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Affordable Makeup That’s Actually Worth the Hype!
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items Beauty doesn't always have to feel like a small investment. Here's some affordable makeup that I swear by! I’ve used most of these cosmetics for years and I always catch myself going back to the drugstore to snatch them up!
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Base
Eyes
Lips
Base
These base products are my ultimate go-to’s!
This primer is so popular for a reason! It’s absolutely amazing! The infallible foundation pairs so perfectly with this! Especially if you want buildable coverage!
Power Grip Primer
This is literally like wearing a second skin! It doesn’t look cakey, it lasts all day and it’s totally buildable to full coverage. I’m shade 405 Porcelain and it’s perfect for my fair neutral skin tone!
Infallible 32 Hour Lightweight Fresh Wear Foundation
You can never go wrong with this foundation, it literally wears like a second skin with buildable coverage and lasts all day! I definitely recommend a beauty blender for application.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
If you're on tight budget, I definitely recommend this foundation! it's a light-medium coverage, but it's pretty buildable!
Photo Focus™ Matte Foundation
I’m so impressed with the quality of this considering how cheap it is! I use the shade Call Me Maple and it’s fantastic! It feels like butter and blends like it was air-brushed on your face!
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Makeup Stick
The pigment on these are insane! Which means less product each use so it will last you for a while! Pinky Promise and Coral Crush are my favorites for my fair neutral skin.
Camo Liquid Blush
This powder is perfect for setting and baking, it’s lightweight and works so well with any foundation!
Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder Face Makeup
This was also a staple for me since middle school, I don't think there's a single foundation that this doesn't pair with!
Airspun Loose Powder Translucent
I love this bronzer for it's matte finish that isn't muddy!
Natural Bronzer
My skin tone changes through the seasons so this is an affordable way to keep up with my ever-changing color! All these colors work with any fair-medium tone!
Compact Powder Blush Palette with Vitamin E
Eyes
All my favorite eye products that I swear by!
This is my ultimate motherboard palette! You can’t beat the price with all the shades you get and the size of each eyeshadow is generous! Very versatile & blend-able!
Makeup Revolution Maxi Reloaded Shadow Palette Nudes
I have used this palette for YEARS and it’s affordable and blend-able. I always love a good versatile palette that’s cheap.
The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
I have literally used this mascara for YEARS and it’s my holy grail. It doesn’t clump and it doubles your length and adds the perfect amount of volume! The brush on this is perfection!
Lash Sensational® Luscious Washable Mascara
These are my everyday lashes or I pair them with a smokey eye to elevate the look for special occasions! Dress ‘em’ up or dress ‘em’ down, either way they’re fabulous! Hooded eye approved!
Ardell Wispies – Iconic, Feathered Lashes
I also love these Ardell lashes! They’re great for hooded eyes and their thin band looks so natural!
Ardell Demi Wispies Lash – Natural Flare
"Nude Mood" is my favorite out of these palettes! Super blend-able and you can build up the intensity if you want a smokier look!
e.l.f Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Pallette - Nude Mood
This has been a staple for me since middle school and has been such a great mascara that I keep coming back to. I absolutely love the brush that comes with it.
Great Lash Lots Of Lashes® Washable Mascara
Lips
From everyday wear, to special events, these lip products are the sure thing!
This is literally my favorite long wear lipstick and the shade variety is phenomenal! I have the shades Low Cut, Unhooked & Desnuda!
Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick
I bought the shades Visionary and Voyager. Holy cow I was in love! They’re such fun shades and the formula is bomb!
Super Stay Matte Ink® Liquid Lipstick
This shade is SO FUN. I was skeptical at first but as soon as I put it on I was hooked! I absolutely love the formula and you can’t beat the price!
Megalast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick | Toffee Talk
These are self-explanatory! I absolutely love these! Jam Session and Red Delicious are my favorites so far!
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
This is pairs perfectly with the Jam Session Elf lip oil (included in this list) I absolutely love the combo!
Brazen Raisin Outlast Lipstain - CoverGirl