These are the makeup staples I truly swear by — the products I reach for on repeat and always recommend. Every item in this list is tried, tested, and genuinely loved, making it easy to create a polished, glowy look without overthinking it.
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Base Before Beauty
Grip & Glow
Main Character Face
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Full Lash Energy
Base Before Beauty
The key to better makeup. Hydrating and smoothing the skin before makeup helps everything apply more evenly, look fresher, and last longer
A go-to treatment for breakouts, congestion, and textured skin. This exfoliating serum from The Ordinary uses 2% salicylic acid to unclog pores, reduce blemishes, and calm acne-prone skin without unnecessary extras. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it...
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Acne Solution
A cult-favourite sunscreen that truly lives up to the hype. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen goes on completely invisible with a silky, primer-like texture that smooths skin and never leaves a white cast. It layers beautifully under makeup, feels weightle...
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
These eye patches are my go-to for instant under-eye refresh. Super cooling and soothing, they help calm puffiness and make tired eyes look more awake in minutes. Perfect for mornings, travel days, or before makeup when you want a smooth, hydrated un...
Cucumber De-Tox Hydra-Gel Eye Patches - Peter Thomas Roth
Lightweight, hydrating, and easy to wear every day. Absorbs fast, feels fresh on the skin, and layers well under makeup. Love the added SPF 15 for simple daily protection without feeling greasy
NIVEA Refreshing Day Cream with SPF 15
Grip & Glow
The perfect prep step for makeup. Primers smooth and grip, while face milk hydrates and softens — helping makeup apply better, look fresher, and last longer.
A smooth, skin-loving base that elevates your whole makeup look. Refy Primer creates a silky, pore-blurring canvas that helps foundation go on more evenly and last longer — without feeling greasy or heavy. Whether you’re prepping for a natural day lo...
REFY Primer
Deeply hydrating and calming without feeling heavy. Leaves skin soft, balanced, and perfectly prepped for makeup.
The Base Face Milk - Clean and Vegan Facial Essence | ILIA Beauty
Main Character Face
The essentials for a smooth, even base. From foundation and concealer to bronzer and blush, these products bring the whole look together and help makeup last all day.
A reliable everyday makeup essential that works for a wide range of skin tones and types. Maybelline Fit Me blends seamlessly, feels lightweight, and gives a natural, skin-like finish — whether you’re aiming for light coverage or buildable medium cov...
Maybelline Fit Me — Foundation / Concealer
A cult-fave matte bronzer with a silky-soft, buildable powder that adds natural warmth and subtle definition without any shimmer. Easy to blend and perfect for creating a sun-kissed, sculpted look on all skin tones — a classic staple from Benefit Cos...
Hoola Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics
Love this brow gel! 🖤 It defines and lifts my brows without feeling stiff or crunchy. Easy to apply and stays put all day — gives a natural, full-brow look. A simple but effective must-have in my makeup routine!
Eyebrow Gel - Rare Beauty by Selena Gome
Beat Tools Only
Good makeup starts with the right tools. Quality brushes and sponges make blending easier, help products apply more evenly, and instantly elevate your routine. Whether it’s fluffy brushes for seamless powders, dense brushes for foundation, or sponges...
An affordable, no-fuss makeup sponge that blends foundation and concealer seamlessly. It gives a smooth, natural finish without soaking up too much product, and works great both damp or dry. Soft on the skin and easy to use — a solid everyday staple ...
e.l.f Cosmetics Total Face Sponge
A precise eyeshadow brush that applies and blends color effortlessly. Soft bristles and a tapered shape make it perfect for detailed lid work and controlled application.
PRO Shadow Brush #15 - SEPHORA COLLECTION
A precise, fingertip-shaped brush that blends concealer seamlessly for smooth, natural coverage. Perfect for under-eyes and spot concealing without streaks, from Rare Beauty.
Liquid Touch Concealer Brush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
Precise, dual-ended brow brush that makes shaping and grooming effortless — perfect for brow powders, pomades, and gels. Easy to use and great for achieving defined, natural-looking brows every time. 🪄✨
Essential Brush - 12 Brow
Soft, easy-to-use wand that grooms and separates lashes and brows for a polished, natural look. Great everyday tool to tame and define without fuss. 🪄✨
e.l.f. Cosmetics Eyelash and Brow Wand
Full Lash Energy
Everything I use for bold, lifted lashes — from mascaras to lash treatments and extras that add length, volume, and definition. Go-to picks for everyday wear or when I want my lashes to do the most.
Gives natural, fluttery lashes with great length and zero clumps. Lightweight, comfortable, and perfect for everyday wea
Limitless Lash Mascara - Best Clean Lengthening Mascara | ILIA Beauty
Voluminous formula that boosts lash thickness with rich, buildable black pigment for bold, full lashes. Easy to apply, clump-free, and great for everyday glam or night-out looks
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Primer
Lightweight lash and brow serum that helps support fuller-looking, healthier lashes over time. Easy to apply, gentle, and a great add-on to your nightly routine if you’re trying to grow and strengthen both brows and lashes