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Beginner to expert make up products and tools you need in 2025!
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items Here is a list of make up products I use that any make up lover can use even if you’re a beginner ! The list ranges from drug store to high end make up brands! Take a look and find your next favorite!
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Setting spray
Foundation
Make up brushes/ tools
Primers
Concealers
Skin tints / balms
Setting spray
These are setting sprays that I have personally used and loved! Guaranteed to help keep your make up in place all day!! Take a look and find your next favorite !!
This is a high end setting spray will make your make up last all day! I literally spray in between steps and my make up does not budge . It’s waterproof !
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray - Sephora
This is a high end setting spray that works by keeping your make up matte and in place!! Great if you’re an oily girl.
Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay ...
This is a cost of effective setting spray that will literally keep your make up in place and leave you with a soft finish! You shake to activate and the power ingredients will work their magic ! Absolutely my favorite matched with the power grip prim...
E.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - 2.7 Fl Oz - Target
Foundation
Foundations range and are a per person product, so what works for some may not work for all, however here are some of my favorites. Check these brands to see if they have your shade match!
This foundation is amazing !! Lady Gaga did an amazing job with this foundation! A little goes a long way and gives you a medium coverage that’s buildable ! There are so many shades, you are sure to find your match!!
Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented ...
This fit me foundation is more on the cost effective side but gives high quality finish! If you’re a beginner and looking for a starter foundation this is it!! They have a variety of color ranges to choose from and have a dewy and matte formula .
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation - Target
Make up brushes/ tools
Application of your make up is key to have a flawless finish!! Take a look at some make up brushes that will make your application easy!
Inexpensive quality concealer brush!! I have two so when one is dirty I can use the clean one! Perfect for everyday use and for any concealer brands!
E.l.f. Concealer Brush - Target
Dual ended brush used to brush the eyebrow hairs up and slick them down with the other end after using a brow gel! Inexpensive and gets the job done!
E.l.f. Eyebrow Duo Brush - Target
Great took that can be used wet or dry for just about all steps in the make up process!! It gives great coverage and helps blend out your products smoothly !
Beauty Sponges - Walmart
These powder puffs are great for under eye setting with a baking powder or setting powder of choice! Very inexpensive!! Gives a flawless finish!
Makeup Puffs - Walmart
Primers
A good base is needed for make up that will stay all day!! Find one that works best for you!!
Holy grail if you want a great primer that’s super inexpensive!! It only takes about 30 secs for the grip to activate and it ensures your make up sticks in place! Pair it with the setting spray and your make up won’t budge!! Formulated with hyaluroni...
E.l.f. Power Grip Primer - Clear 0.811 Fl Oz
This isn’t a primer per se but acts like one! There are colored ones to match your skin tone or you can use the one I use which is universal , meaning any and all skin tones can use under make up or without make up to set into your skin and prep for ...
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
Concealers
We all need a little coverage from under eye circles to hyperpigmentation to blemishes! Find your favorite in my list!
Great beginner concealer ! There are different finishes that you can choose from like satin, or hydrating . Very buildable and great for covering any blemishes or under eye circles.
Elf Camo Concealer - Target
If you want more high end concealer this is a great option! This is my daily concealer and it’s so hydrating and it’s buildable! A little goes a long way and I love the applicator!
We're Even Hydrating Longwear Waterproof Concealer - Sephora
Skin tints / balms
You need this for the summer! Light and buildable , but good coverage as if it was a foundation! Pair this with the blurring ball and your make up will be smooth and will be matte all day!!
Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with ...
This beauty balm serum is a quick go to light to medium coverage that’s literally melts into your skin! There are a few shades and you can even use darker colors as contour !
Anastasia Beverly Hills - 1 Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Use this product alone or under make up for a boost in the glow of your skin!! A little goes a long way and you can’t beat it for the price!!
E.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter Highlighter - 1.06 Fl Oz
Mascara
This is a great beginner mascara that isn’t too pricey that will have your lashes looking like falsies with 1-2 coats. It’s buildable and doesn’t flake if you like to layer your mascara !
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Intense Lengthening ...
This is my daily go to mascara!! I can wear it without worrying if it will cause my eyes to get black from the mascara bleeding!! It doesn’t flake and actually has a great smell! This is more on the pricey side but it’s worth it!
Black Hypnôse Buildable Volume Mascara - Lancôme | Ulta Beauty