My Top Beauty Buys of 2018

Beautycounter Eye Makeup Remover // $25

The biggest impact in clearing up my skin was throwing out my Neutrogena face wipes and swapping in a natural make-up remover. This remover gently takes off my eye make-up before I wash my face at night.

Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner // $35

When we moved to Chicago my skin went through a period where it was completely dry and flaky. No amount of moisture or face oil would help, until I found this toner. I use it before I moisturize and it balances my face and kind of preps my skin to allow the moisturizer to absorb.

Beautycounter Rejuvenating Eye Cream // $60

I love this undereye cream for reducing puffiness in the morning and helping treat fine lines. Plus, a little goes a longgg way, so I dab a bit on an then roll with my jade roller.

Jade Roller // $15

Technically I got my roller in 2017, but I love it. I keep it in the freezer and roll my face, especially under my eyes, to help depuff. It’s also nice to roll after I moisturize to help soak it in.

Beautycounter Tint Skin Hydrating Foundation // $42

I rarely wore foundation before finding this product because it felt heavy and I worried it clogged my pores. The lightweight formula goes on smoothly and provides nice coverage without really feeling like I have anything on my face. (‘Sand’ is my shade).

Beautycounter Brow Pencil // $24

I use the medium shade pencil and it just enhances my natural brow to make them look fuller. Good brows are like a push-up bra for the face. I know microblading is still the trend, but I prefer a more natural look with this pencil.

Glossier Boy Brow // $16

In addition to my brow pencil, I LOVE this brow gel.  It makes my brows look fuller and holds them in place all day.

Diorshow 3D Triple Volume Lash Primer // $29.50

My mother-in-law got me this lash primer for Christmas and it’s like the beauty gem I never knew I needed. I layer on one coat after curling my lashes, wait about 30 seconds and then follow-up with one coat of my regular mascara. It makes my lashes look sooo long and flirty and amazing.

R+Co Acid Wash // $32

The water pressure in our Chicago home isn’t the greatest and my hair was starting to feel heavy even after I washed it. I added this cleansing rinse to my weekly routine and it makes my hair feel light and fresh and removes product build up. Plus, it’s color safe!

OI Hair Oil // $44

This has absolutely saved my hair from major winter static.  I dub a small pump in my palm and then run through my hair while it’s damp.  When I dry it, it’s smooth and static free!