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Author, Skincare for Your Soul (Turner Publishing) | Skincare evangelist | Makeup enthusiast

20% off anniversary sale on Calecim Professional Hair Serum (15% off code JUDE stacks with sale)

107 at ULTA

107 Double Layer Milky Serum
107 Everyday Plump Hydro Cream
107 Soseo Vinbiome Retinal Serum
107 Soseo Vinbiome Vitamin C Serum
107 Aronia Vinegar Low Molecular Collagen
ILNP Evermore Rosy Mauve Ultra Holographic Nail Polish

Zero Sweat Summer Glow

Sincerely Yours So Soft Moisturizer
Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer (Hydrating glow primer for drier skin)
Pixi Beauty Flawless & Poreless Primer (Mattifying blur primer for oilier skin)O
Kose Suncut Multi Vitamin UV Essence (use invite code I'm inviting you to join Yami, the #1 online retailer for Asian goods in North America! Get $20 off across your next 2 orders with my invite code 74568325 for your first order for 2 $10 off coupons!)
Petal Matte Summer Peony makeup look
Shop all makeup looks
My Amazon Storefront

Promo Codes and Fave Collaborations

Calecim Professional 15% off code JUDE
Elemis 20% off with code JUDE20 (code valid for 1 use per customer)
ZIIP 10% off with code JUDEZIIP
YSE Beauty by Molly Sims 15% off with code FIDDYSNAILS15
Epres and ePhD 20% off with code FIDDYSNAILS
Poems From The Lab 10% off with code FIDDYSNAILS
Biossance 15% off with code JUDE15
Grande Cosmetics (15% off with code FIDDYSNAILS)

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Bitch Time, the Newsletter
Buy Skincare for Your Soul on Amazon, B&N, and Bookshop.org
Years of content on Insta @fiddysnails
Press and partnership inquiries: Start here

Frequently Asked

How to Ask for Skincare Advice, Part 1: What Not to Ask
How to Ask for Skincare Advice, Part 2: What to Ask
Skincare Routine Building: Deciding Which Products to Apply First (and Last), Wait Times in Between Products, and Why

Panned Purple Lip

BBIA Over Glaze Stick (10 TARO GLAZE)
lilybyred Smiley Lip Blending Stick (03 Be Happy with Me)
Full product list and links

SPF MOISTURIZER?

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (use code JUDE20 on your first order for 20% off)
Clarins Extra-Firming Energy Day Cream (without SPF)

Taro Cheek and Lip

Alternative Stereo Balmy Cream Cheek (No.7 Taro Latte)
BBIA Ready To Wear Downy Cheek Cream Blush (09 DOWNY TARO)
lilybyred Luv Beam Cheek Mousse (04 Taro Mousse)
BBIA Over Glaze Stick (10 TARO GLAZE)
Judydoll Cushion Matte Lip Cream (G204 Taro Haze)

Spot Powdering

Beauty Pie Highlighting & Setting Powder Brush
Beauty Pie Wonderfilter™ Magic Blurring Loose Powder (refills available too)

Dream Matte Mauve Lip

Dibs Beauty Lovebeam Perfector (No 1 The One)
Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint (Shade 2)
lilybyred AM9 to PM9 Survival Penliner Natural (02 Ash Brown)
Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balm (Autumn Alpenglow)
Phytosurgence Skin Spark Cream Blush Balm (Plume)
Heart Percent Dote On Mood Lip Liner (08 Cloudy Mauve)
Judydoll Cushion Matte Lip Cream (G204 Taro Haze)
Pixi Beauty H2O SkinVeil hydrating finishing powder
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray (Bridal)
Full product list

Anxiety Girl Rose Beige Makeup Look

Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray (Bridal)
Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint (Shade 2)
lilybyred AM9 to PM9 Survival Penliner Natural (02 Ash Brown)
Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balm
Hince Half Moon Cheek (06 Allure Moon)
Pixi Beauty H2O SkinVeil Hydrating Makeup Finishing Powder (Translucent)
rom&nd Glasting Color Gloss (23 Cream Haze)
Full product list with brushes

Mauvey Mauve Makeup Look

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint (Shade 2)
lilybyred am9 to pm9 Survival Penliner Natural (Ash Brown on brows, Ash black on eyes)
Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balm (Autumn Alpenglow)
Phytosurgence Skin Spark Cream Blush Balm (Wisp)
lilybyred Smiley Lip Blending Stick (03 Be Happy with Me)
Heart Percent Dote On Mood Lip Liner (08 Cloudy Mauve)
BBIA Over Glaze Stick (10 TARO GLAZE)
Pixi Beauty H20 Skinveil Hydrating Finishing Powder (Translucent)
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray
All products used

Smoky Beige Grunge Makeup Look

Dibs Beauty Lovebeam Perfector (No 1 The One) (Mix with moisturizer under sunscreen!)
Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint (Shade 2)
lilybyred am9 to pm9 Survival Penliner Natural (02 Ash Brown)
Milani Eyeshadow Primer
Kaleidos Quad Palette (Flowing Haze)
Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balm (Autumn Alpenglow)
Phytosurgence Skin Spark Cream Blush (Soothe) (Limited run so get on the waitlist!)
lilybyred Smiley Lip Blending Stick (03 Be Happy with Me)
Phytosurgence Calm Conditions Lip Balm (Sweet Saline)
Pixi Beauty H2O SkinVeil Finishing Powder
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray, Bridal
Papa Recipe Eggplant Enzyme Cleansing Powder

Beige Blush

Pixi LiquidGlow Blush (Subtly)
AZTK Jello Color Liquid Blush (JC04 Fig Coffee)
Hince Half Moon Cheek (06 Allure Moon)
Get on the waitlist for Phytosurgence Skin Spark Cream Blush (Soothe) (Limited run)
Phytosurgence Skin Spark Cream Blush (Plume)
Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream

The OGs of Asian Skincare

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule
Biore Watery Essence at Yami (use invite code I'm inviting you to join Yami, the #1 online retailer for Asian goods in North America! Get $20 off across your next 2 orders with my invite code 74568325 for two $10 off coupons if it's your first order)

Rested Glow Hack

DIBS Beauty Lovebeam Perfector
Beauty Pie Wonderfilter Brightening Primer
NIOD Photography Fluid Opacity 12%
Alpyn Beauty Line-Filling Undereye Balm
Sincerely Yours So Soft Moisturizer
KOSE SUNCUT Multi Vitamin UV Essence at Yami (use code 74568325 for $10 off your first two orders)

BEST INDIE BRANDS

Cipher Skincare (15% off code FIDDY15)
107 skincare, haircare, and nutrition
Poems from the Lab (10% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Phytosurgence | Indie Makeup & Skincare
2015 blog post: HOLY SNAILS SHARK SAUCE ORIGIN STORY

Undercover Goth 2026

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint (Shade 2)
Merit Beauty Solo Shadow (Social)
lilybyred am9 to pm9 SURVIVAL PENLINER Natural (02 Ash Brown)
Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balms (Autumn Alpenglow limited run shade)
BBIA Ready To Wear Downy Cheek Cream Blush (09 DOWNY TARO)
lilybyred Smiley Lip Blending Stick (03 Be Happy with Me)
lilybyred Smiley Lip Blending Stick | Korean 3-in-1 Multi-Use Lip Liner, Smooth Creamy Texture, Long-Lasting Matte Finish, Soft Blur Effect, Precision Contour Pencil, 0.028 oz. (03 Be Happy with Me)
Beauty Pie Wonderfilter™ Magic Blurring Loose Powder
Kaleidos Untamed Glow Glossy Lip Glaze (Last Smoke)
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray, Bridal

Cheap and Cheerful Cleansing Duo

Naisture Be Bare Twist Cleansing Balm with Grinding Dispenser
Naisture Be Bare Double Cleansing Duo: Fresh Aqua Jelly Ball Cleanser and Twist Cleansing Balm

Petal Matte NOT MAUVE Look

Merit Great Skin Serum
Clarins Extra Firming Energy
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel 01 Clear
Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint
lilybyred am9 to pm9 SURVIVAL PENLINER Natural
Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balms
lilybyred Luv Beam Cheek Mousse | Heart-Shaped Korean Cream Blush (04 Taro Mousse)
lilybyred Smiley Lip Blending Stick (03 Be Happy with Me)
Dibs Beauty LoveBeam® Setting Powder

KOREAN MAUVES

Heart Percent Dote On Mood First Tint 03 Moody Grape
rom&nd Better Than Cheek powder blush (N02 VINE NUDE) 4g
All makeup

Travel Makeup Essentials

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint
Dibs Beauty LoveBeam® Setting Powder
lilybyred am9 to pm9 Survival Penliner Natural
Merit Beauty Solo Shadow
Phytosurgence Skin Spark Cream Blush Balm
lilybyred Smiley Lip Blending Stick
Heart Percent Dote On Mood Lip Liner Pencil
Phytosurgence Calm Conditions Lip Balm Summer 2025 Collection
Untamed Glow Glossy Lip Glaze – Kaleidos Makeup
Beauty Pie Highlighting & Setting Powder Brush
Sephora #56 Brush
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray, Classic Makeup Setting Spray

Getaway Skincare

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Clarins Extra-Firming Energy Radiance-Boosting Collagen Day Cream
Cipher Skincare The Anomaly Eye Concentrate (15% off code FIDDY15)
ILIA Beauty The Base Face Milk
Poems From The Lab Future Focus Vitamin C Serum (10% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
YSE Beauty Xtremely Rich Moisturizer (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
B:Lab Cica Soft Meltaway Cleansing Balm 100ml
Calecim Professional Eye Contour Lifting Cream (15% off code JUDE)
Alpyn Beauty Line-Filling Eye Balm
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel 01 Clear

Instant Results Creams

Elemis Pro-Collagen Morning Matrix (20% off your first order with code JUDE20)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix (20% off your first order with code JUDE20)
Clarins Extra-Firming Energy Radiance-Boosting Collagen Day Cream
Alpyn Beauty Line-Filling Eye Balm

Favorite Illuminators

Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balms
DIBS Beauty Lovebeam Perfector
NIOD Photography Fluid Opacity 12% (use 8% if you need a warmer/golden tone)
Beauty Pie Wonderfilter Brightening Primer
Clarins Extra-Firming Energy Radiance-Boosting Collagen Day Cream

AM Glow Combo

DIBS Beauty Lovebeam Perfector
ILIA Beauty Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream
Clean Grunge Essentials

Body Sunscreen

NIVEA UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 140g
Dusty Mauve Makeup Look

Clean It Zero Forever

BANILA CO Clean it Zero Firming Cleansing Balm
BANILA CO Clean it Zero Barrier Boosting Balm Duo
COSRX Advanced Snail essence and cream: My original 2015 review
Blog Classic: Me vs the Su:m37 White Award Bubble Detox Mask
Blog Classic: My Three-Step Deep Pore Cleansing Routine
Shop my beginner makeup recs, organized by category
20% off at Cozy Earth with code FIDDYSNAILS

Cleansing Balm for Sensitive Skin

CeraVe cleansing balm on Amazon (on sale)
 
CeraVe cleansing balm at Ulta

CT Flawless Filter

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter at Sephora
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter (mini) at Sephora

Eye Refreshers

Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask
Full makeup look

Best Blushes and Lip Makeup

Blush Formulas So Nice I Bought Them Twice
Lip Formulas So Nice I Bought Them Twice
BANILA CO Clean It Zero Avocado Cleansing Butter Balm
 

Brow Makeover

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBROW Thickening Serum (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Billion Dollar Beauty Billion Dollar Brow Lift (20% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
NYX Thick it Stick it! Thickening Brow Gel Mascara
NYX Micro Brow Pencil
CANMAKE Styling Edge Eyebrow [Limited Edition]
Tweezerman Slant Tweezer

Beginner's Makeup Starter Pack

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint
CANMAKE Styling Edge Eyebrow
Phytosurgence Skin Spark Cream Blush Balm (Plume)
Romand Glasting Color Gloss (Dim Mauve)
 
Beauty Pie Wonderfilter™ Magic Blurring Loose Powder
Beauty Pie Highlighting & Setting Powder Brush
Skindinavia Classic Makeup Finishing Spray
Collected makeup looks

Eye Depuffing All Stars

Cipher Skincare The Anomaly Eye Matrix Concentrate (15% off code FIDDY15) | Currently not shipping to the US
NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate (FECC)
YSE Beauty Overachiever Brightening Eye Masks | 6 pairs, regular black and white logo print (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS15)
ZIIP HALO Microcurrent Facial Device (10% off code JUDEZIIP)

Best JSPFs shipping from the US

Kao 花王 BIORE UV AQUA RICH Watery Essence (Yami)
NIVEA Sun Protect Super Water Gel Pump Bottle (Amazon)
 

Anti-Stress PM Skincare Routine

BANILA CO Clean It Zero Enriching Butter Cleansing Balm | 2-in-1 Deep Cleanse & Hydrating Mask for Moisturized Skin | Removes Waterproof Makeup & SPF | Cleansing Oil For Dry Skin (100ml/3.38 oz)
 
Prequel Gleanser Glycerin Cleanser
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Poems From The Lab Future Focus Vitamin C Serum (10% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Biossance Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum (15% off code JUDE15)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Toning Mist (1 time 20% off code JUDE20)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Future Restore Serum (1 time 20% off code JUDE20)
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Biossance Squalane + Firm and Lift Dual Serum (15% off code JUDE15)
Papa Recipe Bombee Brightening Honey Mask
Calecim Professional Eye Contour Lifting Cream (15% off code JUDE)
YSE Beauty Xtremely Rich Moisturizer (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS15)
Camille Beckman Guava Blossom Collection
Grande Cosmetics GrandePOUT (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)

House of Hur Cleansing Balms

US FDA Import Alert 53-06 (Color additives)
Color Additives Permitted for Use in Cosmetics

PM Skincare Routine

Simply This Silk Hydrating Cleansing Foam (10% off code SIMPLYTHISJUDE)
Poems From The Lab Future Focus Vitamin C Serum (10% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Beekman 1802 Magnesium Milk Barrier Reset Jelly Mist
Prequel Multi-Quench Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Elemis Pro-Collagen Future Restore Serum (1 time 20% off code JUDE20)
Papa Recipe Bombee Brightening Honey Masks (10 pack)
Calecim Eye Contour Lifting Cream (15% off code JUDE)
Simply This Probiotic Soft Cream (10% off code SIMPLYTHISJUDE)

Medspa Alternatives

Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel (1 time 20% off code JUDE20)
Biossance Squalane + Firm and Lift Dual Serum (25% off sitewide sale)
Papa Recipe Bombee Brightening Honey Mask 10sheets | Yami
Biossance Limited Edition Squalane + Omega Repair Cream (25% off sitewide sale)
ZIIP HALO (10% off code JUDEZIIP)
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Grande Cosmetics GrandePOUT (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment (1 time 20% off code JUDE20)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Vitality Eye Cream (1 time 20% off code JUDE20)
Alpyn Beauty Line-Filling Eye Balm
YSE Beauty Overachiever Brightening Eye Masks (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS15)
Maelove Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum
Poems From The Lab Future Focus Vitamin C Serum (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Cipher Skincare The Anomaly (15% off code FIDDY15)
Calecim Eye Contour Lifting Cream (15% off code JUDE)
Calecim Advanced Hair System (comes with stamper; 15% off code JUDE)
Calecim Professional Serum (15% off code JUDE)

My Perfect AM Skincare Routine

Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Calecim Professional Serum (15% off code JUDE)
Cipher Skincare The Anomaly eye treatment (15% off code FIDDY15)
Maelove Peptide Squad
Elemis Pro-Collagen Toning Mist (1 time 20% off code JUDE20)
Simply This Clarifying Micro Essence Toner (10% off code SIMPLYTHISJUDE)
Prequel Multi-Quench Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Beauty Pie Superdrops Brightening Niacinamide Serum
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Elemis Pro-Collagen Future Restore Serum (1 time 20% off code JUDE20)
Calecim Eye Contour Lifting Cream (15% off code JUDE)
Innisfree Dewy Glow Jelly Cream
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
Mellow mauve makeup look

Pediatric SPF References

Answering (Almost) Every Sunscreen Question | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens: The Science | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Infant sun protection: How parents can keep their baby safe | AAD
Keep kids safe from sun’s harmful rays | AAP

Safe Skin Brightening

Beauty Pie Superdrops Niacinamide Brightening Serum
Poems from the Lab Future Focus Vitamin C Serum (10% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
CurrentBody Home Infrared Sauna Blanket (10% off code JUDECHAO)

COSRX SNAIL FOREVER

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence | Ulta
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream Reviews | 2015 blog post
KOSE SUNCUT R Multi-Vitamin UV Essence | Yamibuy

Hand Fans

Undereye Mask Hack

Biossance Squalane + Firm and Lift Dual Serum (15% off Biossance with code JUDE15)
YSE Beauty The Overachiever Brightening Eye Masks (15% off YSE Beauty with code FIDDYSNAILS)

Deep Berry Balms

Clinique Almost Lipstick (Black Honey)
Beauty Pie Unlipstick Modern Matte Lip Tint (Unforgettable)
Rom&nd Glasting Melting Balm (Mauve Whip)
GrandeBUFF lip scrub (15% off at Grande Cosmetics with code FIDDYSNAILS)

Fave Japanese Sunscreens

Skin Aqua Super Moisture UV Essence | YesStyle (Ships from Asia)

Heart Percent Mauve Cheek and Lip

Phytosurgence Wisp Vibes

Supplements

Perelel Triple Support Plant-Based Protein (15% off code FIDDYSNAILS)
Ritual Vegan Omega-3 EPA + DHA
107 Aronia Vinegar Low Molecular Collagen jelly

Everyday Sunscreen Picks

Beekman 1802 Solar Milk
Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick with SynchroShield, WetForce x HeatForce

Brow Pencils

CANMAKE Styling Edge Eyebrow [Limited Edition]