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Beauty on a budget: Makeup Essentials
16 items
By
Amber Lauryn
Girl on a budget? These are my top makeup recommendations that won’t break the bank! Get the look without the price tag!
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Sections
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Base/foundation
Bronze/glow
Eyes/Brows
Lips
Base/foundation
My holy grail drugstore primer! Nothing compares to the OG!
Elf Poreless Putty Primer
Full coverage, never creases or settles into fine lines. My #1 budget friendly concealer!
Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer
Another budget friendly concealer. This one is great for brightening and concealing your under eyes. Is has a super soft finish.
Morphe- Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer
This foundation is my newest obsession! It gives beautiful full coverage, has a perfect finish and feels light weight on the skin.
Flawless Matte CC Cream for Acne Prone Skin
High end results at a budget friendly price! Blurs and softens for an air brushed finish. This one is truly a hidden gem.
Butter Believe it! Pressed Powder - Physicians Formula
My #1 setting spray ever. Seriously, it keeps my makeup in place even though a sweaty work day!
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
Bronze/glow
I love applying this cream based blush with my fingertips for an extra dewy glow.
Elf Putty Blush
Another Murumuru butter product because this line is just THAT good! This blush gives the perfect glow.
Murumuru Butter Blush- Physicians Formula
The creamiest, dreamiest bronzer of all time. Not to mention, it smells heavenly! This is the only bronzer I use for contouring.
Murumuru Butter Bronzer- Physicians Formula
Eyes/Brows
Fast and easy brows with a tip that never breaks! Yes, really!
Easy Brow Pencil
I'm obsessed with this mascara! Length, volume and best of all- NO raccoon eyes!
Highly Rated Lash Extensions Mascara- Milani
These shadow sticks are so versatile. They are creamy and glide on super smooth. I love using as an inner corner highlight or eyeshadow base.
Jumbo Eye & Eyeshadow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
I love this cream shadow for a quick pop of color. No primer needed!
3-in-1 Cream Eyeshadow, Primer and Liner
Lips
My daily lip oil! Keeps your lips hydrated and shiny and gives a subtle, sheer color. I love the plush applicator on this one.
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil- Elf
Silky, ultra hydrating and the perfect amount of color.
Tinted Lip Conditioner- Physicians Formula
I always reach for this gloss when I want a super plump pout.
Hydrating Lifter Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid- Maybelline
