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My Everyday Makeup Favourites💋
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items These are the makeup products I actually use, love, and keep coming back to. I’ve tested plenty, but these are the ones that have earned their spot in my routine. Whether it’s for an easy everyday look, a bit of glow, or just feeling more put-togethe...
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Face
Eyes
Lips
Tools
Removers
Face
I was so curious to try this because of all the buzz, and now I totally get it. This serum foundation gives me just the right amount of coverage while still letting my skin breathe. It feels more like skincare than makeup, blends beautifully, and giv...
Serum Foundation
This highlighter is pure magic. I use the shade 'How Many Carats?!' and it gives this ethereal, wet-look sparkle that somehow manages to feel both extra and effortless. It's not your everyday glow, it’s the kind of shimmer that catches the light and ...
Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb – Sparkle, But Make It Chic
Contour has always felt a little intimidating, but this Match Stix totally changed that for me. I use the shade Soft Amber, and it's cool-toned enough to create a natural shadow without ever looking muddy or orange. It glides on so smoothly, blends e...
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick – Effortless Sculpting
If I know I need my makeup to last all day, this is the primer I grab. It gives my skin this juicy, hydrated base with a bit of tackiness that grips foundation perfectly, without feeling sticky or heavy. It smooths everything out, helps my makeup sta...
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer – The One That Locks It All In
When I need my makeup to truly last, from morning meetings to late-night plans, this foundation never lets me down. The coverage is flawless but still breathable, and it evens everything out without ever looking cakey. I wear the shade 1C1 Cool Bone ...
Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation – My Ride-or-Die for Long Days
This is my go-to for no-makeup makeup days. It’s super lightweight, blends in effortlessly with fingers, and gives just enough tint to even out my skin tone while still letting my natural skin show through. Shade V1 is a perfect match for my fair ski...
Ultra Violette Daydream Screen SPF50 – My Glow-and-Go Everyday Skin
This powder feels like a little luxury every time I use it. It’s ultra-fine, silky, and somehow manages to blur, set, and mattify without making my skin look flat or powdery. I love using it to lock in my makeup while keeping that natural, healthy fi...
Prada Reset Setting Powder – My Secret to a Soft-Focus Finish
This is the powder I trust when I need my makeup to last, especially on long or humid days. It’s super fine and really lightweight, so even though it sets everything down beautifully, it never feels heavy or dry. The translucent shade works perfectly...
ABH Loose Setting Powder – My No-Fail Matte Finish
This has been in my makeup bag for years and honestly, it’s still unbeatable. The matte finish gives such a natural warmth to the face, no shimmer, no orange, just that soft sun-kissed look. It blends like a dream and works equally well for bronzing ...
Benefit Hoola Bronzer – The OG That Still Delivers
I didn’t believe the hype until I tried it, and now I totally get it. This blush looks almost neon in the pan, but once it’s on your cheeks, it transforms into the perfect fresh pink that somehow flatters everyone. It adjusts to your skin tone and gi...
Dior Rosy Glow Blush – The Blush That Adapts Like Magic
This setting spray is serious business. I use it when I need my makeup to not budge, long days, big events, sweaty nights out, you name it. It mists on super fine and dries quickly to a matte, transfer-resistant finish that keeps everything exactly w...
ONE/SIZE On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray – The Lock-It-Down Powerhouse
Eyes
I’ve tried a lot of mascaras, but this one really impressed me. It gives volume without clumping, length without looking spidery, and holds a curl surprisingly well. The formula feels nourishing thanks to the hemp-derived cannabis seed oil, and it do...
Milk Makeup Kush Mascara – My Bold Lash Go-To
This is the brow pencil I keep coming back to. It’s ultra-precise, the perfect texture (not too waxy, not too soft), and helps me fill in sparse areas without ever looking overdone. The shade 'Blonde' matches me perfectly it’s soft, neutral, and does...
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz – Natural Brows, Nailed Every Time
This palette is my current obsession. The mix of cool neutrals, edgy greys, dreamy mauves, and glimmering metallics lets me go from soft and sultry to full grunge glam with just one compact. The pigment payoff is intense (as always with Huda), but th...
Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette – Moody, Metallic, and Totally Me
This palette is a dream for soft glam days and dreamy romantic looks. I fell in love with the unique shades, rosy taupes, dusty lilacs, pearly pinks, and those buttery textures Huda is known for. The shimmers are gorgeous, and the mattes blend like s...
Huda Beauty Rose Quartz Eyeshadow Palette – Romantic, Radiant, and So Versatile
This is the concealer I always reach for when I need to fake 8 hours of sleep. The tiniest bit goes such a long way, and it blends out beautifully without settling into fine lines. I use the shade 8B Porcelain Beige to brighten under my eyes, and it ...
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer – My Trusty Brightener
This liner lives up to its name, quick 'n easy is exactly how it feels. The tip is super precise, so I can get a clean wing in one swipe (even when I’m rushing), and the formula is jet black and totally smudge-proof. I love the mini size for travel o...
Huda Beauty Life Liner Mini – My Foolproof Flick in One Swipe
This pencil is one of my go-to’s for natural-looking, defined brows. The ultra-fine tip makes it easy to create tiny hair-like strokes, so I can fill in sparse spots without going overboard. The shade 01 Light is perfect for my brows, soft and neutra...
Benefit Precisely, My Brow – Brow-Defining Magic in a Pencil
I used to avoid false lashes unless it was a big event, until I found these. The Stick It to Me style adds the perfect bit of drama without going over the top, and the magnetic application is honestly a game-changer. No glue, no mess, just click and ...
Velour Magnetic Lashes – My Effortless Lash Upgrade (No Glue Needed)
This little tube is a total game-changer for eyeshadow. It smooths out my lids, cancels any redness, and gives my shadows something to grip onto, so the colours look brighter, blend better, and last all day without creasing. It’s lightweight and does...
ABH Eye Primer – The Secret to Shadows That Pop and Stay
Lips
I didn’t know I needed a lip exfoliating serum until I tried this, but now it’s a total staple. It gently smooths out any flakiness and leaves my lips feeling soft, hydrated, and perfectly prepped for balm or lipstick. No gritty scrubs, no mess, just...
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
This tint is such a fun surprise. It looks super bold in the stick, but glides on like a cool, sheer stain that feels refreshing and weightless. The shade Burst gives me that just-ate-a-popsicle flush, natural, juicy, and perfect for no-makeup days. ...
Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint – Popsicle Lips, but Make It Hydrating
This is one of those products I always have with me, because I can literally use it everywhere. I swipe it on my lips for a just-bitten tint, then dab the same on my cheeks for a natural, rosy glow that looks like I’ve just come in from the cold. It’...
Benefit Benetint – My Go-To for That Barely-There Flush (Everywhere)
Peony is one of those lip colours I reach for when I want to feel put-together but not overdone. It’s a soft, pretty pink with just the right amount of brightness, perfect for lifting the face without stealing the whole show. The formula feels like a...
ABH Velvet Lipstick in Peony – My Soft, Everyday Pop of Pink
This balm is pure comfort with a touch of luxury. The Universal Clear shade is my go-to when I want hydrated, glossy lips without any colour, just that healthy, plumped-up look. It feels buttery and soothing (not sticky at all), and the subtle glow m...
Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm – My Everyday Luxe Lip Treat
I’m completely hooked on this balm. The Berry scent is so nostalgic and sweet (but not overpowering), and it leaves my lips feeling soft, glossy, and juicy without any stickiness. It’s perfect for everyday wear, hydrating like a lip mask but cute eno...
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in Berry – My Juicy-Lip Obsession
Tools
When I’m not using a sponge, this is the brush I reach for. The bristles are super soft but densely packed, so it buffs foundation in effortlessly without leaving streaks. It gives me that smooth, airbrushed finish while still letting my skin look li...
Sephora PRO #40 Foundation Brush – My Go-To for a Smooth, Airbrushed Base
This little brush is such a workhorse in my eye makeup routine. The size and shape are perfect for packing on colour with precision, whether it’s shimmer across the lid, a bold pop of pigment, or detail work in the inner corner or lower lash line. Th...
Sephora PRO #14 Shadow Brush – My Precision Hero for Everyday Eyes
This brush is a simple staple that I reach for all the time. It’s fluffy enough to blend shadows into the crease or diffuse harsh lines, but also works well to sweep a single wash of colour across the lid when I’m keeping it easy. It’s soft, lightwei...
Sephora Essential Eyeshadow Brush – My Everyday Blending Buddy
This little pink sponge has been in my routine for years, and it’s still unbeatable for that flawless, natural finish. I use it damp to bounce on foundation, blend concealer, or even press in cream blush and highlighter. It does it all without streak...
beautyblender Original – The OG Sponge I Keep Coming Back To
This puff is such an underrated staple in my makeup routine. I use it to press setting powder into the skin (especially around the T-zone), and it instantly blurs and mattifies without disturbing the makeup underneath. It’s soft, flexible, and the po...
Sephora Powder Puff – My Secret for a Smooth, Shine-Free Finish
Removers
This is the micellar water I come back to again and again. It’s super gentle, doesn’t sting my eyes or irritate my skin, and removes makeup (even mascara) without rubbing or tugging. It just feels… calming. I use it as a first cleanse before going in...
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water – My Gentle First Step, Always
This cleansing oil makes removing makeup feel like a treat. It melts everything off—foundation, mascara, SPF, without stinging my eyes or leaving a greasy residue. The texture is silky and lightweight, and the subtle almond scent feels luxe but not o...
Caudalie Vinoclean Cleansing Oil – My Silky, Spa-Like First Cleanse
If you love a flawless base, this set is a no-brainer. I’ve used the original beautyblender for years, it blends foundation, concealer, cream blush (honestly everything) seamlessly with zero streaks. It’s that one tool I always trust for a skin-like ...
Beautyblender Back 2 Basics – My Base Essential, All in One Set
This little spray is an absolute lifesaver for keeping my makeup brushes clean, especially when I’m short on time or travelling. No water, no mess, no drying overnight. Just spritz, wipe, and your brushes are clean and disinfected in seconds. I keep ...
Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner – The Fastest Way I Keep My Brushes Fresh
I always keep a pack of these Clinique towelettes in my bedside drawer, gym bag, and carry-on. They’re my go-to when I’m too tired for my full skincare routine or need a quick refresh after a long day (or a flight). They’re gentle but effective, melt...
Clinique Take The Day Off Towelettes – My Lazy Night Lifesaver
This Bioderma holiday kit is one of my skincare staples, bundled up perfectly for gifting, or honestly, just for yourself. It includes their cult-favourite micellar water (the Sensibio H2O), which I swear by for removing makeup gently without strippi...
Bioderma Micellar Icons Kit – My Skin's Reset Button (and Travel Hero)