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A curated list of makeup products that you can't live without, perfect for any beauty enthusiast. I've got everything you need to enhance your natural beauty. Explore our diverse range of skincare essentials, including moisturizers, cleansers, and se...
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Perfect base and finalize setting

My reviews make up for perfect base, and some products for your base to start of that perfect look no matter what tour going for and products to set that look in for all day wear.
 
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Elf is latterly at the top of my make up game. They have everything you could need in three different price points and I think that is super smart as a brand. These $1 brushes are really great and work well for shadows in my opinion.
Poreless Putty Face Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Best brows in town this product is more expensive, but I absolutely love the way it holds al day long! So far this is the only brow gel I’ve tried that doesn’t leave that white excess product in my brows when brushing through them.
Brow Gel & Wax - Benefit Cosmetics
 
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Moving up as top favorite to set my brows in placeSame with mascara need a waterproof product for all day wear, also love the way it fans out my brows in the front. Tip: use a hair dryer to speed up the drying.
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Hands down best affordable settings sprays that hold. e.l.f Stay All Night is DUPE for Stay All Night by Urban Decay The Most Important Part is setting the Face this is what holds and keep the Face in place all day…
Makeup Setting Spray, Face Mist & Powder - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Best setting powder on the market My ride or die loose setting powder! Formulated with rice powder and vitamin e to create a smooth complexion, as well as anti aging benefits. Matte finish but non drying.
Face and Loose Powder - Givenchy Beauty
 
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I have trouble with my pores. My foundation applies smoothly over this and makes it look safe and smooth TIP: I have another list with makeup tips and tricks that addresses pores)
The POREfessional Face Primer | Benefit Cosmetics
 
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Holy grail!!! A loose powder, perfectly curated for all skin tones to create an airbrushed, long-lasting complexion, blur the appearance of pores and fine lines, and hold makeup in place all day long.
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
 
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An award-winning invisible makeup primer that smooths skin, grips makeup up to 12 hours, and locks in hydration! Radiant finish, 10/10!!!
Hydro Grip Primer - Target
 
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Blurs the skin for an instant no filter like finish! Apply to set your makeup or use alone for a no-makeup makeup look.
Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Powder - Milani Cosmetics
 
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Infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and caffeine to brighten dark under eye circles and to hydrate! Wear alone or with your foundation
Buy Milani Products in Concealer Online | Shoppers Drug Mart

Blush/Contor

my personal favorite blush. (Tip)when it comes to contour, i like to stick to a cool toned color, as i have a warm/olive complexion, and using a warm contour on top of a bronzer. i contour right after i put my foundation on.
 
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Favorite blush also has bronzer shades and very affordable and works like high end. 100 out of 10
Compact Powder Blush Palette with Vitamin E | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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An award-winning, silky-soft powder bronzer with a natural-looking matte finish! Worth the hype! Absolutely love it! Been using since high-school bronzer
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face | Benefit Cosmetics
 
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It's very cool when put on the skin, it's so light and doesn't leave anything on the skin it just leaves a tint and lasts all day🩷 tip:Multi use for eyes, blush and lips
Cooling Water Jelly Tint
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Hot to use : Use your fave cheek brush to illuminate the high points of the face. Dust powder on top of cheekbones, down the nose, on cupid's bow & along brow bone. Softly blend a sheer layer over the entire face for an awakened look
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter | Fenty Beauty
 
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This highlighter is one of the most reflective and pigmented powders out there. These powder highlighter feels featherlight, sweep on effortlessly, and build easily.
Cookie Powder Highlighter | Benefit Cosmetics
 
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This is a solid DUPE: Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush!!! Elf is just a dupe top dog
Putty Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics

Brushes

I have many of these in my kit and they have withheld a lot! Rather not pay the hefty price tag? I've put some products to the test to see if they give us what they promise
 
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Tarte brushes are up their in the top favorites. Long lasting and brushes really do make or brake your makeup look
Face Makeup & Body Brushes - Tarte™ Cosmetics
 
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Favorite brushes The BEST product that will always have a clean nice sleek look when applying make-up
Makeup Brushes | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
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A dupe for the beauty blender which is almost better and definitely more affordable (tip) replace every 3 months they can grow mold. Effortlessly blend and perfect your makeup for a flawless, airbrushed finish. This versatile tool seamlessly applies ...
Miracle Complexion Sponge, 4 Count - Real Techniques
 
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Holds, picks up & even applies loose or pressed powders Tear drop shape is designed to fit into every curve of your face for an expertly smooth application Reusable & machine washable 100% vegan, cruelty-free & Leaping Bunny Certified. Al...
Halo Glow Triangle Powder Puff | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Best size brush set I found that fits nice in my purses to touch up my blush and foundation powder 🤩 BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Elf Makeup Brush Set - Target

Face

All of these products are real things in my make-up bag. Everything you need for both daily use and special occasion.
 
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Full beat concealer I would say tarte and huda are my two top favorite brands elf with high on the list two. This works for all skin types and age (tip) if your skin care isn't good this will crease and that why alot of people don't like it.
Shape Tape™ Full-Coverage Concealer - Tarte™ Cosmetics
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Growing on me as second favorite contour pallet (TIP I use before And after foundation kinda like under painting) and I use the lightest shade to set my base before Highlight
Shade + Light Refillable Face Contour Palette - KVD Beauty
 
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Foundation another OG! Great medium buildable to full coverage foundation for mixed to oily skin!
Easy Blur Foundation & Primer | Full Coverage & Hydrating

Lashes, glue, liner

Want to do your own lashes then these are the go to if you dont want to spend so much at the lash salon "are those your natural lashes?" is going to be asked
 
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Natural eyelashes (tip: place in hot water to reuse and remove the glue.) I use mine for months.
False Lashes with Natural Volume
 
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Blackest eyeliner on the market.I prefer a pen applicator for liquid eyeliner, and this one gives good control.
Eyeliner - Liquid, Gel & Pencil Liners - Tarte™ Cosmetics
 
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Extreme eyelashes (tip; I cute the corner and put them in top of the other ones I have linked. Gives that beautiful cat eye look) very affordable
Faux Mink Lashes | Faux Mink Eyelash Extensions | FlutterHabit
 
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Essence has some great dupe mascaras! While Lancome is still my favorite, this mascara works great when I'm looking to trim down on spending This Essence mascara is a fantastic alternative for DUPE: Benefit's Bad Gal Bang!
Mascara Essence - Walmart
 
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This is the only serum that I use, and the only lash serum I have tried that does not irritate me (or make my eyelashes fall out becuase I learned the hard way that happens) overall really great, super nice results, very basic and nice product that I...
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum | The Ordinary

Lips

They are super comfortable on the lips and are significantly more lightweight than any other products
 
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Lips 💋This lip oil is EVERYTHING!!!!! Best shade range of lip oil in 2024. Favorite shade: Follow Back. Some say it’s even better than the cult favorite, DUPE:Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil 👄
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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My favorite lip balm! Provides shine and isn't sticky at all! Very smooth on the lips. I prefer the untinted options (vanilla and mint)
Summer Fridays Lip Butter - Target

Eyeshadow

would you believe it if i told you that perfect makeup exists for less than $30 you dont need to spend a ton on prouducts for them to work well and these are all super affordable 🤍👌🏼
 
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Falling in love with the best colors for eyeshadow. If you like to play with colors this is right palette for you! I also learned to do makeup very well!confidently posin in a stylish outfit. "Everybody is beautiful, but the right lingerie can make y...
Eye Makeup— Eyeshadows, Eye Paints & Eyeliners - Half Magic
 
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Such a gorgeous palette and even prettier in person! Shimmer shades are an amazing formula and the mattes blend so easily.
Natural Eyes Neutral Eyeshadow Palette - Too Faced - Ulta Beauty
 
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This OG Urban Decay eyeshadow palette is one of my favs. Perfect for fall and they brought it back for a limited time after it was discontinued.
Urban Decay Cosmetics - The ORIGINAL Naked Eyeshadow Palette