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Makeup Products I Actually Repurchase
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items I’ve been trying out a bunch of different makeup products lately to figure out what actually works best, and this list is the ones that have stood out so far. I’m still experimenting, but I’ve found that there are honestly a lot of really good, affor...
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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
A water to powder priming serum that controls shine. The best on the market. My makeup always looks tea when I use this. I always recommend anything Danessa. She is pricey, but worth every penny. This is one brand that has NO dupes. Very mattifying a...
Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum - Danessa Myricks Beauty
The BEST blurring balm powder hands down!! This paired with the water powder serum is TEA!! If you have oily skin this will help with blurring your skin and keeping your makeup mattified. Doesn't apply oily is really good with blurring texture 10/10!
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Universal
I decided to give this a try and i did like this one. It definitely has that gripping power to keep your makeup in place. It also addes some hydration to the skin.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer - Sephora
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
I had my eye on this one for a long time. I grabbed it at a great price, and it was worth it. It has such a skin like hydrating finish and applies beautifully. perfect for everyday makeup.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint - Sephora
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
I have a serious obsession with blush and Morphe has been making a huge comeback especially with this bludh trio. You get a powder and cream blush with a pretty highlight in the middle and you get a mirror. It's very pigmented for a great price. She'...
Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio - Morphe
You guys already know that Juvia has the best blushes on the market!! The creme blush is super pigmented, affordable, and buildable. Be careful with this one because a little goes along way. The best part is that Juvias Place always has a sale on the website so be on the lookout for that. You won't need any other blush when you get this.
BLUSHED CREAM BLUSH - Juvia's Place
Hayley cooked with this one! I adore the packaging but more importantly I love this blush. It's easy to apply and blends like a dream. It also has great pigement and is buildable. It alos works really good with all skin tones. It has creamy texture t...
pocket blush - piggy | rhode skin
Now this does not work (for me at least) as a bronzer but it beautiful as a blush. Perfect for a toasty makeup look. I use the shade Butta Than U and it has great pigment. 10/10
Bronzer Makeup for Face & Body - NYX Cosmetics
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
This is the new bronzer duo, and I must say Morphe ATE with this. I'm using Fiji Beach and it brings so much warmth to my makeup. You get a satin cream and a buttery velvet powder bronzer for an affordable price. You will look sun kissed!
Bronzer: Contour & Bronzing Palettes | Morphe
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
This is one of the best setting brow gels I've tried in awhile. It's invisible and doesn't leave a white cast after drying. When dried, it feels like your brows are not going anywhere doesn't leave that weird greasy feeling. It just feels like my brows have a great hold on them and aren't moving. It is on the higher end.
Clear, Tinted, Waterproof Brow Gel & Wax - Benefit Cosmetics
I enjoy this brow pencil a lot. It dual ended with a brow brush. It gives you precise brow strokes without being overbearing. You really can transform your brows to your liking.
Precisely, My Brow Pencil | Benefit Cosmetics
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