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The Ultimate Makeup Draft
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items If I could only draft one product from each makeup category, these are my picks. + some splurge & save options
Sections
7
Base
Bronzer/Contour
Blush
Highlighter
Eyes and Lips
Setting spray
Base
Your base makeup products that you use first
It’s so hydrating and light weight. *James Charles uses this it’s so good* You only have to use a little bit so it literally lasts me over a year. I use it even when I don’t plan on wearing makeup!
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer
A great alternative primer option, super creamy and moisturizing, just like Bobbi Brown.
Lait-Crème Concentré Multi-Function Moisturizer
Great replacement if you hate the heaviness of foundation like me. Super lightweight and clean girl look for everyday wear. Def worth the $
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Illuminating Serum
Love this lightweight tinted lotion. It gives you such a nice glow and it’s a perfect replacement if foundation is too heavy for you. Can also wear with foundation though!
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Glow Enhancer - 903 Medium Glow - 1.35 fl oz.
The perfect in-between: covers want you want to cover while letting your natural features show through✨
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS
Bronzer/Contour
After your base, use one of these amazing products to add dimension to your face
Face sculpting is important to your makeup routine as it adds dimension to your face. This bronzer stick is great and super easy to apply. I use it as contour. Love this brand
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Sticks - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
A great cheap contour and highlight option if you’re balling on a budget. This blends super well and looks great!
NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick 2-in-1 Highlight & Contour - 01 Fair - 0.03oz
Super cheap and really beautiful bronzer to give your face some dimensions. Can use instead of contour in or addition to contour! Cheapest at Target.
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer - Bronze - 0.38oz
Blush
This blush has lasted me for over a year, a little goes such a long way, you only need a tiny dab on each cheek. Super easy to blend and every shade is so beautiful, you can’t go wrong with this.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
Highlighter
GENUINELY MY FAVORITE HIGHLIGHTER EVER. It has lasted me like 3 years and I still have sooo much left there is barely a dent in it. You don’t have to use much at all it is amazing. Highly recommend
Cookie Powder Highlighter | Benefit Cosmetics
Super cheap $9 highlighter that I love. It’s a great option if you’re looking for an affordable but expensive looking highlighter. So gorgeous!
ColourPop Highlighter
Eyes and Lips
Last steps are eyes and lips. These are my ride of die mascaras, brow gels, and lip products you have to try.
Only $9?! This brow gel is so amazing and should be so much more expensive. It’s the best brow gel I’ve ever tried. My brows look amazing after I use it and it’s a double sided brush to style with
Makup Beauty Brow Me - Eyebrow Sculpt Gel
Got this from secret santa and have been buying it ever since. It doesn’t make your eyebrows look weird and doesn’t make them feel stiff at all. It’s perfect and def worth the money
Brow Sculpt Shaping and Lifting Gel with Strong Hold - REFY
If you like tubing mascara, you MUST try this one. It gives your lashes so much volume and length. Best mascara ever!
Milani Highly Rated Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara - Black - 0.35 fl oz: Enriched with Shea Butter & Castor Oil
LOVE THIS! I wear this alone sometimes and it makes my lashes look longer and fuller but keeps that natural look. But when you pair this with Sky High Mascara, the duo makes your lashes sooo long and luscious.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara - 810 Soft Black - 0.26 fl oz
The best non-waterproof mascara bc if you get wet you just wipe it right off, it doesn’t stain your face at all. It’s so lightweight and never makes your lashes clumpy. Even better if paired with the Sky High Mascara Primer.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Lengthening Mascara - 801 Washable Very Black - 0.24 fl oz
The best WATERPROOF mascara. Never makes your lashes clumpy and is super light weight and natural looking. Also super lengthening. So cheap and so worth it.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Lengthening Mascara - 802 Waterproof Very Black - 0.24 fl oz
This is $14 and better than any high end lip liner I’ve ever tried. Stays on ALL day and looks amazing. My fav shade is Pinked
Sacheu Peel Off Lip Liner STAY-N | Ulta Beauty
THE BEST EVERYDAY LIP BALM. Looks like lip gloss and is so pretty. I use it as an everyday wear and as a lip gloss when I do my makeup. It’s sooo moisturizing. If you fall asleep wearing it, you’ll wake up wearing it. I love the blueberry and the man...
Lip Glowy Balm - LANEIGE
Setting spray
To hold your makeup in place all day/night!
This setting spray is so good that I don’t have a more expensive option on this list because it’s better than any high end setting spray I’ve tried. Gives you such a nice glow and keeps your makeup in place all day. It’s not heavy or sticky, and drie...
Milani Make It Last Original Finish Setting Spray - 2.03oz: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Aluminum-Free, Recommended for Oily and Combination Skin
Brushes
Brushes for your makeup routine
The best travel makeup brush! I hate having so many brushes in my makeup bag, and this 4-in-1 brush makes my bag so much less crowded! I use it for my blush, concealer, highlighter, and eyeshadow, but you can use it however you want
Multi-Tasker 4-in-1 Makeup Brush Set - Alleyoop | Ulta Beauty
Super cheap and great quality brush that you’ll need for your contour!
e.l.f. Contouring Brush