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Makeup Must-Haves💄
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items These are my go-to makeup essentials—the products I reach for every day to create flawless, effortless looks. Whether it’s a natural glow or a full glam moment, these tried-and-true favorites never let me down!💄💋
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High-End Makeup Must-Haves👄💄
Budget Beauty Gems👄💄
Tools & Extras I Actually Use
High-End Makeup Must-Haves👄💄
My go-to for a flawless, hydrated glow! The Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation gives buildable coverage with a radiant, skin-like finish. It evens out my complexion while keeping my skin plump and nourished, thanks to its hydrating skincare-...
Beautiful Skin: Hydrating Foundation: 4 Neutral
This setting powder is a game-changer! It blurs, mattifies, and locks my makeup in place all day without feeling heavy or cakey. The finely milled texture melts into the skin, giving a flawless, airbrushed finish while keeping shine under control.
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
This ultra-soft, silky blush blends effortlessly for a natural, airbrushed flush. The lightweight, cloud-like formula delivers buildable pigment with a smooth, diffused finish that lasts all day. Infused with a subtle blurring effect, it enhances the...
Cloud Crush Blush | Matte Blurring Velvet Powder - Too Faced
This palette is the perfect mix of icy, cool-toned nudes with a luxurious blend of mattes, shimmers, and multidimensional metallics. The silky, high-pigment formula blends effortlessly, making it easy to create anything from soft, everyday looks to b...
Icy Nude - Huda Beauty eyeshadow pallete
If you want a concealer that does it all—brightens, hydrates, and gives amazing coverage—Kosas Revealer Concealer is a must-try! It blends effortlessly, feels lightweight, and has a creamy, skin-like finish that never looks cakey. Plus, it’s packed w...
Revealer Concealer - Kosas Cosmetics
I was honestly shocked by how good the Sephora Size Up Mascara is! It gives my lashes instant volume, making them look fuller and lifted without feeling heavy or clumpy. The formula is super black, buildable, and stays put all day without flaking. It...
SEPHORA COLLECTION Size Up Volumizing Mascara
This primer is a game-changer if you love a fresh, radiant glow! Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Illuminating Primer gives my skin that healthy, lit-from-within look while making my makeup glide on like a dream. It’s lightweight, hydrating, and neve...
Always an Optimist Illuminating Primer - Rare Beauty
YSL Loveshine is the ultimate glossy lip essential! It glides on like a dream, giving my lips a juicy, high-shine finish while keeping them soft and hydrated for hours. The formula feels weightless, never sticky, and adds the perfect wash of color—wh...
LoveShine – Discover The Iconic Lip Collection - YSL Beauty
This creamy, blendable formula gives the most natural, seamless contour—like instant cheekbones in a tube. The applicator makes it super easy to apply, and once blended, it melts into the skin for that soft, sculpted definition. It’s the perfect prod...
Hollywood Contour Wand - Light-medium - Charlotte Tilbury
Holy grail for perfectly defined, natural-looking brows! The ultra-fine tip makes it so easy to create precise, hair-like strokes, while the spoolie blends everything seamlessly. The formula is long-lasting, smudge-proof, and never too harsh—just eff...
Medium Brown Brow Wiz Precision Eyebrow Pencil - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
The lightweight, blendable formula melts into the skin seamlessly, giving a natural, softly sculpted look without any harsh lines. It’s buildable, easy to work with, and never patchy—perfect for a subtle contour or a more defined look. Plus, the liqu...
Soft Pinch Liquid Contour
Lightweight, buildable, and always camera-ready—this foundation melts into the skin for a flawless, natural finish that lasts all day. It’s my go-to for that “your skin but better” glow, whether I’m going bare or full glam.
Backstage Face & Body Foundation
This setting spray is pure magic in a bottle. It locks in makeup without that sticky, tight feeling and gives your skin a soft-focus finish that looks like a real-life filter. I use it before and after makeup—and my look stays fresh, smooth, and radi...
Airbrush Flawless Waterproof Setting Spray
This is the secret to looking wide awake—even when I’m not. It brightens under the eyes without creasing and sets everything with that signature CT soft-focus finish. Lightweight, silky, and never chalky—just an instant lift in a compact.
Refillable Airbrush Flawless Finish Brightening Powder
Obsessed is an understatement. This pencil does it all—lips, eyes, brows, even blush in a pinch. It glides on effortlessly, blends like a dream, and the pigment? Next level. If you’re into that “I woke up like this but better” vibe, this is the multi...
Artist Color Pencil Longwear Lip Liner
Out of all the Beautyblenders I’ve tried, the nude one just works the best for me. It’s super soft, blends everything effortlessly, and gives the most natural, skin-like finish. It’s the one I always reach for—simple, clean, and never lets me down.
Beautyblender® nude
Budget Beauty Gems👄💄
The best concealer I’ve ever tried! This concealer gives the perfect balance of coverage and hydration, making my under-eyes look fresh, smooth, and never cakey. It blends like a dream, feels weightless, and keeps my skin looking radiant all day.
Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer - Tower 28 Beauty
A true drugstore gem! The Maybelline Fit Me Concealer is lightweight, blendable, and gives the perfect natural-looking coverage. It brightens my under-eyes, covers blemishes effortlessly, and never looks cakey.
Maybelline Fit Me® Concealer
One of the best drugstore setting powders out there! The Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder sets my makeup beautifully, controls shine, and gives my skin a smooth, airbrushed finish. It’s lightweight, blends effortlessly, and keeps everything i...
Maybelline Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder
This clear, ultra-strong brow glue locks every hair in place for a lifted, sculpted look that lasts. Whether you prefer a natural feathered style or a bold laminated effect, the lightweight, smudge-proof formula keeps your brows in place without stif...
Super Lock Brow Glue Clear Eyebrow Gel - Maybelline
This ultra-fine liquid liner delivers sharp, precise lines with ease. The flexible brush tip glides smoothly, allowing for effortless application—from subtle definition to bold wings. Its smudge-proof, fade-resistant formula ensures all-day wear, whi...
Eyeliner: Liquid, Gel, Felt Tip, Pencils | Physicians Formula
This buttery-soft blush melts seamlessly into the skin for a natural, dewy flush. The creamy formula blends effortlessly, delivering buildable color with a smooth, lightweight feel. Perfect for a fresh, radiant look that lasts all day without feeling...
Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
This perfect neutral lip liner is my absolute go-to! The creamy, smooth formula glides on effortlessly, defining the lips with precision while keeping lipstick in place. The shade 212 is a versatile, flattering nude that complements any look—whether ...
Golden Rose Lip Liner Pencil (212).ca
This gloss is my go-to for a juicy, plump-looking pout. Shade 05 is the perfect neutral with a high-shine finish that enhances any lip look. The non-sticky formula feels comfortable and hydrating, making it ideal for everyday wear—whether worn alone ...
3D Hydra Lipgloss - KIKO 05
This buttery-soft bronzer melts into the skin for a seamless, sun-kissed glow. The lightweight, creamy formula blends effortlessly, delivering a natural warmth without looking heavy or patchy. Perfect for adding dimension or an all-over bronzed look,...
Buttermelt Bronzer: Long Wear Powder ... - NYX Cosmetics
Such a gem—super affordable but feels like high-end quality! The tip is ultra-precise, perfect for creating natural, hair-like strokes, and the formula glides on smoothly without smudging. It gives me clean, defined brows every time. If you’re lookin...
L.A. Girl, Shady Slim Brow Pencil, GB359 Blackest Brown, 0.003 oz (0.08 g)
Honestly one of the best affordable beauty tools out there! It blends foundation like a dream, leaves the skin with a flawless, airbrushed finish, and holds up so well with regular use. The quality is amazing for the price, and I always go back to it...
Real Techniques, Miracle Complexion Sponge®, 1 Sponge
This 5-piece set includes the perfect brushes for your face, eyes, and cheeks—plus the iconic Miracle Complexion Sponge. The quality is amazing for the price, and the brushes blend like a dream! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this set is a must-...
Everyday Essentials Set, Face + Eye + Cheek , 5 Pieces
Must-have if you love a plumped, glossy lip look! It gives the lips a beautiful shine while delivering a slight tingling effect that helps enhance volume. The formula feels hydrating, non-sticky, and gives that perfect, juicy finish. If you want full...
Physicians Formula, Plump Potion®, Needle-Free Lip Plumping Cocktail, 2214 Pink Crystal Potion, 0.1 oz (3 g)
On days when my skin feels more on the dry side, the Missha M Perfect Cover B.B Cream is my go-to! It’s amazingly hydrating, blends beautifully, and gives a natural, dewy finish while still providing great coverage. Plus, with SPF 42 PA+++, it keeps ...
Missha, M Perfect Cover B.B Cream, SPF 42 PA+++, No. 25 Warm Beige, 1.7 oz (50 ml)
The perfect pink blush duo for a fresh, youthful glow! The shades are super pigmented but blend like a dream, so you can go soft and subtle or build it up for a bold pop of color. The formula is smooth, long-wearing, and gives that gorgeous, radiant ...
VOL 4 Blushed Duo - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
Must-have for anyone who loves rich, golden neutrals with insane pigmentation! The buttery mattes and stunning metallics blend effortlessly, making it perfect for everyday glam or a bold, bronzed look. The shades are super versatile, work beautifully...
The Warrior Palette - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
Tools & Extras I Actually Use
I’ve tried everything—baby shampoo, bar soaps, DIY hacks—but nothing comes close to this. Cinema Secrets melts off even the most stubborn cream products and leaves my brushes spotless within seconds. No water, no waiting, no excuses. Plus, it dries u...
Original Makeup Brush Cleaner
It’s simple, quick, and super satisfying. The different textures make it easy to get every bit of foundation and pigment out—even from dense brushes. I just pop it in the sink, swirl away, and my brushes feel brand new. If deep-cleaning feels like a ...
SIGMA SPA® EXPRESS BRUSH CLEANING MAT
The lighting? Flawless. The magnification? So sharp you won’t miss a single detail. Whether I’m perfecting my wing or tweezing a rogue brow hair, Vera gives me that clear, crisp view every time. It looks super sleek on my vanity, and it’s honestly th...
Vera
Super easy to use, no pinching, no creasing, just beautifully lifted lashes every time.
Classic Lash Curler
I used to just throw mine in a makeup bag (guilty), but this protective shell changed the game. It’s lightweight, ventilated so the sponge can breathe (and not get weird), and super travel-friendly.
Blender Defender® Beautyblender® Protective Case
If you’re a makeup lover or a hygiene freak—this tool is a must. I use it daily to mix foundation shades, custom lip combos, or even thin out cream products without making a mess. It’s way more sanitary than the back of your hand, and the stainless s...
Makeup Mixing Palette Makeup Spatula Eyeshadow Palette for Nail Art Manicure Rectangle
It holds all my brushes securely upside down, so they dry faster and stay in perfect shape. No more damp bristles or water ruining the glue inside! Plus, it’s collapsible, super affordable, and takes up barely any space.
BEAKEY Collapsible Makeup Brush Drying Rack
This mirror is a travel essential. It’s lightweight, super sleek, and the built-in light makes touch-ups in hotel rooms or airplanes actually doable. I never travel without it—seriously, it’s saved me in some bad lighting situations.
The Light-Up Travel Mirror in Black