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Affordable Make-Up
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Alaina Roberts
I am always looking for great-quality make up products that aren't too expensive. Here’s everything I’ve tried that I like.
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Mascaras
 
Foundation and Concealers
 
Eyeshadow Palettes
 
Lip Products
 
Contour
 
Makeup Bags

Mascaras

 
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This one is my all-time favorite. I use it currently. Covergirl mascaras are very underrated. This one adds volume and isn't clumpy. It's water proof, but easy to wash off with any face wash.
COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara
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This is a great quality but affordable eyelash curler.
SHANY Luxe Lashes Eyelash Curler
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I have used this clear mascara for years. It's great for your brows and lashes if you're going for a natural everyday look.
Maybelline Great Lash Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara
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If you want a mascara that brings out the length of your lashes and has little to no clumps, this one is for you.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Lengthening Mascara - 0.32 fl oz
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Foundation and Concealers

 
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This one is light and hydrating.
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer - 0.203 fl oz
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This one goes well with the fit me matte foundation I have listed below. This concealer is good at covering up any blemishes you have and doesn't look cakey.
Fit Me Concealer - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
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This works amazing for dark under eyes.
Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
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If you have larger pores this is a good pick. You'll barely see them with this foundation on. It gave my skin a very smooth appearance.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Oil Free Liquid Foundation - 1 fl oz
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I found that this one actually works with clearing up my skin, because it contains salicylic acid.
Almay Clear Complexion Foundation - 1 fl oz
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Eyeshadow Palettes

 
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I like how this palette looks with my hazel eyes.
Morphe Midnight Dune Artistry Eyeshadow Palette - 0.39oz - Ulta Beauty
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The rose gold and champagne colors in this palette look really nice with blue or green eyes.
9V Vintage Rose Artistry Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
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My favorite everyday eyeshadow palette from Elf.
Cream & Sugar Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Lip Products

 
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This works great as a blush, lip tint, or eyeshadow.
e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick - 0.155oz
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This soft blush lip color is very pretty for the summertime.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizing Lip Gloss, Hydrating Non-Stick Luminous Tinted Lip Shine with Hyaluronic Acid - Soft Blush - 0.10oz
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I use this every night before bed and I wake up with very soft lips.
Aquaphor Immediate Relief Lip Repair Balm
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Great for the holidays. It added some color to my lips but also looked very natural.
Neutrogena Moisture Smooth Color Stick - 0.11oz
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I found that this product not only worked well as a lip balm, but also an eyeshadow.
Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm - CoverGirl | Ulta Beauty
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This lip plumping gloss actually does the trick and makes your lips look fuller.
e.l.f. Lip Plumping Gloss - 0.09 fl oz
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Contour

 
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 If you love make up but are on a budget Elf is a good brand. This contour palette was cheap but also good quality.
e.l.f. Cream Contour Palette - 0.43oz
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Makeup Bags

 
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I used this bag for such a long time. You can fit a lot inside. I used it for both my makeup and skincare products.
Sonia Kashuk™ Weekender Makeup Bag - Black
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Applicators

 
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This is the only makeup sponge I will ever use.
Camo Concealer Sponge - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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This set has every kind of brush you will need.
G-Texnik Makeup Brushes Set Professional from an Array of Eyeshadow Foundation Brushes to a Concealer Brush to Eyelash and Blusher Brushes 32 Pcs soft Make up Brush Kit
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This is a perfect applicator for your under eyes.
e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush
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Another great sponge from Elf. Blends really nicely.
e.l.f. Blending Sponge
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Highlighter

 
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This highlighter is very glowly and beautiful.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Highlighter Beauty Wand - 0.33 fl oz
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Blush

 
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Looks good on different skin tones for a more natural look.
e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette Light - 0.47oz
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