Listen, I’ve been a makeup artist for 17 years. I’ve seen trends come and go like my dignity after a 4:00 AM bridal call. I’ve survived the 2016 "Instagram Brow" era (we don’t talk about it), the "Clean Girl" era where we all just pretended we didn't...
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For the top spenders or those that know make up is the be all and end all.
Pat doesn't make eyeshadow; she makes stardust for your eyelids. These pigments are so rich they should be paying taxes. One swipe and you're the main character
MOTHERSHIPS - PAT McGRATH LABS
This is the 'I only slept two hours' eraser. It doesn't crease, it doesn't cake, and it reflects light so well people will think you're actually happy.
I’ve used this on every skin type from 'parched desert' to 'oil slick,' and it never fails. It’s got SPF 25 and enough skincare to make you feel less guilty about sleeping in it. It’s expensive, but it makes you look like you’ve never seen a stressor...
Dior Forever Skin Glow: the hydrating glow foundation | Dior US
The "Main Character" Staples
Medium budget but still top quality, lower price but your still worth it
Lady Gaga really did something here. It’s got fermented arnica to soothe redness. It’s basically a spa day in a bottle that also happens to cover your blemishes
Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation - Haus Labs
The 'Watercolor' trend in a tube. It looks like a Jell-O shot, but please don't eat it. It stains your cheeks for 24 hours. Great for when you need to look alive but don't have time to blend
A classic for a reason. One dot is enough for your whole face, your neighbor's face, and maybe your dog. It will literally last you until the year 2030
The Watercolor trend in a tube. It looks like a Jell O shot, but please don't eat it. It stains your cheeks for 24 hours. Great for when you need to look alive but don't have time to blend
Hailey Bieber knows we all want those glazed donut lips. It’s hydrating, it’s glossy, and it’s the only thing keeping my lips from falling off this winter
peptide lip shape balance - Rhode Skin
The Rent Is Due Tomorrow
Rents due, money is tight these well kept secrets make you a stunner in your own right
If you told me 17 years ago that a $14 product would beat luxury brands, I’d have laughed in your face. It’s a glow-booster that makes you look expensive on a cup-noodle budget
This wand is a literal magic trick. It finds lashes you didn't even know you had. I’ve used $40 mascaras that couldn't do what this $12 tube does
Mascara Couleur Cils Sensation Sky High | Maybelline New York
The name isn't lying it melts. It’s pigmented, it’s soft, and it smells like a tropical vacation you can't afford because you spent all your money at Sephora
Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
This is the 'Full Glam' starter pack. It’s heavy duty coverage that still manages to look like skin. It’s my go to recommendation for anyone who wants high performance without the high price tag
Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation and Concealer | Milani Cosmetics