I typically use cleansing balms every night to remove my makeup. I haven’t used a cleansing oil that I enjoyed in yearssss until now. I have been testing this one for a few weeks and LOVE it! Silky, smooth and gets off every last bit of makeup without making my eyes sting or get cloudy.

The year is already half over so I love to look back and share what my favorite items were from beauty, fashion, accessories, etc. Rather than breaking this up into multiple posts, I thought I would put all my favorites from the first half of 2026 in one post! These are all items that really impressed me and would continuously recommend over and over.

While I am already seeing fall clothing launching at some retailers, there is still many more weeks of hot weather ahead. Here are some of my favorite summer styles under $200.

I have been a makeup lover for nearly 20+ years now and can apply a full face in my sleep at this point. LOL But it took me a long time of trial and error with techniques and application for me to find a method that worked for me. Applying your makeup in a certain order is key and I have a step by step makeup routine that I follow nearly every day. Following these steps helps me maximize the effectiveness of the products as well create a look that is polished and well blended.

Doing my skincare routines are one of my favorite parts of each day. And as a result, my skin looks and feels better than it has in years. Active ingredients are the foundation of most effective skincare routines. These ingredients are designed to target specific concerns. However, this is a lot of questions about whether ingredients can be used together safely and effectively. Retinol and hyaluronic acid are among the most common ingredients for skin aging, so I am going to talk about whether or not you can use hyaluronic acid and retinol together.

I am a face mist lover. I use one in my morning and evening skincare routines + apply them throughout the day for a refresher. I have been hearing great things about this barrier support face mist and can confirm it is amazing. (Use code: MAREE20) to save.