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⋆˚✿˖° Affordable Makeup must have ⋆˚✿˖°

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Products I use for my everyday makeup that are affordable 🫶🏼
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Blushes 🩷✨

Natural Flush: The Best Blush for Everyday Glam💓
 
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Favorite liquid blush! I love the colors, finish, and application of this product. Just for an initial warning, this blush is HIGHLY pigmented so get a color that suits your skin tone.
Elf liquid blush 💕
 
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It has 4 beautiful shades, and theyre all stunning! I use the light pink one more of a blush topper since its a bit too light for me, but nonetheless it's beautiful!
Elf powder blush palette
 
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This palette includes six versatile shades, ranging from soft peach and pink tones to deeper berry and marbled hues, making it perfect for a variety of looks. The pigmentation is impressive, providing a vibrant pop of color with just a light applicat...
Ultra Blush Sunset Burst Palette - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty

Lipsticks💋✨

Everyday Glam: My Ride-or-Die lipstick 💄
 
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Great lip gloss! The flavor could be better to try, but for a complimentary lip gloss is great! It goes on smooth.The lip gloss is vegan free! Hydrates your lips for 12 hours and comes in 11 different flavors, try them all!
Nyx milky gloss
 
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It's easy to apply. It does not dry out my lips. It is a cream that dries down a little over time. Super comfortable, to the point I forget I am wearing lipstick. Cream like consistency, hydrating, very pigmented, and long lasting
Smooth Whip Matte Lip Cream | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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I think the Superstay crayon is really worth the price. These make excellent lip liners for other brands lipsticks as well as staying put on my lips more than most other lipsticks I own, even lipsticks that are 4x this price. The colors I own don't d...
Trust Your Gut SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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Been using these lip liners since high school . I use NYX lip liner daily. This lip liner last long on your lips . My favorite combo is using any color of this brand and with thick lip gloss
Alabama Suede Matte Lip Liner Velvet Soft Vegan Lip Pencil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty

Bronzers🤎✨

Sun-Kissed Perfection: My Go-To Bronzer🤎
 
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Totally recommend this bronzer if you're new to makeup and if you're looking for an affordable price bronzer. I like the matte one because it doesn't have any shimmer. It blends amazingly well. You can use it has contour as well. They have different ...
physicians formula matte monoi butter bronzer🤎
 
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I use this product as a bronzer and i love it so far. it is very bendable and matches perfectly with my blush giving me an even complexion. It's very simple to use and overall does the job amazingly. ten out of ten. I use the color 3 light
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour - e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Totally recommend this bronzer if you're new to makeup and if you're looking for an affordable price bronzer. I like the matte one because it doesn't have any shimmer. It blends amazingly well. You can use it has contour as well. They have different ...
physicians formula matte monoi butter bronzer🤎
 
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this bronzer on over my sunscreen primer or over foundation it is great. I'd buy again. But the container is so large it likely won't run out quick.
Sunkissed in California Sun Club Luminous Bronzing Powder - Essence | Ulta Beauty
 
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Perfect for a light glowy bronze all year. I have extremely sensitive skin and have never had a break out. I really like how subtle this bronzer is. It is not too bold so it is not an intimidating product to use. It blends into the skin very well and...
Natural Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder - Essence | Ulta Beauty

Eyes 👀✨

Eye-Conic: My Go-To Eye Makeup💛
 
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Super pigmented and absolutely amazing. For my warm toned people out there, the colors in Rock On are perfect for either a night out or even for an everyday look.
Colorpop rock on
 
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If you’re looking for a really good powder eye shadow that isn't glittery you should purchase this Morphe Neutral territory Palette. It Will be sticking with for a long time! Neutral looks good on everyone. Colors are pigmented
9T neutral territory artistry palette
 
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I really love this bi-liner dual-ended gel liners for the long lasting wear. It's easy to apply. I can run it smooth with every use. It's convenient for the dual-ended. Highly recommended. Great product!
Friend or Foe Bi-Liner Dual-Ended Gel Pencil - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is my favorite mascara ever! this mascara does add length and i always add two coats and it doesnt look clumpy. i dont think i have anything negative to say at all. It leaves my lashes full and fluffly
Black I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty

Brushes ❣️✨

Affordable/ easy and beginner brushes
 
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I own these brushes from when I first started using makeup, which was a long time ago. These brushes are of really good quality and affordable. They do not shed and are soft on the skin. I have never had any problems while using them. I will keep buy...
Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush & Sponge Set
 
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The Real Techniques 4 Piece Face Base Makeup Brush Set is a game changer for anyone looking to elevate their makeup application. This set includes four versatile brushes designed to achieve a flawless, airbrushed look with ease, making it a must-have...
Face base set
 
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I have everything from high end to cheap brushes and these rate right up there with the high end ones without the price tag. They are excellent and I highly recommend them. They are so soft and easy to clean and use I feel like these are great for be...
Eye Shade & Blend Eye Makeup Brush Trio Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is literally a makeup by mario f4 brush dupe. The angled side is perfect for sculpting, while the fluffy side buffs everything into a seamless, natural finish. The bristles are super soft, dense, and don't soak up too much product, making applic...
Liquid Bronzer & Contour Duo Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

Foundation🤍✨

Glow Up: My Must-Have Foundation for Every Look⭐️
 
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I like that you can add a bit more for extra coverage if needed.Blended out really well, but I do recommend a setting powder if you don't want "shine".Overall, very pleased. It's definitely great for the price point. Ive tried so many foundations and...
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage | e.l.f.
 
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It truly lives up to its claims of being lightweight, long-wearing, and breathable. The formula feels incredibly comfortable on my skin while providing great coverage that lasts all day without feeling heavy or cakey. What makes this foundation stand...
250 Super Stay Up to 30HR Wear Lumi-Matte Longwear Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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ECSTATIC IN AN UNDERSTATMENT!!! I have been searching for a foundation like this for YEARSSS. (I have super sensitive combo skin leaning dry. Liquid foundations always look terrible on me after 1 hour. I do great skin prep too!) Lightweight, breathab...
210 Jessica High Fidelity Foundation - Exa | Ulta Beauty

Concealer 🩵✨

Undereye Savior: My Top Concealer Pick🙌🏼
 
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I've been using this concealer religiously for years, I would honestly recommend it to anyone. It blends really nice, doest look cakey, or make my undereyes feel dry the coverage is soooo gooood! Kinda like a Too face concealer affordable version
445 Espresso Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
 
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This a great beginner concealer. It comes in many colors and shades . For example the green is use to neutralize redness and discoloration in the skin. I'm fair-medium with olive skin and this worked really well in brightening my purple greyish under...
Orange Corrector HD Pro Corrector Concealer - L.A. Girl | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is a great product to supercharge your makeup routine for those areas that need extra coverage. a truly good concealer for my dark circles. I've tried so many products and and on a whim I purchased this. It's my fave! It covers, it's doesn't cre...
Fair Warm 16HR Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

Powders🌟🧡

No Shine, Just Glow: My Go-To Setting Powder❣️
 
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It’s the perfect finishing touch for my makeup routine, and I can’t imagine doing my makeup without it now. The powder is incredibly fine and lightweight, making it easy to apply without feeling heavy or cakey. It blends seamlessly into my skin, leav...
105 Fair Ivory Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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I have set aside my more expensive powder (luxury brands--like Givenchy, Huda etc) and find myself reaching for this. Does exactly what I want it to without being too shiny or leaving a weird cast on my skin. I will continue to buy this! I use it bot...
Dark Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is one of the best press powders l've tried. It is super brightening and blinds so smoothly on your face. And best part of all it doesn't increase. This powder literally makes your skin look airbrushed and it didn't get patchy on me at all
Bababanana Brighten Up! Banana Powder - Essence | Ulta Beauty
 
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I originally started using powder as a way to keep my under eyes from looking greasy and to "dry" down my concealer so it'd stop gathering in my creases. This does just what the expensive setting powders do for me. It covers nicely, blends flawlessly...
Translucent Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty

Setting spray 🌸✨

My Favorite Finishing Touch🩶
 
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I have been using this for 4-5 years after I got it on a whim. It has great setting abilities and dries down fast. I love this! It has a nice, even spray. Dries fast and literally FREEZES your makeup in place!
Matte Magic Mist & Set - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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I absolutely love this setting spray. It keeps my make-up in plaice all day with minimal shine by the end of a long work day. Definitely would highly recommend this product. It gets the job done at minimal cost
Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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have very combination and acne prone skin. This is by far the top setting spray I have ever tried! It doesnt make me too dewy and helps melt all my powders together in the best way. Will 100% be repurchasing over and over again. Also, how can you bea...
Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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I enjoy the L'Oreal Paris infallible 3 second setting mist! It's different then my other setting sprays. It's slightly like a dry hair spray! But Light and not a fragrant.
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty

Eyebrows 🩶✨

Brow Goals: My Favorite Eyebrow Essential💞
 
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This has the most insane hold on my brows, they're genuinely glued in place all day long. The gel does "harden" the brows to hold them in place, so if you're not a fan of that feeling, this isn't the product for you. I personally love the "locked-in"...
Clear The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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This product is great! Lasts all day even without setting spray. The color matches perfectly my eyebrows. No need to buy high end products when this one exists. I will keep buying this forever.
Espresso Micro Brow Pencil Vegan Eyebrow Pencil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty