For girls who are just starting out with makeup, or don’t do a full face every day, these are my favorite basic essentials for long-lasting makeup! *all products are cruelty-free*
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Face 💁♀️
Eyes😍
Cheeks
Brushes & Sponges
Face 💁♀️
moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and setting spray
Great as a standalone product for dewey skin, or as a base before foundation
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
my all-time favorite foundation that I have been using for years. huge shade range and is lightweight and leaves my skin looking dewey without looking oily
True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal Paris
my go-to for when i need my makeup to last all day! great for both oily and dry skin
Power Grip Primer
This concealer is full coverage and has a wide shade range. I recommend using a lighter shade if you have darker eye circles.
Infallible Full Wear Concealer up to 24H Full Coverage
This primer helps reduce the appearance of pores while also giving you a makeup look that lasts all day or night.
The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
Tried and true setting spray. I use this every time I do my makeup to keep my makeup looking fresh without becoming cakey.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
A hidden gem for setting spray. This is a great choice if you want a “no makeup" makeup look.
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
Not only does this setting spray keep your makeup looking fresh, but it also gives you a dewy look without making you look oily. One of my favorites for the summertime!
Dewy Setting Spray for Makeup
If you're looking to splurge a little on a concealer, this is one of the best! It has a wide shade range and blends beautifully.
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
An affordable powder to set your foundation and concealer without leaving a whitecast.
Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder
I have been using this moisturizer for over 10 years now, and it has never caused my face to break out or left me feeling oily after a long day.
Olay Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin, SPF 15
I like to combine this with my moisturizer in the mornings, especially if I am wearing makeup. Works well for those with dry skin.
BYOMA Hydrating Serum
This was a great find for me! It helps with my dark circles and doesn't let my concealer look cakey.
BYOMA De-Puff and Brightening Eye Gel
Eyes😍
eyeshadow, mascara, and eyeliner
a basic everyday eyeshadow palette that can be used so many different ways!
Shop By The Rosé Palette | Rosy Pink Eyeshadow Palette
an everyday shadow that can also be used for a more dramatic look for a night out
A creamy eyeliner that comes in many colors to match your eye look!
BFF Crème Gel Liner Set
One of my holy grail mascaras that I have been using for years. It volumizes without flaking or transferring.
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara
Cheeks
Bronzer, highlighter, and blush
This bronzer warms up your makeup look without making you look orange.
Silky Matte Bronzing Powder
This blush is natural-looking and easy to blend.
Baked Blush
This is my go-to highlighter. It is buildable to create a more dewy look or a more dramatic glow.
Super shock highlighter
This liquid contour can be used on its own or as a base for powder contour. A little goes a long way!
Halo Glow Liquid Contour Wand
This liquid blush can be used on its own or underneath a powder blush. This blush has some shimmer to it, which is great for a more dewy makeup look.
Halo Glow Liquid Blush Wand
This liquid highlighter is lightweight and natural-looking, which is perfect for an everyday look.
Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand
This powder bronzer smells like the beach and gives you a bronzed look like you've been on the beach!
Murumuru Butter Bronzer
Brushes & Sponges
The BEST makeup sponges out there. They are easy to clean and long-lasting.
Real Techniques Makeup Sponge
These sponges can be used to blend any cream products like blush, contour, concealer, and foundation.
Total Makeup Sponge Set
Morphe creates the softest and durable makeup brushes. This set is worth the splurge for a beginner or to use as a travel set.
Best of Blends 8-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set
This is an affordable brush set that can be used for your entire face.
12-Piece Complete Makeup Brush Set
A random find of mine - this pan can be used to apply different eyeshadow colors with the same brush. This will keep your brush dry and help prevent mixing colors.
Color Swap Eye Shadow Switching Pan - ULTA Beauty Collection
An easy way to wash your makeup brushes and sponges! Just run your brush/sponge against the ridges after applying soap to remove any product.
ULTA Beauty Collection - Brush Cleansing Mitt
Using bar soap is affordable and can be used multiple times to clean your makeup brushes and sponges. Best used with a cleansing mitt.
Antibacterial Bar Soap
Powder puffs are best used for setting liquid and cream products under your eyes and the t-zone.
