My Favorite Finds – Stuff I Actually Use (and Love)

Let’s keep it real these aren’t just random things sitting pretty in a cart. These are the products that made it past the hype and into my routine. Stuff I reach for without thinking, because it just works.

This list is a mix of skincare, body care, and everyday wellness staples that hold me down. No fluff. No maybe’s. Just my real-life go-to’s.

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1. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
I know oil cleansers can feel intimidating, but trust me this one changed the game. It’s hands down the best makeup remover I’ve ever used. Melts away mascara, SPF, and full glam without stripping your skin. If anything, it leaves my face feeling softer every time.

Here’s the trick: Start with dry hands and a dry face. Massage the oil into your skin and let it break everything down. Once the makeup has melted, rinse your hands, then add a bit of water to your face. It’ll turn milky (because oil and water don’t mix), and from there, just rinse it all off. Your skin? Smooth like a baby’s bottom.

You can follow up with your favorite face cleanser. I usually just use castile soap and keep it moving.

2. Good Molecules Favorites
I use the exfoliating serum, niacinamide treatment, and yerba mate eye cream. Clean, affordable, and they actually do what they say.

3. Mighty Patch Pimple Patches
My skin’s emergency response team. These patches pull out whiteheads overnight without irritation. Could be there on day and the next gone.

4. Ecos Coconut Body Lotion
Hydrating, clean, and smells like a vacation. I use it every day post shower. Also the Cashmere Whipped Oil Body Butter in Vanilla Cashmere, chefs kiss. These are both my favorite scents.

5. Cold-Pressed Castor Oil
I use this as a face oil and for hair growth. Thick, healing, and totally underrated.

6. Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap
A multi-use staple. Great for body, hands, and even shaving in a pinch. I hear you can even use it to wash clothes. Haven’t personally tried it but its chemical free worth the try.

7. BYOM Brightening Body Wash + BYOM Smoothing Body Polish
This body wash and exfoliator is the perfect combo. The Brightening Body Wash treats dull & dehydrated skin and the Smoothing Body Polish is a gentle exfoliator. It treats rough & bumpy skin that doesn’t leave my skin raw. I use this combo when I want that fresh glow without overdoing it. First use the BYOM Smoothing Body Polish then follow with the BYOM Brightening Body Wash. Expect to see results instantly.

8. Honey Pot Feminine Wash (Sensitive)
Clean, pH-balanced, and gentle. No irritation, no weird ingredients.

9. Kojic Acid + Turmeric Soap Bar
I use this when I want to even out my skin tone or fade dark spots. Doesn’t strip my skin, but definitely gets results. This soap went viral because of its magic.

These are the items I keep coming back to—products I’d rebuy without blinking. Want more of what I use in daily rituals? Check out my Self-Care Must-Haves here.

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