must haves — BEAUTY — Kristen McGowan

Let me start out by saying, I am totally a creature of habit when it comes to beauty products! I feel like I have spent years experimenting with products in order to figure out what works best for me! And just like most of us, I reach for the same products everyday. They are the products I take with me on trips, the ones that make me feel my best, and the ones that I know will never let me down!

Everyone needs their own list of must haves! If you still haven't found your ride or die products, maybe these products I'm sharing could become part of your list of must haves!

Too Faced Born This Way - kristenmcgowan.com

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

This year I started using Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, and it has been AMAZING! I have never felt so comfortable wearing a foundation in my life! I have received endless compliments on my skin... and trust me it's all thanks to this amazing foundation! It's a medium coverage, giving a very natural look, and does not dry out or separate during the day! I have nothing but good things to say about this foundation... it's my MAIN beauty must have!

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer

This concealer is another one of my secret beauty must haves... because trust me... I need this and use this everyday of my life! This concealer has been talked about and reviewed so many times online I just had to try it for myself! And for someone that struggles with redness daily, this concealer covers my redness, my under eyes, and totally brightens up my face!

Crest 3D WHITE

I know not everyone believes in whitening their teeth, but I feel way more confident with white teeth! I drink so much coffee daily, the occasional glass of red wine, and thats enough to turn my teeth from white to yellow VERY QUICK! Using Crest white strips weekly to refresh my smile works great.. and definitely beats spending hundreds on professional whitening! This is definitely the secret to my smile :)

Too Faced Hangover Primer

This is a product I use even on the days I do not have a hangover... which lets be honest.. is pretty much everyday! Sometimes I even use this as a moisturizer! It is so light on the skin and is sheer and brightening. It smooths out my skins texture so that it is ready for foundation! I also believe it works great because I use the same brand of foundation... but thats just my own theory!

Tarte Tarteist Amazonian Clay Palette - kristenmcgowan.com

Tarte Tarteiest Pro Amazonian Clay Palette

This is the most gorgeous eyeshadow palette for everyday use, for travel, for go-to colours! It is so neutral with its earthy colours, and is the palette I reach for everyday! I mostly stick with the neutral shades for my everyday look, but it does contain all the shades I need to transform my look from day to night!

Moroccan Oil

This is my secret hair must have!! This is the reason for the health and shine of my hair! I have plenty of bleach and colour in my hair that it should look dull and lifeless, but using Moroccan Oil replenishes my hair and brings it back to life.. while also giving it a nice scent! This is always in my travel bag, because I cannot style my hair without it!

CONAIR You Curl XL

Curling Wand

I am still wowed by this wand! I bought this years ago at Walmart for around $20 - $30 and it has been the best thing to style my hair with! I have always bought the expensive flat irons and hair tools... but trust me this wand is AMAZING! I get SO many compliments on my hair when I use it.. and people are shocked when I tell them its CONAIR. This is my secret to a great hairstyle!

Sephora Beauty Amplifier

This stuff is MAGIC! If you want your makeup to last all day... you need setting spray!! Also.. if you want to minimize the "cakey" look, setting spray melts all your powders into a silky, dewy makeup look! Your skin will always look fresh and natural after you spray this on your face! If I am doing my makeup... I NEED my setting spray!