When quarantine first began in March, out of boredom, I subscribed to a monthly Ispy glam bag. I have tried most of the products for each month since March. I have found some I really like and now incorporate into my makeup necessities. My favorite product I received was the 24-hour Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel from Benefit Cosmetics. I do not know how I lasted my entire life without this product due to the fact it keeps your eyebrows shaped for the entire day. And I repeat… THE ENTIRE DAY.

The Tan-Luxe tanning drops 

Do you struggle with looking pale in the winter? This Tan-Luxe product has the perfect fix for that. I can confidently say that having a tan makes me feel better and more confident. During the fall, when my tan began to fade, I set out for the best product to fix that. This product is the best brand of tanning drops and I add into my face moisturizer almost daily. The Tan-Luxe tanning drops changed me from being a pasty, pale person in the winter, to the best tan and confident version of myself. The Tan-Luxe tanning drops come in light-medium and medium-dark for your personal preference.

Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss in Mudslide

Over this past year, I began watching Emma Chamberlain’s YouTube videos more avidly. Yes, I am a little late to this trend. More importantly, when I started watching her videos, many of them included her makeup regime. I remembered constantly thinking about how I loved the color of gloss she put on her lips in her daily routine video. It was the perfect blend between pink and red, and between matte and glossy. I knew it was a Buxom Cosmetics product, but I wanted the exact one she uses. I went back and rewatched different videos several times until I could pause it and find the exact color. I finally had success and found out it was the Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss in Mudslide. Let me tell you, it can change your entire appearance. Whether you are dressed up or dressed down, this product enhances your natural lip color.

 Hoola Bronzer by Benefit Cosmetics

 My favorite bronzer this year has been the Hoola Bronzer by Benefit Cosmetics. This bronzer is perfect for anytime of year. I love how you can apply more product for the  summer to match your tan, or apply it lighter in the winter. Hulu Bronzer works throughout the seasons because you can use as little or much as you want. Honestly, I am not the best at makeup, so this bronzer has become a holy grail product for me. 

The Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara by Maybelline

There are three new mascaras I discovered this year through TikTok which have elevated my lash game. I used to spend the most time doing my mascara during my makeup routine, but I have created an easy and quick solution to making lashes look great quickly. I found a mascara that does not require an eyelash curler, because it gives them length and a curl itself. Once I realized I no longer needed an eyelash curler, I was hooked, because I would always end up pinching my eyelid. But there is more! The reason I used to spend so much time on my eyelashes was because I would use an eyelash brush carefully making sure all of the eyelashes were separated for at least 15 minutes. This mascara has bristles that separates my eyelashes perfectly, making them not too thick or clumpy. The Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara by Maybelline gives you length with clean definition, and never looks like too much.