The 3 beauty products 3 of my friends swear by.
In all honesty, when I first started this series I had planned on having one post featuring six of my friends and their favorite beauty products. However, when the post got too long, I split it into two posts, but then I realized, I know so many beautiful people- inside and out- who have such incredible advice. More sharing was definitely in order! I couldn’t be more excited to share that some of these posts have become my most viewed and favorited by many! I am so happy when I am able to introduce different friends of mine, which I feel like these posts have facilitated. The more the merrier in the case of friends I always say! Oh and lipgloss. You can never apply too much of that. But you can in the case of foundation, self tanner, and lip liner, so be careful out there! (Stay tuned for next week’s 3 friends and 3 picks!)
Cristina Rojas
#1 Favorite Beauty Product
Facial Treatment Essence by SK-II
How often you use it
Everyday, morning and night right after I wash my face I put a few drops on the palm of my hands and tap it into my skin.
What you like about the product
It’s light and easy to use, my skin absorbs it in seconds and feels instantly refreshed. I’ve been using it for years now and definitely feel it keeps my skin clear and even toned.
How you found it
My grandmother has always used SK-II products so I grew up around the brand. I found it at a department store a few years ago and decided to try it, it’s been one of my skincare essentials ever since.
#2 Favorite Beauty Product
Active Botanical Serum by Vintner’s Daughter
How often you use it
Every night after my Treatment Essence, and sometimes in the morning as well.
What you like about the product
It’s made out of all natural ingredients and smells amazing. It really hydrates my skin and helps my complexion.
How you found it
At The Goop pop-up shop in NYC last Christmas.
#3 Favorite Beauty Product
How often you use it
Try to use it once a week depending on how much time I have. I use it when my skin needs a little pick-me up. It makes my skin feel as if I just got out of a facial, completely bright and smooth with minimal pores.
What you like about the product
The way it really cleanses my skin, the clay mask has camphor and almond extract that help to really decongest the skin. It reduces any redness and puffiness I might have going on, and leaves my skin soft and supple.
How you found it
I’m always on the lookout for new beauty products, and a few years ago I found this one during a trip to London.
Ashley Walters
#1 Favorite Beauty Product
How often you use it
I use this product after I come out of the shower as an additional face cleanser. I also use this toner right before I apply makeup when I am doing a look with full coverage, which includes foundation, concealer, powder, etc.
What you like about the product
It cleanses my face of impurities and any dirt that a normal face wash may not catch. It also tones my skin and gives my face a nice and even complexion. It is alcohol-free and has rose water and aloe vera in it, so it is basically a 2-in-1 cleansing water without the harshness of alcohol.
How you found it
I was looking for witch hazel in Walgreens and stumbled upon it. I read the ingredients and decided to try it. It worked well and I have been using it ever since.
#2 Favorite Beauty Product
Colossal Mascara by Maybelline
How often you use it
I use this product when I am wearing makeup. But I also use this mascara on a bare face to give my face a light lift. Especially now that I have to wear a mask, I just put on a little mascara to enlighten my eyes and I am good to go.
What you like about the product
This mascara lengthens and volumizes my lashes without clumping. It is not overbearing and makes my lashes look naturally beautiful.
How you found it
I have heard about Maybelline and seen ads about how good the mascara was so I decided to test the product and I loved it.
#3 Favorite Beauty Product
24 Hour Edge Tamer by Ebin New York
How often you use it
I use this product everyday.
What you like about the product
I have dreadlocks so I am unable to brush my hair back to keep it neat and sleek, so the little hairs that cannot fit into my locs will look wild if I don’t lay them down. So, by simply putting on a little edge tamer and brushing it down, my hairstyle is secure for literally the entire day.
How you found it
My little cousin recommended this product to me because we have the same hair texture and I was struggling to find an edge control that wouldn’t leave my edges with white residue after a couple of minutes.
Chelsea Cates-Rollins
#1 Favorite Beauty Product
Drying lotion by Mario Badescu
How often you use it
This stuff makes your pimples disappear overnight! I use this product at night after my skin routine if I feel a pimple coming or have one on my face and it’s like nothing was there.
What you like about the product
I like how easy it is to use and a little goes a long way. The bottle looks small, but it can last me six months to a year depending on how frequently I use it.
How you found it
I saw at urban outfitters one day and thought it was cute and interesting. I also liked the color, so I bought it and 2 years later here I am!
#2 Favorite Beauty Product
Brow pomade and clear brow gel by Anastasia
How often you use it
I use both of these products any time I do my makeup for my brows and I’ve been using them since I started doing makeup.
What you like about the product
It not only makes my eyebrows look great, but stays on all day! Sweat, water, anything your brows will stay on all day and not fade.
How you found it
When I first started getting into makeup I watched a ton of YouTube and so many YouTubers would swear by it. I tried it and loved it and have been using both since high school.
#3 Favorite Beauty Product
How often you use it
I live by this highlighter it will make you “shine bright like a diamond”. I use this almost every time I wear makeup because I love adding highlight and a little shimmer to my final look.
What you like about the product
I like how pigmented it is and also how buildable it is. You can add a little to have a natural glow, but if you really want a blinding highlight you can add more and it won’t look overwhelming. They also come in so many colors, so no matter your skin tone you’ll find a highlight for you.
How you found it
Since i follow Rihanna and Fenty Beauty on Instagram I see what new is to come, but this was one of her first beauty products so i had to get it and I keep getting more!
Ursula D. 
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