“Baddie on a Budget” is my go-to list for affordable makeup that delivers bold, flawless looks without breaking the bank. Featuring high-performance products from trusted brands, it’s all about achieving that fierce, polished baddie style while keepi...
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Primers
Brows
Skin tints
Foundations
Concealers
Bronzers
Primers
Products that create a smooth base for makeup application, enhancing longevity and finish. ✨
The e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, both the green (regular) and pink (niacinamide-infused), are loved for their tacky texture that grips makeup for long-lasting wear. The pink one adds a brightening boost with niacinamide, while the green is a solid, no-f...
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Power Grip Primer
Brows
Tools to define, shape, and set eyebrows for a polished look. 👁️🪄
e.l.f. Brow Lift is a clear, gel-like formula that holds brows in place, giving them a lifted, fuller appearance without any crunchiness. The formula is lightweight and easy to apply, providing a natural, long-lasting hold. It also helps to shape and...
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Brow Lift - Clear Eyebrow Gel
e.l.f. Eyebrow Pencil is a budget-friendly option that offers great performance. It has a smooth, easy-to-apply formula that allows for precise application, whether you’re filling in sparse areas or shaping your brows. The pencil is available in seve...
Lightweight formulas that provide sheer coverage, evening out skin tone while maintaining a natural appearance. 🌟
Maybelline Super Stay Skin Tint with Vitamin C is a lightweight, long-wearing skin tint that provides natural, radiant coverage while brightening the skin over time. Infused with Vitamin C, it helps improve skin tone and adds a healthy glow. The form...
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay Skin Tint with Vitamin C
L’Oréal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum is a lightweight, skincare-infused foundation that combines hydration with natural coverage. Formulated with 1% hyaluronic acid, it plumps and smooths the skin while evening out tone with a radiant, ski...
L'ORÉAL | True Match Nude Hyaluronic
Tinted Serum
Foundations
Base products that offer varying levels of coverage to create an even complexion. 🪞
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation is a go-to for many, offering a natural, lightweight finish. The Matte + Poreless version is ideal for oily skin, controlling shine, while the Dewy + Smooth is great for dry skin, adding hydration and glow. It’s affordabl...
MAYBELLINE | Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation is a long-wearing, high-pigment foundation that provides a flawless matte finish. It’s lightweight yet full coverage, covering blemishes, redness, and imperfections without feeling cakey. The formula is ...
MAYBELLINE | Super Stay Full Coverage
Foundation
Concealers
Products designed to cover imperfections, dark circles, and blemishes for a flawless finish. 🕶️🔎
CATRICE Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer is a full-coverage, long-lasting concealer that effectively hides dark circles, blemishes, and redness. Its lightweight, waterproof formula blends seamlessly into the skin without creasing or feeling ...
CATRICE | Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer
CATRICE True Skin High Cover Concealer is a long-wearing, hydrating concealer that provides high coverage while feeling lightweight on the skin. Infused with hyaluronic acid, it keeps the under-eye area smooth and moisturized without settling into fi...
CATRICE | True Skin High Cover Concealer
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Concealer is a lightweight, breathable concealer that provides natural-looking coverage while brightening and smoothing the skin. Its oil-free formula blends seamlessly to cover dark circles, blemishes, and redness without ca...
MAYBELLINE | Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Concealer is a cult-favorite for brightening under-eyes and covering dark circles with a smooth, crease-resistant finish. Infused with Haloxyl and goji berry, it helps reduce puffiness while providing builda...
MAYBELLINE | Instant Age Rewind Concealer
The NYX Bear With Me Concealer Serum is perfect for lightweight, buildable coverage that hydrates while concealing, making it ideal for dry or textured skin. While the serum-like formula works well for a natural, seamless finish, it can also suit oil...
NYX Professional Makeup | Bare With Me Concealer Serum
Bronzers
Products that add warmth and dimension to the face, creating a sun-kissed glow. 🌞
Milani Cheek Kiss Bronzer is great! It blends smoothly, gives a natural sun-kissed glow, and feels lightweight on the skin. The formula is creamy and hydrating, making it perfect for dry skin. Plus, it comes in a range of shades for different skin to...
Milani Cosmetics | Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer has a smooth, buttery texture that blends beautifully into the skin, giving a natural, sun-kissed glow. The formula is infused with a tropical scent and feels lightweight, making it great for a soft, buildable finish...
PHYSICIANS FORMULA | Butter Bronzer
Blushes
Products that add a flush of color to the cheeks for a healthy, radiant look. 🌸☺️
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush gives a natural, flushed look and can be blended easily for a soft finish or built up for more intensity. The formula is lightweight and dries down nicely without feeling sticky. It’s great for long-lasting wear and has a var...
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Camo Liquid Blush
NYX Butter Melts Powder Blush is a soft, powder blush that offers a smooth, velvety texture and a natural, radiant finish. Unlike traditional powder blushes, this one has a unique, buttery feel that blends seamlessly into the skin, giving you a fresh...
NYX Professional Makeup | Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush
Setting powders
Lightweight powders to set makeup, control shine, and blur imperfections. 🔒
Maybelline Fit Me Setting Powder gives a smooth, matte finish without looking cakey, and it helps to control shine throughout the day. The powder is finely milled, so it sets makeup nicely without feeling heavy, and it’s available in a range of shade...
MAYBELLINE | Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder Face Makeup
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder gives a smooth, matte finish while helping to control shine and blur pores. It’s a lightweight, finely milled powder that sets makeup in place without feeling heavy or cakey. The formula is great for normal t...
MAYBELLINE | Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation
Setting sprays
Sprays that lock in makeup, ensuring it lasts all day. 🌬️
e.l.f. Power Grip Setting Spray has a unique, tacky texture that helps your foundation and other makeup adhere better to the skin, ensuring long-lasting wear. The formula is hydrating and gives a slightly dewy finish, which is great for dry or normal...
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
Milani Make It Last Setting Spray has a lightweight, refreshing formula that helps lock in your makeup, preventing it from fading or settling into fine lines. It provides a smooth, matte finish without feeling drying, making it a good option for both...
Milani Cosmetics | Make it Last Setting Spray
Mascaras
Lengthening, volumizing, and defining mascaras for bold lashes. 👀
e.l.f. Big Mood Mascara has ability to give bold volume, length, and lift. The formula is thick and buildable, allowing you to layer it for a more dramatic look without clumping. It has a large, curved brush that helps coat each lash from root to tip...
e.l.f. Cosmetics | Big Mood Volumizing Mascara
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara is a viral favorite for its ability to add extreme length and volume without weighing lashes down. Its flexible, slim brush grabs every lash, coating them evenly for a lifted, fanned-out effect. The formul...
MAYBELLINE | Lash Sensational Sky
High Mascara
L’Oréal Telescopic Original Mascara is a cult-favorite for achieving long, defined lashes with a sleek, clump-free finish. The ultra-precise brush separates and lengthens each lash, giving a dramatic, eye-opening effect. Its formula is lightweight, s...
L’ORÉAL | Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
Lips
Lip products that provide hydration, color, and a stunning finish. 💋
Maybelline’s Lifter Gloss is a great affordable pick. It’s hydrating, non-sticky, and super glossy thanks to hyaluronic acid. While it fades with eating or drinking, it’s easy to reapply and still looks amazing! 💋
MAYBELLINE | Long Lasting Hydrating Lip Gloss
NYX Lip Liner is a favorite for many due to its smooth application, rich pigmentation, and affordable price. The formula glides on easily, allowing for precise lines and a comfortable wear. It’s available in a variety of shades, ranging from nude to ...
NYX Professional Makeup | Lip Liners & Lip Pencils
NYX Fat Oil is a lip oil that provides a glossy, hydrating finish with a thick, nourishing texture. It has a rich, smooth formula that gives lips a plump, shiny look while also moisturizing them throughout the day. It’s not sticky like some glosses, ...
NYX Professional Makeup | Fat Lip Drip Oil
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Liner is a creamy, long-wearing liner that glides on smoothly for precise definition. Its rich pigmentation helps enhance and shape lips while preventing lipstick from feathering or fading. The formula is comfortable, non-dr...
RIMMEL LONDON | Lasting Finish Lip Liner
Kiko Milano Lip Gloss is known for its smooth, glossy finish that provides both hydration and a pop of shine. The formula is lightweight, non-sticky, and comfortable to wear, making it perfect for everyday use. It comes in a variety of shades, from c...