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Affordable Makeup Essentials for Your Daily Routine

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If you're a busy professional or a mom juggling a hectic schedule like me, finding time for a lengthy beauty routine can be a challenge. But looking great every day doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank or spending hours in front of the mirror. Here...
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Face cleaners

This brand is my favorite for cleaners now.
 
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I was using this one for a very long time when I was living in the Caribbean and East coast and love it. My face really depends on where I'm at 🙃 so I changed my face cleanser to the same brand but other product. I still recommend it!
12.0 oz Foaming Facial Cleanser for Balanced to Oily Skin - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
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I heard so many good things about this one. Is in my list !!!!
8.0 oz Renewing SA Cleanser, Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Foaming Gel Face Wash for Balanced Skin - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
 
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This one is my to go now. Like I said before I move to the west coast and is pretty dry here and this product is being good for me.
8.0 oz Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Balanced to Dry Skin - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
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For skin combinations is great
6.7 oz Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
 
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Love love love this product
Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids - First Aid Beauty | Ulta Beauty

Makeup removal

Everything that you need for makeup removal
 
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This is a game changer if you use "waterproof mascara" 100% recommend ! Is easier then using micellar water.
Holy Hydration! e.l.f. Off Makeup Remover - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is THE BEST product for remove your makeup. After you applied your face feels smooth.
13.5 oz SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover - Garnier | Ulta Beauty

Primer

If you want a perfect makeup for long hours, here are some recomendations !
 
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Loveeeee this product. It's a bit sticky so at first it feels weird but is amazing. The makeup looks great after a couple of hours.
Jelly Pop Dew Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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I haven't find a difference between this one and the other one or at least not yet.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

Foundation

I'm not a foundation type of girl but, when I used it this is my to go!!
 
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Most of the time I don't use foundation. I don't like it and usually it gets itchy BUT when I do use it I really like this one.
Natural Beige 220 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty

Concealer

NYX has been my favorite for a long time but here you can find another great option.
 
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I don't know how many tubes I bought in the past couple of years. This one is my favorite one. With oily and dry skin is been working great.
Light Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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Haven't tried this one but is "cheap" and I heard good and bad things. So I will say, depends on you!!!
Fair Rose Hydrating Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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Bright concealer
Deep Cinnamon COMPLEXION RESCUE Brightening Under Eye Concealer SPF 25 - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty

Powder

You need this in your life no matter whattt!
 
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I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! Since I became a mom this is my top 1. I use it daily. I don't need anything else.
Banana Bake & Set Soft-Focus Setting Powder - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
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If I want to do all the steps then I would use this one.
100 Translucent Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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Haven't tried this one but for what I heard is a good one.
Lasting Fix Banana Translucent Setting Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty

Mascara

Must have for perfect lashes !
 
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I really like how this mascara looks! I have different ones but this one is the daily one.
Black Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
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Same thing !!
Black Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
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I have this one on brown and really like how it looks. Super natural
True Brown Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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Love the color because it looks natural !!!
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Setting spray

If you want to keep your makeup during heat or for long periods of time then you will need a setting spray like one of this ones.
 
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If you have oily skin definitely not for you.
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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Like I said before, if you have oily sking is maybe not for you. really depends on your skin, what do you use as primer, weather, etc. but if you want to try then go for it because at least is cheap.
Superfix Misting Spray - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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This one is my to go. I really like it and I don't use a ton of makeup So it does the job.
2.8 oz Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty

Lip gloss

Lip gloss are a necessity !!!!
 
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This is super pretty, natural and casual.
Bronzed Sugar Bronzed Lip Gloss - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
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If you like glossy lips then this one is for you. Is a good moisturizer!
Missed Call Fat Oil Lip Drip Vegan Lip Oil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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it feels super smooth and looks amazing !!!
Spiked Toffee Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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Dry lips this is what you need
Cicaplast B5 Lip Balm for Dry Lips - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
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Eyebrows

Sometimes we don't need to do our eyebrows but, in case you need it here are my recommendations!
 
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At first I used "pomade" but when I found this pencil and how easy is to use I change IMMEDIATELY. Just good things to say about this one.
Taupe Micro Brow Pencil Vegan Eyebrow Pencil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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This one was the pomade that I was using. But, after a couple of times that I ruined my eyebrow I changed to the pencil. But, if you're a pomade girl I do recommend it.
Chocolate Tame & Frame Tinted Eyebrow Pomade - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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THIS PRODUCT IS A MUST HAVE !!!!!!! Brow lamination without spending to much money
NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue Crazy Lift Eyebrow Gel - 0.23 fl oz

Sunscreen

 
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Best tinted sunscreen
Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty