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my everyday makeup bag ESSENTIALS!

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My go-to everyday makeup essentials — the products I always keep in my bag for a quick, polished look. From lightweight foundations and concealers to mascara, lip favorites, and touch-up must-haves, this list is filled with affordable beauty staples ...
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Skin Prep Essentials

I live by these skin prep products! I love glowy, natural looking skin and these products have helped me achieve just that!

 
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I have not tried this milky toner yet but it's next up on my list to test! The consistency looks so good and hydrating! Another non-toxic product that's perfect for the natural makeup look.
The Base Face Milk Facial Essence + Lightweight Moisturizer - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
 
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Low-tox glowy skin?! Yes please!! I pair this with my toner to complete my skin prep routine before makeup!
Phyto Mucin Glow Serum - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
 
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THE HOLY GRIAL of skin prep before makeup! I absolutely love my Rhode glazing milk. My skin feels hydrated and glowy after each use! Give it a try if you're looking for a hydrating product to enhance your natural glow.
rhode glazing milk
 
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This milky toner from Byoma is a favorite non-toxic swap that is an essential in my makeup bag! I love the soothing glow this gives my skin in the morning! You have to try this out before makeup, it'll change your whole look!
Hydrating Milky Toner - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
 
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This product has changed my under eyes from bland to glowing! Leaves me feeling energized and fresh after a long night! A great option to keep in my makeup bag.
Pink ‘Spresso Energizing Eye Balm - TULA | Ulta Beauty

My Favorite Blushes

I'm a blush girl at heart! I love a good sunburnt cheek look💗

 
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I'm a natural-look makeup girl so I absolutely love the rhode pocket blush! This gives me the sunburnt look without having to be in the sun. 10/10 reccommend to all my girls!
rhode pocket blush tan line
 
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LOVING this powder blush! It lays perfectly on my skin after I use a cream blush to start! So many colors to choose from, makes it perfect for any season.
BREATHLESS Soft Focus Blurring Blush - Talc-Free Powder Blush - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
 
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A beautiful pigment to add over my cream blush! Loving the mauve color for this fall.
Kosas Blush is Life

My Go To Eye Products

 
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No doubt this is the best brow freeze gel on the market! Wedding tested and perfected! It lasted my whole wedding day and I got so many compliments on my brows!!
Brow Freeze® Gel
 
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The perfect pairing with the freeze brow gel! My go-to brow combo for both natural and full-face makeup!
Brow Wiz® Anastasia Beverly Hills
 
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My favorite non-toxic makeup brand with another fantastic product! I love the length this mascara gives me.
After Midnight Limitless Lash Mascara - ILIA | Ulta Beauty

Lip Combo Essentials

Lip combos don't lie! These are my tried and tested favorites!

 
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I learned how to do my own makeup for my wedding and stumbled upon Colorpop and have been obsessed ever since! These are my go to lip liners for a natural look!
ColourPop®: Discover Pinky Promise Lip Pencil Trio | Lip Liner
 
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This is the PERFECT matte lip stain that I swear by!! It is the best affordable option I found on the market! Tried and tested at my wedding and it lasted all night while eating and drinking!
Snuggle Season Smushy Matte Lip Balm - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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It's not makeup, but I keep one in my makeup bag! I'm grabbing the Aquaphor for my natural makeup look when I don't need the extra color. Bonus, it leaves my lips ultra hydrated.
Aquaphor® Lip Care Products
 
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LOVE the Honest brand and their makeup products! This lip tint is an essential you have to try!
Tinted Lip Balm | Honest | Non-Toxic
 
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Loving the shimmer from this lip gloss. Beautiful for any season💗
Naturium Phyto-Glow Shimmer Lip Balm - Galaxy - 0.34 fl oz
 
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One of my favorite summer Fridays dupes!! Smells so good and makes my lips extra soft.
Being Frenshe Lip Balm - Moon Milk - 0.35oz

Bronzing Staples

My go-to summer bronze look all year long!

 
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I'm all about the bronzed, tan look without laying in the sun. This bronzing putty is my absolute favorite for my natural makeup look!
ColourPop®: Shop Now Light - Light | Bronzing Balm
 
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My bronze stick on the go! I kept this in my wedding pouch for touch ups when I wanted a little extra bronzing glow. Super smooth consistency.
Colorpop bronze stick
 
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Saie is one of the BEST makeup brands! This dew bronzer gives me a beautiful glow and is 100% worth the money.
Saie Dew Bronze
 
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If you are influenced to try anything, TRY THIS! This bronzing putty melts on my face and gives me the best bronzed glow! Plus it's a low-tox company!
Sun Melt Bronzer Saie

Skin Tints and Concealers

I love a more natural look and these skin tints and concealers have helped me achieve the look!

 
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Skin tints have been the trend of the summer and they aren't slowing down! I've found this skin tint to be a good consistency and provide enough coverage for my skin without looking unnautral. Give this skin tint a try if you're looking for a low-tox...
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
 
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A trustworthy concealer I can never go wrong with! Perfect coverage and skin match. Will be purchasing again once it's gone.
Mallow SC.25 True Skin Serum Concealer - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
 
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The best low-tox skin tint! Love how this feels on my face and provides adequate coverage!
Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer™ Saie
 
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cocokind is one of my FAVORITE brands for lip products! Loving this color lately.
cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur Balm - Be Real - 0.37 fl oz

The Best Brushes

 
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Loving this healthy makeup brush set from Eco Tools! I'm always grabbing these brushes first when doing my makeup.
EcoTools 6-Piece Makeup Brush Set with Case

Miscellaneous

 
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Not quite makeup, but still in my bag as an everyday essential I love!!
Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream with Taming Wand - dae | Sephora