In this list, I’ve compiled all the essential products that are perfect for achieving flawless makeup. I’ve included both high-end options and more affordable products to suit every budget. Whether you’re going for a luxurious finish or a more budget...
Sections
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Foundation
Concealer
Primer
Lips
Setting powder
Blush
Foundation
A lightweight foundation that provides buildable coverage and a natural, radiant finish, perfect for everyday wear.
Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation - 50 Shades
A lightweight, medium-to-full coverage foundation with a natural finish that lasts up to 24 hours.
Infallible 32 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation - Loreal Paris
This foundation offers full coverage with a long-lasting matte finish, ideal for long wear and all-day coverage.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation | Estée Lauder
Concealer
A versatile concealer that offers medium coverage, perfect for hiding blemishes, dark circles, and redness.
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer Face Makeup - Maybelline
This creamy, hydrating concealer provides full coverage and brightens the under-eye area without settling into fine lines.
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS Cosmetics
Primer
A budget-friendly primer that minimizes the appearance of pores and leaves skin feeling silky smooth.
Pore Filling Primer for Makeup - NYX Cosmetics
This iconic primer blurs imperfections and creates a smooth canvas for makeup, leaving skin with a matte finish.
The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer - Smashbox
Lips
Offering a wide range of shades with a creamy texture, this lipstick gives long-lasting, rich color while keeping lips hydrated.
Vice Lipstick - Urban Decay
A liquid lipstick that provides bold, saturated color with a long-wearing, smudge-proof finish.
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A velvety, long-lasting matte lipstick that offers buildable color and a comfortable, non-drying formula.
Matte Revolution Lipstick - Charlotte Tilbury
Setting powder
A lightweight powder that helps control shine and provides a natural, matte finish without being heavy on the skin.
Stay Matte Pressed Powder | Rimmel London
A cult favorite for a flawless matte finish that sets makeup and controls shine all day.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier
Blush
A creamy, velvety blush that provides a natural flush of color with a long-lasting, buildable finish.
Putty Cream Blush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
A lightweight, blendable formula that delivers a buildable flush of color with a soft matte finish.
A setting spray that locks makeup in place for up to 16 hours, preventing fading and settling into fine lines.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay
Eyeshadow palette
This iconic eyeshadow palette is known for its versatile shades and buttery formulas that blend effortlessly, making it a must-have for every makeup lover.
Naked Eyeshadow Palettes - Urban Decay
Skin prep
A budget-friendly option that reduces the appearance of blemishes and minimizes pores, giving a smooth base for foundation.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
This lightweight, oil-free moisturizer hydrates and balances the skin with a natural, glowing finish, perfect for makeup prep.
The Water Cream Lightweight Pore-Refining Moisturizer | Tatcha