A list of drugstore + mid-range/high-end must-haves for when you’re building (or rebuilding) your makeup kit. As a girlie who’s had her entire makeup case stolen before 😭 — consider this your shortcut to starting fresh without the stress. Everything...
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My ride-or-die foundation. Buildable, blendable, and never lets me down. It smooths out texture without looking heavy and actually holds up through sweat, errands, and bad lighting. She’s the definition of reliable drugstore magic.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
Gives a soft, lit-from-within glow without crossing into glitter territory. Wears beautifully under foundation or on her own for “clean girl but with radiance” days.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
A bronzer that never patches, never drags — just melts right in. The tone is chef’s kiss: warm without being orange. Perfect for faking cheekbones or pretending you’ve been somewhere tropical when you haven’t left your couch.
Cheek Bronzer Makeup
You barely need one drop. I however, personally like five. It’s that pigmented. It blends into this juicy, skin-like flush that lasts literally all day — and the shade range? So good. This is the “I just came back from a walk in 75° weather” kind of ...
Juvia's Place Liquid Blush
Literally the baddest product in my rotation right now,as a girl with severe blush blindness. The cream gives you that dewy flush, and the powder seals it in for hours. Layered together, it’s giving expensive skin and main-character energy.
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
My faveee! Thick in the best way. Covers everything but still looks like skin. I can do a whole face with this and a damp sponge when I’m in a rush — it’s that versatile.
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
The OG. Lightweight, easy to blend, and still one of the best budget buys out there. I’ve been using this since high school and it still hits every time. Beware of its small shade range, though.
Perfection Concealer
lippies
perfect if you love a little glitter moment
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
on a mission to try every shade rn
Hydrating Tinted Lip Oils | NYX Professional Makeup
theyre cute!
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
get THESE. the broadway ones give people weird reactions sometimes
Lip Gloss – NICKA K NEW YORK
on a simple day i grab two of these and a blush and that's my whole face
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
