My Faves

From DIY supplies to my top clean beauty and skincare picks, this page is where you can find my favorite products and brands

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Clean Beauty + Skincare

OSEA Skincare 

  • I’m absolutely in love with OSEA products! They’re clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and even climate-neutral certified. Plus, I adore that this brand is California-born and mother-daughter founded. Here are some of my skincare favorites:

    • Ocean Cleanser: I use this every morning and night! It’s formulated with lactic acid to gently exfoliate and unclog pores without stripping the skin, while also providing mineral-rich hydration.

    • Sea Mineral Mist: After cleansing and applying serum, I spritz this seaweed-infused mist to give my dry-prone skin an extra boost of hydration.

    • Hyaluronic Sea Serum: My holy grail 🙏🏻—I use this morning and night as well! It’s packed with hyaluronic acid, seaweed, and snow mushroom to hydrate and plump my skin. I love how fast it absorbs, too—no sticky residue, which is a big plus for me!

    • Ocean Eyes Age-Defying Serum:One of my dermatologists told me caffeine is key in eye serums, and this one doesn’t disappoint! It’s made with a blend of seaweed, hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and peptides to hydrate and reduce puffiness. The cold roller also feels amazing in the morning. 🤌🏻

    • Seabiotic Water Cream:Infused with seaweed and microbiome-friendly pre- and probiotics, this cream provides deep hydration, leaving my skin feeling soft and nourished.

  • Use the code COURTNEY10 for 10% off your order. SHOP HERE

OSEA Body Care

  • OSEA’s body care products are absolutely amazing! My very first OSEA product was the Undaria Algae™ Body Oil, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. It smells so good and leaves my skin feeling incredibly hydrated and nourished. I’m also a huge fan of their other body care products—here’s my go-to routine:

  • Use the code COURTNEY10 for 10% off your order. SHOP HERE

Axiology Zero waste Beauty

  • I’m all about versatile makeup, and Axiology products are some of my absolute favorites! Their plastic-free crayons can be used on your eyes, lips, and cheeks, and they’re 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and palm oil-free. I love how switching up the colors is such an easy way to refresh your makeup look. Here are my go-to shades:

    • Lid to Lip Balmies in Cinnamon + Champagne: I’m obsessed with using Cinnamon on my eyes, lips, and cheeks for a warm, cozy fall vibe. Plus, it really makes the green in my hazel eyes pop, which I love!

    • Color Cream Multi-Stick in Worth: This red-orange shade is my ultimate feel-good blush. A little goes a long way, and it gives me that perfect sun-kissed look. I especially love pairing it with the Tinted Dew Stick in The Goodness for an extra glow.

    • Tinted Dew Multi-Stick in The Goodness: I can’t get enough of this versatile shade. It adds the perfect touch of natural color to my cheeks and eyes for an effortless, everyday look. It also layers beautifully on top of other blushes like Worth for extra glow. The best part? It looks amazing on both my sister and me, even though we have totally different skin tones—I'm fair with neutral tones, and she’s tan with olive tones.

    • Shape Stick in Light: When I’m looking for a subtle contour on my cheeks, nose, and forehead, this is my go-to. It gives the perfect amount of definition without being over the top, adding a natural contour and bronze effect.

  • Use the code COURTNEY for 20% off. SHOP HERE

Merit beauty

  • With their clean and quick application, Merit Beauty products are some of my go-tos for an effortlessly polished look. Here are a few of my favorites:

    • Perfecting Complexion Stick: My absolute must-have for foundation and concealer when I’m short on time! It’s perfect for brightening my under-eye area too.

    • Tinted Lip Oil: I’m obsessed with the Tinted Lip Oil in Mapleton. Whether I want a hint of color or to layer it over lipstick, it’s my everyday essential.

    • Instant Glow Serum: I use this as the second-to-last step in my skincare routine (serum then SPF!), and it leaves my skin hydrated with a natural glow before applying foundation.

  • SHOP HERE

activist skincare

  • Activist Skincare is truly a standout as the first 100% refillable skincare brand, and their eco-conscious mission speaks volumes. From their dedication to clean, safe ingredients and refillable packaging, to ethical manufacturing practices and membership in 1% for the Planet, they’re commitment to sustainability is undeniable and admirable!

    Here are some of my top product picks so far:

    Healing Water Toning Mist: This mist is perfect between skincare steps for a burst of hydration, and the refreshing cucumber scent makes every spritz feel like a mini spa moment.

    Active Hydration Vitamin C+ Antioxidant Serum: This is my go-to serum every time I use my reusable forehead and under-eye patches. I love how it hydrates, plumps, and brightens my skin!

  • Use code COURTNEY for 20% off. SHOP HERE

    (you can get the Trial & Travel Kit for $50 with a Free $25 Gift Card!)

Milk makeup

  • Milk Makeup recently gifted me some of their clean, vegan, and cruelty-free products, and I’m loving them so far! Here are a few standouts:

    Lip + Cheek Sticks: I’m a sucker for a good blush and lip color! The shade "Werk" (dusty rose) is perfect for a soft, natural look, while "Quickie" (deep plum) is great when I want a pop of color. They’re creamy and easy to blend—I usually use a brush, but fingers work too!

    Hydro Grip Primer: As a sweaty NYC girl in summer, this primer was a game-changer. It’s lightweight, hydrating (thanks to hyaluronic acid), and keeps my makeup in place all day.

    Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray: This setting spray locks in my makeup and adds that extra hold on hot days.

    They also sent me their new Hydro Grip + Glow Primer—stay tuned for my Instagram review!

  • SHOP HEREand follow on Instagram for more clean beauty unboxings and reviews!

lifestyle faves

Cure hydration

  • I absolutely love these clean hydration electrolyte packs! Whether I’m traveling, recovering from a workout, had a few too many drinks, or simply wanted a little extra hydration boost these are my go to! They’re sugar free and primarily made with coconut water powder and pink himalayan salt. My favorite flavors are Lemonade and Berry Pomogrante but I’m going to try more flavors soon and will report back! 

  • Use the code COURTNEY for 20% off your first order! SHOP HERE

OLIPOP

  • If you follow me on Instagram you know i’m a huuuuge OliPop girl! Packed with fiber and feel good ingredients I love having a mid day OliPop to enjoy or when I need something to help my stomach settle. My go to flavors are Vintage Cola, Root Beer, and Ginger Lemon!

  • Use the code COURTNEYM15 for 15% off online orders. SHOP HERE

Stasher bag

  • From food storage to travel organization, I love using Stasher bags for so many different things! They have many different styles and are a great way to reduce your plastic waste.

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DROPPS LAUNDRY + DISHWASHER

  • I love using Dropps laundry and dishwasher pods for a mindful lower waste laundry routine. Their products are free from phthalates, phosphates, dyes, chlorine, paragons, and sulfates. They are also leaping bunny certified cruelty free and a certified B Corp! I use unscented but I might have to try the new Orange Blossom one next! 

  • Use the code Courtney25 for 25% off if you’re a new customer and Courtney15 for 15% off if you’re an existing customer! SHOP HERE

Bamboo switch

Repurpose

  • I try to use reusable products whenever I can, but sometimes disposables are just more convenient. That’s where Repurpose comes in—they offer compostable disposables! Unlike traditional petroleum-based plastic, their products are designed to be compostable and they’re free of toxins like PFAS and BPA.

    My go-to products are the compostable hot and cold cups, stemless wine cups, and plates. They also offer other eco-friendly items like straws, toilet paper, and compost bags that I can't wait to try!

  • SHOP HERE

 

Diy supplies

headphone case

Disco bucket hat

tinted jars

  • Have some jars you've been saving to upcycle? Here’s a simple way to give them a vintage, tinted look! Perfect for decor or storage, this quick DIY will transform your old jars into something fresh and new.

Shell candles

  • Turn shells into cute candles with this easy DIY! Watch the tutorial here.

    • Shells

    • Tea lights

    • Something to melt wax in (I used a glass container and put in a large pot of boiling water.)

    • You can also use a candle kit! I've used this one here for past candle DIYs.

phone case

  • Want to make a custom phone case? Then this DIY is for you! Read the full tutorial here or watch how I made this one here.

    • Phone case

    • Caulking

    • Embellishments of your choice! I found most of these at a vintage store. But the golden shell embellishments I got here and the gold beads are in this set here.

painted PROPAGATION tubes

  • Turn your plant propagations into decor with this easy DIY! Paint the propagation holder to add a pop of color and style to your space.

    • Propogation tubes + holders (I ordered these and also these)

    • Paint (this is the brand of metallic paint I used!)

    • Paint brushes

    • Stencils (optional but I used stencils to trace the sun and moon)

caulking mini canvas

  • If you have some shells you want to turn into decor, grab a mini canvas, some paint, and caulking for an easy and fun way to display your shell finds!

    • mini 3x3in canvas

    • metallic paint (I used the shade bright copper)

    • caulking

    • craft tweezer

    • shells and embellishments of your choice!

lighter covers

other frequently used supplies

 
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