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Affordable Makeup Essentials 💋

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As a broke college student, I bought these with my own money and use them all in my daily routine!
 
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This stuff WORKS. They aren't joking when they say power grip. I have to use so much less of my other products (skin tint, concealer, etc.) when I prep my skin with this.
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
 
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I don't typically use foundation, but I use this! It's lightweight and very glowy.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
 
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I use this as my blush, it's long-lasting and very buildable- you can go for a light blush or a very heavy blush depending on the day!
Kiss From a Rose What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint - Essence | Ulta Beauty
 
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This sunscreen is super light on the skin, no white cast, and goes perfectly under makeup. A little goes a long way and it gives a glowy finish to my skin when worn without makeup.
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 | UV Protection for face
 
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Perfect for covering up dark circles/blemishes and it maintains the glowy look of my makeup!
Hydrating Camo Concealer
 
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This stuff is a bit pricier but it LASTS and i will never go back to regular lip liner. I use muah-ve and hey-zel.
Lip Liner STAY-N® - Peel-off Lip Liner Stain
 
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This part is optional, but I use this in cottage cheese for highlights!
Jumbo Eye & Eyeshadow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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This is the only mascara that I continuously come back to. I've been asked if my lashes were real many times while wearing this.
Black Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
 
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This eyeliner is so pigmented and does not budge. I love a big wing, and this is the perfect eyeliner to do it with.
NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
 
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This is a very thick and long-lasting gloss! Keeps my lips super hydrated, I use it on top of the sacheu lip stain, but it can also be used on top of regular lip liner.
Pink Quartz Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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This makes your makeup STAY. I typically keep my makeup on the glowier side and I've found that using this keeps it glowy but prevents my skin from looking oily.
2.02 oz Matte Finish Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray Vegan Formula
 
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I dye and pluck my brows, so I just comb through them with this clear gel and they stay all day!
Wet n Wild Mega Clear Lash & Brow Mascara - 0.3 fl oz
 
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I use this palette for eyeshadow when I go out as well as nose contour. All shades are very pigmented and last forever.
That's Taupe Pressed Powder Palette - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
 
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These are my favorite lashes ever!! I wear them every time I go out.
Losha Wispy Wet Look Manga 18mm Lashes
 
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super thick, long-lasting, and hydrating!
Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss| NYX Professional Makeup