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Affordable Makeup that is Luxury Quality
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items I've curated a list of budget-friendly makeup products, including foundations, eyeshadows, lipsticks, and more, that deliver luxury-quality results without breaking the bank. Plus, I’ve added some top-notch makeup brushes and sponges to complete your...
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One of my all time fav mascara's. I have no idea how it is so cheap but I hope they never stop making it.
Black Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
If you are wanting to try the mascara, this is a great deal. $8.99 for two. Also love that they are cruelty free.
Lash Princess Duo Pack - Essence | Ulta Beauty
This was my most recent mascara find from the Essence brand. This one is also SO good and I love the applicator. (I find this type of applicator clumps less) $4.99
Brown Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
I don't always use a primer but I like this one. Again super affordable and great quality.
Lash Princess Mascara Primer Extra Length & Volume - Essence | Ulta Beauty
I talk about this blush to anyone that will listen. Shimmery Rose is one of my fav shades on my paler complexion but every color I have tried I love. It's the perfect amount of pigmented and it blends out so well.
Shimmery Rose Pure Nude Baked Blush - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Another goodie by essence, I was pleasantly surprised this worked for my skin tone. Its hard to find a bronzer that isn't too orange on me and this is one of them.
Sunkissed in California Sun Club Luminous Bronzing Powder - Essence | Ulta Beauty
This is a really pretty highlighter. I like to use this on my collar bones for a healthy glow.
Be My Highlight 01 Pure Nude Highlighter - Essence | Ulta Beauty
This highlighter is STUNNING. I put this everywhere, cheekbones, cupids bow, inner corner, brown bone, tip of nose, everywhere. The shade Blossom Glow is one of my drugstore tried and trues. (I have used this for years and repurchased several times)
Blossom Glow MegaGlo Highlighting Powder - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty
If you want a lightweight but higher coverage "foundation" (this is called a tinted hydrator but it performs much better and has more coverage) When wearing this, it somehow looks better the longer it is on my face. I have combo skin, and I do set th...
Wet n Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator - Fair - 0.91 fl oz
I wear the shade "rose ivory" and it is one of my best color matches to date. I have worn this foundation for years and it's great everytime. My only complaint is the smell is a little like paint (but it fades and has never stopped me from using it)
wet n wild Photo Focus Matte Foundation - Rose Ivory
I'm telling you these are THE BEST makeup sponges ever. I have repurchased over and over. They are currently $9.95 for the pack (way cheaper than other brands) I use these once, wash, dry then use again. (I keep my dirty ones in a jar until I'm ready...
AOA Studio Makeup Sponge Set - 6 Pack
This is the only drugstore primer I use on a consistent basis. I like this one better than the green one.
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
One of my top drugstore setting sprays. I love the finish that it gives.
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This is a great drugstore sunscreen that is a dupe for a higher end one. My makeup lays great on this with no issue. If you like some sheen the one with shimmer is a great option.
Sunlight Suntouchable Whoa Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I used to use this primer all the time and I like the way it fills in my pores. If you are wanting something just to fill in and leave a clean canvas, this is a great option. If you want a primer that is tacky, the elf niacinamide would be better for...
Poreless Putty Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This is a gorgeous cream bronzer and its another one that works well on my paler complexion.
Day Trip Luminous Putty Bronzer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Really pretty lip oil that comes in several shades. Feels nice on the lips and not sticky.
Pink Quartz Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Hands down some of the best performing lip liners at the drug store that I have personally used. I have several shades, they wear all day and I wear them in combo with maybelline lip crayon.
Let's Bounce Lifter Liner Lip Liner with Hyaluronic Acid - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Absolutely love these ink crayon lipsticks in combo with the lipliner I linked. These last for hours with eating drinking talking etc. They also aren't drying on the lips. I wear this multiple times a week usually at work.
Keep it Fun SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
These glosses are gorgeous. Now they are slightly thick so if that bothers you I would pass.
Gummy Bear Lifter Gloss Candy Drop Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
This eyeliner is comfy and I like to wear on my waterline and to tightline with.
Onyx 10 Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
I use this powder almost everyday. It's affordable and never lets me down. If you need a translucent powder, this is for you!
Airspun Loose Powder - Translucent - 1.2oz
Very pigmented liquid blush, it blends out really nice with a damp sponge.
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Le Liquid Blush for Cheeks - Dewy Bright Pink - 0.33 fl oz
These single eyeshadows pack a punch. They are very creamy and apply best with a finger.
Eyeshadow
If cool tones are your thing this eyeshadow palette has everything you need. The shadows all perform well and its 30 shadows for $35
Stone Cold Fox
Great little taupe/browns eyeshadow palette for $14
That's Taupe
These morphe palettes are so pretty. The middle shade you can apply dry or wet depending on how bright you want it to be.
Rich & Foiled Rose to Fame Eyeshadow Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
This palette is on SALE for $10.50 (reg $21)
Shade Thrower Eyeshadow Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
This is a warm pinky eyeshadow palette. 18 shades
18W Natural Wonder Artistry Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Another great setting spray, they nailed the sprayer on this when they created the product. It's a super fine mist that sprays evenly.
2.8 oz Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
LOVE this setting spray as well. If you need your makeup to last all day, this holds it in place.
6.0 oz Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani | Ulta Beauty
Oldie but a goodie (anyone remember the chokehold Luminoso had on the beauty community years ago?) These blushes are really pretty and blend well.
Luminoso Baked Blush - Radiant Powder Blush - Milani | Ulta Beauty
Brushes
This is a great drugstore brush for blending.
Ultimate Blending Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I like this for contouring my nose.
Contouring Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This works really well for highlighter or for powder under the eyes.
Highlighting Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
A powder brush that is affordable and holds up with cleaning.
Pointed Powder Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This kit has a little bit of everything you would need for basics. If you need several brushes its much cheaper to buy this set, than to buy individually.($35 for the set vs. $6-$8 a piece)
e.l.f. Ten Out Of Ten Brush Set, 10 Pieces
19 piece set for $50 and this is also a great option if you are needing brushes.
19 Piece Makeup Brush Set & Roll
Great eye makeup brush set. Has everything you would need for a standard look.
Real Techniques Everyday Eye Essentials Makeup Brush Kit - 8pc
Face brush set. Real technique brushes never have let me down and hold up well throughout the years.
Real Techniques Face Base Makeup Brush Kit - 4pc