As a 15-year-old model and beauty blogger, I’ve become obsessed with skincare — logging serious hours saving my favorite finds online. Thankfully, Whilo makes organizing your wishlists super easy and enjoyable, which is why I’m excited to share my list of winter beauty must-haves, created exclusively for teens.
Hands down, the one beauty essential every teen should have in their purse is a lip stain. My favorite at the moment is Benetint from Benefit Cosmetics. I don’t usually wear lipstick because it tends to be too drying, but I do love a pop of color, especially in the winter. This dual-purpose stain is perfect for lips and cheeks — for a fresh glow without looking like you’re wearing a trace of makeup.
And since our skin is our largest organ (it’s true!), one thing we should all be hyper aware of is chemicals. When shopping for new products, I always read the labels to make sure I know what my skin is absorbing and that I can pronounce all of the ingredients. Phthalates? No, thank you. I’m fascinated by the science of skincare — learning how to spot nasty additives and how natural formulas can help protect and benefit my skin.
Lately, I’ve been loving products made with rose and aloe vera, like Mario Badescu’s facial spray, kicking off my wishlist at number one — because even at a young age, it’s important to show your skin some love. Here’s my list of skincare must-haves for my fellow Gen Zs. For more, please check out my full featured list in Whilo.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe & Rosewater
A refreshing, hydrating mist to use anytime, anywhere — simply formulated with fragrant herbal extracts and rosewater for a pleasant pick-me-up for tight, dehydrated skin. Gentle and non-irritating for all skin types, spray your day and night creams for a boost of hydration or use it to set makeup or spray on dry hair throughout the day.
Priced at $7
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Frank Body Coconut-Coffee Scrub
This special blend of hydrating and nourishing ingredients will scrub away dry, flaky skin leaving you feeling soft and supple. Formulated for those with sensitive skin looking for a nut-free, natural body exfoliator, it’s made with luscious ingredients like roasted and ground Robusta coffee beans, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, and jojoba beads.
Priced at $24
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Herbivore Botanicals Clay Face Mask in Detoxify
An all-natural clay facial mask, handmade for smooth, clean skin. Made in the USA, it’s packed with calming ingredients like French pink clay, rosehip powder, rose petals, and chamomile powder for a renewed healthy glow.
Priced at $27
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Milk Makeup: It’s All A Blur Kit
A makeup essential for when life moves at top speed — all stashed in one easy-to-grab futuristic zip bag. Featuring a natural dry shampoo with sweet notes of white tea, a calming mini face mist made from rice and ginger waters; a mini lip color in grrl, a dark plum creamy lipstick that lasts from dusk to dawn; a mini Ubame mascara, a lash-loving formula made from Ubame oak charcoal and sapphire dust; a mini highlighter, a luminous cream stick that instantly creates a radiant glow; and a micellar face wipe, a portable and biodegradable wipe designed to quickly sweep away makeup and debris.
Priced at $48
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A rich, creamy lotion perfect to use as a primer, moisturizer and makeup remover, zapping dry skin for a glowing radiance. Perfect for using every day.
Priced at $18
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A cleansing and make-up removing water that respects the fragility of sensitive skin, Sensibio H2O is the 1st and only dermatological micellar water perfectly compatible with the skin: its fatty acid esters, the constituent elements of micelles, are similar to the phospholipids of the skin cell membranes and naturally help rebuild the skin’s hydrolipidic film.
Priced at $17
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Dr. Jart + Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream
A skin cream to calm sensitive skin, Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream soothes skin damage caused by dryness, irritation, and inflammation. It’s formulated with an advanced, Nolsome Capsule, which features a double-layer structure to improve penetration of ingredients. Formulated with resurrection plant, houttuynia cordata, and yarrow to enhance the skin’s viability and help support strong skin — and infused with minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium to help improve skin moisture levels and restore fatigued skin for a healthy appearance.
Priced at $48
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Benefit’s original rose-tinted stain is kiss-proof, sheer color for lips & cheeks that lasts for hours. Originally created for an exotic dancer in the 1970s, Benetint has since soared to cult-fave status. Its rosy glow is loved by celebs, makeup artists and gals around the world.
Priced at $30
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L’Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion
Liquid foundation revolutionized, L’Oreal’s luminous refreshing formula is a liquid foundation infused in an innovative cushion to deliver the perfect amount of makeup, providing sheer to medium coverage. Tap a little for a fresh natural glow, tap on more to build a new level of luminous coverage. Available in true-to-skin shades formulated with Precise Match Technology to match your skin’s tone and undertone.
Priced at $15
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By Dylan Bleue Murphy
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