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My Current Makeup Bag💄
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items These are the must haves in my makeup bag! I try to keep my makeup affordable, and mix between drugstore and higher-end brands. I tend to go for a more natural, moisturized look, and all of these products help me achieve that look!
Sections
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Pre-Makeup Hydration
Eyebrows
Under Eyes
Skin Tint
Bronzers
Blush
Pre-Makeup Hydration
Do not forget about the pre-makeup skincare!! Hydrate your skin thoroughly before makeup application to get that glowy finished look.
Do not forget about your pre-makeup routine care!! This serum keeps my skin plump and hydrated on the daily. I use it morning and night and I never forget to use it before applying makeup to get that base right!
Amino Acids + B5 Water-Based Serum For Skin Hydration
I love this moisturizer on the daily, but especially under makeup! Use it after the Amino Acid serum linked above for that glazed-donut look before your makeup goes on for a moisturized, glowy end makeup look.
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
This cream is amazing if you need that extra oomph of base hydration! Use it on top of serums and moisturizers. Make sure your skin is fully dry before applying!
Naturium Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
I didn’t want to fall for this trend, but OMG do they work. I bought a 5 pack and was hooked after the first one. I’m literally saving the other 4 for when I have an event that I need to look extra good for. I recommend using it the night before an e...
Bio Collagen-Real Deep Mask
Eyebrows
Cheap and effective eyebrow products for that sought after Clean Girl look!
I’ve really been into the gelled eyebrow look lately, both when I’m wearing makeup and when I’m not. I think it gives such a clean-girl look, and this one holds all day!
Maybelline Super Lock Brow Glue Eyebrow Gel
I never cared for expensive eyebrow products - whatever gets the job done! I have used this specific pen for years now and recently found it in a waterproof option! It’s quick and easy and I love the added brush.
e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil
Under Eyes
Eye brighteners and concealers for a perfect, non-creasing, long lasting undereye
I’ve been using this brush for over a year now for liquid concealer, amazing for tight corners and blending!
Liquid Touch Concealer Brush
The Fenty eye brightener is insane alone and under concealer! I love using it in place of concealer on light-makeup days. It covers up my dark circles and fine lines instantly. For extra coverage, I use it under the concealer linked below.
Bright Fix Eye Brightener
Love this hydrating concealer by Fenty. It’s long lasting and doesn’t crease or pill. For extra coverage, I use it on top of the eye brightener linked above!
Hydrating Longwear Waterproof Concealer
Skin Tint
I personally prefer to use skin tints instead of foundation. I love that skin tints are lightweight, but still give you near full coverage!
I use this Fenty skin tint instead of foundation! It’s incredibly light, but still provides full coverage for my face. They have the tint in a great shade range too.
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Bronzers
Bronzers are the best at giving that sun-kissed look we all strive for! I prefer ones that feel light and blend smoothly.
This bronzer goes on and blends like BUTTER. A little goes a long way!
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick
I love this powder bronzer! I use it to set my cream bronzer. It genuinely has a smooth, buttery feel and gives you that extra sun-kissed look.
Murumuru Butter Bronzer Powder
Blush
A good blush changed my life!! It completely changes and tops off your makeup look, but I also wear blush alone on no-makeup days to brighten up my face. Probably the one product type I recommend the most when it comes to makeup!
A good blush brush is life changing! I love that this one is angled, it really helps sculpt my cheeks.
PRO Blush Brush #93
I’ve been using the “She’s so LA” cream/powder blush duo for over a year now. It is the only blush I currently use because the shade and quality is unmatched. The shade that I use is perfect on my skin tone for Fall!
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
I’ve used this blush since high school. I have the shade Berry Amore and it gives the perfect pink after-sun glow on my skin tone.
Milani Baked Blush
Lips
We always need a good lippie on hand!
I currently have this stain in three different shades! I keep one of these in my work bag and one application lasts me through a day at the office, multiple coffees, and lunch. A great affordable alternative to the Huda Beauty lip stains!
Covergirl Outlast Lipstain
This set has been in my stocking for 2 Christmases in a row now. I ran out of my first one before the following Christmas came! The color is gorgeous and I love the lip liner / gloss combo.
Pillow Talk Medium Glossy Lip Duo | Charlotte Tilbury
I love a good plumping product and I love that this is a plump / lipgloss combo! There are two shades to choose from and you will definitely feel the burn.
Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm | Charlotte Tilbury
I have this gloss in two shades. It’s so buttery and I love that it gives you a subtle tint without being too much. A quick way to elevate a no-makeup day!
Phyto-Glow Lip Balm - Naturium
This is on all my lists - But I can never not recommend it!! Hear me out, this is the BEST “chapstick” I’ve ever used. My last tube lasted over a year and works better than any other overpriced lip balm that I’ve tried. You may get some confused look...
Lanolin Nipple Cream, 100% Natural
Setting Sprays / Powders
Remember to set your makeup for long-lasting wear! I always set mine with powder and spray, even if I don’t have a long day ahead.
Historically, fancy expensive setting sprays have never worked for me. I’ve been using this $7 spray for the last few years now, and it’s never failed me.
Makeup Mist & Set - Small
I fear I’ve had this same container of product for 2 years now… It lasts FOREVER. I don’t use much powder to set my makeup. I put a little bit of product on the back of my hand, use a powder puff and tap it lightly into the most oily places on my fac...
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Full-Sized
I love using these powder puffs to apply setting powder! The shape is perfect to get into tight eye creases, but can also cover large areas if needed.
Velour Makeup Powder Puff