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My ENTIRE MAKEUP COLLECTION | Hint: IT'S A LOT!!

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This is my ever-changing personal makeup collection. if it's here, you can assume I recommend it! COLLECTION VIDEOS (with swatches and mini reviews!)---> https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2pmRPrzs-15LOc-tUf_VROD40jVnysyA&si=laz4IKpEYaWZ67Ob I'm 41 y/o with combo/oily skin, but i LOVE a natural skin-like finish in my products.
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PRIMERS That Actually DO Something

Not all primers are created equally! These are the ones that actually have an effect under makeup! Each product is labeled with its effect on your makeup! Watch my PRIMER COLLECTION video here--→ youtu.be/5yH9WMyYs1Y

 
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Ann ultra hydrating lightweight primer that works for ANY skin type!
CIATÉ LONDON | Vitamin Boost Plumping Primer
 
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Multi-function blurring balm/powder. Under or over makeup! PRODUCT DEMO--> tiktok.com/t/ZT8j8GcP4
DANESSA MYRICKS | Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
 
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100% a DUPE for the Tatch Liquid Silk Canvas primer (I have actually tried both)!! It's smoothing, silky and helps keep my makeup on all day!
E.L.F. | Liquid Poreless Putty Primer (Ulta)
 
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A gripping primer that will hold onto your makeup all day!! This is my everyday makeup primer.
E.L.F. | Power Grip Primer (Ulta)
 
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A sticky gripping primer that hydrates and hold onto your makeup all day!
E.L.F. | Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide (Ulta)
 
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Very multi-function! but my fav way to use this is as a primer under makeup. its hydrating and smoothing at the same time! Great for ALL skin types!
EMBRYOLISSE | Lait Crème Concentré (Amazon)
 
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A silicone based primer that smoothes, mattifies and keeps my makeup looking flawless all day!
LANCOME | La Base Pro Face & Makeup Primer (Ulta)
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This is a great glowy primer for ANYONE, but specifically oily skin. It adds glow without the added moisture.
MAYBELLINE | Instant Age Rewind Perfector® 4-In-1 Glow Makeup (Ulta)
 
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THE BEST MATTE PRIMER. use it to PREP, SET or REFRESH/TOUCH UP your makeup!
PAULA'S CHOICE | SHINE STOPPER Matte Finish Primer
 
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A gel glowy base in a pearlescent pink-champagne shade. Great glow for oily skin, since it dries down completely.
SAIE | Glowy Super Gel 'Starglow' (Sephora)
 
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A gel glow with a sheer bronzy tint. Perfect for oily skin since it dries down completely.
SAIE | Glowy Super Gel 'Sunglow' (Sephora)
 
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Hydrating and gripping without the STICKY feeling of some other gripping primers. Scent alert: this does have an artificial cherry scent.
THE BEAUTY CROP | Oui Cherie Hydrating Gripping Primer
 
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Smoothing and extends makeup longevity! Need I say more?!
ESTEE LAUDER | Double Wear Smooth & Blur Primer (Ulta)
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FOUNDATIONS that look like SKIN

I'm 41 y/o with combo/oily skin. These are all foundations that work for me. If I know them to be good for ALL skin types, they are marked as such. Watch my FOUNDATION COLLECTION video here--→ youtu.be/5yH9WMyYs1Y

 
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The BEST skin tint for oily skin at Sephora! Long-wearing. Medium/buildable coverage. Skin-like finish.
CALIRAY | Free-Dreaming Skin Wellness Diffusing Tint (Sephora)
 
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This is my TOP foundation of 2024 so far! It's weightless, hydrating, and still gives a strong light coverage! This works great on any skin type and ESPECIALLY on mature skin!
COVERGIRL | Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence (Ulta)
 
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Sheer to light coverage. Radiant finish. Wears well on my oily skin. Works for ALL skin types.
DANESSA MYRICKS | Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint (Sephora)
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A BEAUTIFUL everyday hydrating foundation! One of my top foundations I tried in 2023!
GLOSSIER | Stretch Fluid Foundation (Sephora)
 
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A beautiful, hydrating, lightweight BB cream! TONS of skincare benefits! Phenomenal on mature skin too!
HEIMISH | Moringa Ceramide BB Cream SPF30 PA++
 
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I use the white shade to mix with foundations that are too light for me! This is the best investment you can make in your foundation collection! no more wait to be more pale to wear a fav foundation!
L.A. GIRL | PRO Color Foundation Mixing Pigment (Ulta)
 
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My #1 favorite high-end foundation. Perfect for events or just long wear. Medium/buildable coverage. Demi-matte/skin-like finish.
LANCÔME | Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation (Ulta)
 
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Same great long-lasting foundation as the original, BUT with a new lightweight serum formula! A new favorite for me in 2024!!
LANCOME | Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Serum Foundation (Ulta)
 
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A fantastic everyday foundation. medium/buildable coverage. demi-matte finish.
L'ORÉAL PARIS | True Match Super-Blendable Foundation (Ulta)
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My #1 current fav foundation! Good for ALL skin types. I'm on my 4th bottle of this stuff! PRODUCT DEMO--> https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8jnFWPe/
L'ORÉAL | True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum (Ulta)
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Great event foundation for ALL skin types. Long-wearing. Medium to full coverage. Demi-matte finish.
MAKEUP FOREVER | HD SKIN Undetectable Longwear Foundation (Sephora)
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Full coverage. Long-wearing. Demi-matte.
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay® Longwear Liquid Foundation (Ulta)
 
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Maybe my NEW #1 foundation?! I think this is a bit more smoothing than some other similar products. Very long-wearing. Good for ALL skin types.
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay 24-Hour Skin Tint + Vitamin C (Ulta)
 
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AMAZING on mature skin of any type! It actually improves your skin the more consistently you wear it! Medium/buildable coverage. Skin-like finish. DEMO HERE--> tiktok.com/t/ZT82pxaC8
NO7 Protect & Perfect All In One Foundation SPF 50+
 
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My favorite tinted moisturizer! Light/buildable coverage. Great for ALL skin types!
RARE BEAUTY | Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 (Sephora)
 
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This works well on ALL skin types! Long-wearing. Medium coverage. Beautiful skin-like finish. DEMO HERE--> tiktok.com/t/ZT82pqAQJ
REVLON ColorStay Longwear Makeup SPF 20
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Beautiful lightweight skin tint with light coverage and SPF 20.
SHISEIDO | Synchro Self-Refreshing Skin Tint SPF 20
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A phenomenal new technology that adapts your foundation to any enviroment you might find yourself in! Sweat, oily, rainy?! Its does it all!
SMASHBOX | Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation (Ulta)
 
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A true work horse ‘stay in place foundation! Full coverage and matte, but looks beautiful mixed with your fav glowy mix-in! I love to mix with the Saie Glowy Super Gel in ’Starglow'.
ESTEE LAUDER | Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation (Ulta)
 
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The one and ONLY foundation that I've ever tried on my oily skin that I didn't have to set with powder!!! Veryn thin and lightweight too!
URBAN DECAY | Face Bond Self-Setting Waterproof Foundation (Ulta)
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A super skin like foundation that actually lasts on my combo skin all day long! Beautiful natural finish with a solid medium coverage.
BOBBI BROWN | Weightless Skin Foundation SPF 15 (Ulta)

CONCEALERS & CORRECTORS

As I step into my 40s I find that I want a fluid, creamy and hydrating concealer. These are my favorites! Watch my CONCEALER AND CORRECTOR COLLECTION video here--→ youtu.be/LvqTaZPC2G8

 
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Lightweight, Hydrating, beautiful and affordable!
CATRICE | True Skin High Cover Concealer (Amazon)
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This is a RADIANT concealer, that reflects light beautifully under the eye! Medium coverage. Great for mature under eyes. A little goes a long way!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Beautiful Skin Radiant Concealer (Ulta)
 
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Medium coverage, lightweight and love to wear as a foundation on low makeup days!
COVERGIRL | Clean Invisible Concealer (Amazon)
 
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Available in a variety of sheer, buildable shades. Pro tip: Use a small dot of the blue shade to mix with foundations that are too yellow on your skin!
E.L.F. | Camo Color Corrector (Ulta)
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A GREAT drugstore option! Medium/buildable coverage. Hydrating and lightweight. Lots of product.
E.L.F. | Hydrating Camo Concealer (Ulta)
 
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I use the shade ‘Seashell’. This is light coverage but concealer applied over top is beautiful.
FENTY BEAUTY | Bright Fix Eye Brightener (Ulta)
 
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The BEST potted concealer for the under eye! Emollient and spreads beautifully with the warmth of your fingers! Light/buildable coverage. Dewy finish.
GLOSSIER | Stretch Concealer (Sephora)
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PAIRS PERFECTLY with the #fauxfilter correctors!
HUDA BEAUTY | #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Concealer (Sephora)
 
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Hands down the MOST hydrating concealer I've tried. And I LOVE IT!! Medium coverage.
KOSAS | Revealer Concealer (Sephora)
 
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This brand is about to go viral! PRODUCT DEMO on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8F4k5fL
KULFI BEAUTY | Main Match Concealer (Sephora)
 
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My top favorite high-end concealer. Medium/buildable coverage. Very thin and lightweight. Hydrating.
LANCÔME | Teint Idole Ultra Wear Concealer (Ulta)
 
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Light to medium coverage, lightweight and beautifully (and lightly) glowy on the undereye.
L'ORÉAL | True Match Radiant Serum Concealer (Ulta)
 
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The OG cult-classic concealer. And STILL a favorite! Medium coverage. Hydrating. BEAUTIFUL.
MAYBELLINE | Fit Me® Concealer (Ulta)
 
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this is beautiful all over the skin for normal to dry skin. On my oily skin I prefer it as concealer only. Emollient and creamy. Medium coverage.
Merit Brush The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick (Sephora)
 
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A beautiful lightweight and sheer brightener! I love the shade Pink under or OVER concealer to add brightness to the inner corner.
MILANI| Supercharged Brightening Undereye Tint (Ulta)
 
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The best concealer of 2023! Hydrating beyond belief and loved by all skin types! Fantastic coverage!
NATASHA DENONA | Hy-Glam Concealer (Ulta)
 
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The BEST concealer for spot concealing on the face. Once it dries down it is budge-proof! Full coverage.
NARS | Soft Matte Complete Concealer (Sephora)
 
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Thin! Hydrating! Lightweight! It's a concealer pigment in a serum! What more can I say?!
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP | Bare With Me Concealer Serum (Ulta)
 
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24h Full Coverage Matte Finish. A brand NEW favorite on this list!
NYX | Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer (Ulta)
 
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The stick concealer of our DREAMS! SUPER adjustable coverage, up to full. Concealer and corrector shades available. Which makes it easy to do the entire complexion with these!
NYX | Pro Fix Sticks Correcting Concealer (Ulta)
 
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Full coverage. Long-wearing. Sublime perfection.
PAT MCGRATH | Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Concealer (Sephora)
 
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Hydrating. Full coverage. Really great bang for your buck!
SEPHORA COLLECTION | Best Skin Ever Concealer
 
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creamy, sheer and buildable! Comes in a variety of shades for all skin types and concerns! Pro tip: use a small dot of the blue shade to mix with foundations that are too yellow (warm)!
TARTE | Shape Tape™ Corrector (Ulta)
 
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Superior to Maybelline Age Rewind in the Pink shade!! Hydrating and VERY brightening!
THE SAEM Cover Perfection Tip Concealer 'Pink'
 
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An AMAZING and AFFORDABLE concealer! Full coverage, hydrating and long-lasting!
WET N WILD Mega Last Incognito Full Coverage Concealer
 
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Fantastic for mature undereyes! Full coverage and lightweight!
WINKY LUX | Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer (Ulta)
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POWDERS

Powder that set makeup in place but don't LOOK powdery! Great for oily skin and mature skin too! Watch my POWDER COLLECTION video here--→ youtu.be/LvqTaZPC2G8

 
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A beautiful airbrushed setting powder. Flawless finish. Demi-matte.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder (Ulta)
 
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No actual glow in this powder. but it does allow your glow to shine through while still setting your makeup. Ideal for normal to dry skin. Try the ‘Light Pink’ shade for the undereyes!
E.L.F. | Halo Glow Setting Powder (Ulta)
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My #1 powder of life for my oily skin. Works great for ALL skin types! Smooth and long-wearing!!
GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Loose Setting and Finishing Powder (Sephora)
 
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This is a finishing powder to lightly buff all over the skin after your makeup is complete. Like a real life filter for your skin! Texture?! No problem!
HOURGLASS COSMETICS | Ambient™ Lighting Finishing Powder (Ulta)
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The best of the best!! Airbrushed! Long-lasting! Great for EVERY skin type!
HUDA BEAUTY | Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder (Sephora)
 
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The OG loose powder for a reason!! She gets the job done every time!! Still a favorite for me!
LAURA MERCIER | Translucent Loose Setting Powder (Ulta)
 
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Up to 24hr wear. I use this as a setting powder with a light fluffy powder brush.
L'ORÉAL | Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder (Ulta)
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Very lightweight. Translucent. Great to set or touch up!
LYS | Triple Fix Translucent Pressed Setting Powder (Sephora)
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A really nice lightweight pressed powder for setting or touch ups on the go!
MAC COSMETICS | Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (Ulta)
 
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The loose powder you always walk BY but never BUY! Girl! You gotta try it!!
MAYBELLINE | Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder (Ulta)
 
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This is my #1 powder for setting my under eyes! Not dry or cakey at all!
No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Powder
 
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The drugstore OG for a reason. Very similar to the Laura Mercier loose powder.
WET N WILD | Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder (Ulta)
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A CLASSIC tool for tv and film makeup for a reason! This powder sets the makeup in place but without ANY color that may dull the look of cream blush, bronzer or highlighter you may have underneath! You can layer and layer and LAYER thiis powder witho...
RCMA | The "Original" No Color Powder

LIQUID BRONZERS/CONTOURS

From bronzed bombshell to cooly contoured, these liquids will get the job donem beautifully!

 
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A beautiful bronzy glow! A tiny bit goes a LONG way!! TOP 3 VIDEO tiktok.com/t/ZT8FsQ8wp
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Mini Hollywood Flawless Filter in '6.5 Deep' (Sephora)
 
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I lightweight, slightly glowy contour/bronzing wand with a puff tip applicator. I have shade ‘Light/Medium’.
E.L.F. | Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand (Ulta)
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Voted the MOST easily blended by ME! I love shade '01 Honey' for contour and shade '02 Ginger' for a nice warm bronze. TOP 3 VIDEO tiktok.com/t/ZT8FsQ8wp
MILANI COSMETICS | Conceal + Perfect Liquid Contour (Ulta)
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CREAM BRONZERS/CONTOURS

From bronzed Bombshell to cooly contoured. These the best CREAMS you can get your hands on!

 
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Love the product, not a huge fan of the smell. I wear shade ‘Medium’.
CHANEL | LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream (Ulta)
 
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This seems more matte than glowy IMHO. But I LOVE IT!! Really long-wearing!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Beautiful Skin Sun-kissed Glow Bronzer (Ulta)
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Super soft and creamy. Easy to blend. Lovely shades! I wear shade ‘Terra’.
EM COSMETICS | So Soft Multi Faceplay Bronze + Sculpt
 
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My #1 bronzer in my collection! I have shade 'Butta Biscuit' but there's something here for EVERYONE! BEST shade range!
FENTY BEAUTY | Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer (Ulta)
 
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Super long-wearing and smooth. I prefer to apply with a brush. I wear shade ‘Mocha’.
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick (Ulta)
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The BEST cream bronzer/contour for oily skin or longevity! Matte finish. I wear the shade ‘Fair’.
HUDA BEAUTY | Tantour Contour & Bronzer Cream (Sephora)
 
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SUPER similar to the Fenty Beauty cream bronzer! Creamy, long lasting and absolutely stunning finish on the skin!
MILANI | Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer (Ulta)
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SUPER creamy and pigmented! There are now contour shades available as well!
RARE BEAUTY | Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick (Sephora)
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The easiest bronzing balm to apply! Tones are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I wear shade ‘Light Bronze’.
SAIE BEAUTY | Sun Melt Cream-Balm Bronzer (Sephora)
 
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A sheer glowy bronze that melts right into your skin. If Edward Cullen had a tan, this what it would look like. Very shimmery. I wear shade ‘West Coast’.
TOWER 28 BEAUTY | Bronzino Illuminating Bronzer (Sephora)
 
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Gorgeous dewy finish contour. Creamy and very blendable. I wear shade ‘Broad’.
TOWER 28 | Sculptino Soft Cream Contour (Sephora)

POWDER BRONZERS/CONTOURS

From bronzed bombshell to cooly contoured, these are the PERFECT powder products to get the job done!

 
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One of my favorite matte bronzers! With shade options for other skin tones! A cult classic for a reason!
BENEFIT COSMETICS | Hoola Bronzer (Ulta)
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Smooth and super blendable! I have shade 'Medium'.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Airbrush Matte Bronzer (Ulta)
 
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Available in 2 shades. My favorite powder contour! Beautiful lit-from-within highlight! I wear shade ‘Fair-Medium’.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Palette (Ulta)
 
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I use this almost daily to blend my eyeshadows into my skin tone as a last step. Also beautiful on the face. Smooth, blendable and best of all, CHEAP! I wear shade ‘Forever Sunkissed’. More shades available on their site.
E.L.F. | Primer-Infused Bronzer (Ulta)
 
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The absolute BEST powder bronzer range out there! Its soft and buttery smooth. I wear shade ‘Inda Sun’.
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer (Ulta)
 
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THE most luxurious bronzer of LIFE! Smooth, glowy, fool-proof. Like a bronzed filter on your face!! I wear shade ‘Diffused Bronze Light’.
HOURGLASS COSMETICS | Ambient™ Lighting Bronzer (Ulta)
 
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Smooth and silky powders. I love the tones available in this range! I wear the ‘Light’ Bronzed duo.
JUVIA'S PLACE | Bronzed Duo Bronzer (Ulta)
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Soft matte bronzer with beautiful pigmentation and awesome longevity! I wear shade ‘Light’.
L'ORÉAL | Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Bronzer (Ulta)
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The 'fixer' of all bronzers! If you have a patchy bronzer 'situation', apply a bit of this over top and BAM! You makeup is SAVED!!
L' ORÉAL | True Match Lumi Bronze It (Amazon)
 
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Super smooth and blendable! One of my fav matte bronzer formulas. Reminds me of the Haus Labs matte bronzer!
LYS BEAUTY | No Limits Matte Bronzer (Sephora)
 
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A glowy baked powder bronzer formula that looks like you just can back from a beach vacay!!
MILANI | Baked Bronzer
 
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The name says it all! A phenomenal place to start your bronzer collection! Great for beginners! I wear shade ‘Sunkissed’.
MILANI COSMETICS | Silky Matte Bronzing Powder (Ulta)
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A very thin, lightweight formula. Give a natural finish with a slight glow, but no shimmer. I wear shade ‘Soft Revenge’.
NABLA COSMETICS | Skin Bronzing (Ulta)
 
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Hands down the best bronzing duo out there! The cream is creamy vs dewy. The powder is PERFECTLY matched to the cream and visa versa. I wear shade ‘She’s Sculpted'.
PATRICK TA BEAUTY | Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo (Sephora)
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It's a cult classic for a reason!! I think it smells amazing! But if you don't like fragrance in makeup STEER CLEAR!
PHYSICIAN'S FORMULA | Murumuru Butter Bronzer (Ulta)
 
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Available in 3 shades. I love the soft focus glow this gives. A lot like an Hourglass bronzer effect. I wear shade ‘Sunkissed Beam’.
REVLON | SkinLights Prismatic Bronzer (Ulta)
 
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A sheer glowy bronzer, PERFECT for layering over cream/liquid or on its own for a veil of warmth!
WET N WILD | Color Icon Bronzer
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Luminous bronzer duo in two shades to keep you bronzed all year long! Looks like this one may not be around for long, so grab it while you still can!
JOUER | Bronzer duo
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Glowy and GORGEOUS!! Nice rosy undertones make these a bronzer OR an all over warmth for the skin! A tropical scent with a touch of cocoa maybe?! Love it!
NYX | Buttermelt Pressed Powder Natural Finish Bronzer (Ulta)
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LIQUID BLUSH

No matter the packaging or applicator, liquid blush is a favorite of mine! 

 
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What could be MORE FUN than a nail polish style liquid blush?! I love these!! Super long wearing! I love shades ‘PK03’ and ‘PK04’!
A'PIEU | Juicy-Pang Water Blusher (Amazon)
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The glowiest liquid blush imaginable!! I love this as a topper to other cream/liquid blushes as well! ‘Peachgasm’ is also a beautiful shade!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Beauty Light Wand in 'Pinkgasm' (Sephora)
 
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VERY similar to Rare Beauty, but luminous!! Very pigmented, easily blendable and buildable. Pro Tip: Apply product to the back of your hand FIRST and then pick it up evenly on a brush or sponge.
E.L.F. | Camo Liquid Blush (Ulta)
 
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The formula is exactly as it sounds. a whipped dream!! I love to apply with a brush or fingers! A moussy and smooth cream!!
KAJA | Whipped Dream Multi-Eye & Cheek Color (Sephora)
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Pigment + Glow = AMAZING
KULFI BEAUTY | Mehndi Moment Long-Lasting Radiant Cream Blush (Sephora)
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I love this applied with the warmth of my fingers and love mixing it with my fav liquid luminizers! (Rare Beauty in ‘Mesmerize’)
LAURA MERCIER | Tinted Moisturizer Blush in 'Provence' (Ulta)
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Non-sticky DEWY finish. Easy to apply using my tried and true application method in my LIQUID BLUSH VIDEO tiktok.com/t/ZT8FvSNcv
RARE BEAUTY | Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (Sephora)
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Dewy and skin like! Applies BEAUTIFULLY over powders! I specifically mentioned the shade 'Rosy' in my video, but also love the shades ‘Chilly’, ‘Spicy’ and ‘Poppy’!  LIQUID BLUSH VIDEO tiktok.com/t/ZT8FvSNcv
SAIE BEAUTY | Dew Blush (Sephora)
 
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A sheer bronzy glow suited for ANY summer look! Try mixing with your fav liquid bronzers and blushes!
MAYBELLINE | Sunkisser Liquid Blush 'Shades On'

CREAM BLUSH

Creamy, buildable, blendable, user friendly. If it isn't all of these things… it's not on this list!

 
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Absolutely STUNNING as a lip OR cheek! Non-greasy, creamy, blendable and sheer-ish. Worth the splurge!
BOBBI BROWN | Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks 'Pink Flame'
 
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Creamy, putty blush! Blendable, buildable and EXTREMELY beginner friendly! Highly recommend.
COLOURPOP | Super Shock Blush (Ulta)
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HIGHLY pigmented, yet blendable and suited to ANY skin tone!! I have shade ‘Primadonna’. VIDEO DEMO--> tiktok.com/t/ZT865pNWo
DANESSA MYRICKS | Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed (Sephora)
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The BEST beginner cream blush formula HANDS DOWN!!
E.L.F. COSMETICS | Putty Blush
 
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The glowy sister to the original matte putty blush. cream to powder. Buildable, blendable and very user friendable.
E.L.F. | Luminous Putty Blush (Ulta)
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THE softest! THE most pigmented!! Shade ‘Pearl Tea’ is the PERFECT warm nude!
EM COSMETICS | So Soft Blush
 
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An amazingly creamy drugstore blush in so many fun shades. You'll want to collect them all! I love shades ‘Rose Pink’ and ‘Coral Peach’.
HONEST BEAUTY | Creme Cheek Blush + Lip Color (Ulta)
 
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A glorious glowy stick blush! I love shade ‘Proud Pink’!
HUDA BEAUTY | Cheeky Tint Blush Stick (Sephora)
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I love the shade ‘At Last’ which is a stunning mauve-rose!
ILIA BEAUTY | Multi-Stick Makeup 'At Last' (Sephora)
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A stunning putty blush formula with a subtle glow! My favorite shade is ‘So Natural’ which is a golden-beige.
MAC COSMETICS | Glow Play Blush 'So Natural' (Ulta)
 
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The BEST cream blush there is!! Even applies beautifully OVER powders!! SWATCHES and RANKING on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8F4SWYa
MERIT BEAUTY | Flush Balm Cream Blush (Sephora)
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I have the shade ‘Merlot Moment’. Creamy, buildable, blendable and vibrant!
MILANI | Cheek Kiss Cream Blush (Ulta)
 
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An amazing cream blush formula, especially for oily skin! I love shades 'Sunkissed' and ‘Beach Babe’.
NUDESTIX | Sunkissed Nudes (Ulta)
 
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My hands down fav blush formula both cream and powder! I have shades ‘She’s So L.A.', ‘Do We Know Her?’, ‘She’s Blushing', ‘She’s a Doll', ‘She’s Baked' and ‘She’s Vibrant'!! Don't sleep on these!
PATRICK TA | Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo (Sephora)
 
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My fav underrated cream blush formula! The shade ‘Lillium’ was worn by Daphne in the first season of Netflix Bridgerton!
STILA COSMETICS | Convertible Color (Ulta)
 
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A creamy and dewy blush in so many fun colors!! I love shades ‘Magic Hour’ and ‘After Hours’.
TOWER 28 | BeachPlease Tinted Lips + Cheeks 'After Hours' (Sephora)
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A creamy and dewy blush in so many fun colors!!
TOWER 28 | BeachPlease Lips + Cheeks 'Magic Hour' (Sephora)
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POWDER BLUSH

Powder blush is a staple and in a lot of cases, longer lasting AND great for combo/oily skin types!

 
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These new shades from Benefit are PHENOMENAL!! Shellie is a beautiful peachy blush if ‘Crystah’ is too bold for your taste!
BENEFIT COSMETICS | WANDERful World Powder Blush in 'Crystah' (Ulta)
 
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Richly pigmented for long-lasting wear. The shades are buildable so you can adjust the color to suit your look. ‘Love is the Drug’ is a shimmering pink.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Cheek to Chic 'Love Is The Drug' (Ulta)
 
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Swish the outer shade across cheekbones to sculpt, then dab the inner color on the apples of your cheeks for a pretty, youthful glow. The shade ‘Pillow Talk’ is a nude pink glowy shade!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Cheek To Chic 'Pillow Talk' (Ulta)
 
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Richly pigmented for long-lasting wear. Will brighten any complexion. The shades are buildable so you can adjust the color to suit your look. The shade ‘Sex on Fire’ (my personal fav) is a rose shade.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Cheek To Chic 'Sex on Fire' (Ulta)
 
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The closest thing to an Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush I've found!!
CIATE LONDON | Marbled Light Illuminating Blush in 'Halo'
 
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A cult classic for a reason!! One of my FAV Fall blush shades FOR YEARS!!
CLINIQUE | Cheek Pop™ Blush 'Fig Pop' (Ulta)
 
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the perfect glowy nude blush! perfect for everyday and highlighter OPTIONAL!!
EM COSMETICS | Heaven's Glow Radiant Veil Blush in 'Rococo'
 
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My favorite shades are ‘Goldie Cassis’ (glowy) and ‘Bold Heart’ (satin)!
ESSENCE COSMETICS | Pure Nude Baked Blush (Ulta)
 
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The BEST Hourglass blush for richer skin tones! A sultry glow for your sultry night out or holiday looks!
HOURGLASS | Ambient™ Lighting Blush 'At Night'
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The PERFECT warm glowy pink for everyday or your next special event!
HOURGLASS | Ambient™ Lighting Blush 'Diffused Heat' (Sephora)
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My FAVORITE everyday glowy blush (specifically for fair to light skintones). A subtly glowy plummy nude shade!
HOURGLASS | Ambient™ Lighting Blush 'Mood Exposure' (Sephora)
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A soft pinky peach blush with a subtle glow of lilac. Absolutely stunninng on fair to light skin tones. You won't believe how amazing this formula is!
HOURGLASS | Ambient™ Lighting Blush 'Sublime Flush' (Ulta)
 
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The beautifully BOLD blush you didn't know you needed! Smooth and easy to blend.
LAURA MERCIER | Blush Color Infusion 'Grapefruit' (Ulta)
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SUPER PIGMENTED!!! Also beautifully blurring on pores and textured skin! Long-Lasting. I love the shade ‘Fearless Coral’.
L'ORÉAL | Infallible Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush 'Fearless Coral' (Ulta)
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The baked minerals build lightly for a sheer coverage blush with a pearlized shimmer. Happy Go Rosy is a mid tone rosy pink.
MAC | Mineralize Blush 'Happy Go Rosy' (Ulta)
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The baked minerals build lightly for a sheer coverage blush with a pearlized shimmer. The shade ‘Warm Soul’ is a mid tone beige with a golden glow!
MAC | Baked Mineralize Blush 'Warm Soul' (Ulta)
 
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A soft mauve silky smooth powder blush.
MAC COSMETICS | Sheertone Blush in 'Blushbaby' (Ulta)
 
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Richly pigmented and ultra-buildable radiant powder blush formula in a bronzy berry shade, PERFECT Summer or deeper skin tones.
MILANI | Baked Blush 'Berry Amore' (Ulta)
 
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Richly pigmented and ultra-buildable radiant powder blush formula in a pink shade with golden reflect (think NARS Orgasm).
MILANI | Baked Blush 'Dolce Pink' (Ulta)
 
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Richly pigmented and ultra-buildable radiant powder blush formula in a STUNNING gleaming peach shade!
MILANI | Baked Blush 'Luminoso' (Ulta)
 
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Richly pigmented and ultra-buildable radiant powder blush formula in a soft satin rose shade, with a slight cool tone shift.
MILANI | Baked Blush 'Petal Primavera' (Ulta)
 
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‘Independence’ is a rosy-hazelnust shade with gold and magenta reflects. NABLA Skin Glazing is a kaleidoscope of thin and dazzling pearls that redefine the concept of light. The Skin Glazing luminous powders have zero thickness and light up your skin...
NABLA | Skin Glazing 'Independence' (Ulta)
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Lola is a watermelon pink with peach and amber reflects. NABLA Skin Glazing is a kaleidoscope of thin and dazzling pearls that redefine the concept of light. The Skin Glazing luminous powders have zero thickness and light up your skin with a mirrored...
NABLA | Skin Glazing 'Lola' (Ulta)
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A stunning vibrant coral with a golden reflect! Think the original version on steroids!!!
NARS | 'Orgasm X' Powder Blush (Sephora)
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Achieve a natural-looking, all-over, lit-from-within glow while setting your makeup with universally-flattering, long-wearing, multi-use, radiance-boosting and designed to suit all skin types and tones.
PHYSICIAN'S FORMULA | Butter Glow Pressed Powder 'Natural Glow' (Ulta)
 
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Favorite special event blush! Always flattering. I've worn for tons of weddings!
PHYSICIAN'S FORMULA Murumuru Butter Blush 'Vintage Rouge'
 
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Microfine, buildable, powdery soft, buildable color.
REVLON | Powder Blush 'Apricute' (Ulta)
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What I always hoped NARS Orgasm would be! Microfine, buildable, powdery soft and buildable color.
REVLON | Powder Blush 'Ravishing Rose' (Ulta)
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High-impact color, microfine, buildable for a subtle to intense blush look.
REVLON | Powder Blush 'Rosy Rendezvous'
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This line has a shade for EVERYONE!!
SEPHORA COLLECTION | Colorful® Blush (Sephora)
 
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The most BEAUTIFUL baby pink blush for fair to light skintones! My favorite way to use this is as a ‘blending’ blush shade to blend between my blush and my under eyes for a SEAMLESS' finish!
BENEFIT | Dandelion WANDERful Blush (Ulta)
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It's like the more pigmented and slightly warmer version of the Dior Rosy Glow blush! Highly recommend!
SERAPHINE BOTANICALS | Periwinkle + Pop - Soft Sculpting Blush 'Seashell'

LIQUID/CREAM HIGHLIGHTER

Liquid and cream highlighters for that glow from within or glowy goddess look!

 
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I like to apply and blend these with my fingers best! TOP 3 VIDEO tiktok.com/t/ZT8Fsk5jt
COLOURPOP | Super Shock Highlighter in 'Lunch Money' (Ulta)
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Very subtle and lightweight. I recommend working in sections, as it dries down very quickly! I have shade ‘Champagne Campaign’.
E.L.F. COSMETICS | Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand (Ulta)
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The drugstore ‘dupe’ for the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter! I beautiful glowy primer/base/mix-in/liquid highlighter,  but for a drugstore price!! I wear shade ‘Fair’.
E.L.F. COSMETICS | Halo Glow Liquid Filter (Ulta)
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SUCH a fun formula to play with! I love the shade ‘Aura’!
EM COSMETICS | Moonbeam Cushion Highlighter
 
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More of a subtle highlight vs a blush. But still stunning and in a light peachy shade!
MILANI COSMETICS | Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Highlight in 'Luminoso' (Walmart)
 
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Beat applied with the warmth of your fingers! Mesmerize is a beautiful bronzy-rose! TOP 3 VIDEO tiktok.com/t/ZT8Fsk5jt
RARE BEAUTY | Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in 'Mesmerize' (Sephora)

POWDER HIGHLIGHTER

From ‘lit from within’ to ‘glass skin’ to ‘glowy goddess’, these powder highlighters do it all!

 
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This is an incredible value for money and refillable to boot! It's like the perfect mix of champagne, rose gold and bronze!!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Hollywood Superstar Glow Highlighter
 
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Hands down my favorite highlighters in my collection! Even the bronze shade I love as a one and done eyeshadow look!
DIOR | Backstage Glow Face Palette in 'Universal' (Sephora)
 
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The PERFECT works on any skin tone highlighter!! It's very lit-from-within and smoothing!
ESSENCE | Pure Nude Highlighter in '10 Be My Highlighter' (Ulta)
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Available in 3 stunning shades! Vol. 3 is a beautiful nude that shifts champagne! Just as beautiful on the eyes!!
JUVIA'S PLACE | Tribe Highlighter 'Vol 3'
 
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Subtle gradient that could even be used as a finishing powder!
KEVYN AUCOIN | The Neo-Highlighter
 
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Emily Noel made me buy it!! A smooth and subtle highlighting formula that looks like you're lit-from-within!
LAURA GELLER| Baked Natural Glow Highlighter Duo in 'French Vanilla/French Poodle'
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A beige that shifts silver. The perfect highlight if you want to be the center of attention all night long!!
MAC COSMETICS | Extra Dimension Skinfinish in 'Double Gleam' (Ulta)
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The OG 2017 cult-classic peachy-champagne highlight! A classic for a reason!
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft & Gentle' (Ulta)
 
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A truly beautiful baked formula in a warm pink (with a gold shift) shade! From soft glow to strobing, this highlight does it all! Come in 3 shades.
MILANI COSMETICS | Baked Highlighter in 'Dolce Perla' (Ulta)
 
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My #1 HOLY GRAIL highlighter formula! Highlighter shades that may be a highlighter OR glowy blush on your skin, depend on the shade or your skin tone! Sheer glassy finish. My HG shade is ‘Privilege’.
NABLA COSMETICS | Skin Glazing Glass Skin Finish Glow Powder Ulta)
 
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Smooth as silk! 3 shades in one makes this extremely fun to mix-and-match!
PALLADIO BEAUTY | Sunkissed Highlighter
 
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THE MOST twinkling highlight for real! I want them all, but currently obsessed with ‘Exhilarate’. Even more stunning on the eyes!!
RARE BEAUTY | Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter (Sephora)
 
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A lightweight yet BLINDING highlight! Available in 5 shades! ‘Just My Type’ is an icy champagne/nude shade.
REVOLUTION | Highlight Reloaded in 'Just My Type' & 'Dare to Divulge' (Ulta)
 
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My favorite summer highlight! still an incredible highlight!!
SMASHBOX x Becca | Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in 'Opal' (Ulta)
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Wins the award for the MOST blinding highlight at the drugstore! My fav shade is ‘Precious Petals’!
WET N WILD | MegaGlo™ Highlighting Powder (Ulta)
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Many say this is the Amrezy Highlight all over again… But I say either way it's GORGEOUS!!
ABH | Glow Seeker Highlighter 'Sun Idol' (Ulta)
 
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SMOOTH blendable glow in a variety of shades! I love the shade ‘Rose Quartz’!
SEPHORA COLLECTION | Colorful® Powder Luminizer

FACE PALETTES

I love a multi-use palette to streamline all of my face steps in one package!!

 
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Completely recyclable. Eyeshadow, blush, highlight! All perfect for YOUR ‘Endless Sunsets’.
CALIRAY | Endless Sunset Multitasking Face Palette (Sephora)
 
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A truly dreamy face trio! Cream-to-powder blush, cream highlight and powder highlight. All 3 stunning!!
NATASHA DENONA | My Dream Collection Cheek Trio
 
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The literal do-it-all palette! Available in two tones! Such a great travel companion!
SMASHBOX | Cali Contour Blush, Highlighter & Bronzer Face Palette
 
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I LOVE this little duo! Great for on the go or travel. Even though it is a mini, there is still plenty of room to dip your brushes into the pan!
BENEFIT COSMETICS | Hoola & WANDERful World Duo mini
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This is PERFECT for two things... EVERYDAY and TRAVEL! Keep things simple yet STUNNING with this palette that comes in 2 different shade depths.
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SETTING SPRAYS

A little mist or a lot! These setting sprays will get your makeup through the day!

 
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Very similar to the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush setting spray. Set your makeup in place while keeping a skin-like finish.
FABLOOX | Aqua Blur Light Setting Spray
 
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Absolutely the BEST for makeup longevity!! Tip: Add this to your auto-ship and thank me later!
MILANI | Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Hydrate + Set (Ulta)
 
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A fantastic substitution to MAC Fix+! Melts powder products into the skin, leaving behind a more natural finish.
NYX | Bare With Me Multitasking Makeup Spray (Ulta)
 
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The MOST durable setting spray on the market! This will truly keep your makeup on ALL DAY!
URBAN DECAY | All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
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Minimizes pores, while hydrating. But even better it preps and sets your makeup too! Available in 2 sizes!!
BEEKMAN 1802 | Milk Shake Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane Facial Toner Mist (Ulta)
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Absolutely OBSESSED with the dewy version of a classic! It still keeps my makeup on all day, but also gives a glow back to the skin without being oily or too dewy!
URBAN DECAY | All Nighter Hyaluronic Acid Dewy Setting Spray

BROWS

Brows help to ‘frame’ the face (and especially the eyes) and are VERY important for that reason. These products are in my current rotation and recommended by me!

 
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Brow lamination on the go! This is such an amazing product for hold and that pressed against the skin laminated look without the mess of potted products!
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | Brow Freeze® Gel (Ulta)
 
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Like hairspray for your brows… in a great way! Your brows will not go ANYWHERE with this clear brow gel in your beautiful brows! BEST HOLD available on the market!
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | Clear Brow Gel (Ulta)
 
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Like cement for your brows!! Even more hold than the ABH clear brow gel!
BENEFIT COSMETICS | 24-Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel (Ulta)
 
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This is DEFINITELY a tinted brow wax IN A TUBE!! It's thicccc with a soft hold in a waxy formula that gives a beautifully thicker brow look!
BENEFIT | Precisely, My Brow Wax (Ulta)
 
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I thought I had my holy grail brow pencil… until I tried THIS ONE!! It's stiff (that's what she said), but not too stiff. Creamy, but not too creamy. I love the micro tip and the shade taupe is the perfect neutral/cool tone for me!
BDB: BILLION DOLLAR BROWS | Brows On Point® Micro Brow Pencil (Target)
 
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Like hair gel for your brows! Make sure to do your brows first with this and apply on clean skin!
E.L.F. COSMETICS | Brow Lift (Ulta)
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On my auto-ship list for LIFE!!
E.L.F. COSMETICS | Wow Brow Gel (Ulta)
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I LOOOOVE this new brow gel from Kulfi beauty (sold at Sephora)! It gives volume and lamination, offers multiple tools to get your brows just the way YOU like them, and gives a soft look with awesome hold!
KULFI | Free the Volumizing & Laminating Brow Gel (Sephora)
 
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An absolute brow classic! Emily Noel made me buy it!
L'ORÉAL | Brow Stylist Definer Eyebrow Pencil (Ulta)
 
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A great product for a layered look in the brows. Also functions beautifully soft brown liquid liner!! More beginner friendly!
MILANI COSMETICS | Weekend Brow Eyebrow Tint (Ulta)
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My favorite brow pen on the market! Microfine tip, plenty of products and applies beautifully over OR under brow gels or other brow products.
NYX | Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen (Ulta)
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I have bought 20+ of my shade in 'Ash Brown'! If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
NYX COSMETICS | Micro Brow Pencil (Ulta)
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This is such a cool product and yet VERY user friendly, even for beginners! A very natural brow look alone, or a great way to fix your brows before you fill them!
PATRICK TA | Major Brow Shaping Wax (Sephora)

EYESHADOW PRIMERS

As someone with OILY eyelids, eyeshadow primers are a MUST. These are the ones I recommend, especially if you have oily lids like me!

 
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The ONLY eye primer that keeps my eyeshadow from fading or creasing ALL DAY!
FENTY BEAUTY | Pro Filt'r Amplifying Eye Primer (Sephora)
 
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A long-lasting base for NOT only glitter, but shimmers and metallics too!
NYX | Glitter Primer (Ulta)
 
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If you need coverage to conceal and primer any discoloration on your eyelids, this is your best option!!
ULTA BEAUTY | Matte Eye Primer
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My current fav eye base! It takes very little product and drys down while still gripping the eyeshadow. no need to set it with powder or a skin tone shadow.
MAC | Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base (Ulta)

SMALL EYESHADOW PALETTES

This category includes palettes with 9 pans or less. I LOVE bite sized beauty!!

 
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My FAV easy eyeshadow palette! All shade have a slight satin finish. They blend like a dream and are beautiful worn alone or paired with your favorite sparkles!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | The Super Nudes Easy Eyeshadow Palette (Ulta)
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A STUNNING combo of champagne, blush pink and smokey grays! I love the luxury eyeshadow formulas in these quads from CT!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | The Uptown Girl: Luxury Palette (Ulta)
 
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A stunning mix of warm pink, peach and orchid purples! I'm still using it YEARS later!!
COLOURPOP | Blush Crush Eyeshadow Palette (Ulta)
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A mix of warm and neutral neutrals! 6 matte and 3 shimmers!!
COLOURPOP | Going Coconuts Eyeshadow Palette
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The cool tone palette of your dreams!! Matte, shimmer, sparkle. This palette has it all!
COLOURPOP | That's Taupe Eyeshadow Palette (Ulta)
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The shimmers in these 4 pan palettes are buttery and blinding!!! I love ‘Pumpkin Pie’, ‘Cream and Sugar’ and ‘Rose Water’!
e.l.f. Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette 'Pumpkin Pie' (Ulta)
 
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My fav of these 6 pan palettes. A great warm coral color story, great for summer or fall!
ESSENCE | Coral Me Maybe eyeshadow palette (Ulta)
 
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An easy everyday color story for an easy everyday look! Fantastic formula and bang for your buck!
ESSENCE | Nothing Compares to Nude eyeshadow palette (Ulta)
 
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A STUNNING warm color story that I use all the time, especially during Spring and Summer. You won't believe how beautiful these formulas are!
EM COSMETICS | 'Magic Hour' Divine Skies Eyeshadow Palette
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You won't BELIEVE these come from the drugstore! Extremely metallic and buttery!!
FLOWER BEAUTY | Desert Lights Shadow Palette (Ulta)
 
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Two warm neutrals and two cooler neutrals. Perfect for setting up your simple everyday looks! Silky smooth formula!
GXVE BEAUTY | Eye See In Color 'Simple Kind of Life' (Sephora)
 
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I really love the different textures in this little palette! There is even a cream that works beautifully as a base or liner! The sparkles are insane!
HEIMISH | Dailism Eye Palette in 'Nudie Coral'
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The perfect night out/date night smokey eye palette! Includes one of her signature cream to powder shades and so much more!
NATASHA DENONA | Mini Glam Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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This is my favorite of ALL ND's mini palettes! The shade Galaxia is the MOST breathtaking shadow/topper in my entire collection!
NATASHA DENONA | Mini Retro Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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I love when ND mixes warm AND cool tones in one palette! This mix is very impactful and eye catching!
NATASHA DENONA | Mini Zendo Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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Beautiful satin and shimmer shades. This palette gives all the vibes of the cult classic Black Honey shade!
CLINIQUE | The Best Of Black Honey All About Shadow Palette (Ulta)

LARGE EYESHADOW PALETTES

All of these palettes are 10 pans or larger and still aavailable to the best of my knowledge!

 
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Whether for a bridal moment or an everyday sort of glam, this palette is a classic for a reason!
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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Only available on the ABH website. Grab it while you can! I love this mix of color and neutral!
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS NORVINA® | Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 1
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A stunning Fall palette of color and PUMPKIN goodness!! Only available on the ABH site, grab it while you still can!!
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | NORVINA® Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 3
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Such a stunning blend of brightness and neutral tones! I love the lean into pink! Only available on the ABH site, grab it while you can!!
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | NORVINA® Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 4
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A gorgeous warm neutral palette with lots of green shades too! I love these palettes from BH!
BH COSMETICS | Weekend Vibes Avocado Toast Shadow Palette
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Both powder and pomade in each shade. Intended for use on face, eyes, brows and lips!! The MOST INNOVATIVE product I tried in 2023!!
DANESSA MYRICKS | Groundwork Defining Neutrals Palette (Sephora)
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A smoky, cool-toned palette of wearable and versatile shades, including a black eye gloss and sparkly blacks and silvers, with finishes that range from matte nudes to multi-chromatic foils.
HUDA BEAUTY | Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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This powerful palette includes eight velvety-soft mattes; three high-shine metallics; three pearly, soft-shine metallics; three quartz-inspired multi-shimmer marble creams; and one pearly gloss hybrid. The shades blend true to color and were designed...
HUDA BEAUTY | Rose Quartz Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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Contains ten all-matte finish eyeshadow shades for natural, everyday looks. These velvety smooth, easy-to-apply formulas glide on effortlessly while delivering a one-swipe color payoff.
KYLIE COSMETICS | The Classic Matte Palette (Ulta)
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Mario’s limited edition multi-finish eyeshadow palette with 12 shades in sueded matte, modern metallic, and glossy shimmer finishes.
MAKEUP BY MARIO | Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette
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Inspired by human skin tones from light to deep, this custom, pro matte formula has a featherlight creamy feel and applies evenly with medium buildable and blendable coverage.
MAKEUP BY MARIO | Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Original (Sephora)
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I will buy every palette from Natasha! This is a beautiful nude palette that leans pink and cool tone.☝🏻PRODUCT DEMO--> tiktok.com/t/ZT8j83yr9
NATASHA DENONA | I Need a Nude eyeshadow palette (Ulta)
 
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I love this color story! Its great for Fall looks without being orange, red or yellow! Beautiful berries, taupes, rose gold and so much more!
NATASHA DENONA | My Dream Eyeshadow Palette (Ulta)
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I love the pinks and greens in this palette! They pair together absolutely beautifully!!
NATASHA DENONA | Retro Glam Eyeshadow Palette (Ulta)
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hands down my MOST USED ND palette! I love the variation oof warm, neutral and cool toned shades! Beautiful from bridal to everyday looks!
NATASHA DENONA | Glam Eyeshadow Palette (Ulta)
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No longer available on Sephora, grab it while you still can!! The PERFECT Summer into Fall palette for warm tone lovers!!
NATASHA DENONA | Bronze Eyeshadow Palette
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Still my favorite neutral palette from ND. Love the mattes, cream to powder and metallic formulas! Contains the 3 most beautiful metallics (champagne, gold and bronze)!!
NATASHA DENONA | Biba Palette Eyeshadow Palette
 
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If you haven't tried Pat Mcgrath shadows, you are missing out! The ‘special’ shades are unmatched in formula and the stunning look!
PAT MCGRATH | Mothership I: Subliminal Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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I LOVE this palette! The creams, the mattes, the shimmers! Sheer perfection!
PATRICK TA | Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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A STUNNING Fall palette! The shades are more rosy than the first palette! I love it!!
PATRICK TA | Major Dimension II Rose Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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A velvety matte eyeshadow palette that blends warm and cool nudes for ultimate versatility.
PATRICK TA | Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette (Sephora)
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12 buttery mattes and shimmers that are easy-to-use and versatile enough to create any looks, day or night.
PERSONA | Identity Eyeshadow Palette (Ulta)
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A stunning cooler toned color story with some of the most liquid metal looking shadows in my collection! Always a fav for winter and spring!
SYDNEY GRACE | Enduring Love
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Modern nudes inspired by the beautiful nuances of real skin tones.
TOO FACED | Born This Way The Natural Nudes Eye Shadow Palette (Ulta)
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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! This palette is even BETTER than the first Master Mattes. Buildable and blendable shadows in NEUTRAL (NOT COOL TONED) tones inspired by the 90s! The 90s are totally trending in 2024… this palette will get you there!
MAKEUP by MARIO | Master Mattes®: The Neutrals (Sephora)
 
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This relaunch of a classic beauty is TOP NOTCH!! Improved formula and the perfect shades for your everyday looks!
URBAN DECAY | The ORIGINAL Naked Eyeshadow Palette - Limited Edition​ (Ulta Beauty)
 
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This relaunch of a classic beauty is TOP NOTCH!! Improved formula and the perfect shades for your everyday looks!
URBAN DECAY | The Original Naked Eyeshadow Palette -LIMITED EDITION (Urban Decay)

SINGLE EYESHADOWS

Single Shadows are a great way to start a look OR get a quick look and get out the door! These are my favs!

 
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VERY similar to a certain Charlotte Tilbury cream shadow! I have shade '003 Dazzling Brown'
MOIRA | Everlust Shimmer Cream Shadow (Amazon)
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A beautiful shimmering beigee with an aqua blue shift to it!! A favorite for years! Love the putty like formula!
COLOURPOP | Super Shock Eyeshadow in 'Sailor' (Ulta)
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A glittery diamond bomb that I prefer as an eyeshadow topper vs the face.
FENTY BEAUTY | Diamond Bomb in 'How Many Carats?' (Ulta)
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The MOST BEAUTIFUL glitter eyeshadow/ topper! I'll use any excuse to tap a little of this over my eye look!
URBAN DECAY | 24/7 Moondust Glitter Eyeshadow (Ulta)
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Described as an ‘antique oyster gold’. I just call it STUNNING and incredibly easy to use!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Eyes To Mesmerise in 'Oyster Pearl' (Ulta)
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A matte liquid shadow perfect for a base, shadow or liner!!
AMI COLÉ | Lid Joy Matte Liquid Shadow (Sephora)
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A beautifully creamy single shadow with multi-color sparkle.
MOIRA | Lucent Cream Shadow 'Jupiter'
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Matte. Long-wearing. I love the shades ‘Game Over’ and ‘Vintage Beauty’.
ULTA BEAUTY | Longwear Matte Cream Eye Shadow

EYESHADOW STICKS

Eyeshadow sticks are a great way to start a look, prime the eye or create a quick look on the go!

 
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I love this shade as a base or an all over one shadow look!! A unique olive/taupe!
E.L.F. COSMETICS | No Budge Matte Eyeshadow Stick in 'Thrift Shop' (Ulta)
 
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My favorite shades are 'Milk' 'Frappe' and 'Espresso'!
NYX | Jumbo Eye & Eyeshadow Pencil (Ulta)
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SUPER BUDGE PROOF!! And really gorgeous on the eyes to boot!
PALLADIO BEAUTY | Eyeshadow Sticks
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EYELINERS

Eyeliner can add so much to any look! It can make the eyes appear bigger, more sultry, or even more awake! And that doesn't include anything more editorial! 

 
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An ultra-smooth, waterproof, smudgeproof, drag-proof eyeliner with intense, long-lasting color that doesn't budge.
KULFI BEAUTY | UNDERLINED Kajal Kohl Eyeliner (Sephora)
 
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Precision felt-tip liquid eyeliner is ideal for clean and precise application.
LANCOME | Artliner (Ulta)
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The creamy texture is blendable when first applied, and once set, does not smudge, flake, fade, or transfer for up to 24 hours.
LANCOME | Drama Liqui-Pencil Waterproof Gel Eyeliner (Ulta)
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Provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Personally I find a gel liner with an angled brush easier than liquid liner pens.
MAC | Pro Longwear Fluidline Gel Eyeliner 'Dipdown' (Ulta)
 
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The best long lasting eyeliners at the drugstore! Creamy, sharpenable (not retractable), long-lasting, waterproof. My fav shades are ‘Berry Goth’, ‘Deepest Brown’ and ‘Pitch Black’.
NYX | Epic Wear Liner Stick (Ulta)
 
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The CHEAPEST product in my WHOLE makeup collection! I love how easily I can smudge it before it sets down completely!
WET N WILD Color Icon Kohl Pencil 'Simma Brown'
 
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Not only is this beautiful under the brow and as an inner corner highlight, but it fakes ‘awake’ on the lower inner rim of the eye!
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | Highlighting Duo Brow Pencil (Ulta)
 
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If you're into black smudgy, lived in, kohl liner… This one is the best! Even comes with a sharpener!
L'OREAL | Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner
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MASCARAS

I like length and separation. If you do too, these are the mascaras for you!

 
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If you like a full fluffy fan of lashes! FULL REVIEW on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8FQRGeK
BENEFIT COSMETICS | Fan Fest Fanning Volumizing Mascara (Ulta)
 
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A clean and volumizing tubing mascara that is water-resistant, lengthening and curling. Conditions lashes. Easy to remove with warm water.
CALIRAY | Come Hell or High Water Tubing Mascara (Sephora)
 
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Has a curved, double-sided brush to lift, separate, and coat each lash for maximum curl and lift. Smudge and flake free!
E.L.F. | Lash 'N Roll Curling & Lifting Mascara (Ulta)
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Tubing mascara wraps lashes in little tubes for buildable length. Flexible, tapered silicone brush grips and separates each lash. Clump, flake and smudge free. Easy to remove with warm water.
E.L.F. | Lash XTNDR Tubing Mascara
 
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This lash primer helps improve natural lash length, thickness, and curl over time, AS WELL AS primes lashes for mascara.
LANCOME | Cils Booster XL Lash Serum & Mascara Primer Base (Ulta)
 
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Volumizing mascara with up to 12x more volume and up to 24 hours of wear.
LANCOME | Monsieur Big Volume Mascara (Ulta)
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LASH LENGTH for DAYS!! People are going to ask what mascara you're wearing! PRODUCT DEMO on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8FXKmTk
L'ORÉAL | Telescopic Original Mascara (Ulta)
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'MascaraGate' and drama aside... this mascara is phenomenal for LENGTH! PRODUCT DEMO on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8FXKmTk
L'ORÉAL | Telescopic Instant Lift Washable Mascara (Ulta)
 
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My absolute TOP holy grail mascara! PRODUCT DEMO on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8FXKmTk
MAYBELLINE | Lash Sensational SKY HIGH Mascara (Ulta)
 
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An ultra-black buildable mascara that defines and separates every lash. Doesn't clump, run, or flake. Enriched with proteins waxes to smooth and condition lashes.
SEPHORA COLLECTION | Big By Definition Defining & Volumizing Mascara
 
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A volumizing mascara with a natural bristle brush. Watch for sales at Ulta Beauty.
TARTE | Big Ego Vegan Volumizing Mascara (Ulta)
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LIP LINERS

Whether lining before (for a nice clean line to start things off), after (to clean up the lip line) or all alone (to wear with a stunning gloss over top), Lip liner is a necessity to me! These are my favorite formulas, with favorite shades for each i...

 
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These are very creamy and extremely long-wearing! My fav shades are ‘Pillow Talk’, ‘Iconic Nude’ and ‘Walk of No Shame’.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Lip Cheat Lip Liner Pencil (Ulta)
 
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My FAV shade is BFF2! A mid-tone nude. Super creamy, yet long-wearing!
COLOURPOP | Lippie Pencil (Ulta)
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The shade ‘Kitten’ is a great nude shade to start with!
EM COSMETICS | Soft Blur Velvet Lip Liner
 
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WOW!! Super creamy and long-lasting! I LOVE the shade ‘Spice’!
ESTEE LAUDER | Double Wear 24H Stay-in-Place Lip Liner
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My hOLY GRAIL lip liners! A classic wooden pencil!! My fav shades are ‘Whirl’, ‘Soar’ and ‘Stripdown’ and ‘Chestnut’.
MAC | Lip Pencils (Ulta)
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Ms. Hailey Bieber popularized the amazing shade ‘Anywhere Caffiene’. But you can use ANY color on ANY area of your face!!! Truly versatile tool to have!
MAKEUP FOREVER | ARTIST COLOR PENCIL Brow, Eye & Lip Liner (Sephora)
 
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A classic wooden pencil liner. very comparable to MAC liners. My fav shades are ‘Nude’ and ‘All Natural’!
MILANI | Color Statement Lip Liner (Ulta)
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‘Nude Entrance’ is my #1 nude liner! I also love ‘Desert Rose’. But they are creamy and super comfy!
MILANI | Understatement Lipliner (Ulta)
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Smooth gel like liner in a cool toned mauve-nude.
NATASHA DENONA | I Need a Nude Lip Crayon in 'Natasha' (Ulta)
 
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The absolute BEST red liner, hands down! Creamy but gel like and EXTREMELY long-wearing!
NATASHA DENONA | I Need a Rouge Lip Crayon
 
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The LONGEST wearing lip liner I've found! The shade ‘Global Citizen’ is a shade dupe for Charlotte Tilbury ‘Iconic Nude’! I also love ‘Goal Setter’!
NYX | Line Loud Longwear Lip Liner (Ulta)
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Pairs perfectly with Charlotte Tilbury ‘Pillow Talk’ lipstick (or any one of the million dupes)
NYX | Slim Lip Pencil in 'Peek a Boo Neutral' (Ulta)
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My TOP Nude liner !! SUPER long-lasting!
REVLON | Colorstay Lip Liner in 'Nude' (Ulta)
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A straight up formula dupe for the Natasha Denona lip crayons! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Try the shade ‘Dressed to the 90’s' for all of your cooler toned brown liner needs! The 90s are back baby!
SEPHORA COLLECTION Retractable Rouge Gel Lip Liner

BULLET LIPSTICKS

There is absolutely nothing more beautiful than a classic bullet lipstick. These are MY favorites.

 
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The Hot Lips 2 lipsticks are each inspired by an influential women of our time. Described as a ‘soft rose’ shade. This is a satin finish and inspired by the STUNNING Jennifer Aniston!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Hot Lips 2 in 'Glowing Jen' (Ulta)
 
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All Hot Lips 2 Lipsticks are inspired by influential women. Described as a rose peachy-nude. This lipstick was inspired by the wonderful JK Rowling!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Hot Lips 2 lipstick in 'JK Magic'
 
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Described as a berry red. This is my favorite date night lip! My hubby picked it out for me and I always feel sexy when I wear it!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Matte Revolution lipstick in 'Bond Girl' (now 'M.I.Kiss') (Ulta)
 
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A stunning nude-pink shade that also comes in medium and deeper shades of the same kind.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Matte Revolution in 'Pillow Talk' (Ulta)
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Described as a ‘taupe nude’. This is my favorite nude lipstick in my favorite matte formula!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Matte Revolution lipstick in 'Very Victoria' (Ulta)
 
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Described as a ‘berry-rose’. A beautiful shade for everyday, but I especially love it for the Fall!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Matte Revolution lipstick in 'Walk Of No Shame' (Ulta)
 
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Like a velvet cushion across the lips. My fav shades are ‘Sweeten Up’, ‘Stay with Me’ and ‘Risky Business’!
COVERGIRL | Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
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A shade DUPE for Charlotte's Pillow Talk, but in a satin formula. I LOVE this lipstick and especially in ‘Spiced Petal’!
FLOWER BEAUTY | Petal Pout Lip Color (Ulta)
 
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Described as a ‘deep mauve-pink’. I absolutely love this long-lasting but super comfy lipstick! Well worth the splurge!
GIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY | Lip Power in '504 Flirt' (Sephora)
 
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A stunning satin lipstick formula that is long-lasting. Has slight fragrance of violets.
GUCCI | Rouge à Lèvres Satin Lipstick '505 Janet Rust' (Sephora)
 
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This is the best lipstick I've tried in 2023! PRODUCT DEMO on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8FQ1UK8
KULFI BEAUTY | Heirloom Satin Lipstick 'Khadi's Kiss' (Sephora)
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Not only a STUNNING red for any skin tone, but is a BEAUTIFUL blush formula as well! Lightweight and non-drying matte formula.
LANCOME | L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Buildable Soft Matte Lipstick 'French Idol'
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These have a slight pearl in them. But they are not shimmery. I love the shade ‘Nus Irreverent’, which is a DUPE for Pat McGrath ‘Fever Dream’!
L'ORÉAL | Colour Riche | Les Nus Intense Nude Lipstick (Ulta)
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‘Baddest Beige’ is either a perfect concealer lip (if you're into that) or a LIGHT nude highlight shade for the lips.
MAYBELLINE Color Sensational Shine 'Baddest Beige'
 
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The EXACT same color from Max Factor that was worn by the phenomenal Marilyn Monroe! The shade was named for her and is still available today!
MAX FACTOR Lipstick 'Marilyn's Ruby Red'
 
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My absolute FAVORITE lipstick formula!! My fav shades are ‘Baby’ and ‘L’Avenue'.
MERIT | Signature Lip (Sephora)
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A beautiful pillowy matte formula. My fav shades are ‘Secret’ and ‘Petal’.
MILANI | Color Fetish Matte Lipstick (Ulta)
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A creamy satin finish in a nude-mauve shade.
NATASHA DENONA | My Dream Lipstick in 'Natasha' (Ulta)
 
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A classic for a reason! Creamy. Love the shades ‘Smoky Rose’ and ‘Rum Raisin’! Rum Raisin is a Fall classic for me!
REVLON | Super Lustrous™ Lipstick (Ulta)
 
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I have shade '04 Never Ashamed' PRODUCT DEMO on TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8FxWgbm
SEPHORA COLLECTION | Matte Velvet Lipstick
 
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Do you NEED this lipstick?! No. Is it a great option if you're looking to splurge for a special occasion (like your wedding, or a job promotion)?! HELL YEAH!!
VALENTINO | High Pigment Refillable Lipstick '100R Roman Grace' (Sephora)
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A STUNNING frosted pinky-brown lipstick, PEREFCT to revive a 90s lip combo from the drugstore.
L'Oréal - Colour Riche Lipstick 'Organza' (Ulta)
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LIQUID LIPSTICK

There is no substitution for the longevity of a liquid lipstick. These are my absolute favs!

 
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Basically the drugstore dupe for the Urban Decay Vice Lip Bonds. This is a glossy long-wear liquid lipstick. This is not transfer-proof.
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay Vinyl Ink

LIP STAINS

Lip stains are all the rage in 2023 and 2024! There are a ton of options and price points, but here are a few of my favorites.

 
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A lightweight stain in a ‘pink-lemonade’ shade. A great way to coordinate lips and cheeks, especially on low makeup days!
BENEFIT COSMETICS | Playtint Cheek & Lip Stain (Ulta)
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Hydrating, staining, and relatively long-lasting on the lips. If you add a gloss or oil over top, it will affect the lasting power of the stain.
E.L.F. | Glossy Lip Stain 'Spicy Sienna' (Ulta)
 
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Not for the faint of heart. WOW! Talk about pigment! Leave this stain on the lips for even a second and we are talking stain CITY!! Long-lasting as well.
ETUDE | Dear Darling Water Tint '04' (Amazon)
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Exactly as it says. Staining and hydrating. Not as long lasting as some, but more comfortable than most!
MILANI | Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain (Ulta)
 
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These are the one TRUE lip stain formula that actually stains for most of the day (through eating and drinking)! Even with a balm or gloss layered over top, this stain will not fade like others!
SACHEU| Lip Liner STAY-N Peel Off Tattoo | (Ulta)

GLOSS STICKS

This type of lippie typically cannot be scrolled back down after clicking or scrolling it up. So make sure not to roll up too much! Just enough for one application.

 
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Very similar to the Tarte product, but this is unscented. I love the dusty rose kind of shade!
EM COSMETICS | Lip Cushion Tinted Lip Luminizer in 'Van Gogh'
 
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Light scent. Smooth and not too thick like the Tarte gloss sticks. Beautiful rose shade. Don't click up more product than you need for one application, you can't scroll it back down.
NYX | Fat Oil Slick Click 'Going Viral' (Ulta)

LIP CRAYONS

Lip crayons tend to be long lasting and a bit more precise than a bullet! These are some of my favs!

 
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A stunning tinted balm formula with a light grapefruit scent. I love this warm mid-tone nude!
COLOURPOP | Just a Tint in 'Gimme S'more'
 
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A comfortable matte long-wear lip crayon in a ‘deep wine’ shade!
MAYBELLINE | Superstay Ink Crayon 'Accept A Dare' (Ulta)
 
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A super comfy long-wearing lip crayon in a ‘yellow pink-nude’ shade. My favorite shade!
MAYBELLINE | Superstay Ink Crayon 'Lead The Way' (Ulta)
 
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A comfortable matte long-wear lip crayon in a ‘deep purple-brown’ shade! I love to line my lips with this shade and then fill in the rest with a lighter shade!
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay Ink Crayon® 'Live on the Edge' (Ulta)
 
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A comfortable long-wear lip crayon in a ‘classic blue-red’ shade!
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay Ink Crayon 'Own Your Empire' (Ulta)
 
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A comfortable matte long-wear lip crayon in a ‘muted magenta’ shade!
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay Ink Crayon 'Run the World' (Ulta)
 
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Comfortable matte long-wear lip crayon in a ‘dirty terracotta’ shade! Stunning for Fall!
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay Ink Crayon® 'Work for It' (Ulta)

TINTED BALMS

Tinted balms are one of my favorite ways to wear lip color! Comfy and usually easy to apply without a mirror on the go!

 
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A color enhancing lip balm in a beautifully sheer blackberry shade!
BOBBI BROWN | Extra Lip Tint Color-Enhancing Lip Balm in 'Bare Blackberry' (Ulta)
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A cute little heart center of the bullet with sheer color around the heart. Comfy, like the sweatpants of lip products! Loove the shade ‘Happy’.
E.L.F. | Hydrating Core Lip Shine 'Happy' (Ulta)
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A thick, rich ointment in a beautiful rose gold shade. Perfect for lips or cheeks! You won't believe how beautiful this is as a blush!
LANOLIPS | 101 Ointment Lip + Cheek Tint 'Rose Gold' (Ulta)
 
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A thin, yet creamy and glowy lipstick. My fav shades are ‘Nude Heaven’ and ‘Mulberry Bliss’!
L'ORÉAL | Glow Paradise™ Balm-in-Lipstick (Ulta)
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A beautiful raspberry tint with shine!! Super comfy and a great purse lippie!
MILANI | Color Fetish Balm Lipstick in 'Nylon' (Ulta)
 
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Nice and thick without being gloopy. Clings to the lips and wears much longer than most tinted balms. LOVE the shade ‘Jam’!
NATURIUM | Phyto-Glow Lip Balm (Amazon)
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Who knew a MATTE tinted lip balm was a thing?! And who knew it would be so damn good?! I have the shade ‘Touch Me’ which is described as a ‘cinnamon nude’.
NARS | Soft Matte Tinted Lip Balm (Sephora)
 
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BETTER than the YSL Candy Glaze! My fav shades are 'Glazed Mauve' and 'Nude Illuminator'!
REVLON Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick

LIP GLOSS

Lip gloss is all I want to wear these days as glossy, lower pigment lip looks are trending. These are just a few of my favs!

 
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A super hydrating lip gloss with a sheer tint and a DELICIOUS scent!! A new fav of mine!
COVERGIRL | Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss (Ulta)
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A really stunning yet hydrating lip plumper. I love every shade I've tried!!
DIOR | Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss (Ulta)
 
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A beautiful shimmery bronze hydrating lip gloss. I have repurchased this she TWICE!!
FENTY BEAUTY | Gloss Bomb in 'Fenty Glow' (Ulta)
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A ‘shimmering pink’ hydrating lip gloss!
FENTY BEAUTY | Gloss Bomb in 'Fussy' (Ulta)
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It literally smells like strawberry bubblicious gum!! And in a hydrating formula too!
HEIMISH | Dailism Lip Gloss in 'Nudie Rose'
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A little sticky, but in a way that makes this gloss last and last! I love the cool tone iridescent shade called ‘Dreamsicle’!
LANCOME | Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss 'Dreamsicle' (Ulta)
 
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A beautiful balmy gloss that feels more like lip care than lip color… but it's BOTH! Love the shade ‘Rose Harmony’ for everyday!
L'ORÉAL | Glow Paradise Lip Balm-in-Gloss 'Rose Harmony' (Ulta)
 
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A hydrating lip gloss in a ‘yellow nude-cream’ shade! Smells yummy too!
MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss in 'Amber' (Ulta)
 
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A hydrating lip gloss with a ‘sheer hot pink’ shade! Smells yummy too!
MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss Candy Drop 'Bubblegum' (Ulta)
 
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A hydrating lip gloss with a ‘sheer milky pink’ shade! Smells yummy too!
MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss Candy Drop 'Gummy Bear' (Ulta)
 
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A hydrating lip gloss in a ‘translucent pink’ shade. Smells amazing!
MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss in 'Ice' (Ulta)
 
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A hydrating lip gloss in a ‘coral peach’ shade! Smells yummy! My FAVORITE shade of lifter gloss hands down!
MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss Candy Drop 'Peach Ring' (Ulta)
 
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A hydrating lip gloss in a ‘translucent with silver pearl’ shade! Smells yummy too!
MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss in 'Pearl' (Ulta)
 
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A hydrating lip gloss with a ‘sheer warm red’ shade! Smells yummy too!
MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss Candy Drop 'Sweetheart' (Ulta)
 
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A hydrating lip gloss in a ‘rosy-nude cream’ shade. Smells yummy too!
MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss 'Stone' (Ulta)
 
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Hands down my fav lip plumper! No sting, just a minty feel. This one in the cult classic blush shade ‘Luminoso’!
MILANI | Keep It Full Nourishing Lip Plumper in 'Luminoso'
 
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My fav lip plumper formula! No sting, just minty. In a soft neutral leaning cool rose shade.
MILANI | Keep It Full Nourishing Lip Plumper in 'Soft Rose'
 
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Completely non-sticky! I love the shades 'Creme Brûlée' and 'Madeline'!
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP | Butter Gloss
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A milky gloss in a ‘dusty mauve-pink’ shade! Super comfy and smells yummy too!
NYX | This Is Milky Gloss in 'Cherry Skimmed'
 
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My favorite gloss for highlighting the center of pinky and nude lipsticks, for a plumper pouty look!
RIMMEL Stay Glossy Lipgloss 'Blushing Belgraves'
 
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A clean and hydrating lip gloss that is also gluten-free and fragrance free. Described as a 'semi-sheer milky rosy-pink.
TOWER 28 | ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly in 'Coconut'

LIP OILS

Hydration. Nourishment. Glow. Need I say more?!

 
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The best new lip oil ANYWHERE! Cushiony, hydrating, very glossy! I'm obsessed with the shades ‘Jam Session’, ‘Honey Talks’ and ‘Rose Envy’!
E.L.F. | Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil (Ulta)
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One of my most fav luxurious lip oils! Also a part of the 2024 Sephora birthday gift options! Highly recommend. This stuff SHINES unlike any other gloss or lip oil I've tried!
KOSAS | Clean Wet Lip Oil Gloss 'Unbuttoned' (Sephora)
 
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My daughter keeps trying to steal this from me! An unexpected SLAY!!
PALLADIO | Hydrating Lip Oil
 
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A great straightforward lip gloss/lip oil hybrid. Unscented. Gorgeous pinky-peach shade.
SAIE BEAUTY | Glossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil 'Bounce' (Sephora)
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My new fav lip oil! Cushiony and smooth. Feels amazing and VERY hydrating on the lips! I love the shade Pink Grapefruit! Luxury for your lips!!
PERRICONE MD | No Makeup Lip Oil
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LIP TREATMENT

Here are the lip treatment products I use strictly as lip care or as a part of my skincare routine! 

 
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The best smelling lip balm I've tried in a while! It smells like a straight up Peach Ring candy! The balm is lovely in consistency!!
BELLAPIERRE | Peach Lip Mask
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My absolute fav lip product of LIFE!! My fav scents are the Candy, Gummy Bear and Peppermint (LE)!
LANEIGE | Lip Sleeping Mask (Sephora)
 
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The lighterweight sister to the Laniege Lip Sleeping Masks, perfect for daytime use! My favorite scents are Peppermint (LE) and Gummi Bear!
LANEIGE | Lip Glowy Balm (Sephora)
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A wonderful cushiony lip mask with no stickiness or gloop. Has a soft watermelon scent too.
VAMIGAS | Boquita De Rosa Lip Mask
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My FAVORITE pocket lip balm! My favorites are ‘Vanilla Beige’ and ‘Pink Sugar’! So smooth and rich on the lips without being sticky or anything!
SUMMER FRIDAYS | Lip Butter Balm (Sephora)
 
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As recommended by Taylor Wynn on YouTube!
MEDIHEAL | Labocare Pantenolips Healssence 2-pk
 
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A great bang for your buck! A thick nourishing balm. Not greasy. 3 scents.
SEPHORA COLLECTION | Nourishing Lip Butter