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My favorite makeup recs

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When it comes to makeup, I believe in products that not only look beautiful but feel good on the skin and serve a purpose beyond the surface. My top picks are chosen for their quality, performance, and versatility. Each product I recommend has earned...
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Concealer

My big 3
 
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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Effect: Brightens, conceals, de-puffs, hydrates, and refreshes Formula: Lightweight, infused with caffeine & vitamin C Finish: Natural satin — fresh, smooth, not too matte Shade Range: ~11 shades (light to deep) Review: This ...
ColorStay Skin Awaken™ 5-in-1 Concealer
 
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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Effect: Full coverage to conceal dark circles, blemishes, and discoloration Formula: Creamy, highly pigmented Finish: Matte, skin-like, non-greasy Shade Undertone: Cool-peach, medium-deep, skin with olive or cool undertones Revie...
Infallible Full Wear Concealer Caramel 400 | L'Oréal Paris
 
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Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) Effect: Brightens, conceals, and smooths under-eyes Formula: Lightweight, hydrating with skincare benefits Finish: Natural-satin; not too matte, not too dewy Shade Range: 25 inclusive shades (with neutral, cool, warm & olive...
Under Eye Concealer | Eliminate Dark Spots Mature Skin

Lip Products

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Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) Texture: Smooth, buttery, non-sticky Finish: Sheer glossy tint with a hint of warm brown Scent: Subtle vanilla-sugar Review: The formula melts into the lips with a silky texture that instantly hydrates and smooths. It’s addicting...
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
 
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Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) Effect: High-shine, non-sticky gloss with a hint of color Formula: Hydrating Finish: Glossy with a subtle shimmer Shade Range: 11 versatile shades suitable for various skin tones Review: Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb is a cult-favor...
Lip Gloss
 
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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Effect: Full, defined lips with a soft matte finish Formula: Creamy-matte, long-wearing, and non-feathering Finish: Matte but still comfortable Shade Range: 19 shades — pretty inclusive, with a good range for different skin tones ...
Ultra Suede® Sculpting Lip Pencil
 
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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Effect: Glossy, plump, and juicy-looking lips Formula: Lightweight oil-gloss hybrid with peptides and hydrating ingredients Finish: Glassy shine Shade Range: 10 shades — cute colors, but not all show up well on deeper tones My Re...
Wet Lip Oil Gloss

Foundation

Perfect for no makeup-makeup
 
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Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) Coverage: Buildable light to medium Finish: Natural skin-like, slightly radiant Shade Range: Wide and inclusive Wear Time: Long-lasting, sweat-resistant Review: The Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation is that rare kind of...
Foundation | DIOR CA

Mascara

Go to Mascara
 
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Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) Effect: Dramatic volume, fuller-looking lashes Formula: Soft, buildable, slightly dry Finish: Intense deep black with a natural lift Brush: Traditional bristle brush – thick and easy to control Review: The L’Oréal Voluminous Orig...
Voluminous Original Mascara Blackest Black | L'Oréal Paris

Blush

Perfect Blush
 
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Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) Formula: Lightweight liquid-to-powder with dewy or matte options Coverage Level: Sheer to buildable Finish: Natural flush—dewy blends, matte soft-focus skin Shade Range: 13 inclusive shades, warm‑cool‑neutral Review: Rare Beaut...
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes

Highlighter

Glowy highlighter
 
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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Formula: Lightweight liquid-to-skin, infused with superfine pearl pigments Coverage & Finish: Sheer, buildable radiance—natural dewy glow without chunky shimmer Shade Range: 8 luminous options (including Enlighten, Transcend, ...
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer | Dewy Liquid Highlighter

Primer

My go to primer
 
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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Effect: Tacky “grip” base for enhanced makeup longevity Formula: Lightweight, hydrating gel with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide Finish: Clear, slightly dewy — not matte Skin Types: Works best for dry/combination; may misbehave on...
Power Grip Primer

Eye shadow

 
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Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5) Effect: High-pigment, blendable, long-wearing eyeshadows Formula: Cream-to-powder, mousse-textured, or baked Finish: Matte, satin, shimmer, and glitter Shade Range: Extensive for light to medium tones; less inclusive for deeper ...
Eyeshadows

Bronzer

 
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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Effect: Subtle sun-kissed warmth with soft glow Formula: Creamy, balm-like Finish: Radiant sheen with fine shimmer Shade Range: 5 inclusive shades Review: The Bronzino Bronzer gives a fresh, dewy finish with a soft, sun-kissed ...
Tower Bronzino Illuminating Bronzer

Contour

 
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Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5) Effect: Sculpting, defining, and enhancing facial features Formula: Creamy, cool-toned, buildable Finish: Semi-matte Shade Range: 6 shades (Fair to Deep) Review: The Milk Makeup Sculpt Stick is a cool-toned, buildable formula t...
Sculpt Stick Cream Contour Stick

Eyeliner

 
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Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) Effect: Natural-looking definition Formula: Smooth, easy to smudge for smokey eye, long-wearing Finish: Soft matte Shade Range: 6 shades My Review: This brow pencil has become one of my go-tos. Easy to draw. The texture is smoo...
Annabelle Eyebrow Pencil

Eyebrow products

 
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Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) Effect: Super natural and defined brows with tiny, hair-like strokes Formula: Smooth, pigmented, smudge-proof Finish: Soft matte Shade Range: 12 shades — pretty inclusive but could use one or two deeper neutrals My Review: This...
Brow Pencil