It’s my favorite time of the year! A time to reflect on the past 12 months and share my favorite (and not so favorite finds) from the entire year.
Let’s get to it!
1.) Dibs LoveBeam Setting Powder – It’s been a while since I’ve found a compact setting powder that doesn’t leave me dry and looking cakey. This one from Dibs is so so good! It takes away oil on your face instantly, covering shine but not drying your skin out or making you look older than you are. I use shade “New Beginnings”
2.) Dairy Boy Pjs – I discovered these pajamas earlier this year and cannot get over how soft, cooling and comfy they are. They wash so well too and aren’t constricting at all. I own them in 3 colors now and wear my true size medium.
3.) Amazon Step Tracker Watch – I love the look of this step tracker watch on the wrist. It looks so expensive but its so affordable!
4.) Target Denim – I still cannot get over that these jeans are only $28! I own all 4 washes and have worn them all year. So great for the price and right on trend! They run true to size – if between, size up.
5.) Homecourt Surface Cleaner in Mandarin Basile – I got this as a gift from my mom last Christmas and immediately signed up for the monthly subscription. It’s been amazing for our kitchen all year and smells incredible!
6.) Beam Glow Drink – What a game changer this has been for me this year! I was feeling a little sluggish, a little weight gain and my hormones just felt out of wack. As soon as I brought this into my daily routine, things changed. I can totally feel a difference in my periods being more consistent, nail and hair support and overall energy level. It’s a great women’s hormone drink that actually also taste delicious!
7.) Natasha Denona Hi Glam Foundation – I found this foundation in November and haven’t looked back since! It’s stunning on the skin, is super hydrating without leaving the skin oily and gives a gorgeous full coverage. I wear shade N7.
8.) Target Leggings – gosh these are so good for under $30! Amazing reviews, don’t roll down, aren’t see through and feel like LuluLemon align leggings! I wear my true size medium.
9.) CurrentBody Red Light Mask – I know red light mask were all the rage this year, but I get the hype! I tried two other red light masks for settling on this CurrentBody one. It’s WAY more comfortable than the other ones I tried and actually feels like it’s working to make my skin clear, even and glowy! Code ASHDONIELLE works for a discount.
10.) Victoria Beckham Lip Gloss in shade “Bikini” – I love everything from this brand but the lipgloss in shade Bikini took the cake for me as my favorite gloss of 2025. It’s the perfect neutral pinky nude and I love that it has no scent! Makes the lips shine and looks so gorgeous!
11.) ROC Firming Neck Stick – This thing was a game changer for me this year. Out of everything I’ve tried for neck wrinkles and saggy neck, this has worked the best! Totally changes the texture of the skin, majorly hydrates and tightens. I use it nightly on my neck, chest and back of my hands.
12.) Oura Ring – This ring changed my life this year – I know it sounds dramatic but it really has. It gave me a better understanding of how important sleep was to my health and monitoring my sleep every night made me realize how I need to make a change in what time I was going to bed. It also keeps extra track of my periods which has been amazing for me. It’s always correct and tracks steps/calories as well everyday! Totally worth the price tag.
13.) Old Navy Barrel Pants – This should come as no surprise! I LOVE these pants and I hope they restock them for spring! They are so comfortable, so flattering and the best travel pants. You can spill anything on them and they wipe right off. They run big, I size down one and wear a size small.
14.) Ninja Portable Blender – I’ve been trying to add more protein into my daily diet and this little blender helps me do that so much! It’s portable so it has no plug, you just charge it up and use it anywhere. It blends so so well! And if you are looking to add a protein powder to your everyday, this one is SO SO GOOD. It’s one of my goals to get us a discount code for it in 2026!
THINGS I TRIED AND DIDN’T LIKE IN 2025:
1.) MILK Cheek Stains – don’t even bother with these things. The second you rub it on your cheeks for color, it breaks into pieces.
2.) Sticky Phone Grips – am I the only one who don’t think these work? Maybe I ordered and tried the wrong one? I love the concept of being able to stick my phone anywhere to shoot a picture of film, but every single time, my phone would hang on for a few seconds and then fall off. Let me know if you’ve found one that works!
3.) Rhode Lip Shaper – I wanted to love these but they just don’t work well in my opinion. The color choices are just ok, they are not too smooth and they don’t stay on at all.
4.) Augustine Bader The Rich Cream – Such a heafty price tag and I literally felt like it did NOTHING for my skin. I mean come on….for over $300 my skin should be like gold after a whole bottle of this stuff. Totally not worth the hype in my opinion.
5.) Omnilux Red Light Mask – This was one of the masks I tried first and just couldn’t get comfortable in. The strap never stayed on and it was just uncomfortable around my eyes. I used it for about 6 months and didn’t notice any change in my skin at all.
6.) Armra Colostrum – I saw this everywhere in the beginning of the year so of course I had to try to for myself. I noticed nothing. I got sick no less and no more than I normally did and just didn’t really get the hype. The only thing that works for me and my family when we start to get sick is THIS – it’s incredible and we all notice a huge difference in length of symptoms, and intensity of the cold.
7.) Nutrafol – ohhh man. I know a ton of people love this but I just didn’t think it worked for me at all. The pills are HUGE and I used it for about 6 months and noticed no difference in my hair. I just couldn’t fathom swallowing those big pills every day if nothing was changing.
I can’t wait to try out some new items in 2026 and of course share them with all of you! If there’s something you want me to try out, let me know in the comments below or DM me!
