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Budget Friendly Make Up Options

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These aren't going to be perfect, but I don't spend a lot of money on makeup to achieve an everyday makeup look.
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Foundations

 
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I have and use this regularly. I use the 505 Ivory. My skin tone is very hard to match up because I am very pale skinned.
COVERGIRL Clean Matte Liquid Foundation Ivory
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I use this to cover blemishes usually. I use it as a concealer.
wet n wild Photo Focus Matte Foundation Stick
 
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I used this for a little while. It comes out white, but it blends. It just depends on skin types because some skin types the color won't match well. If you want to use this as a more natural no make up look, this is perfect!
ReviGLam TLM Colour Changing Foundation SPF15
 
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I used this for a little while, I just needed more coverage. I did like the product and if you have less blemishes to cover, this would be an awesome option to try.
SuperThinker Air Cushion CC Cream Foundation

Powders

I have used all of these and if you are on a budget these days, it's hard to afford expensive makeup. It may not be the fancy name brands that you see, but

 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
I use the Translucent powder and the Classic Ivory to get the color I want. These are so cheap that you can afford to buy and mix the two.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Powder, Ivory
 
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I used to this years ago. I have a weird skin color and I have to have the lightest shade in this. It covers very well and very affordable.
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - 011
 
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I used to love this powder. It's easy to make a mess, so I stopped using the loose powder.
wet n wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder

Eye Shadows

 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
UCANBE is affordable and highly pigmented. You can use a primer or not and they stilll pigmented.
UCANBE 12 Color Naked Nude Eyeshadow Palette
 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
So many options, you can do with these!
UCANBE 40 Color Eyeshadow Palette - Matte & Shimmer
 
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I love this! I've had it for years and still use it. The eye shadows are very pigmented than most I have used. UCANBE is a very good and less expensive brand but good quality.
UCANBE 18 Colors Nude Eyeshadow Palette
 
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Very pigmented!
UCANBE 18 Colors Eyeshadow Palette - Nude
 
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E.l.f has always been a good brand. I used so many of their products when I was in college. I was on a budget then too, but never found anything I didn't like.
e.l.f. Perfect 10 Eyeshadow Palette, Nude Rose
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I used to use these all the time before I switched to Morphe and UCANBE.
e.l.f. Baked Eyeshadow Palette, 10 Shades
 
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Perfect to carry on the go incase you want to drop in your purse.
Almay Smoky Eye Trio, Lavender Haze, 0.08 Oz
 
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These are so pretty!
BestLand Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow Set

Mascaras

 
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It's basic, but it works
wet n wild Mega Volume Mascara - Very Black
 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
I used these all throughout high school and would still use them today. I have another brand I use now.
Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara, 2 Ct
 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
I love this mascara and still use it!
Maybelline Falsies Volumizing Mascara, Black

Eye Brow Wax & Powder

 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
If you like gel eyeliner and brown powder, this is a good buy.
UCANBE 4 in 1 Eyeliner Gel & Brow Powder Set

Eyeliners

 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
Used this for years!
Revlon ColorStay Pencil Eyeliner, 202 Black Brown
 
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I used to use this, but I can't get the wings even. That's just me though.
e.l.f. Expert Liquid Liner, Jet Black, 2 ct
 
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These are so pretty!
12Pcs Gel Glitter Eyeliner Pencils Set
 
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I love these!
iMethod Winged Eyeliner Stamp - 2 Pens
 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
These aren't a very natural look, but I use them and I get many complicated on my eye makeup.
Dual Ended Black Liquid Eyeliner - 2 in 1

Contour

 
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I'm not an expert with contouring, but I have seen other content creators using this.
ONLYOILY Double-End Contour Highlighter Stick
 
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Absolutely have no idea when it comes to contouring and highlighting, but this steps up your make up for sure. It is easy to blend and doesn't leave you muddy.
wet n wild MegaGlo Dual-Ended Contour Stick
 
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Here is another choice to choose from with contouring. I'm not an expert on contouring but I try
e.l.f. Cream Contour Palette, 4 Shades

LipLiners/Lipsticks

 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
Love these!
LANGMANNI 6 Matte Lipstick & Lipliners Set
 
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These are very pigmented and stay on for quite a while.
BestLand 6Pcs Matte Liquid Lipstick Set
 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
I love lip liners because it gives definition to your lips.
Baorder 12 Colors Matte Lip Liner Set
 
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Lip gloss is my go to because I prefer a glossy shine. I use lip liner, lipstick, and then put a gloss over a matte like lipstick.
LANGMANNI 10 Colors Diamond Glitter Lip Gloss
 
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I know these are a bit dark, but I love them.
evpct 3Pcs Matte Liquid Lipstick Set

Blush

 
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I have heard good things about this blush. Liquids are in and most powders ppl do not want to use anymore. I am not a blush type of girl really. I try to keep everything as natural as possible.
SHEGLAM Color Bloom Liquid Blush - Devoted
 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
I don't use blush much but when I do I prefer this brand and color.
Maybelline Fit Me Mauve Powder Blush
 
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Elf is a wonderful brand and I see this product used quite a lot by many influences. I don't prefer liquid blush because I don't want to smear it all over my face. But it's affordable.
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush, Dusty Rosé
 
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This is just a cosmetic blush powder by e.l.f. and I absolutely love this
e.l.f. Cosmetics Powder Blush Palette - Light
 
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I haven't personally used this, but I have heard a lot of good things about it. I haven't found an e.l.f. product that I hate yet.
e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick, Dazzling Peony

Makeup Primers

 
Andrea Lee Sharpe profile picture
I do like this primer, but it is a bit sticky and not as smooth as some primers.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, Gel-Based, 0.811 Fl Oz
 
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This really hydrates your face and makes it really smooth. I love e.l.f. primers because they are smoothing but also aren't expensive.
e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer, Vegan, Small
 
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absolutely love this primer! This makes everything so smooth & helps minimize pores. However, there are other e.l.f. primers you can use too. The blemish control one is another one I like to use too.
e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer, 0.47 Fl Oz
 
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This is another option to use for primer. I have used it and it is cheaper, but I prefer E.L.F because this one is a bit sticky and not as smooth but will definitely do what you want it to.
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser Primer
 
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I absolutely love this primer! It minimizes pores and helps with making your face feel and look smoother. So much easier to apply your makeup.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Primer SPF20
 
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This is my favorite!
e.l.f. Mineral Infused Face Primer, Large