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Makeup essentials for bougie on a budget 💋
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items If I'm anything, I'm frugal and almost never willing to splurge on my makeup. I've carefully curated this list with my go-tos!
Sections
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Foundation/base
blushies
eyes
bronze/highlight
lip products
Foundation/base
The base is KEY to having a good look that lasts, but it also varies depending on your skin type and the coverage you're going for!
My all-time favourite and go-to foundation (also the cheapest!!) offers a buildable foundation with medium coverage
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Foundation - Bronze
The best concealer, full coverage, AND it's cheap
e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer, Fair Rose
If you wanna look sunkissed in the dull winter, this is your girl
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, Fair
blushies
formulations, colours, and pigmentation all tell a different story. I love the versatility of blush but it is so hard to pick a favourite!
My current go-to blush (super pigmented)
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush, Dusty Rosé
For a powder blush, this was a high school holy grail!! They have tons of colour options, it has a gorgeous shimmer, and its so easy to blend.
Baked Blush
eyes
eyelid, eyebrow, eyelash, etc.
Favourite mascara for drugstore options! I think it's a dupe for a pricey name brand mascara, but the formula is just right and the wand really extends my lashes.
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
I'm not a big brow girl, so this is literally all I ever need and use. It's never done me wrong!
Cosmetics wow Brow Gel - Taupe, 0.123 Ounces
Only brow gel I’ll ever need tbh sorry im an elf girl
e.l.f. Clear Brow & Lash Mascara Gel 0.08 Fl Oz
Honestly, Essence is a very underrated drugstore brand that has never done my lashes wrong. I like that the formula on this one isn't too thick or chunky and doesn't give a messy application
Essence lash princess false lash mascara
I know this is not a drugstore affordable palette, BUT it will last you ages, the pigmentation and blendability is beautiful, and the shades offer a perfect range from casual to night out.
Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette
bronze/highlight
bronze and highlight truly elevates the makeup look, so I need to use trusted staples! I can't lie, I have been using the same anastasia highlighter pallet since high school so I will take drugstore recommendations so I can maybe not do that
This has been my only bronzer for YEARS. Thank you zoella
Rimmel London Natural Bronzer - Sunkissed
DONT SLEEP ON WET N WILD
Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder
I know this is not technically a budget one, BUT I found mine at Winners and tend to find lots of Glossier products there! I really like using this for a deeper contour.
Solar Paint Luminious Gel-Cream Bronzer
lip products
I've only recently gotten into lip products and already have found fantastic staples for my routine!
Girlllll this gloss just does something for me, and it's a big brand dupe 🙌🏼
Hydra Kiss Lip Oil Essence Nº 02 Honey 4ml
Palmers is wayyyy too slept on. This one is a nice thick stick that moisturizes so well, can also be used on the hands and body, and smells delightful.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Swivel Stick, 0.5 Oz
nice and smooth liner with staple colours and it's a trusted drugstore brand :)
Suede Matte Lip Liner - Perfect Lip Contouring - NYX Cosmetics