Over the course of 2023, I have tried and tested lots of products while seeing both hits and misses. I can say with confidence I have found some solid favorites in each category that I am going to be using all year round. I don’t want to overwhelm you (or myself) so I am going to keep it to the top 2 in each category!!
Nutrition Favs:
I keep my nutrition pretty simple. I don’t buy into fancy labels too often because the basics work, however, these have been some finds I have been really loving lately to add into my healthy lifestyle.
- Clean Simple Eats Hydrate. I have been trying so many different hydration products and found that I LOVE the taste of the clean simple eats hydrate the best! I constantly go back to it! My favorite flavor is the strawberry watermelon for sure. For any CSE product make sure to use code: BEKSLIFE to save yourself some moola!
- Olipop soda. At first I was hesitant to try any sort of “ healthy soda” but Olipop changed the game for me. I grew up drinking Coke and Dr. Pepper (and I do enjoy a diet soda here and there), so I figured anything “healthy” could not come close to my precious Diet Dr. Pepper, but man Olipop did it. I love the grape and orange flavors the best and buy them sparingly because they are pricy. With the added fiber benefit though, it’s like you are enjoying a soda and getting a fiber supplement in one!! A true win-win.
Fitness Favs:
I don’t have many specific fitness faves unless you want recommendations on equipment (coming soon), however, I’m sharing some of my best finds from 2023!!
- Walking Pad. If you work from home a lot like me, a walking pad is a great choice to have when you need to get extra steps!! I like using mine during live videos and client calls.
- Caroline Girvan Workouts. This isn’t an item per se, but it is a FREE tool you can use for workouts! I had been seeing this all over my facebook group and and how the workouts are FREE on YouTube so I decided to try them out and OMG they are LEGIT! If you are wanting to up your home workout game, give Caroline Girvan workouts a try! She also has a paid app I’ve heard great things about, but her YouTube has 1 year of free workouts to start (which is unheard of in today’s society)!
Makeup Favs:
I have been a chronic over- buyer of makeup for a while and have tried so many “viral” products that TikTok influenced me to buy. I am narrowing my list down the tried and true items I love and I think are worth getting!
Tarte Foundation brush. OMG y’all this brush makes your foundation look AMAZING! It is a little bit of a splurge but one I am willing to go back to because I love it so much. I am on my second purchase of this because it’s that good.
Elf Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand. I am loving ELF lately for makeup and a recent favorite is the halo glow blush wands! The colors are gorgeous on the skin and it’s affordable!!!
Skincare:
If you know me, you know I am a skincare junkie. However, I do realize I need to stick to the tried and true when it comes to this category. Here are two products I have been LOVING for my skin!
- Curel Face wash. This face wash is SOOO GOOD! It’s foamy and feels soft on the skin and leaves my face feeling great after use.
- Mad Hippie Microdermabrasion facial. This is my FAV exfoliating product hands down. I swear it is “pregnancy glow” in a bottle!
Hair:
I really feel like I have upped my hair game the past year with the way I style and what products I use. It was hard to narrow it down to 2, but these products are the ones I go to the most!
- L’ange Le Duo Grande. This is my go-to hair styler for curls! I find it SO EASY and I can do my whole head in about 10 min! I take this tool when I travel and love to use it for everyday curls too! It did take me some time to learn how to use it, but with practice, I got it down! Let me know if you want a tutorial!
- Rosemary Hair Oil. I started taking my hair- oiling game very seriously this year and the one product I saw hyped was ROSEMARY oil! This has been a staple in my pre-shower routine all of 2023 and I can say I have noticed my hair is so much healthier, longer, thicker, and shinier! I also love that it is affordable.
Lifestyle Favs:
These are random loves that don’t fit into any of the categories above but felt like they are worthy of mentioning!
Archer and Olive Journals. I absolutely LOVE journaling and bullet journaling and my go-to brand is Archer and Olive. They are a splurge but one I am personally willing to make because I love the messaging, the quality and variety this brand has to offer. Truly the most gorgeous journals you will find!
Vionic Slippers. If you struggle with plantar fasciitis or bad feet in general, these are AMAZING! Michael surprised me with these for Christmas because of how bad my feet have been hurting this pregnancy and these slippers have been a game-changer! I highly recommend!!!
I hope you love my recs enough for them to become your favorites, too! Let me know what you are loving lately and we can chat all things nutrition, fitness, beauty, and more!!
xoxo Beks
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