part of my job as a content creator or influencer or whatever you want to call us lol, means i get to try out TONS of different beauty products from hundreds of different brands! i love getting PR packages from different hair, makeup, and skincare companies and being somewhat of a human guinea pig to test these things out and let you guys know of new products worth trying.
over the years i’ve tried hundreds of different hair, skincare, and makeup products and i’ve realized in the last year or so, i have a core 10ish products that i neverrrr rotate out. they ALWAYS stay in my beauty or makeup routine because they are the best of the best, my ride or die. and today i wanted to share what those 10 products are with you guys!
top 10 ride or die beauty products
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most of these products i have been using for YEARS and years, and still use on a daily basis. IMO they are total game changers either in my hair or skin care routines or some of my all time fave makeup products!
i rotate between a few different shampoo & conditioners in my hair routine but this one is my constant / if i was stranded on a desert island and could only have one shampoo & conditioner for the rest of my life, it would be this one. it’s clinically proven to reduce breakage and strengthen the hair from the inside out. it’s color-safe (and also extends the life of your hair color), makes my hair feel super soft and healthy without feeling too heavy, and i LOVE the smell! this has made all the difference in the overall healthy and growth of my hair.
shop nowconfession: i have this lip butter balm in every single color they make it in, and a few multiples of the same color lol because i cannot LIVE without it. i have one of these in every purse i own, in my car, diaper bag etc. it is SO hydrating and smoothing and not sticky and i love all the shades. it’s also the perfect everyday lip balm because it looks really natural and gives your lips just the perfect amount of color and gloss. my favorite shades are iced coffee, vanilla beige, and pink sugar.
shop nowthere is not a day that goes by where i don’t apply this illuminating tinted eye cream. it instantly brightens dark circles under your eyes, hydrates, and just makes you look more awake. i especially love this on no makeup days because it conceals my dark circles and just smooths everything out! this is also great to wear underneath concealer because it keeps your concealer from creasing and makes your eyes look much brighter! i legitimately apply this every single morning as part of my skincare routine.
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another product i wear every single day! i mix a few drops of this with my tinted spf every morning as the last step of my skincare routine. it gives your skin a subtle bronzed glow while also hydrating it and giving it some antioxidants! so you’re killing like 3 birds with one stone! you can mix this with your moisturizer too or use it as a liquid bronzer! it’s subtle but gives your skin the most beautiful bronzy glow!
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i have at least 5 different foundations in my makeup drawer but this is the one i ALWAYS go back to. or when i travel and i can only bring one foundation with me, this is what i bring. it truly makes your skin look so smooth and glowy and flawless without looking too thick or cakey. it doesn’t get shiny, lasts all day, and somehow looks so natural while making your skin look smooth as glass! i think i’m on my 5th bottle of this stuff i love it so much!
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another must-have in my makeup bag and i RARELY ever do my makeup without this bronzer / blush duo stick! my favorite shade is 5.5 and i love how creamy the bronzer and blush are. they truly blend in seamlessly and just make your face look so glowy, contoured, fresh. if you’re intimidated by cream bronzer or contouring, i promise this one is fool proof and makes all the difference in how your makeup looks!
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i started using this lash serum about a year ago after i had lyla and stopped getting lash extensions. and holy moly has it brought my lashes back to LIFE. i’ve tried at least 3 different lash serums and this one hands down has given me the best + most dramatic results. my lashes were like nubs after getting rid of extensions and now my natural lashes are SO long and healthy again thanks to this serum! i’m still applying it every morning and every night!
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i honestly could have listed SO many barefaced products in this post because it makes up 90% of my skincare routine haha and their products have truly CHANGED my skin. but the toning pads ii are for sure a ride or die. one of my biggest skincare concerns is texture and clogged pores and these toning pads have made a SIGNIFICANT improvement in both of those areas for me! i have been using them every single day, morning and night, for probably 2 years now and will never NOT have them in my routine!
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having a good SPF in your skincare routine is SO critical. i’ve tried out at least 15 different tinted SPFs and this one from skinpharm is my fave! i love mixing it with the d bronzi i mentioned above for a very natural, glowy smooth skin look. this is great for no makeup days because it gives you just a little bit of coverage and glow, but it also works great as a primer as well! i love this SPF because it’s not just an SPF - it has so many other ingredients in that help to hydrate and brighten your skin and give it a little bit of coverage and glow all at the same time!
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have 2 or 3 different self tanners i tend to rotate between but the loving tan self tanner is probably my ride or die. when i’m like ‘ok i want to be TAN right now’ this is the one i use. because it doesn’t take a ton of time to develop, has the prettiest bronzed tan color to it, doesn’t smell, and doesn’t streak! there are a lot of times when i’ve been like ‘should i get a spray tan? nah i can use loving tan’ because it honestly is just as good!
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i could’ve probably included like 5 more products in this list but trying not to write a novel haha! what are some beauty products you swear by or use every single day?! let me know in the comments below!
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xo Lauren