Everyday Beauty Essentials I Keep on My Counter - A Guide to a Minimalistic Routine

I’m one of those people who orders the same thing at a restaurant every time. I know what I like quickly, and if it’s good, I don’t see the point in continuing to experiment.

I've carefully curated a guide to products that have earned their space on my counter, meant for women seeking a minimalistic approach to beauty.

The same goes for my beauty routine. If something earns its place on my bathroom counter, it stays.

The Essentials

Dior Forever Skin Perfect Stick Foundation

If you’re looking for a natural-finish stick foundation that photographs beautifully, but still looks like skin in person, this is it. The finish looks like your skin, just better. Not heavy, not flat.

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This is my favorite foundation I’ve ever used. I genuinely enjoy the process of putting it on. The application is so satisfying. A few precise swipes exactly where I need it, a spritz of setting spray, blend, and it’s done. No dripping bottles. No mess from blending on my wrist.

Everyone knows the struggle of products that cause breakouts, or don't blend right on top of skincare, but this Dior foundation stick is not one of them.

Shade 1.5N is my exact skin tone match right now. It’s a true neutral on me. In the summer, I’ll likely pick up a slightly deeper neutral and blend the two together for a bronzy look. This is the product that I recommend to all my friends and followers, looking to elevate their makeup routine.

Miu Miu Miutine (My Afternoon Ritual)

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Part of my feminine ritual is investing in a designer fragrance and allowing myself to wear it whenever I want. I don’t save it for special occasions. I wear it for myself. There’s a subtle confidence that comes with that. I think it makes me move differently. I make decisions a little more clearly. I feel better in my body.

Miutine is sweet with a little edge. Feminine, slightly sexy, but not overpowering. It wears close to the skin and doesn’t fill the car or a room. It’s also the scent I get complimented on the most. The packaging is a bonus. Clean, feminine, very aesthetic. I like seeing it there every day. It’s become my everyday signature scent.

Hourglass Ambient Blush

Looking for a product that ties everything together? This Hourglass blush is just that. I recommend using the Ambient Lighting Blush in shade Mood Exposure. as a finishing filter, softening the edges of your bronzer and blush to create a beautiful, seamless look.

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The best thing about this product is that it isn't intimidating, making it easy to apply. A couple swipes and pats and you’re finished. It takes your makeup from sitting on top of your skin to looking diffused and seamless.

You can also wear it alone. It sits well on skincare and gives a natural, healthy glow to the cheeks. I found this last year, and it’s become part of the ritual. It’s subtle, but I would feel slightly unfinished walking out the door if I forgot this step.

Rhode Lip Shape

Shade Twist is my favorite neutral brown lip liner. My secret is that I use it all over my face in my everyday makeup look. The neutral brown color suits my skin tone and is so versatile. I don't stop with my lips, I use it on my eyelids, and my nose for a precise contour.

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It’s the first thing I reach for in my bag for detailing my face. It’s become a bit of a hero product for me. If something feels slightly off in my makeup, I know I can use this somewhere and pull everything back to neutral.

Although sometimes I wish they offered an option with a finer tip for the lips, I do appreciate the diffusion of the larger tip and the fact that it doesn’t create harsh lines.

Much like all of Rhode’s products, although with my other essentials, it blend really easily into my skincare without moving too much.

Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Anti-Frizz Hair Oil

There's nothing better than the smell of rose and soft healthy hair. This hair oil

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not only keeps my hair smelling luxurious, it also manages to be gentle on my hair type. There are no added proteins, which I personally prefer. It’s lightweight, just like my hair, so I only use one drop. That’s enough.

It sits right next to my Miutine bottle and fits right into place on my counter.

I use it before I shower to detangle, after I dry my hair to de-frizz, and before bed to protect my ends overnight. It’s the finishing touch to my beauty counter.

This small edited beauty routine has earned its place as my daily ritual, keeping me feeling my best and most confident self.