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My Everyday Makeup Bag: Beauty Essentials I Actually Use
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Every beauty routine starts with a trusted set of go-to products, these are the ones I reach for every single day.
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Skin-Perfecting Prep
 
Fluff, Shape, and Hold
 
Eyes-Catching Looks
 
Skin-Perfecting Base
 
Sun-kissed Staples
 
Contour Essentials

Skin-Perfecting Prep

The unsung heroes of my makeup routine. These primers blur, smooth, hydrate, and help my makeup last all day; aka the step I never skip.

 
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This product is really good if you, like me, have big pores
The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer
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I always prep my skin with this
Hangover Replenishing Face Primer
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You eyeshadow will look better and last longer
Eyeshadow Primer Potion
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This primer is very affordable and REALLY WORKS
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Fluff, Shape, and Hold

The products I use to tame, lift, and lock in my brows. These gels add the perfect finishing touch and keep everything exactly where it should be.

 
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This really does make it look like you got a brow lamination
24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel with Lamination Effect
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I am so obsessed with the little brush tool it comes with
Fluff & Hold Laminating Brow Wax
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Great brow wax, it really holds. your brows in place
Clear Fluff Up Flexible Hold Brow Texturizing Wax - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Very affordable and works
Medium Brown The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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Eyes-Catching Looks

These eyeshadows never let me down. Whether I’m doing a quick everyday look or something a little more elevated, these shades blend beautifully and always show up.

 
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I use this palette almost daily
Tartelette™ Toasted Eyeshadow Palette
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This another one of my go-to palettes
Tartelette™ In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette
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Skin-Perfecting Base

These are the base products I trust for a flawless-looking complexion without heaviness. From tinted moisturizers to full foundations, each one enhances skin while still looking natural.

 
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Fenty beauty makes amazing products
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation
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This actually is a LONGWEAR foundation
Born This Way Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation Makeup
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I swear by this in the summer
Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Laura Mercier | Sephora
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Sun-kissed Staples

These are the bronzers I reach for when I want that effortless glow. Perfect for adding warmth, dimension, and a little extra life to my makeup.

 
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Just like everyone else, I love this stuff. It really is as good as they say.
D-Bronzi™ Bronzing Drops with Peptides
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All-time favorite bronzer, it is just so perfect.
Original Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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A great dupe for the Drunk Elephant bronzing drops
903 Medium True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
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Contour Essentials

These are my go-to contour products for adding definition without looking heavy. 

 
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I use this daily, I love this product so much.
Rich Wonder Stick Cream Highlight & Contour Stick - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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This is my ride or die, I looooove this contour palette so much.
Highlight & Contour Pro Face Palette - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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Let's Bake

These powders are my go-to for locking makeup in place and creating a smooth, bright finish that lasts for hours.

 
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I use this daily, I have been using this forever.
Blended Face Powder
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Rosey Cheeks

These blushes bring the glow and the color. From subtle warmth to a brighter pop, they add life to any makeup look without overpowering it.

 
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I love that this is dual use; lips & cheeks!
Benetint Liquid Lip Blush & Cheek Tint - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Glow without the glitter

These highlighters give major radiance without looking harsh or sparkly. Smooth formulas that catch the light in all the right ways.

 
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This blends sooooo nicely
High Beam Satin Pink Liquid Highlighter - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Eye-opening lashes

These are the mascaras and lashes I reach for when I want my eyes to pop. From everyday definition to extra drama, these never disappoint.

 
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I love this mascara, it is a top 5 favorite.
They're Real! Magnet Extreme Lengthening Mascara
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I struggle so much with putting fake lashes on, these make it so much easier.
Magnetic False Lashes
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This really is as a good as they say, idc.
Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
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One of the best waterproof mascaras
Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Waterproof Mascara
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I use this daily, I love this mascara.
Perversion Volumizing Mascara
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I absolutely swear by this, it stops my mascara from flaking off throughout the day.
Subversion Lash Primer
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Benefit makes such good mascaras.
Black Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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One of the best mascaras on the market.
Black They're Real! Lengthening Mascara - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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I use this for my bottom lashes
Tightline 3-In-1 Black Lash Primer - Eyeliner - Lengthening Mascara - IT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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LITERALLY THE BESTTTTT
Black Telescopic Original Waterproof Mascara - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
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Pucker Up

These are the lipsticks, glosses, and liners I keep on hand for effortless color and shine. Comfortable to wear, flattering, and perfect for everyday touch-ups.

 
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This lip liner is not that lip plumping, but I love the color.
Power Line™ Plumping Lip Liner
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This lipstick is so smooth, it lives up to the “cream” name.
L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick
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One of my favorite lip plumpers, I want every shade.
Lip Injection Extreme Hydrating Lip Plumper
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This stays on for a really long time.
Full-On™ Plumping Lip Cream Gloss
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Fenty Beauty Stan!! They make the best lip glosses.
Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper
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The maximum plump is my favorite
Lip Injection Maximum Plump Extra Strength Hydrating Lip Plumper
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I really love this, but I feel like it runs out so fast.
Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump
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I love this lip gloss, it is a staple.
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
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Fenty lip gloss has me in a chokehold
Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
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This is a great every day gloss.
Coral Fixation Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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I honestly love all NYX lip liners
Alabama Suede Matte Lip Liner Velvet Soft Lip Pencil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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I use a NYX lip liner almost daily
Nude Truffle Slim Lip Pencil Creamy Long-Lasting Lip Liner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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I love this, but it runs out so quick. The bottle needs to be bigger!!
Missed Call Fat Oil Lip Drip Vegan Lip Oil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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The Final Touch!

These setting sprays are my go-to for keeping makeup in place all day. 

 
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This setting spray really makes your makeup last and it is waterproof.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
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This setting spray also doubles as a primer, which I love
Hangover 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray
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This is such a good affordable setting spray
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani | Ulta Beauty
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Application Essentials

These makeup tools are key to blending, shaping, and perfecting every step of my routine. Reliable, effective, and worth having on hand.

 
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Inexpensive, but works great.
Eyelash Curler - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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