These are the no-fuss products that genuinely get me through back-to-back classes, study sessions in the library, and last-minute hangouts. I wear them almost every day, and honestly,they just work.
I always use this before makeup it makes my face feel smooth, soft, and prepped without any greasiness. It gives me that clean, calm base so everything else goes on way better. My skin honestly loves it.
Clinique Facial Moisturizer
I use this every single day,it keeps my face soft, smooth, and hydrated all day. My makeup sits better with it, and it even helps blur my pores a bit. It’s budget-friendly and one of those products I always go back to.
e.l.f Holy Hydration Hydro-gel Moisturizer
This one’s a splurge but worth it. I use it when my skin feels dry or dull. It makes my face soft, glowy, and prepped. Makeup glides on smoother, and it never feels too heavy.
Tatcha Dewy Milk Moisturizer
This one’s my go-to when I need my makeup to last. It smooths out my skin, blurs my pores, and gives me a clean base without feeling too matte or too dewy. Just makes everything sit right.
Morphe Primer
This primer really does what the name says;grips. I have oily skin, and it helps my makeup stay put all day without sliding off. It gives a nice base , keeps me from getting greasy, and somehow makes my pores look invisible. Super affordable, and it ...
e.l.f Power Grip Primer
I’m a no-makeup makeup girly, and I use skin tints like 90% of the time. This one’s my fave. It feels light on my face, kind of like a colored moisturizer. It evens out my skin tone without covering too much, and it just makes me look more put togeth...
Morphe Skin Tint
When I want more coverage but still want to keep it simple, I reach for this. It’s smooth, blends easy, and doesn’t feel heavy on my face. It evens everything out and still lets my skin peek through a bit. I don’t wear foundation often, but when I do...
Revolution Skin Silk Radiant Satin Serum Foundation
This one’s a little pricey, but I love it. I use it for special occasions ; when I want to feel a little more put together and luxe. It gives smooth, flawless coverage, lasts all day, and looks amazing in photos.
Huda Beauty Foundation
I didn’t expect to like this as much as I do, but it’s become one of my go-tos. It gives just the right amount of coverage without hiding my skin, and it blends so effortlessly. Feels light, looks smooth, and stays put all day. Perfect for when I wan...
NARS Foundation Makeup: Liquid, Powder, Matte
Concealer is a must for me, and this one really does the job. It covers without feeling thick, smooths out my under-eyes, and helps with creasing. I use it when I want that clean, bright look without doing too much.
Huda Beauty Concealer
I recently started using and I must say, it covers what I need without looking cakey and blends so easily. I use it under my eyes especially when I don’t get enough sleep(then go in with a powder afterwards )helps with creasing, and gives me that fre...
Saie Slip Tint Concealer
Hear me out ,this brow pencil just works. It’s thin enough to fill in without overdoing it, and it stays put all day. I don’t do too much with my brows, but this makes them look neat with barely any effort. I really like it.
Huda Beauty Brow Pencil
It’s easy to apply and doesn’t feel like too much. Not too soft, not too stiff ,just works how I need it to. My brows stay in place, and I don’t really have to touch them after so it’s definitely one of my go-go’s
As someone with super bushy brows, I just like when they look neat and put together. This gel makes them look fuller without doing too much. It holds them in place, adds a bit of volume, and keeps them looking clean without feeling stiff. Super easy ...
Saie Brow Butter
I’m a brow minimalist,I just want them to look tidy, not sculpted. This gel gives a soft tint, adds real volume with its fiber-packed formula, and keeps my brows in place all day without going crunchy. I just brush it on, and they look clean and a bi...
e.l.f Brow Gel
This is my holy grail, no debate. I use this literally every day;late to class? Still using it. Brows looking uneven? This fixes it in two seconds. It’s tiny, super precise, and just makes my brows look clean without doing the most. It’s that one pro...
NYX Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil
My friend did my makeup once and added eyeliner to my waterline;I didn’t think much of it at first, but it changed everything. My eyes looked more awake and put together in, like, two seconds. I grabbed this NYX one after and haven’t looked back sinc...
NYX Eyeliner
My favorite part of makeup is always doing my lashes,there’s just something about mascara that pulls everything together. This Fenty one? Obsessed. It gives me volume without clumps, lifts my lashes in one go, and makes my eyes pop so much. I’ve trie...
Fenty Beauty Mascara
It’s super affordable and gives my lashes a full, lifted look without clumps. The brush grabs even the tiny lashes, and it doesn’t smudge or flake. I reach for it way more than I thought I would.
NYX Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
It has two sides;one for volume, one for length, and I actually use both. It makes my lashes look way fuller without needing a lot of coats. Doesn’t smudge or flake, and it stays put all day. Honestly, it just makes my lashes look really good without...
Huda Beauty Legit Lashes Mascara
Gives me clean, lifted lashes without clumps. The brush gets every lash, and it actually stays put all day. No smudging, no fuss—just does the job every time.
MAKE UP FOR EVER Waterproof, Volume, and Lengthening Mascara
I Kept seeing Benetint lip stain on my for you page in TikTok,and finally gave in ;it gives the softest flush and lasts all day, even after eating and I feel that’s the best part !! It’s super light, not sticky, and fades in the prettiest way. And th...
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
I won’t lie, I got this mostly because the packaging was cute,but turns out, the tint is actually so good. It gives that soft, blurred color on my lips without feeling like makeup, and it blends on my cheeks just as easily. It’s light, lasts through ...
Charlotte Tilbury Tripping On Love: Tinted Love: Cherry Lip & Cheek Stain
I really like this e.l.f. lip stain because it’s so easy. I just throw it on and it gives my lips some color without feeling sticky or dry. It lasts, and I don’t have to keep reapplying.
e.l.f Glossy Lip Stain
Hear me out,I bought this Sacheu peel-off liner on impulse,because of TikTok and now I’m obsessed. You line your lips, wait a few minutes, peel it off, and it stays all day. No smudging, no fading, and it doesn’t feel dry!
I have way too many lip liners, but this NYX one stays in rotation. It’s creamy, easy to apply, and doesn’t smudge. Some shades are drier than others, but when it hits,it lasts all day and looks clean. Tons of shades and it’s super affordable too!
NYX Lip liner
I’m the type to save the good stuff for date nights,and this Fenty lip liner always makes the cut. It’s smooth, lasts all day, and never smudges. I won’t lie it’s a bit pricey, but honestly, it delivers every time.
Fenty Beauty Lip Liner
I saw it on TikTok and added to cart without thinking,no regrets. It makes my lips look naturally fuller, glides on smooth, and layers perfectly with gloss. Not the longest-lasting, but it’s easy, pretty, and I use it most of the time especially if I...
Rhode Lip Liner
I’ve been using this for a hot minute now and I really like it. It’s smooth, easy to apply, and makes my lips look clean and defined without drying them out. The color lasts, doesn’t smudge, and works with pretty much every gloss I own,one of my rece...
NARS Lip Pencils
I like this one because it actually stays put without drying my lips out. It’s smooth, easy to control, and makes any gloss or lipstick look 10x better. Just one of those liners that quietly does everything right.
Urban Decay Lip Liner
I use this for that overnight glowups, because once you peel it off, the color stays. No smudging, no touch-ups,just a clean stain that lasts all day. Super easy, kind of fun to use, and way more low-maintenance than it looks
SHEGLAM Fall In Line Peel Off Lip Liner Stain
I could talk forever about how lip gloss just pulls everything together,and this one hits. It’s shiny, smooth, not sticky, and makes my lips feel so soft. It’s always in my purse!
Summer Fridays Lip Gloss
It feels exactly like a lip balm and looks like gloss. It’s simple, comfy, and I reach for it when I don’t want to think too hard. Just easy and cute.
NYX Butter Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
TikTok made me try this, and wow,it feels like a lip oil, not sticky gloss. It hydrates insanely well and gives that effortless shine. I love the milky shades,they’re natural and look great on everyone. Not long-lasting, but so comfy I don’t mind rea...
Tower 28 Lip Oil Jelly
I don’t wear this every day, but I always reach for it when I want to feel a little extra,like for dinners or events. It’s glossy, hydrating, and gives my lips a soft tint that makes me look more put together without trying too hard.
Dior Lip Glow Oil: Hydrating & Protective Lip Oil
I only own like three clear glosses and this one made the cut. It fixes any lip combo I mess up and makes everything look smooth and shiny without feeling sticky.
Huda Beauty Lip Gloss
My mom put me on to this gloss and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s so shiny, gives that perfect juicy lip look, and actually stays put. It’s a little sticky,but in a good, throwback kinda way. It’s my moms fave and we use apply it every Sunday wh...
MAC Cosmetics Lip Gloss
The pink one is my fave it’s super pigmented and still feels light on my lips. I love how it gives color and shine without doing too much.
Maybelline Hydrating Lip Gloss
The tingle threw me off the first time, but now I weirdly love it. It gives that full, juicy look with tons of shine. On no-makeup days, I like to leave it on for a few minutes, then wipe it off,the tint it leaves makes my lips look naturally plump a...
Milk Makeup Electric Glossy Lip Plumper Gloss
If you can’t handle the sting ,then this is definitely for you . It feels light, gives a soft plump, and doesn’t sting like crazy. It’s simple, cute.
SHEGLAM Pout-Perfect Shine Lip Plumper
I didn’t fully get the hype around cheek tints until I tried this. It’s cool going on, blends in seconds, and gives that soft, natural flush that looks like it’s just your skin!
Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick
I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I still reach for it all the time. It gives that soft, flushed look that actually lasts! And it works every single time without fail. I use it in my lips too!
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
I saw this on TikTok and bought it on impulse. It’s definitely on the pricey side, so I save it for special occasions when I need my makeup to not move at all. No smudging, and my face actually stays how I want it.
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray
This one’s been with me through it all ;hot days, long classes, sweaty commutes. It’s affordable, holds my makeup down, and never feels heavy. I use it almost every day, unless it’s a big event and I’m pulling out the fancy stuff.
Milano Make It Last Original Setting Spray
I use this as a fixing spray when I need my makeup to actually stay put ,like when I’ve got a long day ahead and zero time for touch-ups. It keeps the shine down, feels light, and just gets the job done without making a big deal about it.