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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

I'll go with your dad's recommendation - Banana Boat makes fantastic sunblock!

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

they really do!!!

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Hugh McAlpine's avatar

Can confirm the Banana Boat is elite!

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

the best!!

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JoAnn's avatar

I like how SPF-forward this list is!

I'm a big fan of Japanese skincare too, because they're pretty sensitive skin-friendly. I like the DHL oil cleanser, Hada Labo face serum, and Sana Nameraka moisturizers/milky lotions.

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

spf is life! i'm on the lookout for a new oil cleanser atm so i'll have to check out the DHL — thanks for the rec, JoAnn!

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lanalana's avatar

LRP Cicplast Baume, LRP UV Mune Sunscreen (have to buy from Europe), Caliray Mascara, Anastasia Brow Definer, Alteno

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

im in europe right now and will be investigating this spf tomorrow thank you

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aya's avatar

heroine make mascara (i have extremely stubborn straight lashes and this is the only mascara that holds curl in them), heroine make mascara remover (said mascara is EXTREMELY waterproof and this takes it off with minimal effort), elf lip exfoliators (effective and not as messy as digging a finger into a pot of scrub), patchology lip service balm (the only one that keeps my lips from getting chapped when i sleep), skin 1004 sunscreen with the blue pump :)

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

im very intrigued by this lip balm…. googling immediately…

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Kayla Marci's avatar

LRB5 - my saviour 🙇‍♀️

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

nothing compares truly

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Big Knit Sweater's avatar

I’ve purchased so many mascaras but I only ever use the glossier one. I have really straight hair and lashes and this is the only one that’s lightweight enough to not weigh down my lashes after curling!

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

lightweight is a perfect descriptor, it really is so good

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robnwithay's avatar

Such great recommendations! I tried Diex because of you and it’s amazing!

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

honored to have evangelized

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Lucy Williams's avatar

I love

the Beauty by Joseon sunscreen

Japanfusion cleanser by Beauty Pie

Moringa cleansing balm by Emma Hardie

Dr Jart Ceramidin Moisturiser

I could go on (and on and on)

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

me too!! i just prefer the skin aqua a little more 👀

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Lucy Williams's avatar

Absolutely agree re Glossier mascara, LRP Cicaplast and DR Jart Cc

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MacKinley Jade's avatar

truly unbeatable

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