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Makeup Must Haves
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items An organized list of the makeup products that I use and love! These are my recommendations that I want to share with you!!
Sections
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Primers
Foundation/SkinTint
Concealers
Blush
Bronzers/Contours
Brows
Primers
The first step to making sure your makeup stays exactly where you put it….ON YOUR FACE!! Primers should keep you makeup gripping to your skin to keep you base FLAWLESS 💅🏾
This primer is worth the hype! It's a Milk Grip Primer dupe and it's AFFORDABLE!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
A MILLION TIMES YES!! I was SHOOKETH when I tried this. Quickest time removing my makeup ever. I followed up with a makeup wipe just to see how much it removed and there was barely anything on the wipe. It feels a bit greasy while applying but it so ...
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Very good product! A very nice blurring effect and protects against the sun while gripping your makeup. It comes out as white but doesn't leave a cast.
Blurscreen: Primer with SPF | NYX Professional Makeup
Foundation/SkinTint
Perfect for beginners! I FINALLY tried this popular foundation and it deserves all the hype and more! It blends beautifully with inclusive shades. It holds up really well even in Las Vegas heat!
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup - Maybelline
IT'S GIVING SKIN! So underrated and we can afford it. It blends wonderfully. Very nice coverage! Different ranges of shades. She's that girl!
Black Radiance Color Perfect Liquid Makeup Foundation - 1 fl oz
A little goes a long way! I use this when I'm going for a light/natural beat.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Great for a natural look! It’s lightweight and blends very well while giving a nice coverage for a skin finish. The serum gives you glow! Summertime fav!☺️
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Nothing but SKIN!!! This product really lives up to the hype. It is a bit pricey but so worth it. This is perfect for the summer! A+ for my natural girlies or when you want to wear a foundation but still have good coverage.
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
Concealers
Gives full coverage and is lightweight. This is the matte finish, but there is a hydrating one as well.
e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer - 0.203 fl oz
For my hyperpigmentation girlies. Color correction is a must for the base and LA Girl is the GOAT!
HD Pro Corrector Concealer - L.A. Girl | Ulta Beauty
This concealer is hyped everywhere and I'm agreeing. This is my latest purshase and so far I'm loving. It really is hydrating and gives me full coverage and it's been really easy to blend out.
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Longwear Concealer - Too Faced | Ulta Beauty
Blush
Juvia HANDS DOWN carries the best blushes in the market. Super pigmentation, beautiful on all skin types, and affordable. All of her products are amazing and you get two shades for the price of one. Chefs Kiss!
Blush Palette | Powder Blush - Juvia's Place
I've been dabbling into blush and was blown away by this. It's super pigmented, so be careful one dot goes along way. It blends so good and mimics Rare Beauty. We LOVE a good dupe!
Camo Liquid Blush - Pinky Promise - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Tiny in size but is packed with pigment! I’ve been looking for some berry like blushes and I came across this one and I really like it. Not sure what took me so long to try it and it’s been around for ages. It’s super affordable and shows up really w...
Putty Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Elf always delivers! This is a great dupe and I use this all of the time. It's perfect for a natural look or if you need something quick. 10/10
Sheer For It Blush Tint - Tinted Lip and Cheek Stain
It comes with a cream and powder blush w/ a highlight for great price. There is great pigment and it does last and it's so pretty in multiple shades.
Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio
Fenty always eats down. A bit pricey but the quality is always there. it has a beautiful shimmer and great pigment.
Fenty Cheeks Suede Powder Blush
Bronzers/Contours
This bronzer is amazing. It's very buildable and shows up beautifully on the skin.
Bronzed Duo
I really enjoy this pallete, especially the highlighter and the sculpter. It is so pretty and super affordable and accessible.
Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Makeup Palette, Dark to Deep
A newer product by Juvia. This creme bronzer is beautiful. I apply this and then the powder bronzer on top. Chefs kiss!
Bronzed Cream Bronzer
This is a multiuse product. It can be used as a contour or bronzer. I have the darkest shade to use as a contour. I think it's great for beginners who are learning to contour and bronze. It blends very well and a great price!
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour
Brows
This gel is GOATED! If you're not sure how to do your brows yet, grab this. You can still give yourself a nice brow look.
Brow Lift - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Another great dupe!! I use this all of the time. I really love the laminated look. This is great for a quick upkeep. It really holds up well throughout the day. I bought a few of them so I won't run out for awhile!
Brow Laminating Gel - Clear-Drying Brow Gel
I finally tried one of the most hyped brow freeze and it holds very well! the full size is a bit pricey so I linked the mini which is way more affordable.
Brow Freeze
I've been waiting to get this product for awhile and I finally have it! I love it down!! The strokes are so fine and hair like. I think this great for beginners learning to do brows. I've been loving using this product. Nyx definitely did their big o...
Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen
Eyelashes
Very volumizing! It's bit on the pricey side, but worth if you're looking for a high quality mascara. I've been usimg it for few years and definitely my go to.
KUSH High Volumizing Mascara
This is my everyday mascara. It provides great volume but not overpowering. It gives nice lift so you look awake. I purchased the mini first and then bought the full size.
Lancome Lash Idole Mascara - yay or nay? : r/Sephora
This is the waterproof version of the Kush Mascara. It is definitely works. i wore it to a water park and the mascara stayed put. 10/10
KUSH Waterproof Mascara for High Volume Lashes
Lips 👄
A new product by NYX! It's very good. The wand is nice and it gives alot of shine! Definitely recommend!
Fat Oil Lip Drip Vegan Lip Oil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Juvia does it everytime! This lip oil is TOP TIER! Non-tacky, it smells just like the flavor, and it has amazing shine. A little goes along way. 10/10
Magic Lip Oils - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
Whne it comes to a gloss , no one touches Miss Robin Fenty! The best glosses on the market and I've purchased this twice. The quality is top tier and the shine is impeccable. often imitated, never duplicated!
FU$Y Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
NYX has the best glosses! Butterscotch is my fave! So much shine and non tacky.
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Pressed Powders
Gives you a nice matte look. If you get really shiny, put a bit of this on and you're good to go.
Black Radiance Soft Focus Finishing Pressed Powder - 0.46oz
Transparent and gives the blur. It provides a smooth finish and with NO FLASHBACK!! It blends in great and fills in the lines.
Perfect Finish HD Setting Powder
Loose Powders
This one brightens really nicely and sets my makeup well. Just make sure you apply correctly to avoid flashback.
Black Radiance True Complexion Loose Setting Powder - 0.52oz
The most talked about loose setting powders and I finally got my hands on it. It really does live up to the hype. This is great for baking and set you makeup. It gives a nice airbrush finish. It is pricey so I recommend getting the mini first to see ...
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread
Setting Sprays
One of the big girl setting sprays and it does what the girls say. Sprays almost like an aresol but the makeup stays put! Period!
Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
This melts your makeup into your skin!! If your makeup is looking a big powdery this will help. Combing this with the Revolution fixing spray is chefs kiss! It locks in your makeup and is transfer proof.
Ready , Set, Sealed Setting Spray - Juvia's Place
Matte finish! It held up pretty well throughout the work day and don’t smudge. I like that it’s really light and not overpowering. Definitely a must!
Stay All Day Blue Light Long Lasting Setting Spray | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Finishing Sprays
I've been hunting for a fixing spray and this one is very popular among the beauty community. I tested in out ( in Vegas heat) and itheld my makeup together so good. My concealer seprated on the undereye a bit but fixable. Paired this with the Morphe setting spray and it held up for 12hrs+. Setting and fixing spray are different. If you need details, feel free to comment and I'll explain. :)
Makeup Setting Spray - Revolution Beauty
Brushes
This was my first set of brushes. Elf has amazing quality, brushes are affordable, and they tell you how to use them.
Flawless Face 6 Piece Brush Collection - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Top notch and affordable. Real technique is THAT GIRL when it comes to brushes. They blend beautifully especially if you have trouble belnding (like I did) add the buffing brush saved me!
Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush & Sponge Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty