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Serums are the workhorses of your skincare routine — and most people are using the wrong one.
As a licensed esthetician, I’m breaking down what a serum actually does, when to use it, and which ingredients are non-negotiable for healthy skin.
If your skincare isn’t giving results, this step is usually why.
Save this for your night routine & tell me your skin type below 👇🏽

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Serums are the workhorses of your skincare routine — and most people are using the wrong one. As a licensed esthetician, I’m breaking down what a serum actually does, when to use it, and which ingredients are non-negotiable for healthy skin. If your skincare isn’t giving results, this step is usually why. Save this for your night routine & tell me your skin type below 👇🏽 LTKBeauty LTKgrwm LTKselfcare

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DIVE IN 5D Hyaluronic Acid Ultra Hydrating Serum for Plump & Glow Skin | Sephora (US)

Glass skin mask

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✨ The foundation trick that keeps your nose area smooth ALL. DAY.

If your foundation separates, gets patchy, or disappears around your nose — this technique changes everything. I’m showing exactly how I prep + apply foundation for a long-wear, skin-like finish that doesn’t slip, crease, or break apart. Perfect for oily combo skin, long wear days, and real-life wear tests.

Save this for your next makeup routine 👀

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Glow from within ✨💧
PDRN is one of my favorite treatments for skin that needs real healing — think hydration, repair, and that healthy glass-skin bounce without looking overdone. This is your sign to invest in skin regeneration, not just coverage.

Would you try PDRN? 👀

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Testing the NEW Armani Luminous Silk Foundation reformulation ✨ — the iconic “your skin but better” base just got an upgrade and I wore it ALL DAY to see if it still lives up to the hype.

The new formula now includes skincare ingredients like glycerin + niacinamide for extra hydration, a more refined shade range, and that signature luminous, second-skin finish we all love. Is it still worth the cult-favorite status after 25 years? 👀

Full wear test, texture check, and real-life longevity results inside — because glow is cute, but performance matters.

Would you try the new Luminous Silk or are you loyal to the original?

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✨ Snatched, sculpted, and sparkling for the ultimate glam transformation. Full face makeup routine, lifted contour, glowing skin, and flawless finish — because soft glam hits different at night 💅

Perfect Sunday reset energy — who else loves a snatched + sparkled moment?

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Testing the viral foundation hack all day ✨ Is the glow worth the hype? Full wear test, real results, and my honest review — from fresh application to end of day. Would you try this technique?

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Soft glam, but make it Charlotte Tilbury 🤍 flawless skin, lifted glow, and that iconic pillow-talk finish. This is my go-to full glam that never misses.

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Skin-like. Weightless. Built to blur, not mask.
This is what foundation should feel like 🤍
LAWLESS giving real-skin energy every time.

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These Amazon faux freckles are giving me LIFEEEE and it’s under $15!

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Contouring doesn’t change your face — it defines it.
If you’ve ever wondered where contour actually goes, this is your step-by-step guide 👀
Perfect for oval faces, soft definition, and that lifted-but-natural look.

Save this for your next makeup routine + comment “CONTOUR” if you want a personalized face shape breakdown ✨

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Blush placement makes or breaks your makeup.
If your blush never looks quite right, this placement trick changes everything—lift, balance, and that natural flush without dragging the face down.
Save this for your next makeup day 💗

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Eye cream isn’t optional — it’s targeted skincare. 👀
Here’s why eye cream matters and how it helps with fine lines, dryness, and concealer creasing over time. Save this if your under-eyes always feel off ✨

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Golden hour makeup, just for fun ✨
Warm tones, glowy skin, and that sun-kissed vibe we’re always chasing 🌞

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If your concealer keeps creasing, this is your sign 👀
The biggest mistake I see? Too much product + swiping.

For smooth, crease-free under eyes:
✨ use less concealer
✨ press it in, don’t drag
✨ let it set before adding anything else

This technique works for dry, textured, and mature under eyes and keeps concealer looking skin-like all day. Save this for your next makeup routine 💄

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Skin barrier repair is the foundation of healthy skin 🤍
If your skincare suddenly burns, pills, or stops working, you may be dealing with a damaged skin barrier. Over-exfoliating, harsh actives, and inflammation can weaken your barrier and lead to dryness, breakouts, and redness.

Focus on barrier repair skincare before adding acids or retinol. When your skin barrier is healthy, everything else works better.

✨ Save this if your skin feels reactive
✨ Share with someone who overdoes exfoliation

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Saie vs Tower 28 concealer—let’s talk coverage, finish, and real-skin wear 👀✨
If you’re torn between these two clean beauty concealers, this breakdown is for you. I’m comparing Saie Hydrabeam Concealer vs Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer for texture, blendability, creasing, and how they actually look on skin. One is more dewy and lightweight, the other gives more coverage with a skin-like finish—perfect if you have dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin.
Which concealer would you pick? 💭👇

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Blue glitter shadow because neutral is optional 💙✨
Bold, icy, and unapologetically extra — this is your sign to play with color again.
Glitter doesn’t have rules… just confidence.

Save this for your next night-out glam ✨

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Bronzer vs Contour ✨ what’s the difference and when should you use each?
They’re NOT interchangeable — and using the wrong one can totally change your makeup look 👀

🤎 Bronzer adds warmth and a sun-kissed glow
🖤 Contour creates shadow and sculpts the face

If your makeup ever looks muddy or flat, this might be why.
Save this for your next makeup routine 💄

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Your makeup will never look better than the moisturizer underneath it.
And no—not all moisturizers are created equal.

The right moisturizer smooths texture, grips foundation, prevents creasing, and keeps makeup from separating throughout the day. The wrong one? Slipping, pilling, patchy chaos. 🫠

This is why skin prep matters just as much as the makeup itself. I’m breaking down how this moisturizer wears under foundation, concealer, and powder—because flawless makeup starts with the right base.

Save this if your makeup has ever betrayed you 👀👇

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I wore this mascara ALL day so you don’t have to 👀
Smudge test, flake check, curl hold, and volume—this is a real-time wear test, not a first impression.

If you’re looking for a mascara that holds up through long days, oily lids, and real life… this one might be worth the hype. 💄✨

Save this for later, and tell me—do you prefer tubing mascaras or traditional formulas?

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How to use primer the right way 👀✨
If your makeup isn’t sitting right, it’s probably not your foundation — it’s how you’re applying your primer.

In this video, I show where to apply primer, how much to use, and how to press it into the skin so your makeup goes on smoother, lasts longer, and doesn’t separate. Primer isn’t one-size-fits-all, and placement matters more than you think.

Save this for your makeup prep routine 💄
Follow for easy, real-life makeup tips that actually work.

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Toner might be optional but is it optimal for you?!

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I put the ONE/SIZE On ’Til Dawn Setting Spray to the real test… sweat, time, texture, and real skin. 💦
No filters. No touch-ups. Just honest results.

Does this viral setting spray actually lock makeup all day — or is it just influencer hype?
Watch until the end for the wear check 👇

✨ Long-wear makeup test
✨ Oily/combination skin friendly?
✨ Transfer-proof or nah?

Save this before your next Sephora run 💄

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Classic holiday makeup never goes out of style 🎄✨
Soft glam skin, warm neutral eyes, and a timeless red lip—this is the go-to look for Christmas parties, holiday dinners, and cozy nights in. If you’re looking for an elegant holiday makeup look that’s festive but wearable, this one is for you.

Save for later + follow for more holiday makeup inspiration 🤍

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Not only is this lipstick that girl, I’m gonna show you how to get the most flawless application.

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Hyaluronic acid is A MUST. Never skip this!

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Rating this one 8.5 out of 10! Loved this and will be testing more lipstick and other products!

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Festive makeup, griffindor inspired 🦁 bold and fiery just like them.

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Ssssssultry and another Harry Potter house for ya!

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Ravenclaw makeup for my fellow potter heads

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I know it’s December but technically the first day of winter isn’t until later this month! So o have the perfect transitional, festive makeup look!

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Wicked cute makeup that works for a holiday party or throwing water on wicked witches

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Holiday corporate makeup slay! Where my 9-5ers at?!

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At this point just come to me for all your gloss needs, I got you and your lips covered!

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The most delish vanilla fragrance combo to literally make you smell better than Rihanna

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