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💄 Lesser-known makeup products
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items Discover some of the under-the-radar beauty essentials I love. These products are perfect to elevate your routine - from no-makeup makeup looks to full glam.
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Cheeks
Base
Lips
Eyes
Concealer
Cheeks
Veryyyy smooth and blendable & the applicator is really soft
Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Shine (Various Shades)
Pigmented and applies easily over a base
Givenchy Prisme Libre Bronzer Powder (Various Shades)
A great dupe for the charlottie tilbury contour/bronzing wand (which is always sold out) - this is very similar
Tarte Sculpt Tape™ Contour - Liquid Contour
Base
I’ve been obsessed with this for years - it makes your face SO silky and adds a glow without leaving your skin looking greasy. Works so well under other products too
CHANEL Le Blanc Light Drops Sheer Highlighting Fluid 30ml
I love using spf in my primer - I always forget to wear it. This is so lightweight and doesn’t make my foundation oxidise. This is my go-to or MAC prep&prime (spf50)
Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection SPF50 40ml
I use this alone at times - or under makeup when my skin is slightly dryer. It’s one of the few moisturising primers which feels lightweight and blends/absorbs easily without compromising on hold
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base 15ml
Lips
Pigmented and creamy liquid lipstick with a shiny finish (non-sticky)
TOM FORD Gloss Luxe 7ml (Various Shades)
These are really smooth and pigmented whilst still being quite moisturising
Laura Mercier Lip Glacè 5.5ml (Various Shades)
A pigmented lip balm that feels luxurious - leaves lips feeling plumper and smoothes any lines
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Balm (Various Shades)
While probably best known for their mascaras today, Lancome lip products are so underrated. They have such a wide range of colours for medium skin-tones. The consistency is moisturising, it’s pigmented and it lasts relatively long
Lancôme Lip Idole Butterglow 35g (Various Shades)
Eyes
Great if you are in a rush & have stubborn eyebrow hairs like me
Fenty Beauty Sculpting Brow Wax Pencil & Styler
Very comparable to laura mercier/bobbi brown eye shadow sticks - a great dupe
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Stick 1.1g
These blend so easily & they don’t budge
Natasha Denona Mini Eye Sculpt Eyeshadow Palette 4g
Great if you like your eyelashes to be fanned out - makes building up layers easier without the clumping
benefit Fan Fest Mascara - Hyper Black 8.5g
Concealer
When I want light targeted coverage (if I mostly want to go makeup free / wear skincare) I always reach for this. So smooth & great to use on blemishes as it’s mineral makeup
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 6ml
I HATE the feel of heavy foundation all over my face so if I need more coverage I opt for this pot concealer. Nars is my favourite brand for base makeup - I have sensitive skin so I know its a safe brand for me - plus their products never feelheavy
NARS Soft Matte Complete Pot Concealer 6.2g (Various Shades)
The BEST drugstore concealer - great if you want a cheaper alternative for day-to-day
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer