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Makeup Essential ( High and Low end options)
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items A list curated with my current favorite makeup products that vary from low to high end
Sections
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Makeup Sponges and Brushes
Primer
Foundation
Concealer
Contour
Bronzer
Makeup Sponges and Brushes
Real techniques will always be the best makeup sponge on the market due to affordability and longevity of the product. I swear by these sponges and they are easy to wash with the makeup brush cleanser they sell
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Makeup Sponge - Pink Ombre
My favorite foundation brush on the market! It leaves the foundation looking flawless and untouched by a makeup applicator
Luxe Flawless Foundation Brush – EcoTools Beauty
Great eye brush for looks that require precision to perfect them!
Precision Eye Brush - AVON
Great Brush to apply contour and blush
Blush & Contour Brush - AVON
Primer
Great cheap primer that leaves your skin looking luminous
E.l.f. Putty Primer - Luminous - 0.74oz - Target
This is my current favorite primer! It leaves a glossy glow and is silky smooth upon application
MAC - Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating …
Foundation
This is my current favorite foundation, the color match I had done for my perfect shade and it blends well into the skin and is very buildable. It is also pretty affordable compared to other brands
MAC Cosmetics
This use to be my all time favorite foundation and it is non comedogenic which is great as well. I am not as much of a fan of the new formula for myself but it is a well known and loved brand
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation - Estée Lauder
With lots of options in shade and the smooth finish, this foundation is iconic for a reason! The shade match won’t leave you looking gray or orange either
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation | Estée Lauder
Concealer
This will forever be my favorite concealer! It always works well and is very blend-able and also easy enough for first time makeup users!
Shape Tape™ Full-Coverage Concealer - Tarte™ Cosmetics
It was voted best overall concealer by Byrdie and that is for a reason! It works super well and although $32 is a little steep, it is well worth it!
Triclone™ Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer
Contour
This is my favorite contour stick of all time! It is super creamy, blends well and is the cheapest contour stick you can find. It shocked me how well it works and I keep buying it again and again
wet n wild MegaGlo Dual-Ended Contour Stick
Very illuminating and very easy to use!
Colors of LOVE Glow Balm Duo Illuminating Stick
Bronzer
I have used this bronzer since 2019 and I swear by it, it is a glowy bronzer and it is very buildable as well. They have several tones to choose from and it doesn’t look cakey either
FARMASi Highly Pigmented Bronzer Blush
Instyle voted this the best overall bronzer and it is amazing with several different shades to choose from as well. It comes in at $30 but will last you a while so it is worth the price!
Bronze Balm - MERIT Beauty
Highlighter
I will always stand by the moonstone highlighter! It is a great pigment, it blends well and basically reflects the sun
Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighter - Sephora
This Sephora best seller has an amazing glow to it and for $27 is very affordable with how long it will last you! Definitely recommend giving it a try!
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight - Rare Beauty by ...
Blush
Benefit always has the best blushes and a wide variety of them as well and I love the packaging
Blush Makeup - Benefit Cosmetics
Oprah daily voted this blush at #1 on their list due to the pigment, the wear ability on all skin types and it is only $8! If you have a hard time picking out a blush, this is the one for you!
Ready To Bounce Cream Blush | IPSY Shop
Eyeshadow
I will always stand by my tried and true Naked palettes, they have so much pigment and blend so well it is incredible and they are 100% worth the price
Naked Eyeshadow Palettes: #1 Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay
This is a Sephora best seller and won an award for Best of Beauty from Allure! The pigments are great and it is very blend-able! It is a little pricey at $52 but well worth it for the product you get.
Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette - Sephora
Mascara
This has been my favorite regular mascara for years because it has a great lengthening effect and looks incredible without smudging a lot during application
lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara - Tarte Cosmetics
This is my absolute favorite waterproof mascara! It has a lengthening effect, it is so waterproof that it is hard to get off without micellar water, it doesn’t have a weird smell, and it is jet black as well
Waterproof Mascaras - Makeup | CHANEL
A great and affordable eyelash primer for those who like to prime their lashes before using mascara
Cashmere Eyelash Primer - AVON
Lipgloss
Best lip gloss I own! It is so shiny and the plumping effect is a nice added touch as well. My husband loves it and so do I
Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss - BUXOM
This lip balm has a gloss effect as well and makes lips super soft and kissable for date nights
Herbal Lip Balm - Hempz
Beautiful colors to choose from and leaves your lips feeling luscious and hydrated
Beyond Glow Lipcerin Hydrating Tinted Lip Care - AVON
Brow primer
This is my favorite brow priming gel and it is super cheap and works really well.
NYX Professional Makeup Control Freak Long-lasting Eyebrow Gel …
Great to use an eyebrow primer to tame eyebrow hairs before adding in colored eyebrow gel!
Colors of Love Hi-Brow Sculpting Brow Gel - AVON
Brow gel
I swear by this brow gel! They have a variety of colors, it lasts all day, the application is easy and it looks like real brow hairs when applied.
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel | Benefit …
Karlie Kloss uses it and BuyersGuide voted it #1 on their list! It is $13 and well worth trying out!
Queen of the Fill Brow Gel - Elizabeth Mott
Setting Spray
I love this setting spray! It is affordable, dries quickly and helps makeup last all day from my experience
The POREfessional: Super Setter - Benefit Cosmetics
If you want a cheap but great setting spray, Elf makes great ones that are affordable and definitely keep makeup on for a long time as well! I personally use the one in the green bottle but there are several options
Stay All Night Mist - Makeup Setting Spray | e.l.f. Cosmetics