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Makeup for Normies
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items Influencers use A LOT of stuff on their face. My mom is lazy, and I pawed through her purse to show you her favorites for the stuff regular people wear daily.
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Eyes
Lips
Face
Eyes
Mom hasn't used a different eyeliner in years. When they go on sale, she stocks up. I like the cool silvery pen style packaging. It's super fun to swat around. Mom likes how easy the liner goes on, with just one careful swipe. Her favorite color is b...
Eyeliner: Liquid, Gel, Felt Tip, Pencils | Physicians Formula
This stuff is an opaque liquid that's squeezed up through its brush tip for application. I like to help mom pat it on, but she thinks she can do a better job solo. It helps the super bright colors of her floozy eyeshadow stay on and bright, and it's ...
HD Pro.Conceal - L.A. Girl Cosmetics
I love shiny things almost as much as mom does. Since this was in a cute little Beeb-sized package, I thought it was for me. As I was carrying it off to my kitty treasure cave, mom stopped me and bribed me to give it up.
This eyeliner comes in sever...
CHAMELEON CHROME EYELINER
Mom found this at one of those discount stores she loves prowling. It was the same day she found me some treats I liked, and while I munched, she tried on all her new makeup. This one stood out to me, because it came in a fun, giant tube that was shi...
Voluminous ® Butterfly Waterproof Mascara
Definitely bite-sized. Also, shimmery, soft, and great colors. Mom caught this on a good deal one night when she was buying me treats. She needed some ordinary colors, but I know her, and know she would at least bring something home with sparkles.
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Bite-Size Mini Eyeshadow Palette
This is a neato little budget eyeliner mom found at TJ Maxx. She was looking for a replacement for her discontinued, pricey Physician's Formula Lash Boost eyeliner, and decided to give this Artistique (that sounds fancy) one a try.
It has an ergono...
Absolute New York Artistique Easy Grip Liquid Eyeliner
Beeb is no longer with us, so I'll be doing my own reviews now. I miss my Beeb.
This mascara surprised me, because dollar mascaras normally don't even show up unless you really cake them on.
I bought the silver tube one, and tried it both ways- n...
Beauty Intuition Lash Extra mascaras : r/dollartreebeauty - Reddit
It's been hard to replace my all-time favorite primer since it was a limited-time run, but maybe I've found a replacement.
This primer feels cool, thin, and a little watery at first. I love how quickly it dries and how the tacky feel is just right ...
Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer - Essence - Ulta Beauty
This works so well as an eyeshadow primer and highlighter. The base is a translucent warm, light pink with a gold shimmer. Dries reasonably quickly, and smooths out well. I love the packaging.
wet n wild Date Or Dominate Liquid Eyeshadow
I bought the white version of this, because I love loud colors. It goes on easily when you dot a little onto a spongetip applicator, then after putting it on your eyelids, patting it in with your fingertips. Little goes a long way. Dries quickly. Sta...
Profusion Pigment Base Eyeshadow Primer
Three bucks is about all it's worth, but for that price, I'll keep buying it. It goes on kind of thick, even for a felt tip. Application is really dark, so don't be heavyhanded like I am.
The ergonomic grip is really nice, it lasts really well, but...
e.l.f. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen, Coffee, 0.06 Ounce
I'm envious of anyone able to get this full shade range. I only have a couple, and this is the best replacement so far for my favorite glitter topper from Lime Crime.
It's not terribly easy to use, but it's easier for me if I daub a bit onto my fin...
Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow
Lips
Mom's all about colors, which makes washing off those forehead kisses difficult. My sister PrissyPants helps, though.
When liquid long wear lipstick first came out, it stunk so bad. Mom's a lipstick collector, so I got a few sniffs of some of the old stuff. I really appreciate the changes humans have made to these lipsticks. The scent is clean and cake-y, and the co...
Super Stay Matte Ink® Liquid Lipstick
Sparkle and color- on lips or cat foreheads. Mom came home wearing this, and it definitely was sparkly. I can't really see color the same way people can, but it was definitely more than just some greasy, glittery stuff. The applocator was nice, the c...
CHAMELEON CHROME LIP FOIL | HALO'S WAY
Kathryn is my favorite "anti-red". It's not loud at all, but it's this muted, almost pinky earthy kind of red that is for less glamorous occasions than your lavish work Christmas party or a scorching hot date at [the] Texas Roadhouse.
It's a nice l...
Liquid Lipstick | Anastasia Beverly Hills
I paid a buck-twennyfive for this at my local DG. I had forgotten my regular lipstick, and needed a non-pink lipstick in a hurry.
Little to no smell. Very faint "cosmetic" whiff.
Semi-glossy finish, moisturizing, good coverage. No shimmer for thi...
Pout Chaser Lipstick
Can't beat it for a dollar. Goes on super smoothly, minimal to no scent, and the shimmer isn't gritty.
The color pictured is a little different from mine. Mine is more rosewood.
I've loved this formula for a few years, but loved trying this shade...
L.A. Colors Moisturizing Lip Gloss #CLG815 - Tickled Pink
Face
This offered decent coverage over my redness, PLUS I found a shade pale enough, with the right pink undertones. I dotted it onto a sponge and applied it with a rolling motion, then used a soft flat brush to blend it a little more. Comfortable, easy t...
Photo Focus™ Matte Foundation | Porcelain
I didn't know what to think about this, at first. I have really dry skin over my cheeks, and oily skin around my nose. I opted for my eyelids and forehead, and this stuff worked well. It leaves a cool, glowy translucence, and doesn't pill up. I like ...
Impossible Primer Stick
I hope this isn't discontinued. I bought two compacts of it, and although a LITTLE goes a long way, I still worry I'll run out.
The powder is (sorry to use THAT word) ever so slightly moist feeling. Almost creamy, but it's a silky powder. No gritty...
Facestudio® Master Chrome® Metallic Highlighter