These are products that compare or exceed their high end counterparts. I often recommend these to friends and customers.
My love for avene skincare started when I worked at Ulta. I get free skincare from work, but still buy this instead.
Avene
A little goes a long way with this blush.
Camo Liquid Blush
Comparable to urban decay
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
Better than high end concealers.
16-Hour Camo Full Coverage Concealer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Eyeshadow palettes are great for beginners who want a lot of products, but can't spend a lot of money.
Morphe
Everything this brand sells has been great.
Juvia's Place
Affordable and pigmented.
ColourPop
Everything I've tried from this brand has been great. Some of the products compare to high end.
ColourPop Cosmetics
Nails
From polish to press ons, I've used it all. Here are some of my favorites.
My favorite press on. They last a long time and don't bend or crack.
Press-On Nails
I've been loving these lately. Improved glue helps them to stay on longer. They haven't bent or cracked, and they are quick to apply. Preglued so they aren't messy.
Shop Press-On Nails colorFX Collection
Perfect for when I don't feel like dealing with press ons but still want professional color.
OPI Nail Polish, Nail Care & Nail Art | OPI®
Perfect for littles who are just getting into beauty and want their nails done.
Piggy Paint - Safe, Non-Toxic Nail Polish for Kids
Makeup removers
I need to remove my makeup after a long day at work. Here are some of my favorite products to do that.
Takes everything off and has no fragrance!
Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm - Makeup Removers
I always like to have some of this on hand for those nights when I feel too lazy to wash my face. I also use this for makeup correction.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Skin Care Products
This is another great makeup remover, but the scent is a bit overwhelming.
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
This was the first makeup cleansing balm I've ever tried and I thought the smell of lavender 🪻 would be overpowering. I don't like lavender, but it didn't bother me in this product.