I've been lazy with my beauty regime as of late. My goal is to experiment with more products but I accepted the fact that I'm more of the last minute, 5- 10 min beauty routine expert. Between school and my jobs, lets just say... me rolling out of bed in the morning is my closest source of cardio right now. This post is dedicated to those who lack time to paint their face every morning or have those days where they're not in the mood for make up but still want a fresh dewy look. The, "I'm wearing make up but serving the no make-up look." I'm sharing my favorite hygienic products as well - never underestimate your feminine care!

Below is a compiled list of 16 essentials I can't live without. Each product performs well on highly sensitive skin. They're in no particular order and has it's unique purpose and magic.

“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future. ”

— COCO Chanel

1. CHANCE EAU VIVE by Chanel

This elegant fragrance has been around for a while. Thanks to my boyfriend, I was introduced to Chance Eau Vive the day before my 21st birthday. This scent is powerfully radiant yet very soft. Out of all the fragrances I've ever used, this is my number one choice. It gives me this womanly and resplendent aura everywhere I go while leaving a trail of sheer floral zest. A must have to say the least!

1 yr + using

In 2015, I struggled with some serious skin issues (that I'll get into later) and was no longer satisfied with my drug store beauty products. After watching a ridiculous number of videos of bloggers/vloggers trying on beauty products, I made my first Glossier purchase. I was completely done with make up anyway so I needed something easy to use, for all skin types, affordable and worth using for a while.

2. Rose Water by Glossier

CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT! I use this product "er-day all day." It rejuvenates my skin before and after a long day. I use the the mist to give my face a luminous finish. I feel dull without it! Before bed I give my face a few sprays so I can feel refreshed in the morning. I like to store it in my refrigerator to keep cold. Cold sprays to the face makes my skin appear tighter and structured. It also tones the skin making it look fresh and youthful. I wish it still came with the Phase 1 Set!

2 yrs using

3. Perfecting Skin Tint by Glossier (2 yrs using)

I've been out of luck with finding the right foundation for my skin. A lot of trial and error. I would sample/buy products from Sephora, Mac, Ulta, Walgreen's and any credible makeup source yet nothing worked; and if it did, it was temporary. I looked casket ready! I was rocking a blanch undertone, appearing washed out or looking like a baked potato with a neck that didn't quite match my face. It was awful. Thankfully, I came across Glossier's Phase 1 Set of goodies and baby... this little magic in a bottle came with it. Its a thin layered formula (not foundation) that evens out discoloration and blurs blemishes. The product is breathable and leaves a dewy finish. I have a beauty mark on the side of my nose and I don't have to worry about the product masking it. The skin tint, unlike other make up products, it enhances my beauty without dramatically altering my features. My only issue with the product is that I'm in between the tone dark and deep so I have to purchase both to get the right match. If you're a Glossier Rep. reading this, please help a sista' out!

2 yrs using

4. Rose Bene-tint by Benefit

Not only am I crazy about a fresh dewy look, I love rosy red cheeks! I use this product to stain my cheeks and lips. The applicator is made similar to nail polish. If you're used to powder blush, applying product may feel weird the first few tries but easy to get used to. Depending on how many streaks you apply to desired area will determine how dark it will appear.

2 yrs using

5. Priming Moisturizer by Glossier

This formula provides buildable moisture without "over-moisturizing" or creating any redness. I can layer the product while adding make up and it''ll still leave a breathable and a dewy finish. Another unique feature is that it enhances features.

2 yrs using

6. Balm Dotcom by Glossier

This is an all purpose skin salve that hydrates the skin. I use the mint flavored balm for my lips and apply the unscented balm as a highlighter on my cheeks and nose. Easy to use and lasts for a really long time!

2 yrs using (unscented)
1 yr using (mint)

7. Stretch Concealer by Glossier

I prefer to wear this concealer on particular days e.g. beach day, workout day, and any day that involves activity and low maintenance with re-applying product. Why? this product is ultra thin and shimmery. It settles in the skin which adds a nice touch.

1 yr using

8. Pro Conceal by L.A. Girl

I'm so late with this product! This is the holy grail of all concealers! I've used luxury brand concealers and not one has surpassed the quality of this one. Smooth, easy and quick to apply - actually matches my tone. It just works for me. You can purchase this good stuff from anywhere, Walmart, your local beauty supply store while purchasing bamboo earrings and re-up on weave for your next protective hairstyle, killing two birds with one stone! This idiom sounds a bit harsh typing but you get the point.

1 yr using

9. Boy Brow by Glossier

This is another product I can't live without. Stress does the brow no good. My brows are thick but can look strange when an awkward tiny patch of hair goes MIA. I have curly eyebrows so when they're full the hair overlaps, crosses over, swirls under and has a mind of it's own. Not only does the product fluff my brow, it fills and keeps the hair neat and in place - adds shape even! There's no smudge action, flakes or stiffness about this product. I can go a while without a trim while using this. A while meaning... 3 months... 4... 5... Depends on how wild they get. I'm diggin' bushy editorial brows so I don't mind the height or thickness as long as there's no return of my middle school uni-brow. I'm currently using the black shade.

1 yr using

10. Renew by Melaleuca

My Mother is a member of Melaleuca. She would rave about their products. I have on going skin issues that were intense at the time she suggested that I use the Renew skin lotion. To give history on the skin issue, I made a blog post back in 2014 (now deleted) about how my face felt so tight and harsh. It would unattractively flake. I tried every natural remedy I could think of. Eventually a few months after the post, rashes would appear every night like clock work. My face would swell every morning. It was horrible. The craziest experience ever and embarrassing. I would be in the the middle of a conversation and the swelling/flaking would come about. Remember the scene in the Nutty Professor when Buddy Love was turning into the Professor while on his date and his face was all distorted, swelling, and changing? That was me. Well maybe not that extreme. More like that scene in Hitch when Will Smith had an allergic reaction. My mother and I was convinced someone put a brujeria spell on me. Long story short, with prayer, everything worked itself out and was told by a dermatologist that I have seborric dermatitis. It flares up when I eat foods I'm allergic to. Not curable but treatable. It's amazing how food with GMO, gluten, soy, dairy, etc. can have a major affect on our bodies! Now... BACK TO THE PRODUCT! Good shit. Can clear eczema, good for all skin types. Smooth, buildable and the best lotion I've ever used.

2 yrs using

11. Hydrating Cleanser by CeraVe

My dermatologist actually suggested this cleanser. This fragrance free, non-comedogenic product hydrates and cleanses. Also helps restore damaged skin! This application doesn't stop at the face, you can use all over.

3 yrs using

12. Milky Jelly by Glossier

This ph-balanced jelly like cleanser works wonders! It unveils all the grime and make-up that gets stuck in pores. My skin feels revived after using. Most cleansers leaves my skin feeling dry and stiff after using, not this. This formula allows me to wash off my mascara without having raccoon eyes and product residue still on the surface of my face. According to Glossier, the creamy formal consists of cleaning agents you’d find in contact lens solution, so it’s tough on impurities and still safe to use on your eyes. I'm able to place product directly on eye lashes and eyelids without a burning sensation. I'm extremely over due for my third bottle.

1 yr using

13. Rose Water spray by Mario Badescu

This facial spray used to give me a greasy instead of dewy finish. Perhaps my skin was too oily at the time while using. If you have oily skin, I don't suggest this product. Dry or normal skin would do just fine. This product smells like roses and regenerates moisture to the skin. The rose water spray also has aloe and herbs. I often use this as a body spray.

2 yrs using

14. Aluminum-Free Signature Scent Women's Natural Deodorant by American Provenance

Deodorant isn't the average beauty product post but I felt it was worth sharing after researching all the harmful toxins included in popular brand deodorants. You will not find any aluminum, harsh chemicals, and any known carcinogens in this product. I always joke with my friends saying I sweat like a teenage athletic boy going through puberty. Doesn't matter what I'm doing. Walking, silently having an anxiety attack over something not worth stressing over, getting dressed (the worst time to sweat)... The list of random acts of sweating profusely is never ending. Re-applying this product is rare for me which is a major bonus. The deodorant consist of 75g of Natural Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Root Powder, Sodium Bicarbonate (Aluminum-Free Baking Soda), Essential Oil Blend.

2 yrs using

15. Mega Greens Galaxy Pack by Glossier

This product brings me back from the dead! It's like a face detox. When I'm feeling groggy I revive my skin with this product because it balances and conditions my skin. It's a quick 25 minute clay applicant consisting of rich leafy greens and super-fruit antioxidants. I get so caught up in what I'm doing while using the product that I forget it's on. The cool thing about this clay mask is that it doesn't cause any irritation if left on longer than suggested. Perfect to use if you spot breakouts and need your face to bounce back ASAP.

2 yrs using

16. Moisturizing Moon Mask by Glossier

I use this product after using the mega greens galaxy pack mask. This product evens my complexion, soft and soothing to the skin, restores moisture, plumps skin and gives me a dewy glow shortly after washing off. Sometimes I use it without applying the other mask when my skin feels dull and dry.