the strict list

the strict list

The Strict List: #46

Beauty essentials, everyday luxuries, and ride-or-die good stuff to snag at the Sephora sale, the perfect fall day uptown & anticipated NYC openings, and my upstate weekend itinerary! xx

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denna
Oct 31, 2025
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Dopamine Beauty: Strict Sephora Sale Selects

SKIN:

  • Sofie Pavitt Ice Toner Pods *** The most magical way to start the morning, you keep them in the freezer and they do wonders for de-puffing. Such a treat.

  • Sofie Pavitt Treatment Mask I use 2x a week.

  • Sofie Pavitt Omega Rich Moisturizer ** My current go-to moisturizer, very thick and rich for winter.

  • Sofie Pavitt Mandelic Clearing Serum *** Going to be restocking because I’ve used it all. Does wonders.

  • Sofie Pavitt Clean Cleanser A super easy really good clean simple cleanser for acne prone skin.

  • Sofie Pavitt Micellar Cleansing Pads I am clearly addicted to SP, so I feel like I need to try this next.

  • Necessaire Lip Balm I love the minty fresh, applicator also so good.

  • INNBEAUTY Extreme Cream & Refill Tried and true moisturizer, dupe for the fancy fancy creams and now I just get the refills!

  • Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen K-beauty staple.

  • Rhode Pineapple Refresh I want to try this cleanser next!! People rave about it.

  • Rhode Mini Barrier Butter Intense Moisture Balm Also need to try this.

  • Rhode Peptide Eye Patches New and so fab, key to every GRWM.

  • Rhode Glazing Milk ** The holy grail.

  • Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials If you wanna just try minis of all of them…

  • Tower 28 SOS Facial Spray My go-to for a post-workout spritz.

  • Biodance Collagen Mask Viral overnight masks for glass skin!

MAKEUP:

  • Saie Dew Blush ** My go-to blush, have in so many colors.

  • Saie Slip Tint Concealer Best concealer out there.

  • Saie Big Brush *** I use this brush every single time I do my makeup. ESSENTIAL.

  • Saie Super Glowy Gel ** To mix with moisturizer or Slip Tint in skin prep.

  • Rhode Pocket Blush *** My other essential blush. Love toasted teddy & freckle esp.

  • Fara Homidi Soft Glass Lip Oil & Lip Pencil ** The most IT GIRL lip combo to have in your purse.

  • Westman Brown Mascara ** My go-to.

  • Westman Contour Stick The only one I use.

  • Westman Bronzing Drops Another good mixing bronzing drop option!

  • Eadem Le Chouchou Lip Balm & Bisou Set ** I LOVE THIS LIPPIE. So yum. And looks fab on. I die for the names.

  • Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette ** I use this as eyeshadow, highlighter, really everything. Only palette you need.

  • Dior Forever Foundation Stick *** My all over essential to give a little coverage over my tinted sunscreen on the daily.

  • Georgio Armani Liquid Eyeshadow (in cashew) is the only eyeshadow i own and use.

  • Airbrush Mini Setting Spray ** Actually changes the game.

HAIR:

  • Crown Affair Scrunchies *** I never have enough. Ride or die.

  • Crown Affair Clips *** ^^ Always losing them, need a restock.

  • Crown Affair Slick Back Ritual Set For slick backs on the go… I always have this in my workbag.

  • Crown Affair Detangling Brush A great brush.

  • Crown Affair Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner My favs.

  • Crown Affair Dry Shampoo *** Actually life changing. Blowouts last a week. Shhh…

  • Crown Affair Air Dry Mousse, Crown Affair Towel, Crown Affair Leave-In Conditioner, or Set of all three! *** Another great value set of essentials I always use.

  • Crown Affair Overnight Repair Serum Newest product and it doesn’t disappoint. Clearly endorse every Crown Affair product lol. Can’t go wrong.

  • Dyson Airwrap, duh. Great to get on sale.

  • Color WOW Dream Coat For pre-dysoning (especially for frizzy hair people like me)

  • Color WOW Dry Shampoo This just came out and the videos are insane.

  • Roz Treatment Oil For the night before hair wash day.

BODY & MORE:

  • Slip Silk Pillowcases ** Top everyday luxury!!!!

  • Dedcool Dedtergent Xtra Milk Another strict way to elevate daily life!! Smells so good.

  • Ouai Hand Lotion & Hand Wash ^^ feels so luxe and smells so good.

  • Necessaire Santal Deodorant Only natural deodorant that works.

  • Soft Services Body Cream Just got this and obsessed with everything SS does.

  • Soft Services Affogato Buffing Bar & Exfoliant. DREAMY.

  • Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Retinol Hand Repair Cream ** Such a good gift and essential, luxurious part of my nighttime routine.

  • Salt & Stone Body Wash *** Ride or die body wash!

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