TheRootedMomEdit

Let’s pretend we’re sitting at a coffee shop chatting about all the girly things. This is a question I love to ask my friends…

If you lost your entire beauty stash, what would you immediately repurchase?!

I would hate to have to repurchase my entire stash, but hypothetically speaking, if I had to, here is a list of the things I would repurchase immediately.

Starting with Skincare:

1.) Mara Pearl Peptide Glaze $54: She is a little pricey, but this product is seriously one of the best skincare products I have used (& I’ve used A LOT). It is a 3-in-1 essence, toner, & serum for hydration & skin barrier support. The ingredients are incredible & I love the clean brand. I also love that this product checks 3 different boxes, making this one of my go-to’s for when my skin needs a reset. You can simply use this one product, plus their universal facial oil on top, or your moisturizer of choice and call it a day! Perfect for the skincare minimalist. 

2.) Medik8 Press & Glow Exfoliant $35: I have tried several exfoliating acids, but I always come back to this one. This one is gentle enough to use daily because it is a PHA toner (the most gentle of the acids). It not only gently exfoliates the skin’s surface, but it also adds hydration back into the skin. 

3.) Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner $14.99: First off, I love that I can buy this at my local Target. Secondly, this is so affordable for what it does to the skin! This milky toner feels incredible; my skin literally drinks it up. 

4.) Timeless Coenzyme Q10 Serum $28.95: This is the best multi-tasking serum I have ever used. It checks the box for your antioxidant support, anti-aging support, & hydration. This serum helps restore firmness & texture, repairs damaged skin, offers powerful antioxidant support, & minimizes signs of aging. The peptide included in the serum is top-notch and I love that it also contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin. Would repurchase this many times over!

5.) EltaMD Clear SPF 46 Sunscreen $45: She is pricey too for an SPF, but it is my holy-grail facial sunscreen. It feels like skincare, rather than sunscreen. I love that it leaves a healthy glow to my skin, no white-cast, & has zero sunscreen smell. Once you find an SPF you love, stick with it! You are more likely to apply it consistently if you like the way it feels. 

On to Makeup:

1.) Merit “The Minimalist” Complexion Stick $38: Truly my ride-or-die concealer! If you know, you know. I will never not have this in my makeup bag. It is the best concealer for hiding dark under eye circles, blemishes, or using it as a foundation. I love multi-tasking products & this is one of them! It blends so seamlessly & the brand itself is lovely. 

2.) Haus Labs Color Fuse Blush- Specifically in shade Fire Moon $32: Another multi-tasking product. This is a blush, but the color “fire moon” functions like a bronzer + blush for me. I apply this on the tops of my forehead, cheekbones, eyelids and a little bit down my nose. I apply the product just as I would a regular bronzer because the shade is warm & looks very natural on the skin. 10/10!

3.) Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Cream Blush Stick in Petal (petite size $26): One of the few blush sticks that actually lasts on my skin. I jump around with several blushes (blush is my fave makeup product), but if I lost my stash, I would definitely pick this one. The color is beautiful, subtle, & wears so well. The formula blends in seamlessly, you can’t mess it up! 

4.) Tower28 Make Waves Mascara in Drift $20: This mascara doesn’t flake, but also comes right off in the shower when I take my makeup off. I absolutely love the brown shade; it looks super natural on the lashes. I have already repurchased this several times over!

5.) Merit Day Glow Highlighting Balm in Cava $32: The most natural looking highlighter I have tried. I haven’t tried many, but once I used this one, I decided I will never try anything else. The color pay-off is amazing while not looking like too much! If you are looking for a subtle glow & a product that lasts FOREVER, this is your girl. 

I know *most* of the products listed are a little pricey, but to go along with my desire to be more minimalistic in the beauty realm, a lot of the faves I mentioned are multi-tasking products!

My mission has grown tremendously over the last few years to really dig deep into ingredients and brands; to weed out the products that really aren’t worth the $$. My top picks I talked about above are worth the splurge IMO. BUT, as a little bonus, I will list below a few other skincare/makeup products that are both effective AND cost-friendly that I would most definitely repurchase if I lost my beauty stash a second time 😉

Top Budget-Friendly Picks:

Skincare:

1.) Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum $25: Lovely anti-aging serum. It feels like luxury on the skin, includes encapsulated peptides & keeps your skin hydrated. For the price, you can’t beat the formula!

2.) Timeless Skincare 100% Hyaluronic Acid Serum $12.95: The best hydrating serum! & the price is insanely cheap. I love the Timeless Skincare’s PURE line; the serum only contains 4 ingredients. This is a product I would definitely repurchase over and over.

3.) Naturium Mandelic Acid 12% $20: An affordable exfoliating acid that is both gentle and effective. I love that you can find Naturium products at your local Target! I love most of the Naturium line; it’s worth checking out. Most exfoliating acids aren’t used every night, so $20 for an effective exfoliant is worth every penny. This product will last you a long time!

You can read more about the skincare routine I constantly go back to using all Naturium products here: The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Skincare That Delivers [Using all Naturium Products]

4.) Skin1004 Water-Fit Sun Serum $19: The best affordable sunscreen that doesn’t feel like sunscreen! It does use a chemical formula, but I love this SPF. Once I run out of my EltaMD, I am debating going back to this one.

Makeup:

1.) NYX Bare With Me Concealer $12: My second favorite concealer besides my Merit complexion stick. Sometimes when I have a rough night of sleep (hello motherhood), I need extra concealer for my dark circles. I will use this on top of the Merit concealer & it works like a charm!

2.) Versed Blush Stick $14.99: Blush is my fave product, so I am constantly switching up what blush I wear on the daily. This is in my round-up of blushes that I really really like! The formula goes on very smooth & creamy and blends super well.

3.) e.l.f. Bronzer & Contour $8: I love a lot of e.l.f products, but this is one of my top picks! It’s a liquid bronzer that blends really well and lasts all day. I have always been impressed with how e.l.f products perform.

And that’s a wrap. My ride-or-die beauty products I would repurchase immediately if I lost it all.

Am I missing out on some other holy grails?! I would love to know! Drop em’ in the comments.