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49. Introvert. Mondays require reinforcements 🙈 A little glowy makeup was needed today for a Monday boost. My introvert radar was not ready for Monday. Something about putting on mascara and lipstick that just wakes me up while jamming to music. Since I don’t drink coffee a little glam is the next best thing 🙈 Tinted Serum by Ciele in Light Medium @cielecosmetics Cream Blush by Makeup by Mario in color Pink Peony; I’ve repurchased it multiple times @makeupbymario mixed with Ruby & Millie New York (such a good find at Marshall’s) in color Pookie Lipliner to fill in lips by Maybelline (Lifter in 14 Fit Check) @maybelline Mascara by L’Oreal, Extentionist in Blackest Black; I also have the waterproof version of this for crying/sweating days @lorealparis Lip treatment as a gloss by Endota (Hyaluronic Lip Treatment) @endota Perfume by Kayali (Eden Juicy Apple) @kayali Introvert survival kit has been activated 🙈🤣

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Obsessed with this mascara 🫶🏼

The @lorealparis Extensionist Waterproof Mascara in Black makes my lashes pop ✨ I went straight in with the wand — no curler needed!

If you have straight lashes, a curler beforehand will give you that extra lift 😍

#LOrealMascara #MakeupFind #SoftGlamVibes #MascaraTip #BeautyTherapy

#LTKU

Slightly obsessed with all things beauty, no shame in it, especially for a girl who’d rather text you than call you. But the real reason I love this stuff isn’t the products, it’s watching a woman look in the mirror and actually mean it when she tells herself she’s beautiful.

Consider me your unofficial beauty recommendations girl. Watch me run through what I’ve actually tested, the good, the meh, and the stuff I genuinely can’t stop talking about. Introvert energy, single momma budget, and I’ll always tell you straight what works and what doesn’t. No sugar coating, no sponsored fluff, just the truth so you don’t waste your money guessing.

Every product I try, every review I give, it’s all part of building something real, including a home for my boys and me one day. So thank you for being here for that too.

Drop a 🤍 if you’re working on believing what you tell yourself in the mirror.

beauty recommendations · introvert energy · single momma dollars · honest reviews · mirror moment

Makeup therapy activated 💄 studying till 9:30 PM, after work, might as well look good doing it 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 also found the cutest new Starbucks — loving the vibe, and it’s large with plenty of seating 🙌🏼 I’m basically matching the decor at this point 🌅

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKmorningroutine #LTKBeauty

On the hunt for the perfect setting spray: one that makes my makeup look better, lasts longer, and doesn’t emphasize my pores or spritz droplets on my face that ruins my glam.

This round I tested Morphe Life Proof Continuous Mist and NARS Light Reflecting Setting Spray. Both mist gently with no splashing, but I returned both to Ulta since they emphasized my pores.

My longtime favorite is still @Benefit Porefessional setting spray. It’s the only one that actually improves my skin instead of emphasizing pores. The only caveat is it’s not tear proof on me.

I love layering sprays. Mac Fix Plus or Caudalie Beauty Elixir (also great under makeup) for glow and meshing my products, then Porefessional to seal.

My tip: test setting sprays in store, walk around a bit, and take before/after pics to see if it improves your makeup or not, so you’re not wasting $$ on something that doesn’t work for your skin.

Funny enough, my favorite foundation is NARS Light Reflecting. I really thought the spray would be my match but it’s not single momma dollars approved.

On to the next 😘

#settingsprays #poreproblems #settingsprayreview #makeupthatlasts #mytearsrequireagoodsettingspray 😂

Wednesday morning testing out a dewy skin tint from @maccosmetics cause it is super hot in FL and I need something lightweight and the word “dewy” always calls me cause of my dry skin 🌵…the lips are @maybelline super stay vinyl liquid lip in color “Cheeky” (obsessed with this cause it gives color, lasts, and doesn’t look crepey on my 49 yr old lips 💋).

Now let me motivate myself to get on with the day cause makeup therapy was needed today to get going 💆🏻‍♀️🙈🙏🏼

#makeuptherapy #maccosmetics #maybelline #itswednesdayalmostfriday

When your son’s drum corps uses “Get Jiggy With It” in a song but he’s never heard the original 😂🎶

So obviously I had to play it for him… the look on his face when I played it and started singing the lyrics 😆

Now it’s stuck on my playlist again 🎵

#90sMusic #IntrovertMom #MomLife #GenerationGap #RealLifeMoments

Orlando humidity is NO JOKE today 😩🌴

Ran into Target for ONE thing… and of course came out with that AND this wave spray 😂 The one time I don’t do curbside pickup…

Couldn’t even make it home before trying it — applied it right in the car on dry hair because… priorities.

You can use it on wet or dry hair which I love for those emergency frizz moments ✨

I’ll keep you posted on how it holds up — I’ll share the link once I know it actually works 😉💕

#TargetFind #OrlandoHair #WaveSpray #HairCare #BeautyFind

Wearing the Beautiful eyeshadow palette from Makeup by Mario.

#LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty #LTKWedding

Testing out the @makeupbymario Ethereal Eyes eyeshadow palette 🫶🏼 it’s so pretty!

Foundation: mph
Lips: Charlotte Tilbury lipliner and Lawless lip gloss
Blush: Makeup by Mario

#makeupbymariopalette #mphfoundation #makeupbymarioblush #charlottetilburylipcheat #lawlesslipgloss

Current Sephora wish list 👀 Talk me in or out of these because my skincare heart wants them all 😭 Which one is actually worth the splurge?

#LTKBeauty #LTKgrwm #LTKmorningroutine

Pinky glam for dinner testing out a new mascara that is making my eyes pop 💕

#LTKBeauty #LTKgrwm #LTKmomlife

GRWM for a birthday brunch

#LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

Picked up a few Sephora favs + newbies before the sale ends today 💄✨

#LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty

Just finished a makeup session and I’m feeling at peace 🙏🏼 of course have my glam on with some of my Sephora favorites.

#LTKmomlife #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

Quick car glow session. It was so hot the phone gave up on me but the makeup is still going😂

One of my favorite makeup looks! Glowy skin with pink lips 💕

#LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm #LTKBeauty

Happy Sunday ☀️

Today was a get it done, no excuses kind of day. Homework, focus, finish it. My brain just works better when I leave the house—because if I stay home, I already know I’ll start negotiating with myself like “I can do it later… maybe I’ll nap first…” 😂 no ma’am.

After that, I had a little makeup moment 💄 I’m doing a trial for my friend’s daughter’s quinceañera next week, so I wanted to test foundation and make sure the shade is perfect. Everything else I’m good on (because let’s be real, I love makeup), but foundation has to be right. Most important thing for me is that she feels beautiful.

Also tried this lip gloss from Dr. Dennis Gross—plump + repair treatment in pink. My lips were looking dry and sad and this brought them back to life 😅 It does have a little tingle, not unbearable, but you’ll feel it. Worth it though because the fullness is giving 👌

And my reward? A solo movie date 🎬 I wanted to go see that new one with the guy from Bridgerton 😍 you already know the one lol. It’s giving cute rom-com vibes and I’m here for it.

And yes—I LOVE going to the movies by myself… introvert vibes. A little me date 🤍

Sundays like this just remind me that getting things done first makes the rest of the day feel so much better ✨

Save this for later or send it to a friend who needs a little Sunday motivation 🤍

#SundayVibes #SoftGlamLife #RealLifeBeauty #MomLifeBalance #SoloDate

Wasn’t really feeling today…
but matching my red lip to these nails I’m obsessed with changed the whole vibe ❤️🐆

#SoftGlamVibes #RedLipMoment #NailInspo #BeautyMood #ConfidenceBoost

Soft glam… but it took 2 hours (and a whole playlist) to convince myself to go outside 😂

The glam was easy… leaving the room was the real challenge 😭

If you get it, you get it.

#SoftGlam #GetReadyWithMe #MakeupRoutine #BeautyCreator #IntrovertLife

Weekend bits 🤍
Makeup, homework, a nap, church… and more homework.
Drove to the mall, saw it packed, and kept driving. Introvert threshold reached.

#WeekendMoments #IntrovertLife #SoftGlamLife #RealLifeGlow #BelieveLoveInspire

Testing out a new foundation today….so far it’s looking natural & it’s super lightweight….I’ll keep you posted 😉

#foundationweartest

Been stuck at the airport for hours… delayed, then canceled 😩
United Airlines didn’t keep us updated.

No sleep and just trying to get home at this point… but it wouldn’t be Belkys if I didn’t share the makeup even exhausted 😁

Bestie and I going on 24+ hours… and the makeup is still holding up 💄✨

#AirportLife #FlightDelays #MakeupStillOn #TravelDay #BeautyRealness

One of my top shelf cleansing balms is on sale today, 3/13/26 at Ulta 💕

#LTKBeauty #LTKgrwm #LTKmorningroutine

Amazing balm to use under your concealer that helps with hydration, creasing and fine lines.

#LTKBeauty #LTKgrwm #LTKmomlife

Beautiful blush that does it all 🤍

This Morphe blush trio has 3 shades in one, so you can keep it soft and natural or build it up for more color and glow.

I actually have 3 different shades because I love it that much ✨

#LTKBeauty #LTKdayinmylife #LTKselfcare

Makeup still on at the end of the day 🤍
This Morphe blush trio keeps the prettiest glow ✨

Shop it here ✨

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKBeauty #LTKselfcare

Weekend Moments: Makeup therapy 🤍✨Hair refresh, church, homework with a chai from @starbucks, and brunch with friends.

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKdayinmylife

Work day glam that lasted 12 hours 🤍

Prepped with the d’Alba Piedmont White Truffle Aromatic Spray Serum and d’Alba serum stick, lightweight base using Ciele foundation, and locked in with ONE/SIZE setting spray.

Everything linked here.

#LTKWorkwear #LTKBeauty #LTKgrwm

Happy Monday Love 💕

Skin prep is key 🤍

This was one of those mornings I didn’t feel like getting fully dolled up for work, but I still needed to look presentable. I did my skincare at home so it could really sink in during the drive to Starbucks, then finished this quick fresh face in the parking lot 🤍 Just a few basics, but it made me feel instantly more awake and put together.

My quick fresh face:
• Concealer
• Mascara
• Lip balm
• d’Alba White Truffle First Serum Stick

Hydrated, simple, and done in minutes ✨

I linked everything here so you can shop the exact products. Save this for those busy mornings when you want to feel polished without the extra effort 💕

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKmorningroutine