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Need some makeup recommendations? Here are a list of items I use on the daily when getting ready :) note that I have an oily face and these are the products that have worked for me
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Lipgloss

These are my favorite lipglosses! Literally have one if not most of these in my bags!
 
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absolutely love this lipgloss! My favorite colors are brown sugar (for a little brown/purpleish tint) and pink sugar (for a light pink/clearish gloss)
Shop All Lip Products
 
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LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS LIP GLOSS! MY THREE FAVORITE SHADES ARE: Fu$$y, cheeky, and sweet mouth
Lip Gloss
 
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you can definitely feel the lip plumper but it looks amazing after!
Lip Oils, Glosses & Plumpers with Shine
 
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This is ALWAYS in my purse! My favorite shade is RIRI
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
 
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I LOVE THE JAM SESSION COLOR!! GIVES ME A PERFECT LITTLE BURGUNDY TINT AND KEEPS MY LIPS HYDRATED
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
 
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These are super cute and I love supporting small businesses! I got the pink one from the first slide from my aunt and it's amazing. Keeps my lips hydrated and smells so good
"Lon Lon Milk" O.O.T Lip Gloss
 
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I LOVE the black honey shade! This is super cute and keeps my lips hydrated!
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm

Sunscreen

Top two face sunscreen brands that I use for my face that doesn't make me feel oily afterwards!
 
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my roommate recommended me this sunscreen and it did not disappoint!
Face Moisturizers with SPF Sun Protection
 
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doesn't leave a white cast and feels lightweight
Face Sunscreen– EltaMD
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Concealer

This is the only concealer that I've ever used and it does not disappoint!
 
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For the past several years, I would use the shade Biscuit but lately its been leaving me with an orange color so I've switched to the color Ginger and it fixed that problem. This has been perfect for concealing my eye bags!
Radiant Creamy Concealer

Blush

OMG LOVE THIS BLUSH! It's last me so long and always has me looking perfect!
 
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I currently have an older version of this with the shade Pop of Blush but the colors are super close to Blind Date. I've been using this blush for years and never disappoints. It doesn't feel cakey and gives a pop of color that lasts me all night.
Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio

Facial cleanser + moisturizer

These are used to clean and moisturize my face especially after wearing makeup for a full day!
 
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Love using this first to take off my makeup and then using my daily cleanser
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Skin Care Products
 
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I naturally have oily skin and this cleanser has helped me so much. Leaves me feeling refreshed after a long day
Facial Cleansers: Face Wash, Micellar Water & Bar Soap
 
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I've used ponds my whole life and honestly my favorite face moisturizer. I use the Crema S and the Anti-Aging face creams.
Facial Moisturizers
 
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Also love this face moisturizer, smells really good and is super lightweight.
Olay Super Cream with Sunscreen SPF 30, Ultra Lightweight SPF Face ...

pimple patches

THESE ARE THE ONLY BRAND OF PIMPLE PATCHES THAT SEEM TO WORK FOR ME! ALWAYS PICKS UP THE GUNK!
 
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Favorite kind of pimple patches! Helps get all that gunk off without popping the pimples
Mighty Patches: Original, Invisible and Face
 
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This is kind of like the bag that I have! I use it to travel as it is easy to hand around the bathroom/room wherever it is needed!
CUBETASTIC Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag

Eye Shadow

I LOVE these palettes! I especially gravitate to nude colors and these are my go to!
 
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My morphe eyeshadow palette has lasted me so long and I love all the colors!
Shop Eyeshadow & Pressed Pigment Palettes
 
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These are some of my favorite brushes to use. The brushes I use the most are for blush, highlighter and blending eyeshadow
Eye, Face, and Full Makeup Brush Sets

Eyelash Curler

I have almond shaped eyes and these are the ones that have worked best for me!
 
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Love this eyelash curler! Not expensive and does the trick :) I use it twice to make sure my eyelashes stay up all day long.
Lash Curler
 
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Just got put on this one! I have almond eyes and this really helped get my eyelashes to stay up and it super comfortable to use!
Shiseido Eyelash Curler

Mascara

These are the mascara brands that have worked for me! Depending on the mood/event, I like to switch up my mascara :)
 
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This one really gives me that volume without making my eyelashes look cakey!
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
 
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THIS IS MY FAVORITE BRAND OF MASCARA! Note it is not waterproof but I love how easy it is to apply and remove this mascara without needing to scrub my eyeballs a lot!
Liquid Lash™ Extensions Tubing Mascara
 
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I really like how tiny/skinny the wand is! It really gets all the eyelash hairs and makes your eyelashes look long!
Tightline™ 3-in-1 Black Lash Primer - Eyeliner - Lengthening Mascara