31 Beauty Products Worth Keeping in My 35-Square-Foot NYC Bathroom
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Most Wanted is a weekly feature where an editor, staff member, or influencer shares their top 30 essential items or current wish-list products. When I relocated from Florida to New York City four years ago, I made a promise to myself and my mom to adopt a more minimalist lifestyle. My goal was to curb impulse-buying, eliminate superfluous items, and only surround myself with true essentials. Spoiler alert: I didn’t follow through. My medicine cabinet is crammed with so many products that it barely shuts, and I've had to get quite inventive with storage for my impulse buys. (There just might be shoes stashed under my kitchen sink.) However, I’ve recently started being more discerning with the beauty products that occupy my 35-square-foot bathroom. Only certain items deserve to be strategically positioned in a cramped corner on a cluttered shelf, and I've detailed those below. I’m referring to hair masks, powder blush, body butters, facial serums, and plenty more. Continue reading to discover my top beauty, hair, makeup, and body items for the upcoming season and beyond.
Makeup
**Tower 28 Beauty**
Toni Bravo GetSet Matte Powder Blush
The blush champion, Toni Bravo, collaborated with Tower 28 Beauty to create this blush, and all the others in my collection are now envious. It’s been my favorite for weeks.
**MAKEUP BY MARIO**
Master Mattes Long-Wearing Cream Eyeshadow
As a novice in eye shadow, I find these matte cream shadows incredibly user-friendly. I effortlessly achieved a full-glam look without having to mix various palette shades or use multiple Q-tips for cleanup.
**Juvia's Place**
Blushed Liquid Blush in Perky Poppy
This product is known for its intense pigmentation; just a tiny dot on the apex of my cheeks gives me that effortlessly flushed appearance. It will always hold a place in my beauty stash.
**Danessa Myricks Beauty**
Yummy Skin Glow Serum in Main Squeeze
I used to overlook primer until this glow serum elevated my routine. It hydrates while giving me a beautifully natural radiance.
Don't be alarmed by the wand! I consider this mascara a trick for achieving lash curl and tint at home.
**Makeup by Mario**
Surrealskin Natural Finish Foundation
Allow me to introduce you to your perfect second skin.
**Ilia**
Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon in Kiln
A matte berry lip for autumn? Revolutionary.
**ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr**
On 'til Dawn Mattifying Sunscreen Makeup Setting Spray SPF 28
During her visit, a friend used this setting spray daily. Trust me when I say her makeup stayed intact, even on the longest (and hottest) summer days.
**VIOLETTE_FR**
Plume Lip in En Feu
At last, a matte lip that avoids looking or feeling chalky post-application.
Hair
**CÉCRED**
Restoring Hair & Edge Drops
A hair growth transformation is underway.
**Fenty Beauty by Rihanna**
The Mista Hair + Body Fragrance Mist
Because I want my hair to continuously smell like fresh flowers.
**BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY**
T-Shirt-Towel Hair Towel
Prevent hair damage, breakage, and frizz with this T-shirt towel made of organic cotton and bamboo; it has become essential on wash days.
**Briogeo**
Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
My colleague, Anneliese Henderson, is a huge fan of this product. Besides its award-winning hair repair benefits, the limited edition Vanilla Birthday Cake scent is heavenly.
**Dippity Do**
Light Hold Gelee
Your curls will appreciate this.
**Ceremonia**
Mascarilla De Guava
I use this mask every other wash instead of doing a second shampoo before conditioning. It’s incredibly moisturizing, feels fantastic on the scalp, and has a delightful scent. Consider it a true act of self-care.
**Olaplex**
No.4 Fine Bond Maintenance Shampoo & No.5 Fine Bond Maintenance Conditioner Duo
Since we’re talking about wash days, I couldn’t omit this iconic pair. My hair feels smooth and strong after using them.
Skin
Though we adore the brow sculpt and face primer, I implore you not to overlook Refy's cleanser. It’s a gentle two-in-one cleanser that converts from serum to foam during application, making makeup removal feel truly luxurious.
**EADEM**
Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum With Niacinamide and Vitamin C
Most dark-spot serums haven’t worked for me, but this one is incredibly effective and quick-acting. I’ve replenished this product around ten times since its release, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
Last month, I consistently combined this brightening lotion with the serum mentioned above, and even my
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