Tired of your makeup sliding off by noon? Here’s the ultimate beginner-friendly list for a look that actually lasts all day.
Sections
6
Setting Sprays
Foundation
Concealers
Powders
Blush
Eye Liners
Setting Sprays
the gold standard for long wear; keeps makeup locked in through heat, sweat, and long days.
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Spray
gives a softer, blurred finish and helps makeup look fresh
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Hydrating & Waterproof Setting Spray
affordable dupe for All Nighter, lightweight, keeps makeup in place.
e.l.f. Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist
great for oily skin, keeps shine down.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Setting Spray Matte
multitasker that can prime, set, and refresh makeup
Milani Setting Spray + Primer, Make It Last
Is like hair spray to face
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray
Foundation
Lightweight and hydrating → perfect for everyday natural skin.
L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Serum
Affordable cult favorite that works for most skin types.
Foundation Makeup: Liquid, Powder, & Cream
Powerhouse for long wear. lasts through sweat, heat, and humidity
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Skin-like finish with long wear. also Has skincare benefits that improve skin over time.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Great for acne prone skin and long lasting g
Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation
Concealers
• Smooth + blendable → never looks heavy under eyes.
• Buildable coverage, perfect for brightening without creasing.
• Great for spot concealing + highlighting.
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Budget-friendly + super easy for beginners.
• Comes with a sponge tip = no brush needed.
• Brightens dark circles without looking cakey.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles
So hydrating and doesn’t crease wear this everytime under my makeup and lasts
Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer
Long lasting love this one of my favorites
Concealer Makeup | Face & Under Eye Concealer
• Big tube = lasts forever.
• Can double as foundation (yep, it’s that good).
• Creamy but long-wear, doesn’t crease much.
• e.l.f. 16HR
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
• Drugstore dupe for Shape Tape.
• Matte finish + serious coverage.
• Can be a little drying, so best for oily/normal skin.
16-Hour Camo Full Coverage Concealer
• Lightweight but super long-lasting.
• Great for natural makeup days when you still need coverage.
• Doesn’t settle into fine lines.
Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer - Lancôme
• Creamy, brightening, and full coverage.
• Once it sets, it’s not moving.
• Perfect if you like that “Instagram glam” look.
Makeup + skincare hybrid (has caffeine + peptides).
• More natural coverage, but holds up surprisingly well.
• Gives a fresh, radiant finish instead of
Revealer Concealer
Powders
• Affordable dupe with a soft-focus glow.
• Great for people who don’t like the matte “powdery” look.
• This one feels luxury—it makes your skin look like a filter.
• Great for touch-ups on the go since it’s pressed, not loose.
• Expensive, but if you like that “soft focus” vibe, it’s a winner.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
love this so cheap and affordable
Maybelline Fit Me Powder
A MUST HAVE MAKES MY MAKEUP ALL THROUGH THR DAY AND NIGHT
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread
Blush
Soft pinch is my favorite color lasts long
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
My favorite is toasted teddy take this everywhere
rhode Blush
• That “healthy, just came back from vacation” flush.
• Blendable, forgiving, and so beginner-friendly.
• Plus, it’s drugstore—so good for the price.
Milani Baked Blush Powder, Cruelty Free
such pretty blush lasts
NARS Talc-Free Powder Blush
• Creamy, sheer, and buildable—so natural looking.
• Perfect for that “skin is glowing but not overdone” vibe.
• Doubles as a lip tint too.
BeachPlease Tinted Balm for Lips + Cheeks
• The name isn’t lying—this stuff hangs on all day.
• Powder formula but not chalky, blends like a dream.
• Tons of shades, so you’ll find one that flatters.
Amazonian clay 12-hour blush
Gorgeous, pigmented shades that pop without looking clown-y.
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
• Creamy but surprisingly long-wearing.
• Feels lightweight, not sticky.
• Perfect for “barely there” makeup days where you still want color.
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
Eye Liners
my favorite especially for sensitive eyes
Eyeliners
• Affordable + super black.
• Flexible brush tip = easy wing, even if you’re not a pro.
• Stays put all day, doesn’t fade.
NYX Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
• The cult classic — precise, sharp, and seriously waterproof.
• Perfect for crisp wings that don’t budge.
• Brush tip = more control than a felt tip.
• Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
• Inky, jet-black finish = bold liner look.
• Easy to use felt tip.
• Long wear, but not as stubborn to remove as some others.
Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner
• Drugstore steal.
• Flexible tip makes it easier for beginners.
• Doesn’t skip when you draw.
