephora Favorites Makeup Experts Kit
Thirteen pieces from some of the best makeup artists in the game — primer, setting powder, lip and eye products, even a full eye palette. This is the kind of set where you're basically guaranteed to find a new favorite.
SulwhasooSulwhasoo Cleansing Duo Set
A gentle cleansing foam and cleansing oil duo for a proper double cleanse. Sulwhasoo never misses for me.
YSL BeautyYSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Blurring Powder Blush (Berry Bang)
I'm a sucker for a good blush, and this berry shade looks like exactly my speed for fall.
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