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Budget-Friendly Makeup Essentials
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All of my affordable makeup essentials — As a baddie on a budget. I don’t like spending a fortune on cosmetics, so these are my top picks! All of these products can be found at local drugstores, Walmart or on Amazon!!💄
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Blushes, Bronzers & Highlighters — All about cheeks
 
Eye products — Mascaras, liners & palettes
 
Brow must-haves
 
Complexion
 
Lips

Blushes, Bronzers & Highlighters — All about cheeks

My favourite products for achieving a stunning flush, shimmery highlight & bronzy look.
 
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All time favourite blush — The perfect flush at every use
BUTTERMELT BLUSH - NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP
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The BEST cream blush sticks — Perfect low cost option.
Baby Got Blush - Essence
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The BEST blush drops — This thing lasts forever too.
Oh-So-Natural Blush Drops: Peach Charmeuse - Born Ruby
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Absolutely amazing liquid blush! A little product goes a long way, so A+ for longevity.
Camo Liquid Blush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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SO pigmented & beautiful!! I love tossing it in my purse or on the go.
Ace Beauté Cosmetics Liquid Blush
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Such a great duo!! The pigments are beautiful.
Two Pretty Palette - Sophia Mabelle
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The BEST cream bronzer sticks — The lowest cost I’ve found.
Baby Got Bronze - Essence
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Such an awesome duo! Compact, pigmented & stunning.
Double Dipper Color Duo - Half Caked
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SO pigmented - absolutely stunning & lasts forever.
Compact Highlighter (2 Shades Available) - Luna Magic Beauty
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Beautiful pigment!! A little goes a long way, which I love.
Diamantine - Beaming Highlighter - Seraphine Botanicals
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Eye products — Mascaras, liners & palettes

All of my favourite products for spicing up my eyelids & lengthening my lashes!
 
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My OG favourite mascara — Different options based on your preferences. Ex. Curling, Lengthening, Volume, etc.
Lash princess false lash mascara - Essence
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SO freaking good!! Does wonders for my flat lashes — Gives more curl & volume that lasts.
Lash without limits mascara - Essence
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Amazing for adding length & fullness to your lashes.
Lash Step Mascara
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The only eyeliner I’ll use! Long lasting, beautiful pigments & seamless application.
EPIC INK WATERPROOF LIQUID EYELINER
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I love this palette! The perfect nude & rosy shades.
Eyeshadow Palette - Pear Nova
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Such an underrated palette! Love the pigments & how compact it is.
NEW! FIESTA (Mini-9 Eyeshadow Palette) - Chica Beauty
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Brow must-haves

My go to brow products! Pomades, gels & pencils.
 
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Lasts FOREVER — It’s been my go-to brow product for over 8 years. 1 of these will last me the whole year (minimum)
DIPBROW® Pomade | Anastasia Beverly Hills
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Brows that last all day! Easy application & no flaking.
Air Brow - Tinted - Kosas Cosmetics
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AMAZINGGGG — Super easy to work with & my brows stay put all day.
Brow Boss Styling Wax - Jazmine Beauty
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Literally my life-saver for fluffy brows — Lasts forever & can be used for more than just brows (slick back hairstyles too)
Schwarzkopf Got2b Glued Spiking Glue, 6oz
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My go-to for lifting & sculpting — Easy to use, not messy & no flaking.
The Brow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup
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Complexion

Get that “no makeup, makeup look” with these face products.
 
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Amazing coverage!! Gives that “no makeup, makeup look”
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Covers everything from spots to scarring
PRO FIX STICK CORRECTING CONCEALER
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Such a gem for those days that I want something more light
BB Cream Foundation SPF 20
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LOVEEE — Lightweight, blends seamlessly & offers good coverage
Mineral-infused BB Cream | NYX Professional Makeup
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Such a great primer & lasts all day.
Face Primer - Find the Perfect Makeup Base
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Better than high-end! It’s gone viral many times & for good reason.
Power Grip Primer
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Lips

My fav lippies — Oils, glosses & pencils.
 
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SO JUICY — Hydrates & offers a beautiful finish. Not tacky.
Fat Oil Lip Drip - Nourishing & Shiny Lip Gloss
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Perfect lip liner that lasts forever
Skone Luxe Lip Liner
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High-quality lip liner — Probably my most budget-friendly option.
Lip Pencils & Liners - Precise Lip Definition
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