5 Best Beauty Buys from 2020
Wow what a year! 2020 will go down as one of the most stress-ridden, anxiety-triggering, let down years of them all. As it comes to a close, and as the holidays approach us let’s all think of the women in our lives who helped us survive it all! Whether that’s a close girlfriend who talked you off the ledge, or a female caregiver who helped with the burden of childcare, or the nurse who helped your family member, they deserve a treat. And so do YOU! You made it through triumphantly and you’re still here to live to tell about it! Don’t listen to those who wrongly miscategorize sleep, and a simple shower as moments of self care. What are they gonna do next? Say you treated yourself cuz you sat down for dinner? NO. You need (and deserve) everything off this list. And so does that female on your “nice” list
Spa Sciences (Beauty tools). Facials can get pricey. Did you know though that now there are new tools to help you DIY the experience and get the same benefits at home? Spa sciences has come out with a couple new tools that I suggest everyone add to their bathroom cabinets for an invigorating exfoliation and cleanse! I use the MIO for pore extraction and resurfacing at least once a month and the NOVA Sonic cleansing system daily. Together they’ll run you just $70 the cost of one facial and these will give you weekly ones for the rest of your life without the commute.
MySmile (teeth whitener)– did you survive lockdown with coffee and wine too? If so, now’s the time to repair the teeth staining. This at home whitening kit is a fraction of the cost that you would have spent at the dentist’s office. And who wants to take off their mask at an office and have a dentist all up in their mouth right now anyways? With super easy to follow instructions, you’ll have whiter, brighter teeth. And it’s so easy! Try it! I did (while watching the Bachelorette reality series lol)
Kiel’s -get the latest in skincare from Kiel’s and it will come pre-packaged in the perfect holiday presentation. I have been loving the line reducing vitamin c serum, midnight recovery concentrate, and vitamin c (multi-corrective cream). Their powerful potions are highly effective and popular with both sexes actually. And the boxed sets range in price from. $25-$100 to fit every budget. Plus how cute are these??
Tarte Cosmetics-having learned about the clean, cruelty free, non-toxic movement, I’m super appreciative of this free from harsh chemicals- makeup line. And I’m so happy to have been able to partner with them and try almost everything out! Their high-performance natural products have great pigment in their colors and I’m addicted to their foundation and eye colors. My daughter often likes to try my makeup on herself and this line feels much safer for a baby’s skin than others. Plus they have the cutest packaging which makes gifting easy! Click here to shop their Gift quiz which will lead you to the perfect gift!
Dyson air wrap– are you still using the old hair dryer and irons that damage your hair? Time to get updated because Dyson has come out with a revolutionary all-in-one device that protects, shines, curls, straightens, dries and tames your tresses. AND they managed to make it look uber cool! Impress someone with this technology. You can rest assured that this is something they probably don’t have yet and you can be sure that one size fits all!! Click here to shop the complete styler set.
With Christmas just 11 days away which of these items will make your last minute shopping list? Happy holidays everyone! Click here for a funny, corona virus inspired gift guide for kids!
Full disclosure, I have been gifted items to review and consider including in this round-up. Not all items made it to the list. All opinions are 100% mine.
2020 will forever go down in the history books as the year of: corona virus, quarantining, social distancing, sanitizing and wearing masks. So this year, let’s all learn to laugh about it (better than crying, right?) and commemorate it with a themed gift that will surprise and delight the receiver. Here are 10 top corona virus-themed gift ideas to add to your cart for the kids. And they’re all from Amazon! Happy shopping and happy Cyber Monday! All product links are shoppable (just click through!)
Masks that are both functional AND fashionable are all the rage this year. Did you know though that you can DIY them and stay within the W.H.O safety standards? This amazing kit (which comes in a set of 4 or 10 mask kits), team up with a SnapStyle app that allows you to create any fun printed mask in minutes. Think about all the possibilities! You can even match the fabric on your clothes for an entirely coordinated look! Or you could take a picture of your lower face to create a customized mask with your own smile! This kid-friendly kit is great for an after-school activity, family crafting night or to help create personalized gifts to friends! $17.99 for 4 pack or $39.99 for 10pack
Want a corona virus themed gift that is both useful and educational? Than this science-oriented gift which won the National Parenting Center Award is for YOU! My daughter actually picked this out for herself. And i loved that it made the thought of hand-washing for 20seconds or more more fun. With cute cut out shapes like cat faces and stars, kids will love getting to choose their own colors and scents!
$21.99 now on sale for $15.60
My daughter is obsessed with squishy toys. And they make for great sensory toys as well as stress relievers. This corona virus version also makes for the perfect 2020 stocking or pinata stuffer – don’t you think?! They come in a pack of 4 in various colors and I just KNOW this will be a hit with the younger kids especially. What a funny, playful way to commemorate the corona virus! $15.98
This customizable family ornament comes in various versions where you can choose the number of Santa heads to fit your family. What a funny gag gift and way to remember our crazy year. Hopefully you’ll look back on your tree year after year and be able to laugh at 2020 and the toilet paper shortage. Bonus! You can even write in the names of each person in the family. $9.99
Need to keep your kids busy this holiday break? Incorporate the quarantining theme in a silly way with this activity and coloring book created by a school teacher! It promises to spin quarantining into thoughts of encouragement, positivity and big dreams. And that sounds like something we all need this Christmas season! $8.99.
