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Beauty Products I Can’t Live Without
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items These are makeup products I personally use and trust. My beauty routine is simple, practical, and budget-conscious, so every product here has earned a place because it works well, is easy to use, and offers good value.
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Face
Lips
Eyes
A collection of eye makeup products I personally use and trust. I prefer a straightforward beauty routine, and these products deliver reliable results without requiring a large investment.
Love, love, love! This is by far my favorite mascara. Lengthens, thickens…essentially, works miracles with my thinning eyelashes! I use this with the primer.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
I use this with Maybelline's Sky High Mascara. These two products make my thin eyelashes look good!
Lash Sensational Sky High® Tinted Primer Mascara Makeup
This eyeliner stays put all day. It is easy to use but take note: you need a steady hand! If your hand is a bit shaky, I would recommend using a different eyeliner that is a bit more forgiving.
MAYBELLINE NY Tattoo Studio Long-Lastening
I seriously love this! Easy to use, keeps those crazy hairs in place, and tints my brows just enough to keep me from looking washed out.
PhotoReady™ Lifting Brow Gel - Revlon
I have two of these: Cloud Nine (white) and Brownie Points (medium brown). The white is for days when my tired eyes need extra help and the dark brown is quick and easy for days when I want a minimal makeup look. The price is great and, if you happen...
Smoky Kohl Eyeliner Pencil | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I have two of these: Cloud Nine (white) and Brownie Points (medium brown). The white is for days when my tired eyes need extra help and the dark brown is quick and easy for days when I want a minimal makeup look. The price is great and, if you happen...
Smoky Kohl Eyeliner Pencil | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I tend to have dry eyes which means they water…a lot. To keep my eye makeup firmIy in place, I apply this the same way you apply eyeshadow. I use an eyeshadow brush to apply on the top of the eyelid and right below/under my bottom eyelashes. It makes...
Prime & Stay Finishing Powder - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Face
Trusted face products that work well, fit a simple routine, and offer excellent value for everyday use.
I use this in place of finishing powder (check list for what I use powder for). It doesn't accentuate my “smile lines” like a powder does. And, it's budget-friendly!
Stay All Night Mist - Makeup Setting Spray | e.l.f. Cosmetics
For that barely there summertime makeup look, I use this. It's not heavy, it helps hide sun damage, and just feels light. I also grab this when I want some quick coverage without all the time and fuss of a full foundation.
True Match Super-Blendable Foundation | L'Oréal Paris
This is worth every dime spent. Not just to be used with a foundation, I use this alone with I just want to cover up dark circles under my eyes or the menopausal acne that plagues my life currently. This is a must have!
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer - Maybelline
This is my go-to foundation for work, school, evenings out, etc. Easy to match to my skin tone, easy to blend, and provides great coverage.
Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup - Maybelline
With aging, I have found that a primer is uber helpful for keeping my foundation from sinking into my skin. It also helps hide age spots, acne scars, etc.
Maybelline Face Studio Master Prime Primer
This is one of those happy discoveries I made recently. Out of curiosity I thought I would try this and see if it would work for me. Oh, my! It absorbs quickly, doesn't leave a heavy feeling, my skin feels great, and, it's right around $10!
Night Cream - Trader Joe's
Using SPF year round is a necessity. This moisturizer is what I prefer to use under my foundation. It absorbs well, helps tame those wrinkles, and provides protection against UV rays.
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Day Lotion SPF30 1.7oz
Menopause acne is awful! Seriously! Wasn't puberty bad enough? I use this for problem areas like my chin. It doesn't irritate my skin like other products I've tried.
Persa-Gel ® 10 Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment - Clean & Clear
Lips
Easy to use and pocketbook friendly!
I love this lip balm. The shade I swear by is “Red Dahlia.” It is just a bit darker than my own lip color, providing me with a more polished look without the heaviness of a lipstick or the stickiness of a gloss. I typically own two or three of these ...
Tinted Lip Balm | Burt's Bees