Products I Love for Sustainable Living Choices

various face washes are spread on a pink background with suds. The post features skin care tips for female runners and products the author loves to use the entire product like the best mascara, best hydrating face cream and best facial wipes.

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Key Takeaways

  • The article shares beloved beauty products I love that are sustainable and effective for daily use.
  • It emphasizes overconsumption, contrasting it with mindful consumption and the importance of using products until they’re empty.
  • The list includes favorites like Stila Primer, Julep Eyeshadow Pencils, and Tarte Mascara, highlighting their effectiveness and longevity.
  • The post encourages readers to comment on their own beauty favorites and includes affiliate links for the products mentioned.
  • Final thoughts stress the importance of trust in recommended products and an invitation for readers to share their own must-haves.

Explore the journey of using beloved beauty products from start to finish, and find out why these favorites are worth every drop.

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I do my best to share products and tips I personally love. And to show you my commitment to that, I’ve included a list of products I love so much I’ve used until they’re empty. It’s easy to share a product when it’s new and fresh out of the box, but I also understand the importance of sharing genuine product recommendations I use regularly. I love these products so much, I want you to try them too. Truly.

Here is a list of my favorite beauty products to help achieve your daily look and items to support your workout goals.

Related Post: Check out these skin care tips for traveling!

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Best Beauty Tips for Makeup

Ultimate Primer For Your Foundation

Stila One Step, Color Corrector & Brightening Primer is the absolute best primer I have ever tried! This color-correcting primer pumps out like a fun soft-serve swirl in fun colors (purple, peach, and green)! Overall, I feel like it neutralizes any redness or dark spots and leaves my foundation looking flawless. I’ve been using this product for years (and honestly, the tube will last as long). It’s worth every penny, and I feel like photos with this primer are stunning.

Check it out here on Amazon.

A woman's hand is holding an empty bottle of the Stila One Step Correct skin tone correcting primer in a kitchen with a wooden floor.

Eye Shadow Pencils for Every Day

The Julep Beauty Eyeshadow Pencils are one product I use almost every day. These eyeshadow pencils are a lifesaver if you’re looking to save time applying your makeup. It’s a pencil eyeshadow combo, so you won’t need any additional application tools. I usually apply a lighter color on the inner part of my lid and a darker on the outer. I use my ring finger to soften the line between the two.

I’ve also found this product to be a great base for eyeshadow. Check out the video below, and you can find it on Amazon here.

The Mascara You’ll Use Until the End

The Tarte Maneater Black Magnetic Voluptuous Mascara is incredible! This mascara is gorgeous and elongates my lashes without clumping. The overall look is gorgeous, and I love how much my lashes look incredibly long. Also, it has a 4.6-star rating on Amazon. See how this mascara looks in the video above!

You can find it here on Amazon.

Related Post: Find great drugstore makeup dupes with this must-have list!

Workout and Runner Skin Care Favorites

Baby Wipes for Adults 

Huggies baby wipes are the most rogue of the items on this list, but hear me out! In the summer, I’m usually sneaking in extra training runs and workouts and due to the nature of summer, it’s just hot outside. 

Having baby wipes on hand in my gym bag has been a lifesaver for grabbing brunch plans after a long run. It also helps to feel fresh if I’ve done housework and don’t have time for a full shower. Overall, baby wipes are the unsung hero of surviving marathon training, and they don’t get enough credit (they’re amazing).

 I love the scent of the Huggies Cucumber Melon and Green Tea wipes. While you probably don’t need the economy pack available here on Amazon, you can get a smaller package at your neighborhood big box or drug store. Again, in the nature of sustainability, purchase only what you need.

If you want a wipe option with deodorant features, this option from Lume is really great for balancing your pH.

Related Posts: Here is how I prepare my skin before a run and how I take care of it after!

A woman's hand is holding an empty package of Huggie's natural care baby wipes on a wooden deck.

Dry Shampoo for Wet Hair

Bumble and Bumble Post-Workout Spray

I can’t say enough about this dry shampoo spray! It will make my list every time. I have a bottle at home and one in my gym bag (perfect for those run commutes to the office as part of marathon training).

The thing that’s tough about dry shampoo is that if your hair is damp and you add a powder, I’m always nervous it’s going to create a paste in my hair. The thing that’s different about this spray is that it’s for damp hair. Simply spray on your hair after a workout, wait 30 seconds, and massage it into your hair at the root. You can then let your hair air dry or blow it out as normal.

Want to try it? Available in full and travel size. See a demo here.

Related Post: Here are my post-run hair prep tips and products!

Final Thoughts on My Favorite Items

Overall, I hope by recommending these products you’ll have a sense of trust knowing these products are worth using to the last bit (or wipe). It’s also sustainable to commit to a product from start to finish. We’re basically over here saving the planet! Kidding, as I definitely have products I need to use up myself. These are the items I have bought more than once and are worth the recommendation if you’re looking for products that go the distance.

Is this worth a series? What products do you empty every time? Let me know in the comments!

I’ve created a shopping list for these items (and for future posts down the road). If you have products I should add to my “products I love” list, drop a note in the comments!

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Hi! I’m Liz

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I help busy women runners simplify marathon season, from fundraising to training to marathon race-day travel, so you can focus on running the miles. I’ve run 13 marathons (including four World Marathon Majors), work full-time, work as a running coach, and have an active social life. I’ve found ways to balance marathon training with a full life and I’d love to share! I’ve also raised over $35,000 for charity through various charity marathons and half marathons. If you’re looking for easy fundraising ideas without the cringe or just how to make your training schedule manageable, let’s connect!

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