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My Go-To Affordable Makeup Recs on a Budget: Everyday Essentials & Must-Have Favorites

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Discover my affordable go-to makeup recs that I use and love every day! From lightweight foundations and blendable blushes to long-lasting lip colors and must-have tools, this list has all the essentials to create an effortless, polished look. Perfec...
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Affordable Makeup Foundation and Concealers

 
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Used this for a wedding because I knew I was going to cry all day and this did not budge. Shade: rose ivory.
Infallible 32 Hour Lightweight Fresh Wear Foundation - L'Oréal Paris
 
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Foundation is super affordable and felt good on my dry skin. Shade: natural ivory.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
 
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I use this on top of my Milani Foundation just to cover my under eye and little blemishes and creases and it does the job. Super affordable as well. Shade: light natural.
Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer
 
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My go-to foundation and concealer in the shade light natural. It literally looks like I have no foundation on and love the feel of it on my dry skin.
Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation and Concealer

Makeup - Blush

 
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This blush did not move on my face when I had this on for a wedding.
Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush
 
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If you have dry skin, a liquid blush will do it. Super affordable.
Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush

Makeup - Eyebrows

 
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I have very thick brows so I don’t do much but use a few strokes of this product.
Stay Put Tinted Brow Mousse

Makeup - Favorite Lipstick Pens

 
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I love a deep lip plumping pen. The ones I use are Pinky Out, Wicked Cherry, and Toasted.
Pout Clout Lip Plumping Gloss Pen

Makeup - Go-to Highlighter

 
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Definitely a use for dry skin, this is a liquid highlighter I use whenever I do my makeup. Shade: Champagne Campaign.
Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand

Makeup - Eyeliners, Eyeshadows, Mascaras

 
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When it comes to eyeliners, I actually don’t prefer a liquid one. A cream eyeliner that glides on my eye gives me more control.
Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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If you need a mascara for that wedding you know you’re going to be crying all day, this is the one.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara ...
 
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This one makes my lashes look so much fuller.
Mascaras
 
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These fit in my small makeup bag and super affordable. The palettes I have are: Rose Water, I Love You a Latte, Cream & Sugar.
Bite-Size Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup - Primers

 
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Before I start my makeup, I like to moisturize and then prime it with this. Shade: Universal Sheer.
Liquid Poreless Putty Primer

Makeup - Contour

 
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I didn’t learn how to contour until fairly recently and you know I had to choose a liquid one for my dry skin. It’s a wand so it’s easy to place the dots on your face. Shade: Ginger.
Conceal + Perfect Liquid Contour
 
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My favorite bronzer when you want that natural sun-kissed look.
Primer-Infused Matte Bronzer

Makeup - Setting Spray

 
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My go-to setting spray to stay on all day and night.
Stay All Day Blue Light Long Lasting Setting Spray

Makeup - Brushes

 
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What I use to push in the powder under my eye after I use concealer.
Miracle 2-In-1 Powder Puff

Makeup - Favorite Setting Powder

 
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What I use for my under eye to set my concealer.
Born This Way Ethereal Setting Powder
 
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Another setting powder I use for all over my face.
Perfect Finish HD Setting Powder