These affordable gems outperform expensive brands — trust me, I’ve tested both. If you're looking for quality, long-lasting makeup without breaking the bank, this is the list you’ll keep coming back to.
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Primer
Foundation
Concealer
Brow pencil
Blush
Mascara
Primer
This primer is a game-changer! It has a sticky texture that grips onto makeup and makes it last so much longer. It also gives my skin a soft glow, which I really like.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer
This primer really smooths out my pores and preps my skin for makeup. It gives a matte finish and helps everything last longer.
The Perfector Poreless Blur Primer
Foundation
This powder foundation gives amazing coverage and a soft matte finish. It's ideal for oily skin, though it can be a little drying on drier areas. I recommend prepping the skin well with moisturizer.
Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Powder Foundation
This adds such a beautiful glow to the skin. You can wear it alone or under foundation. On some skin types, it might separate a little, so I recommend testing it with your usual base.
This is my go-to everyday foundation. It has a lightweight texture but gives really good coverage and a natural matte finish that lasts all day. What I love most is that it never looks cakey and blends beautifully into the skin.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
Concealer
This concealer has great coverage and a lightweight formula. It blends easily and doesn’t settle into fine lines. Perfect for covering dark circles and blemishes.
True Skin High Cover Korektor - Warm Macadamia
This is concealer that has a shade for everyone. It’s light on the face, easy to blend and has good coverage. It has matte effect but also gives the skin a natural glow. I’m amazed that it doesn’t settle into pores after wearing it all day. You shoul...
Mega Last Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer
Brow pencil
Perfect for precise brow definition. The tiny tip lets me mimic real brow hairs, and the formula stays put all day. A great dupe for high-end brow pencils.
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
This pencil gives you a very natural look. It stays all day without smudging! This is the best pencil I’ve tried and it’s affordable for everyone.
Catrice Eyebrow Stylist ~ Brow-N-Eyed Peas 030
Blush
This liquid blush gives such a natural flush and is super easy to blend. It’s really pigmented, so you only need a small amount to get that healthy glow.
Revolution Superdewy Liquid Blush - Flushing For You
Catrice Powder Blush offers great quality for a good price. It’s easy to apply, blends well and gives a natural matte finish. The pigmentation is excellent and the colors last all day. It’s ideal for everyday use and the choice of shades allows you t...
Cheek Lover Marbled Rumenilo
Mascara
I heard so many great things about this mascara and honestly, it lives up to the hype. It gives my lashes volume and length without clumping. It can smudge a little under the eyes, but with a good setting powder, it's not a big deal.
essence Lash Princess false lash effect maskara – Black Brown, 12 ml
Gloss
I’m obsessed with this lip gloss! It gives my lips a fuller look and a gorgeous shine without being sticky. Plus, it hydrates thanks to the hyaluronic acid.
MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Lifter Gloss sjajilo za usne – 006 Reef, 5,4 ml
If you want something that lasts but still gives your lips that juicy, glossy look – this one’s worth checking out. It’s become one of my go-to lip products lately.
Maybelline New York Super Stay Vinyl Ink tekući ruž za usne