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Super Affordable Makeup Faves!
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items affordable makeup favorites from someone who doesn’t like to spend a ton on makeup, but also doesn’t want to sacrifice quality! i’ve been a makeup lover for over 15 years and i’ve used high end products and drugstore products, and these are the affor...
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Eyes
Lips
Tools
Base
this is my favorite foundation at the moment, it has the most beautiful natural finish and feels incredible on the face, and stays put all day!
THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation - about-face
i’ve tried so many affordable concealers, and this one works just as good as the expensive ones i’ve tried. i always come back to this, and they have such a great shade range too!
Hydrating Camo Concealer
i’ve tried so many brow products, and i find most brow mascara products function the same, so i choose this one because it is cheap and performs well!
Essence Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara
this powder is INCREDIBLE, the pressed powder is great and the loose powder is insanely finely milled and so soft and easy to use. i was shocked at how good this is and i’ve repurchased so many times
Insta-Ready Face & Under Eye Setting Powder Duo-Translucent
love love love this pressed powder! i’ve repurchased a million times bc it’s so good
Perfect Finish HD Setting Powder
the best primer hands down. i’ve tried a million and this one is my favorite, always!
Power Grip Primer
these are so freaking pretty and they last so long!!! love love love
Camo Liquid Blush
another elf product i am obsessed with, the cool toned contour is so good and the warm toned bronzer is so nice too, all around great products!
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour
this is one of my favorite setting sprays of all time, it just hits every time and i reach for it more often than not
Miracle Flawless Setting Spray
my favorite hydrating spray! i use this before my setting spray (and to rehydrate my face if i need to fix any mistakes) and it is such a good hydrating spray, i use the cucumber and aloe one, but i think any of them would be good
Mario Badescu - 8.0 oz Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
if you’re looking for a heavy duty fixing spray, this is IT!!! it’s such a good, affordable option compared to more expensive fixing sprays out there and it really does its job well
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray - L'Oréal
gorgeous blush formula with SO many beautiful shades to choose from!!! love layering this on top of a cream blush 🤌
Milani - Luminoso Baked Blush - Radiant Powder Blush
been using this bronzer for years and it is SO good
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Murumuru ...
i’ve used these for years and it’s a great affordable option if you want multiple shades to choose from!
elf Cosmetics Powder Blush Palette
another great option if you want multiple options to choose from! good formula, and nice on top of cream bronzers
Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder Palette - Essence
this highlighter formula is just insane, it looks SO STUNNING! i also love to put this on the inner corner of my eyes 🤌
Flexitarian Super Shock Highlighter - ColourPop
such a pretty liquid highlighter, looks so good on its own or underneath a powder highlight!
Wet n Wild - Halo, Goodbye MegaGlo Liquid Highlighter
this highlight 🤌🤌🤌 SO beautiful
NYX Professional Makeup - Bright & Butta Buttermelt Highlight
Eyes
THEEEEE BEST eyelash glue ever!!! it stays put ALL DAY, you can cry, sweat, etc, and it will still be holding on. i was recommended this by a pro makeup artist years ago and i will never go back
Clear Finish 18 Hour Eyelash Glue - Eylure
my favorite affordable mascara! i stack it on top of the l’oréal paris telescopic and get the MOST gorgeous lashes. i wear them bare most days bc it’s so pretty tbh
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara
this stuff is just SO good. i use it as a base before i put on a few coats of the essence princess lash and it makes my lashes look gorgeous, i am obsessed
Black Telescopic Original Waterproof Mascara - L'Oréal
the ONLY liquid eyeliner i use. i love the brush tip and it just looks so good every time. a staple for YEARS
Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner
i’ve tried a million longwear eyeliner pencils and this is one of two that i actually enjoy. this is my #1 though and i’ve repurchased a billion times
Wet n Wild - Ultra Black Retractable Eyeliner
one of two longwear eyeliner pencils i actually like!!! this one is my second favorite but i do reach for it quite a bit so it’s still in the rotation and i do love it
No Budge Retractable Waterline Eyeliner
colourpop palettes are my favorite affordable eyeshadow palettes tbh, the quality is so good for the price, you really can’t beat it!
ColourPop - Eyeshadow Palettes - 15 Products
i cannot tell you how much i love this stuff. the only pot eyeliner i use tbh. works AMAZING with inglot duraline or a2o lab makeup sealer
Black 01 Stay & Play Gel Eyeliner Pot - Essence
this is a little bit of an investment, but when i tell you this little tube lasts FOREVER, i mean it! you really only need one drop every time you use it and you’re good. i use this with my pot eyeliner, or with black eyeshadow to make my own longwea...
Inglot DURALINE Makeup Durability & Eyeshadow
if you don’t want to splurge on inglot duraline, this is a great alternative! i go back and forth between the two often and i love both tbh
a2o Lab Waterproof Makeup Sealer
Lips
i use these as a longwear lip liner and they work SO good! i’ve also used them as a regular lip stain and it’s just as good. great colors, lasts usually around 5-6 hours (sometimes more), and all around great option if you hate reapplying lip liner a...
Lip Stain | Vegan Waterproof Lip Tint Marker
these are my FAVORITE lip product on the market, seriously. i’ve tried a million lip oils and none of them come close to this one! this is actually the only lip oil i’ve ever genuinely liked, and i love this more than i can say. money mauve & jam...
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
another lip necessity for me! blackberry sorbet, yummy gummy, and vanilla toffee are top tier colors
Glow Reviver Melting Tinted Lip Balm
i’ve tried a million lip balms and this is the best one i’ve tried! it makes my lips feel so good and it smells amazing too 1000000/10
Marshmallow Fluff Super Balm
another one of my favorite lip gloss formulations! praline is one of my favorite colors, and i’ve been using it for nearly 10 years now, i can’t even tell you how many times i’ve repurchased
NYX Professional Makeup - Praline Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
Tools
elf brushes are incredible, just as good as the super expensive ones for a fraction of the price
Putty Makeup Brushes
elf brushes are incredible, just as good as the super expensive ones for a fraction of the price
Makeup Brush Sets
again, elf quality + price tag can’t be beat
Lash Curler
when i tell you these are THE BEST affordable sponges you can find, i mean it!!! been using them for years and they are just as good as the super expensive beauty blenders
Paw Paw: Super Soft Wonder Blender - Teardrop