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The Ultimate Skin Makeup Kit – Essentials for Every Skin Type
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Mark James
These are the products she reach for without even thinking — the ones that always hit. From skin prep to finishing touch, this edit is all about effortless glam that works every time. Reliable, flattering, and just a little bit extra (in the best way...
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Face
 
Cheeks
 
Lashes
 
Lips
 
Base
 
Eyes

Face

 
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Keeps my makeup flawless without that heavy, powdery feel.
NARS Light Reflecting™ Setting Powder - Pressed
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For no-makeup-makeup days, this one is a chef’s kiss. Light coverage, but still evens everything out and lasts surprisingly well.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
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DIBS really said ‘no makeup-makeup’ but made it stunning. Super blendable, travel-friendly, and never patchy.
DIBS Beauty Desert Island Duo Blush + Bronzer Stick
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I’m obssesed! 😍 This contour is buttery smooth, blends like a dream, and gives me that perfect sunkissed glow.
Murumuru Butter Bronzer
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This concealer feels like skin but covers like a pro — I’m in love.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer
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No flashback. No cakey-ness. Just smooth, airbrushed skin. She’s glowing.
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
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Rihanna made this. My girl wore it. And I finally get the hype.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Foundation
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Cheeks

 
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This blush is like a real-life Instagram filter. So glowy, so blendable, and it melts into your skin like a dream.
Huda Beauty Blush Filter Soft Glow Liquid Blush
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Luxury on your cheeks. It blends like butter, lasts all day, and the shades are so flattering — I always get compliments when I wear it.
YSL Make me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush
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This blush gives me that ‘just got a compliment’ glow — every time.
MAC Powder Blush
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Lashes

 
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Not too wet, not too dry — just perfect. It builds like a dream and gives serious lift without weighing lashes down.
NARS Climax Mascara
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It’s giving lash extensions without the $$$. Lifts, lengthens, and doesn’t budge all day.
Huda Beauty Lash XTNDR Mascara
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The first time I used Monsieur Big, I legit thought, ‘Where has this been all my life?’
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volume Mascara
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She’s rocking lashes that look like they were made just for her. Thanks, Falscara.
Falscara Special Edition Starter Kit, Lash Clusters, Lengthening Wisps - Kiss
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Lips

 
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Perfect for lazy days or full glam — it gives that glassy, plump lip look without the goo.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick
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It feels like a cloud on your lips. Not sticky at all, super hydrating, and the color stays even after coffee.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil Stain
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This lipstick made me fall in love with matte all over again.
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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She put this on… and I swear her lips felt like heaven.
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays
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Base

 
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Feels like a fresh burst of hydration and keeps my foundation glued in place without feeling heavy.
MILK MAKEUP Mini Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer
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This primer is pure magic! It smooths, blurs, and color-corrects all at once—and don’t even get me started on that radiant, diamond glow. ✨
Mineral Wear® Diamond Perfector™ Color-Correcting Primer
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Primer game strong. She uses e.l.f.’s Power Grip, and I’m impressed every time.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Eyes

 
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I keep one in every bag because it’s that reliable. Seriously, it lasts forever without fading.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
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Affordable, versatile, and those shades make my eyes pop like I’m always on vacay.
Cover Girl Desert Heat TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette
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If you want smoky eyes but hate the precision drama, this is your new best friend.
Smoky Kohl Eyeliner
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Eyebrows

 
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It’s like a brow gel and pencil had a baby. The formula is soft but holds everything in place all day. Seriously, my brows don’t move.
NARS Brow Perfector
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This pencil is so easy to use — one swipe and my brows look naturally full and shaped. It’s literally foolproof.
E.L.F Instant Lift Brow Pencil
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My girl’s secret weapon for perfect brows? This tiny pencil from Anastasia. Sharp, precise, and always on point.
Ultra-Slim Precision Brow Pencil - Anastasia Beverly Hills
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