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My Staple Makeup Products - Super Budget and Professional Picks
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As a makeup user and ex makeup artist - these are the lip, eyes, nails and face products I cannot recommend enough for everyday glow. You've got some budget options, some high-end, products I've tried, tested, used on photoshoots, on myself… Just fav...
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Lips
 
Face
 
Nails

Eyes

Amazing mascaras and eye products to make any look pop - I love all of these particularly deeply.

 
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I use the waterproof version, lasts all day, incredibly performant
Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
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Nude beige eyeshadow to be used as primer - so longlasting
Painterly Pro Longwear Paint Pot Cream Eyeshadow - MAC | Ulta Beauty
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I use the waterproof one, already emptied two tubes
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara - MAC Cosmetics
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Makes any shimmer or metallic eyeshadow turn into waterproof eyeliners, made to revive the gel eyeliners from Inglot
Duraline - INGLOT
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A huge collection of colors, number 77 is the black one, incredibly black and won’t budge like ever
AMC Eyeliner Gel - INGLOT
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Really gorgeous nude with a warm undertone, great for everyday
Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Layin Low - MAC Cosmetics
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Lips

I love a matte lip as much as I love a glossy one, but one thing I love the most is lip liners too.

 
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Ringleader is a mix of toned down red and pink, soft yet visible color, gorgeous with just mascara
Ringleader SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
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Spice is my favorite, with the Spice lip liner ofc, but Oh Baby and Oyster Girl are also gorgeous for everyday, more sheer with sheen
MAC Lipglass | Oh Baby, Oyster Girl & More
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Love this gigantic applicator, also the formula and shine are un-beat-able
Lip Gloss - Juvia's Place
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Fussy, the peeeeeerfect mauve nude
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - Fenty Beauty
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These don’t ever budge, dry down waterproof, awesome with lipgloss
Lush Luxe Lip Liners - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
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One of the best colors for spring/summer, lots of neutrals for everyday skin tone in there
Kebi The Nude Velvety Matte Lipstick - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
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Apply without dragging but dry enough that they last so long, and they’re so cheap
Lip Liner | Rose - Barry M
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Face

Some face products I couldn't go without, with blush, highlighters and foundation.
 
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I also use these on the eyes and as highlighters, wonderful and packed with pigment, even more so with a mixing medium
Extra Dimension Blush | Long-wearing Blush - MAC Cosmetics
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My own foundation, sheer and buildable to medium coverage
Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
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I have always loved this blush by MAC - soft, peachy, suitable up to medium skintone, gorgeous
Fard à joues Sheertone | MAC Cosmetics
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Stunning highlighters that retail for a few pounds/dollars and come in various shades including blue!
Highlighter - MUA MAKEUP ACADEMY
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Nails

Some great nail polishes and nail treatments I particularly love.

 
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Lots of nude sheer nail colors for every skin tone and newly released sheer neons!
Sheer Strength Hardening Nail Paint - Barry M
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This is truly a holy grail product.
Nail Envy® Nail Strengthener - OPI
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So much so much better than the actual Bubble Bath!!
Shop Nail Envy® Bubble Bath Nail Strengthener | Pink Treatment - OPI
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Hard to come up with a better milky white sheer nail polish
Fairy Tailor - Essie | Ulta Beauty
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