Leigh H.

I've had such a hard time with my oily skin and recently read that I'm going about skincare all wrong. Using oil to clean your face is not as counterproductive as it sounds. Instead of stripping away all the oil from my face I've found that using oil really works for me. Skin&Co's truffle thearapy cleansing oil is amazing. Completely removes all my makeup and leaves my skin feeling soft and clean. Not too expensive either!

I absolutely love the Kokie Cosmetics lip products. Their "kissable" line is the perfect matte lipstick as it doesn't dry out your lips at all. They also make a really great lip primer to use prior to applying your color. If you haven't tried a lip primer, this is a great one to start with and it's only $7

This oil has every good-for-your-skin oil packed into it and it makes a difference. Rice bran, avacado, grape seed, apricot kernal, sunflower and kukui nut oil are in there with a bit of rosemary essential oil. Really great, lightweight oil.

I've been using the Micellar Cleansing Water for about a month now and I don't think I'll ever go back to a traditional cleanser. I have oily skin and when most face washes strip too much of that oil away making my skin over produce the oil again. It's a vicious cycle =/ Thankfully, this cleans really well without leaving my skin feeling stripped. Love it!

I've been using Clark's Smoothing Marine Cream and it really has brightened up my skin. It's a bit expensive (50mL for $115) but a little really does go a long way. I love that the brand does not test on animals and is gluten, paraben & sulfate free.

I received a sample DLS product in one of my beauty box subscriptions and loved the quality. I purchased a full size eyeshadow crayon (Pure) and a matte lipstick (Ginger) and couldn't be happier. Quick shipping and the items were packaged well.

I've been using Stila for years now and you cannot beat the quality. Crazy pigmented and lasts for hours on end, even in the heat of the summer. It's a little pricey but it lasts!

I've always used an eyeshadow made by Stila (Kitten) as a highlighter but it's super sparkly and not always appropriate for daytime wear. I recently found The Balm's Mary Lou Manizer and it is so much more subtle. The packaging is also adorable, which never hurts ;)

I received a sample of Glossier's Balm Dotcom lip balm and I immediately purchased 3 full size tubes. It's that good! The coconut smells like real coconut and I use it not only on my lips but also my cuticles and chapped skin. I've even used the rose tinted balm as a blush, in a pinch. They're $12 a pop, but they seriously last forever so don't let the sticker price intimidate you!

I use Buffer to schedule posts primarily for Twitter but what I love most about them is the content they create. They have an amazing marketing blog to give you their insights and tips and tricks for growing your business. They also have one of the most unique company cultures I've ever heard of (all employees work remotely, transparent salary information, diversity driven, etc)

I love everything about Bon Appetit. The recipes, the stories, the photos... I would highly suggest subscribing. It's only $15 a year and you gain access to the digital site as well as print and they typically include something fun like a tote bag and digital cook books. Before there were blogs, there was Bon Appetit and I still love it!

By far the best tshirts I've ever owned. If you don't want to spend $60+ on a shirt, they have some pretty great sales periodically but stock up because the sale items go quickly. However, these clothes last forever so try not to be too deterred by the price tag =)

Super cute shoes that are actually comfortable. I've owned quite a few pairs of RocketDogs and I'm always impressed with how well made they are and their durability. It also helps that they're really reasonably priced =)

I use Slack for work and it makes working on a remote team incredibly more enjoyable. Not to mention, Slacking is so much easier than trying to keep track of a million different email threads. Can't imagine working without it!

I think I've made my way through all the budget beauty subscription boxes and I've enjoyed them all. I like the variety of products sends out and I also love that they really seem to pay attention to your preferences. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to expand their makeup collection =)

I've been using Tarte products for years and the quality you get at this price point just can't be beat. I've got really oily skin and their blushes, powders and eyeshadow never cake. I also love that they use predominantly *natural* ingredients. No problems with shipping times and I've never needed to contact customer service. They also regularly run really amazing sales on their site, so keep an eye out!

I've had a subscription off and on for over a year now. I love that you can "pause" weeks so that you're not being sent food that you won't use. Very easy recipes that our family enjoys. My son also really enjoys picking out meals for the week.