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Whatโs in my makeup bag - Makeup recommendations for women of color
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Lips
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Base
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Eyes
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Tools
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Brows
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Concealer
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. Itโs 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. Iโve 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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Iโve been gate keeping this for a while now because itโs 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. Itโs 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 donโt 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
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 itโs 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. Itโs super pigmented and itโs 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
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One the best waterproof eyeliner on the market. It lasts really long and is super black and easy to work with.
NYX Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - Black (2 Pack)
Tools
Flawless makeup always starts with the perfect tools. This is a curated list of my favorite brushes and beauty tools in my collection that I use daily.
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Soft, durable and easy to work with.
Real Techniques 6-Piece Makeup Brush & Sponge Set
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I prefer this over makeup wipes. Removes all my makeup and is machine washable. You also save money by using this instead of purchasing makeup wipes every few weeks.
MakeUp Eraser PRO - Remove All Makeup with Water
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They are very soft and you get a wide variety of brushes. Itโs perfect for beginners. They did have a smell to it however after washing them they no longer had that scent.
BS-MALL 18 Pcs Makeup Brush Set with Case
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Love this set. l use the blush and foundation brushes in my regular rotation and the bag is perfect for travel. Quality is really good, the bristles are soft and held up really well when washed. I havenโt experienced any shedding.
Buttery Blends 6-Piece Travel Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
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For synthetic bristles these brushes are very high quality and does not shed.
P.Louise 30-Piece Makeup Brush Set
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This is my favorite brush to do cut creases and concealer to clean up around my brows as well as to set my eyelid base. Itโs very easy to use and good quality
P.Louise #7072 Flat Brush
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The brushes look nice, feel soft and for the price you get some really good brushes that are reasonably priced.
Real Perfection 16-Pc Makeup Brush Set Pink
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
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. Itโs matte and provides full coverage
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
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I really love this formula itโs lightweight buildable and blends out smoothly. For the price itโs a really great creamy concealer that lasts long and you donโt feel like youโre wearing concealer
Soft Glam Satin Concealer, Crease-Resistant - 36 Shades - $5
Foundations
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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 Iโve 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
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
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This setting powder is amazing. Itโs black girl friendly and oily skin friendly. Comes in a wide range of shades and is very inclusive. Perfect for pictures because you do not get any flashbacks. This is a brand from my country ๐น๐น so they specifica...
Sacha BUTTERCUP Setting Powder - No Flashback
Amazon Must Have Beauty Products
Beauty products on Amazon, hand-picked and owned by me. These items are not only pocket friendly but is great if you're refreshing your skincare or needing a makeup haul. They are perfect size for travel or as gifts.
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Great gift set. Perfect stocking stuffer for teen girls or anyone in general.
eos Holiday Lip Balm 3-Pack, Limited Ed.
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I like the smooth application and is a really nice subtle tint.
Pixi +Hydra LipTreat Duo Holiday Ornament
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I love the way the primer separates my natural lashes giving it length which makes the mascara application flawless.
Too Faced Foreplay & Better Than Sex Duo Mascara
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This is a great set if you just want to try Kiehlโs products. Their size is also great for travel if you donโt want to take full size products.
Their shampoo and conditioner is really good it left my hair feeling clean and fresh without feeling dry...
Kiehl's Body & Haircare Gift Set, 3 Travel Sizes
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Great for sensitive skin. I love the exfoliating scrub. I have thick thighs that tend to rub causing black marks, the exfoliating scrub worked really well and even out my skin in the thigh area. It also prevents ingrown hairs which is a big plus
First Aid Beauty Soft + Smooth Body Kit, 3ct
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Great highlighter that is easy to apply
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Highlighter
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Easy to apply, lengthens lashes and lasts all day.
tartelette Tubing Mascara - Volume & Length
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Really good set that is perfect for travel or as a gift. Set comes with 3 each body wash and lotion. The lotion absorbs in your skin really fast however, it leaves your skin feeling moisturized throughout the day.
BYOMA Body Care Holiday Gift Set - 6-Piece
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Bought a couple of these for my friends and they all love it so far and have nothing but great things to say about this set. They are a bit smaller than I expected but overall great product
Summer Fridays Jet Lagโข Mini Hydrating Set
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Great quality, my hair does not slip out even when working out.
slip Skinny Scrunchies Candy Cane 4-Pack
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One of my favorite scents is Vanilla and this smells so good and exactly like Vanilla.
Tree Hut Vanilla Body Care Bundle
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I have really oily skin but use this under my foundation and have noticed that my makeup lasts longer. It does not feel sticky or heavy at all and smells really good
Glow Recipe Guava Brightening Set - Eye Cream & Serum
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I love the moisturizer itโs thick but not heavy. This is a perfect set for persons with dry or combination skin. Although I have oily skin I still use the moisturizer when I travel to the USA during winter times.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer
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This is a great set to keep in your handbag and it comes with a pouch. Itโs great for everyday use and for persons with sensitive skin.
Neutrogena Refresh & Hydrate Skin Care Set
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Great Mascara for longer lasting lashes. The pencil is really creamy and easy to apply
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara Set
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The shampoo is very gentle and have a sweet smell
OUAI Scrub It All Holiday Hair Care Kit
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Smells really good and leaves your hair feeling really nice and soft
SOL DE JANEIRO Joia Damage Repair Shampoo Set
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Great quality brushes that are soft and easy to use. This set is great for beginners you get a wide variety of brushes.
BS-MALL 18 Pcs Makeup Brush Set with Case
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My favorite razor brand, I always get a smooth clean shave with no razor bumps whenever I use this.
Gillette Venus ComfortGlide White Tea Razor
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Really nice shine, moisturizing lightweight and hydrating. I love that itโs not to sticky or greasy.
e.l.f. Squeeze Me More Lip Balm Duo
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They show up really nice on melanin skin tones but they are a bit sheer. You would feel a bit of tingling sensation but thatโs just the plumbing effect. It gives your lips a nice natural plumped look.
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Plumping Lip Oil Kit
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Really nice share coverage and itโs moisturizing and feels great on the lips.
e.l.f. Squeeze Me More Lip Balm Duo
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Not sure if these are edible or not but I have licked my lips a couple times wearing these and they are delicious ๐ซฃ. They also apply really well and smooth.
Victoria's Secret Lip Gloss Gift Set, 5 Flavors
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This is a really nice subtle natural stain. Perfect for those no make up makeup days where you only want to wear a lip product
e.l.f. Glossy Lip Stain 4 Days Kit, Vegan
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Really nice tint and they smell really nice like fresh fruits.
NIVEA Fruity Tinted Lip Balm Variety Pack
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Very pigmented with little to no fall out
docolor 9-Color Nude Brown Eyeshadow Palette
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Great everyday palette thatโs pigmented and last all day
BestLand 2 Pack 12 Colors Nude Eyeshadow Palette
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Perfect size that fits in everyday bag and perfect for travels. Holds a lot of products and have inside pockets
Noozion Puffy Makeup Bag Travel Organizer
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Comes with every single tool you need for a perfect pedicure
36 in 1 Professional Pedicure Kit with Foot Rasp
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Perfect size for travel and the lights are really bright. You can see every detail in your face which makes it perfect for detailed eyeshadow looks
Travel LED Lighted Makeup Mirror, USB-Powered
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Smells really good and leaves you skin feeling super soft
Dove Brown Sugar & Coconut Body Scrub 15oz
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Great quality, sticks and stays on very long and does what itโs supposed to do
QUSTERE Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches 200ct
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Pretty bottle, great smell and a little goes a long way
Lollia Wish Bubble Bath 33.8oz Vanilla Bean