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Makeup I Actually Use
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items I fall for viral makeup trends all the time, but 95% of the time they don’t make the cut. These are the products I actually reach for — the ones I’ve used (and loved) for years.
Sections
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Primer
Face First: My Base Essentials
Contour/Bronzer
It’s Blush, It Works
Lashes
Tried & True Lip Faves
Primer
Not a big primer person, but these are the only two I’ve used that actually make a difference.
Everyone uses this — and for good reason. It definitely helps my makeup last longer and stay in place.
Power Grip Primer
As someone with super oily skin, this was a game changer — especially for the extra shiny spots like my nose, T-zone, and chin.
No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer
Face First: My Base Essentials
These are my go-to base products for a natural, skin-forward finish — always oily/combo skin–friendly, never cakey.
For me, this product worked beautifully — light, blendable, and super forgiving if you struggle with shade matching (like I do). It’s buildable when I need it to be, but still gives that ‘nothing on my skin’ look on the days I truly just want a 'tint...
True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal Paris
I’ve had this forever and still love it. It’s not just a tint, but feels way lighter than a foundation. I usually save it for fuller coverage occasions — not something I reach for daily, but definitely still a fave.
Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint — 21
No matter what kind of makeup I’m doing, I always use this. I’ve tried others, but concealers kind of all feel the same to me — this one’s been in my routine for years and never lets me down.
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer Face Makeup
One of the many viral products I fell for but actually fell in love with. 100% worth the hype (and the price). I’ve had mine for over a year and it’s still going strong.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder
Contour/Bronzer
I’ve tried others, but these are the only contour and bronzer I’ll use. They’ve just always worked best for me — no reason to switch.
Used this getting ready for my senior prom and haven’t looked back since.
Chubby Stick™ Sculpting Contour
Been using this since early high school and never looked back. It’s easy to work with, never cakey or patchy — just always does what I need it to.
Hoola Matte Bronzer
It’s Blush, It Works
I’m not picky about blush and most days I skip it — but when I do wear it, it’s usually just whatever I grab first. Here’s what’s in the mix right now.
A classic. Not much else to say I like it enough to continue to use it. I'm sure there are similar products that won't cost you as much.
Powder Blush - Orgasm
I will probably never run out of this. A little goes A LONG way.
Camo Liquid Blush
Love the shade range in this palette — it lasts forever and won’t break the bank.
e.l.f. Compact Powder Blush Palette
Lashes
Big lash girl. I’ve tried more mascaras than I can count — drugstore and high-end — but I always end up going back to what I know works best for me.
Easily the most expensive lash curler I’ve ever bought — but worth every penny. Nothing else has worked this well for me (or maybe I just finally figured out how to use one right).
Shiseido Eyelash Curler
Another classic — my all-time favorite mascara. I’ve never used anything else I like more.
Telescopic Intense Lash Length Original Mascara
A close second to Telescopic — especially if you deal with fallout, raccoon eyes, or your lashes falling out when you take mascara off. This one’s been super gentle and holds up really well.
Milani Tubing Mascara
I use this in the brown shade on ‘no makeup’ makeup days. Does just enough to make a difference without looking out of place on a naked face.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Tried & True Lip Faves
My go-to lip products — easy, hydrating, worth your money and always in rotation.
I’ve repurchased the ‘Vanilla Toffee’ shade twice — it’s hydrating, easy to wear, and adds just the right touch of color for no-makeup days.
Glow Reviver Melting and Tinted Lip Balm
I never leave the house without Aquaphor — it’s a must. I layer it under everything and reapply it at least 10 times a day.
Aquaphor
Love this liner — it lasts all day, sharpens easily, and the shade ‘Natural’ is my go-to.
Slim Lip Liner Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
My go-to lip combo for a full face: this lipstick in ‘Standing Ovation,’ the NYX liner, and a gloss on top. Always works.
O FACE Satin Lipstick
I rotate lip oils based on whichever one I grab first, but I’ve repurchased this in the shade ‘Scrollin’ more times than I can count. Perfect on its own or layered over my go-to lip combo.
Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss| NYX Professional Makeup