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Kassidy Silva's Beauty Edit

Low-maintenance? Never met her. From three fully stocked shower shelves of only hair-care products to a curated selection of rotating seasonal gel polishes, my beauty routine has been meticulously selected from root to tip. Balancing performance (sighs in eczema and psoriasis) and aesthetics is the name of my beauty game. Whether I’m reaching for a $168 boar bristle brush or a $15 moisturizer, I’m a creature of habit and my rigorous testing to determine this lineup justifies the price tag, amirite? You’ll find no judgment from me on the cost of your routine (and I’m looking directly at you fellow moms), as I live by the philosophy that feeling beautiful is truly priceless. — Kassidy Silva, director of social

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“I'm as much of a beauty girl as the next Allure editor, but I will admit that my favorite products gathered some dust on my shelves while I was on maternity leave with my new baby girl. I wouldn't trade those five makeup-free months at home in pajamas with her for the world, but being back at work means navigating post-pregnancy changes to my hair and skin, and rediscovering a routine that makes me feel like myself again.”

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Dyson

Airwrap Multistyler Complete Long

$600
Amazon
Nars Explicit Refillable Satin Lipstick in branded component on a light gray background

Nars

Explicit Lipstick in Liaison

$40
Nordstrom
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Haus Labs

Triclone Skin Tech Foundation

$49
Sephora
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Sarah Creal

Firm Offer Eye Cream

$95
Sephora

No Sleep, No Problem

“I haven't slept more than three hours at a time since November, but you'd never know it thanks to this lightweight eye cream. If you do, lie to me!”

Bow to the Brow

"Fellow redheads rejoice! A neutral auburn shade that doesn't flake and keeps your brows in place.”

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Glossier

Boy Brow

$22
Sephora
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Danessa Myricks Beauty

Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed in Rosé N Brunch

$25
Sephora
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Laura Mercier

Translucent Loose Setting Powder

$43
Nordstrom
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Olive & June

Gel Polish Starter Kit

$25
Walmart

Self Service

“Finding over an hour to head to the nail salon just doesn't fit my current routine. This at-home kit helps me feel polished and put together in half an hour.”

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Mielle Organics

Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil

$10
Amazon
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Growth Mindset

“With an abundance of regrowth (and a side of breakage), styling products like lightweight oil are a must postpartum.”

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Oribe

Gold Lust Oil

$59
Amazon
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Sidia

The Hand Serum

$36
Amazon
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Charlotte Tilbury

Pillow Talk Dreams Luxury Eyeshadow Palette

$55
Nordstrom
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Dr. Few

Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

$85
Neiman Marcus
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La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

$20
Amazon
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Le Rouge Français

Le Pourpre Andromède Mascara

$45
Le Rouge Français
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Best Lip Balm for Sensitive Skin

Tower 28 SOS LipSoftie Treatment

$16
Sephora
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Best Hair Texturizer

Fekkai Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray

$27
Ulta Beauty
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Best Clean Skin Care

ILIA The Base Face Milk

$58
Amazon
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Best Hair Clip

The Hair Edit Epic Clip

$15
Amazon
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Best Clean Body Care

Henry Rose Blonde Barry Body Spray

$75
Nordstrom
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Best Matte Mineral Sunscreen

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Sunscreen

$43 $40 (7% off)
Amazon
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Best Clean Makeup

Pound Cake Cake Theory Lip Oil

$22
Ulta Beauty
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NARS

Talc-Free Powder Blush

$34
Nordstrom
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Oribe

Gold Lust Transformative Hair Mask

$69
Amazon
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Best Splurges

La Bonne Brosse N.01 The Universal Brush

$168
Moda Operandi
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Olaplex

Bond Maintenance Shampoo & Conditioner

$60
Dermstore
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Ami Colé

The Concealer Brush

$15
Thirteen Lune
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Matiere Premiere

Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum

$205
Neiman Marcus

It's a Head Turner

“The first day I wore this scent, I had three women stop me in the subway to ask what perfume I was wearing.”

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Bread Beauty Supply

Clear-Wash: Detox Clarifying Shampoo

$28
Amazon

Locked in Moisture

“Since I have psoriasis and eczema, this Dove body wash is my go-to first step for locking in moisture all day long.”

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Dove

Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash

$10 $9 (10% off)
Amazon
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Charlotte Tilbury

Airbrush Matte Bronzer

$58
Nordstrom
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Diptyque

Satin Oil

$74
Nordstrom
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Joanna Czech

The Kit

$1250
Joanna Czech
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One/Size

Blurring Setting Powder

$34
Sephora

Sweat-Proof Powder

“This powder got me through the NYC summer heat wave and I will never question its staying power after those long days on the subway.”

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Glossier

Boy Brow Arch

$24
Sephora
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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga

Triclone Skin Tech Concealer

$32
Sephora
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Flamingo Estate

Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle

$60
Bluemercury
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Prada Beauty

Monochrome Soft Matte Refillable Lipstick

$50
Nordstrom
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Sisley Paris

Ombre Éclat Liquide Eyeshadow

$65
Nordstrom
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Cetaphil

Moisturizing Lotion

$16
Amazon
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Bioderma

Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

$20 $14 (30% off)
Amazon

Photographer: Sofia Alvarez @sofaalvarez

Hair & Makeup: Monica Alvarez @monicaalvarezmakeup

Location: Macon House @maconhousebk

Photographed: Sharon Radisch Set Designer: Jocelyn Cabral

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