These are my favorite makeup products at the end of 2024. These products weren't necessarily released this year, but they are just my personal tried and true favorites after testing products all year long!
Sections
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Blush
Primer/Glow Enhancer
Foundation
Contour & Bronzer
Concealer
Setting Powder
Blush
Hands down my favorite blush brand and colors. I like to mix them all together for a beautiful luminizing finish
Rare Beauty Mini Blush and Luminize Trio
I tried many other liquid blushes this year but this is still the best!
An amazing blush topper for a luminous finish, available in the most stunning shades
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush
My go to affordable drug store option for a beautiful powder blush.
L'OrealTrue Match Super Blendable Blush
Primer/Glow Enhancer
A glowy base that hydrates as well! Love this and got it for everyone for Christmas gifts.
L'Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion | Natural Glow Bronzing Enhancer
Tried and true reliable glowy base from the drugstore.
ELF Halo Glow Liquid Filter -
My favorite primer of the year! It's easy to apply and makes your makeup last ALL DAY. I don't like the glue bottle packaging but I will still be repurchasing this over and over again regardless.
NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer
Foundation
I discovered serum foundations this year and it's been the best thing for my makeup routine as my skin becomes a little drier as I age, in the winter, and as I deal with hormonal acne. The coverage is great, and it hydrates my skin all day long. Most...
My #1 makeup product of the year. This gets my “Best of Beauty” badge of honor.
L'Oréal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum
Another great drugstore option.
220 Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
A stunning foundation - it is viral for a reason!
HAUS LABS by LADY GAGA | Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
Contour & Bronzer
I have repurchased this bronzer stick at least 10 times and bought it for everyone as Christmas gifts
A great affordable drugstore option with many shades available
ELF Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour
I can't believe I just discovered this in 2024! It's a classic for a reason, so buttery and not patchy like other powder bronzers.
Physicians Formula Bronzer Butter
Concealer
I've tried other concealers but always come back to Shape Tape, which I've used for 6+ years. It's perfect and gives the best coverage. This is another product I'm gifting everyone on my list this year :)
Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer
Setting Powder
I've tried so many powders this year, but this is the only one that will make my list! It's reliable - the finish is beautiful, and it sets my makeup in place all day. Nothing else compares.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder -
Eyeliner
I love using this in brown to tight-line my upper lashes
ColourPop Sunnyvale BFF Crème Gel Liner
I love this multi-use pencil in the color MILK for my lower lash line, and detailed highlighting on my inner corner, nose, and lips!
NYX Milk Jumbo Eye & Face Pencil
Mascara
I found this mascara only 2 moths ago and have purchased 3 backups so I never run out. It's my favorite mascara ever - no clumps, great length and volume. I always use brown.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Eyeshadow
I can't believe I just discovered this palette this year. The shades are perfect for warm skin tones, are so easy to apply, and last all day unlike any other eyeshadow. #1 palette in my book!
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Original
The perfect cool neutral palette - the formulas are so easy to blend, and last all day unlike any other eyeshadow.
Makeup byb Mario Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals
The best WARM eyeshadow palette. The glitters are stunning
Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Spice Eye Palette
A gorgeous COOL toned palette. The glitters are stunning and this one is perfect for icy winter looks.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sugar Eye Palette
This is one of those “I cannot believe it's at the drugstore and only $12” palettes. Love, love, love!
Revolution Beauty The True Icon The Icon Palette
Setting Spray
#1 setting spray! Waterproof, smudge-proof, and transfer-proof.
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
All I have to say is that your makeup will not budge after applying this.
L'Oréal Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray
Your makeup will not budge with this, and it pairs well with the glue primer!
NYX The Face Glue Gripping Setting Spray
Brushes
#1 brush of all time. If you only ever buy one face brush, let it be this one.
MAKEUP BY MARIO F4 Dual-Ended Foundation and Face Brush
An affordable makeup brush set. These brushes are so soft and high quality!
Jessup 14pc Makeup Brush Set
An affordable makeup brush set with dual ended brushes. These are incredible quality for the price.
