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Essential Makeup - Products I Take Wherever I Go
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items I have a makeup bag that I genuinely take with me everywhere to create a 5-10 minute makeup look when I’m on the go. It has at least one eye liner, a few brow products, and lippies/ face products. I take it to work, when I'm traveling, when I'm rushing out the house - a...
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Eye
Brows
Lip
Face
Tools
Eye
If I could only have one makeup product, I would pick eyeliner. Mascara is a close second!
I've tried many eyeliners, and this one was the first one I was impressed with. The tip is like a soft marker. Felt tips are my fave!
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
I wanted to get a BROWN eyeliner for a softer everyday look. I’ve had issues with brown eyeliner being too light, but this brown is deep while still being less intense than black eyeliner. The tip is very fine for making super thin lines. It's availa...
Better Than Sex Easy Glide Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
I bought this in the drug store next to my job before work one morning when I realized I was out of eyeliner. It's not bad! It was affordable and lasted a long time. Just as good as some eyeliners twice its price.
Maybelline Eyestudio Master Precise Waterproof Eyeliner Black
I was always a liquid eyeliner girlie, but I wanted that gen-z look. To modernize your eyeliner technique, tight line your eyes with this in dark brown and smoke it out for that no-makeup makeup look
Fine Linez Precision Gel Eyeliner - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Why is this on here again? Because you need to line your waterline with a “white” eyeliner! I made the mistake of actually getting eyeliner in pure white, but you're actually supposed to use a cream, pale pink, or beige color to look more natural. So...
WHITE EYELINER!! Fine Linez Precision Gel Eyeliner
I love tubing mascara because it doesn't smudge and it comes off with just warm water in the shower. This brand lengthens and curls my stubborn lashes. I really love this one and I wear it alone without eyeliner sometimes!
HEIMISH Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara 9g
Brows
Ever since I started defining my brows, I’ve been getting compliments. See the “Tools” section for the tweezers I use!
This is my favorite eyebrow pencil I have tried. It’s super fine and great for drawing hairs in the inner corners of my brows and filling in sparse areas throughout.
Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Detailing Eyebrow Pencil
I bought this accidentally when I was shopping for the precision pencil above. It works just as well! Love the mini size to save space in my travel makeup bag.
Mini Brow Definer
This eyebrow gel is elite. The best! I have dark eyebrows, so I use clear.
Mini Strong Hold Clear Brow Gel - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Sephora
My second pick for clear eyebrow gel. It has more flex than Anastasia’s.
Mini 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel with Lamination Effect - Benefit Cosmetics | Sephora
Lip
I have chronically dry (and sensitive!) lips, but these products have not bothered me
I cannot live without this. I have one of these in every bag, on my nightstand, in my desk.. For a while, this was the only product I could use when I was having issues with my lips. I find this better than petroleum jelly alone.
Healing Ointment Dual Pack - Aquaphor | Ulta Beauty
Someone gave this to me as a gift and I really love it! It makes my lips look very “juicy” and adds a slight tint. Smells great too.
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays | Sephora
I use this to line my lips, or all over my lips as lipstick. Add gloss on top to complete the look.
Lip Liner - Anastasia Beverly Hills
Face
This is the ONLY foundation I use. It evens out my skin without flattening my features, so you can use it stand alone. Can be used for a most basic look or a full beat.
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
This has lasted me for years. This is a compact cream blush that goes a long way and blends easily with your fingers.
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick - MILK MAKEUP
The tube that this moisturizer comes in is perfect for traveling! Never forget your moisturizer at home again because this fits right in your makeup bag. When I forgot my regular moisturizer at home on vacation I had this in my bag, and I returned ho...
Jet Lag Mask ® + Moisturizer
Tools
I use a spooli to brush out my brows after filling them in. Some eyebrow pencils have a spooli on the end already, but none of the ones I listed here have that feature. I reuse the same spooli everyday!
Brow Game Changer Brow Spoolie - Essence | Ulta Beauty
I can't do my makeup on the train without a compact mirror! This is slim, affordable, and lightweight.
Compact Mirror
These mini tweezers are essential. I feel so prepared having these with me all the time. A stray brow hair will never see the light of day.
The Designer Collection Mini Tweezer Set To Go - Revlon | Ulta Beauty