When it comes to beauty products, I have been using a lot of the same products for years. I am a loyalist—when I find a beauty product that works, I stick with it. Every now and then, I’ll come across a new viral beauty product I’m interested in trying, and sometimes they are worth the hype, and other times they fall short! Here are five cult-favorite beauty products that I keep on rotation, plus a few new ones I’m loving.
ColoreScience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
If there’s one product I swear by, it’s this mineral sunscreen. I love it because it kills two birds with one stone: it contains SPF 50, and it offers medium coverage, so you don’t have to apply foundation, removing one less step in your skincare routine. The best part? It doesn’t leave a white cast that most sunscreens do. It actually does the opposite! The liquid blends in with your natural skin color, providing a nice, even-toned canvas to apply makeup. I wear the medium color every day as my SPF, and if I don’t want to wear makeup, it gives my skin a natural, radiant glow. This is one of my holy grail beauty products!
Olaplex No.3 Plus Complete Repair Treatment
I have super thick, 3B curly hair, which means my hair is naturally dry, and I have color-treated hair, which also causes damage. Every week, I try to do a hair mask to restore hydration, but the one product that I swear by for damage repair is Olaplex. They just revamped their No. 3 line, and it’s a 3-minute pre-shampoo treatment designed to repair your hair instantly and provide stronger, softer locks. I apply this in the shower, and sometimes I leave it in for a few extra minutes, but I can instantly feel a difference in my hair. This product is expensive, but it’s totally worth it, to protect your hair.
Tea Collective Artemis Body Wash
Korean skincare is all the rage right now, so when I heard about Tea Collective, a new Korean-born bath and body brand that’s vegan and made with a gentle formula, I had to try it out. I have really sensitive skin, so I always buy fragrance-free body wash or something more delicate, and this Tea Collective checks all those boxes. I also love the packaging because it feels like you’re treating yourself to a spa day. It also makes for a great hostess gift.
Megelin LED red light therapy mask for face and neck
There are many proven benefits to red light therapy, including reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, diminishing acne, fading dark spots, stimulating collagen production, and so much more. I wanted to put this to the test, so I tried the Megelin red light therapy mask and neck mask for ten minutes a day. I have a few fine lines around my neckline (hello tech neck!) that I was hoping to treat. On my second day of using the mask, I couldn’t believe my eyes—I actually did a double-take in the mirror! The lines on my neck nearly disappeared. I was shocked and plan to use this at least three times a week to start, and will gradually increase usage to every day.
Megelin also makes a red light therapy belt and floor mat so you can lie down on it. This is perfect for small spaces or when you don’t want to splurge on a full red light therapy setup.
ILIA Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara
I’ve recently been trying my best to swap out my go-to beauty products for clean makeup, but it’s not always easy. I find that clean makeup might be non-toxic but is usually lacking in performance. But this ILIA Lengthening Mascara is a total game-changer—it’s clean, safe, and actually delivers long, voluminous lashes without clumping. The dual-sided wand is made of thick bristles that feel like a comb, separating each lash.
