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Whatโ€™s in my makeup bag - Makeup recommendations for women of color

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Foundations

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Alisha Simmons profile picture
I love the way my makeup turns out with this foundation as a base. I have extremely oily skin specifically in my tzone and this foundation is the only foundation that works on my oily skin and lasts long.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Oil Free Liquid Foundation - 1 fl oz
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This is the first foundation Iโ€™ve ever used that got my exact shade and undertone right. A little goes a long way and I love that it lasts throughout the day into night
Maybelline SuperStay Foundation: Long Wear & Full Coverage
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Love the fact that this foundation is black girl friendly and lasts all day. My oily tzone does not stand a chance with this foundation.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
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Love how this foundation looks in person and in pictures. This is my go to foundation for long events and photo shoots.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
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I love how matte and lightweight this foundation looks and feels on my skin.
loreal infallible pro matte foundation

Concealer

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Love to use this concealer for color correction and to brighten my under eyes. Love the creamy texture that does not crack or crease
Radiant Creamy Concealer
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Love that this concealer is budget friendly and full coverage
Hydrating Camo Concealer
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Been using this for a month now and loving it. Itโ€™s matte and provides full coverage
Soft Matte Complete Concealer

Setting Powder

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This is a good all over face setting powder if you have oily skin.
105 Fair Ivory Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline
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Do not sleep on drugstore makeup. I use shade GPP614 Chestnut to set my entire face paired with the Maybelline Foundation and my makeup stays put all day. I also use shade GPP615 Cocoa as a bronzer and to add some depth and color to my face.
LA Girl Pro.Face

Lips

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I use this every night as part of my skincare routine. It leaves my lips feeling hydrated and smooth.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
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Love these they are very pigmented and last long. They are also velvet matte and feel comfortable on your lips.
Sacha Cosmetics Intense Matte Velvet Lipstick
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I use this daily in the morning before applying matte lipsticks and after removing matte lipsticks to add some Hydration to my lips.
Coconut Lip Mask : Beauty & Personal Care
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My favorite drugstore lipliner. Itโ€™s soo creamy, pigmented and easy to apply.
L.A. COLORS Gel Lipliner, Alluring
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My favorite lipgloss. I love to layer them with lipsticks for a glossy look or wear them by themselves with lip liner.
Ruby Kisses Broadway Vita-Lip Gloss, Clear and Tinted, Moisturizing, High ...
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This lippie stick looks absolutely gorgeous on full lips. I always get tons of compliments from both men and women whenever I wear it. It feels comfortable on the lips.
Shop NBD Lippie Stix | Lipstick & Lip Stains by ColourPopยฎ
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This is a great value set for your money. The shade range is great for all skin colors and the formula is very creamy and pigmented.
Shop Bring The Heat - Lippie Pencil | ColourPopยฎ Lip Liner
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Another great set. You get all the nice brown lipliners you need to create nude or glossy lips. Iโ€™ve also noticed that these lipliners last really long and is a great gift.
Shop Truth or Bare - Lippie Pencil | ColourPopยฎ Lip Liner
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Iโ€™ve been gate keeping this for a while now because itโ€™s soo good. If you want a nice glossy look this is the flops for you.
Revlon : Lip Gloss
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Really good lip stain that lasts long on me and shows up on melanin skin. Itโ€™s affordable and reminds me of the Benefit Lip Stains. It can be used on the lips and cheeks however, I only use it for the lips donโ€™t really like it as a blush.
Sheer For It Blush Tint - Tinted Lip and Cheek Stain

Base

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My go to primer I use this everyday as part of my makeup routine
Pro Prep HD Face Primer - L.A. Girl
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I have really oily skin especially in my tzone and always use this spray to set my makeup which lasts a good 8 hours.
Lock-In Hydrating Makeup Setting Spray - L.A. Girl

Brows

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Super pigmented and very affordable.
Secret of Pharaoh Precision Brow Pencil - Chocolate
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An affordable alternative to the ABH Dip Brow Pomade without the price. Pigmented and easy to work with.
L.A. Girl Brow Pomade - 0.11oz
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Eyes

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I love this waterproof Mascara. It does not clump your lashes but instead it adds volume and length.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
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This mascara stays on all day or as long as you want it to stay on and itโ€™s waterproof. I do not wear any falsies with this lashes because it makes my natural lashes appear fuller, thicker and longer.
Very Black Lash Sensational Mascara - Maybelline
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My go to neutral palette. I always take this palette with me when traveling. Itโ€™s super pigmented and itโ€™s creamy texture blends really well.
Juvia's Place - The Coffee Shop Palette
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This palette is very pigmented. I use some shades as highlighters and they last all night and does not crease.
Juvia's Place - Culture Palette