I don't believe that expensive equals good quality. Here are my tried and true makeup essentials that wont break the bank. As always don't forget to prep that skin before makeup application. You can check out my list of clean skincare products for my...
This sticky primer will keep that makeup lasting!
Power Grip Primer
If you're a large pore girl like myself this primer is your saving grace. This completely blurs pores and holds makeup so well!
Poreless Putty Face Primer
Look no further for your perfect mascara because I found it for you! Thank me later.
Colossal Bubble Washable Volumizing Mascara
I've been using this foundation for years and haven't found another that comes close to the wonderful coverage this provides.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
AMAZING concealer. Another product I've used for ages because I've tried others that don't even come close to the coverage this provides.
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
I have both the dewy and matte finishes of these setting sprays and wont go to another brand because of how well they work.
Makeup Setting Spray and Facial Mist
This alone or under makeup looks amazing! Your skin will give off the perfect glow.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
A little goes a long way here. This highly pigmented liquid bronzer is perfect for contouring.
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour | ...
This powder bronzer from Makeup Revolution has been my day 1. Great pigmentation and lasts so well.
Powder Bronzer
This powder blush palette from elf is so great. I love that there are 4 different shades to choose from. Sometimes I mix them up or use just one. Has great pigmentation.
Compact Powder Blush Palette with Vitamin E
These Real Technique sponges are absolutely amazing for your makeup application. The product doesn't come off your face and stay on the sponge. Sponge is soft and not grainy feeling.
Makeup Sponges | RealTechniques.com
I've always used this brands brushes and have never been disappointed. A great quality that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars.
All Makeup Brushes & Sets
This setting powder is next level. I cannot recommend it enough. Sets everything in place so well.
Can't Stop Won't Stop Mattifying Pressed Powder
My day one eyebrow pencil! The dupe of the one from Anastasia Beverly Hills at half the price!
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
I wore this liquid matte lipstick for my wedding and wouldn't stop receiving compliments. Its become my staple lipstick. I wear the color “stone”.
Dose of Colors
I've used this lip gloss to the last drop! I wear it alone or sometimes on top of a matte lipstick for some shine. Its absolutely beautiful. I wear the color “lean in”.
Super Lustrous The Lip Gloss
Wonderful product that stays on so well. Wear it alone as a matte finish or top it off with your favorite gloss.
Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick
I've had this palette for awhile and love it. It has such a great amount of color options and not to mention the colors are so well pigmented.
Ultimate Utopia 40 pan Palette | NYX Professional Makeup
This Tartlette palette is wonderful. The earthy tones of this firey palette are gorgeous.
tartelette™ toasted eyeshadow palette
For someone who's never been able to master the liquid eyeliner, this one has been the easiest! Goes on and stays on so well.
Eyeliners: Liquid & Pencil Liners | NYX Professional Makeup