LeAnna Morgan Saucier is the workforce development manager at Memorial Hospital, where she loves assisting individuals with their career growth. Inside and outside of her daily job, she is committed to teaching and serving people. Friends and associates alike often approach her for business advice, and this fact spearheaded her recent launch of Brand & Elevate – The Marketing Boutique (@brandandelevate), a multifunctional brand and consulting firm. In her spare time, she loves bargain shopping and spending time with her husband, Marcello, and their beautifully blended family. Here are the must-have items in her beauty regimen:
FENTY BEAUTY “BABY WHAT IT DEW” MAKEUP REFRESHING SPRAY
I love this spray, and it’s travel-sized, so I can toss in my purse for my on-the-go lifestyle. I use it before I apply my makeup and throughout the day for a quick hydration fix whenever I need it. It’s perfect for sweltering hot days in coastal Mississippi — and it’s cruelty-free!
BEAUTY 360 WHITE JADE ROLLER
Now that I’m in my 40s, I’m all about anti-aging products. I picked up this jade roller from a local drugstore and use it religiously every morning after cleansing my face. Jade rollers have become popular in recent years, but they’ve been around since seventh-century China and are known to help improve circulation and lymphatic drainage. It gives me brighter skin and helps reduce fine lines, not to mention that it feels amazing on the skin after being chilled before use.
PRECISION BEAUTY HYALURONIC ACID UNDER-EYE PADS
Working in a hospital and continuing to wear masks made me want to take better care of my eyes, the first thing people see when they see me. Outside of my daily use of eye creams, I use these moisturizing eye pads infused with hyaluronic acid that help to tone my under-eye area and reduce puffiness and dark circles in just 15 minutes.
CHUNKY HOOP EARRINGS
I love fun accessories, and chucky hoops are very on-trend right now. I had to get them in gold and silver, and these hoops are perfect for work or play (not too big, but definitely bold). Earrings are the perfect way to elevate my look, and because I have “big hair,” you’ll always find me in a pair of earrings that won’t get lost in my tresses.
MIELLE ORGANICS POMEGRANATE & HONEY CUSTARD AND CURL SMOOTHIE
Speaking of tresses, I am a self-proclaimed curly hair product junkie. I try new products regularly, then I return to tried-and-true brands like Mielle that help tame this hair. Not only do these products smell amazing, but they keep my curls looking and feeling soft and frizz free.
CURL IT PRO EYELASH CURLER
I always curl my lashes before applying mascara, as my lashes are almost invisible before I curl them. This eyelash curler lifts my lashes from the root without pinching my eyelids and captures every single lash. Keep in mind that all lash curlers are not created equal, and there are different ones depending on whether you have round eyes or almond-shaped eyes like me.
BENEFITS BADGAL BANG MASCARA
The. Best. Mascara. Ever. Period. I rarely wear falsies, and my natural lashes are long, but very thin. I received a sample of this mascara a couple of years ago from Sephora for my birthday, and I became a devotee for life. With couple of strokes, my lashes look longer and thicker, and there is some scientific phenomenon happening with this applicator.
ULTA BEAUTY CLASSIC FELT TIP LINER
I have slanted, almond-shaped eyes, so my go-to beauty look includes a perfect “cat eye” that enhances my eyes and demands the right liquid liner to execute. I prefer a skinny, felt tip in the darkest black. Lots of great drugstore brands are available, but I love how smooth Ulta’s classic liner goes on. It doesn’t budge even on a hot summer day.
JUVIA’S PLACE LIP REFLECT GLOSS IN CARAMEL ROSE
I love a bright-colored lippie, but sometimes, I desire a nude daytime look. This gloss is the perfect shade for my complexion. It’s perfect for summertime, when I tend to wear less makeup for a less-is-more, natural appearance. Since I still wear masks at work, I grab this gloss for a quick touchup before the many virtual meetings I attend. It’s not sticky and gives my lips a glowing shine. Plus, it smells really good!
BLACK-AND-WHITE-STRIPED WOVEN PURSE
It’s sundress season, sis! What better way to accessorize your sundress or summer outfit than with a cute, little woven or straw purse. I picked mine up at TJ Maxx, but you can find them everywhere this time of year online or in stores.