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Affordable Makeup that Actually Works
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items I admit, I'm cheap when it comes to makeup. I don't shop at Sephora or Ulta. Everything I use can be bought at a store like Walmart or Target. And guess what? It works AND I get compliments. Here's what I use daily.
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Affordable Lip Products
Affordable Face Makeup
Affordable Eye Makeup
Affordable Lip Products
You don't need to spend a crazy amount on lip products that actually work.
As a thin-lipped gal who only sometimes wears lip gloss, I was hesitant to try a lip plumper and bought this on a whim at Target. Now, I wear it often and the initial tingle doesn't even bother me! The color stays on for several hours before I need t...
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Plumping Lip Oil - Burst Bubble - 0.25 fl oz: Vegan, Paraben-Free Smooth Gloss, Phthalate-Free
You get used to the tingle pretty quickly! I use this gloss weekly to give my lips a pop of color and a bit of volume. Even after the shine wears off, it leaves a nice stain that lasts for hours.
Revlon PhotoReady Instant Plump Serum, Lip Gloss, Plumping & Hydrating, 004 Bring the Zing, 0.25 fl oz
Affordable Face Makeup
I use these products for my regular makeup routine—all available at Walmart, Target, or a drug store.
I don't use liquid foundation, and this powder has been my only foundation coverage for over 10 years. It's great for oily or combination skin and it really does last all day!
Revlon ColorStay Pressed Powder Face Makeup
If I had to pick a runner-up concealer, this would be it. My tried-and-true Maybelline is sometimes hard to find, so I gave this one a try, and am loving it so far!
COVERGIRL truBLEND Undercover Concealer - L400 Classic Ivory - 0.33 fl oz: Vegan, Full Coverage, Cream, Face Use
This blush is perfect! It has a very faint shimmer, but nothing too shiny. The 320 Love Me shade is all I've used for years. It's a more warm tone shade of pink. But I recommend any shade that works for you. It stays on and pops in the best way!
Covergirl Trublend Blush
BEST budget undereye concealer. I can't tell you how many I've tried and they just don't work. You don't need a lot—just a small dab to spread—and it's great for acne and evening discoloration, too! I have meduim/light to fair skin (in the winter) an...
Maybelline Super Stay Liquid Concealer Full Coverage
Took a chance on this brand, and it's amazing! The highlighter is more creamy—not a powder—and goes on easy with a small brush or foam applicator. I use it in the corners of my eyes, above my cheek bones, bridge of my nose, and around my eyebrows, an...
Revolution Highlighter
I have very oily skin and this setting powder helps remove the shine like nothing else—besides those blotting sheets. It also lasts forever!
Kimchi Chic Puff Puff Pass Set & Bake Powder
For loose powder, I prefer these triangle powder puffs. They offer better coverage control and are also great for getting under your eye.
Pimoys 6 Soft Velour Triangle Powder Puffs
Affordable Eye Makeup
These eye products offer high value for less.
I've tried plenty of mascaras, and this one has been my go-to for years. My lashes are very average—not too long, not too short, not too full or too sparse—and it does what it needs to do. I appreciate that it doesn't clump and it's easy to remove. T...
e.l.f. Lash It Loud Volumizing Mascara
I am often complimented on my eye shadow and people are so surprised that it's Maybelline. And it's all I've used for over 10 years. I only buy the singles. The palettes seem like a waste of money because I never use all the colors. Maybelline eye sh...
Maybelline Eyeshadow Singles