This story was originally published on ESSENCE. On Saturday, Beauty University—otherwise known as BEAUTYCON LA—was in session at Rolling Greens Downtown Los Angeles. For just one day, attendees learned all about beauty through hands-on masterclasses, CurlyCon lessons, and activations headed by Cardi B, Keke Palmer, Sir John, and more. And, of course, the VIP ticket holders left with more than they came with—and we’re not just talking about notebooks full of expert insight. Green gift bags were filled with hundreds of dollars worth of beauty products. After a day of coily hair panels, guests were gifted products like TRESemmé’s Curl Defining Cream, TGIN Scalp Serum, and Redken deep conditioner to use at home. Similarly, skin deserves hydration, too, which can be achieved with The INKEY List ceramide moisturizer and viral Anua PDRN Cream, while the bags’ microneedle patches can target problem areas. As for makeup, Yves Saint Laurent’s Lash Latex Mascara can sculpt and lengthen the lashes (especially if you’re growing your naturals out). Neutrogena blush doubles up on skincare and pigment, and Naked Sundays’ SPF lip balm is essential even in the fall. But, no gift bag is complete without fragrance. Skylar’s True Love’s Cake layers beautifully with any lotion. Ahead, take a peek inside the gift bags at this year’s BEAUTYCON LA. All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn compensation. For more can’t-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.
LYS Beauty Secure Skin Blurring Primer Stick, $, available at SephoraK18 Biomimetic Hairscience Mini AirWash™ Dry Shampoo, $, available at SephoraHer Fantasy Box Body Splash Santal Driftwood, $, available at AmazonYSL Beauty Lash Latex Sculpting & Lengthening Mascara, $, available at Sephoraeos Cashmere Lip Butter,, $, available at WalmartSantu Lima Mexicana Body Lotion, $, available at UltaUnove Deep Damage Repair Hydrating Hair Mask, $, available at SephoraPersonal Day Trust Me On This Hypochlorous Acid Spray, $, available at RevolveLoopha Oud + Amber Hand + Body Powder Wash, $, available at LoophaDashing Diva Fig-ure It Out, $, available at Dashing DivaTRESemmé Curl Defining Cream for Bouncy Curls, $, available at AmazonWrinkles Schminkles Self-Dissolving Microneedle Patches, $, available at UltaAuri Nutrition Super Mushroom Lion’s Mane Liquid Drops, $, available at AmazonILIA Beauty Mini Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara, $, available at SephoraBath & Body Works Tangerine Twirl PocketSpray Hand Sanitizer, $, available at Bath & Body WorksAveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Oil Mist, $, available at UltaPixi Glow Tonic, $, available at UltaAmuse Ring Lip Balm, $, available at NordstromThen I Met You Purify & Plump Duo Set, $, available at SephoraThe Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer, $, available at Ulta BeautyThe Hair Generation Hair Boomer, $, available at The Hair GenerationAuri Nutrition Super Mushroom Focus Gummies, $, available at AuriFlower Knows The Sweetie Bear Series Coating Lip Jelly, $, available at Urban OutfitterLanolips Ceramide Milkshake Tinted Balm, $, available at UltaNaked Sundays PoutScreen Lip Treatment SPF 50, $, available at UltaNeutrogena Healthy Glow Blush Stick, $, available at AmazonOvertone Nourishing Hair Fragrance Mist, $, available at Free PeopleRedken All Soft All-In Mask Deep Conditioning Hair Mask, $, available at UltaTgin Scalp Serum, $, available at UltaAnua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream, $, available at UltaSmall Wonder Signature Shampoo, $, available at AnthropologieSkylar True Love’s Cake Eau de Parfum Travel Spray, $, available at SephoraYves Saint Laurent Beauty Black Opium Pink Glaze Eau de Parfum Travel Spray, $, available at SephoraIt’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In, $, available at It’s a 10
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