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Whats in my makeup bag
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Makeup
 
Brown Girl Friendly
 
Fragrance

Makeup

Here's my personal list of makeup products that I have restocked 3+ times!
 
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The shade 1993 is the perfect brown nude for many skin tones
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick. 100% Vegan lipstick has never felt so good.
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Drug store setting powder. Translucent is my go-to, but there are 3 different shades
Airspun Coty Loose Face Powder Translucent
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Universal contour, now available in 3 shades
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face
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Golden, Peachy with a slight bit of pink
Baked Mineral Blush | M∙A∙C Cosmetics
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Setting spray that melts your makeup
Makeup Powder & Setting Spray
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The best mascara wand
They're Real! Lengthening Mascara
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The coverage and consistency is A1, a little thick but not cake y
Concealer & Corrector
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Affordable, dark pigment & smudge proof!
Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
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Brown Girl Friendly

Here are my recommendations on what works for me as a South Asian makeup enthusiast

 
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Perfect Nude Lip on Medium Toned skin
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick - MAC Cosmetics
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Deeper liner for outlining
MAC Lip Pencil | Whirl, Nightmoth, Cork, Chestnut & Spice Lip Liners
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Stockholm is the perfect nude topper
Stockholm Soft Matte Lip Cream Lightweight Liquid Lipstick
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Fragrance

After 10 years of experience as a Fragrance Specialist, here are my takes on the notes & how they've left an impression

Everyone has a different PH level so always take reviews with a grain of salt. What works with your body heat will differ from the next person! 

 
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PERSONAL FLORAL SCENT: For over 10 years, this has been a go-to. Its soft for day & packs power at night


Top - pink peony, freesia, lychee Middle - magnolia flower, lilly of the valley, rose
Base - cedarwood, amber, honey
Chloé Eau de Parfum 1 fl oz
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FLORAL EVERYDAY: For a soft yet memorable floral you can wear everyday without overwhelming those around you

Top: Williams Pear
Middle: Freesia
Base: Patchouli
English Pear & Freesia Cologne • 3 Deluxe Minis, On Us
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FLORAL NIGHTTIME: This is for the special nights you want to leave an impression


Blush: Warm Floral with Vanilla
Very Good Girl: Fruity Floral with Lychee
Good Girl Carolina Herrera
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FLORAL FANCY: My choice of splurge. Its fresh floral with gourmand hints
 

Top: Strawberry
Middle: Rose
Base: Cedarwood
Loubidoo - Eau de parfum 90ml - Christian Louboutin
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