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Makeup Masterclass

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Cindy Adage

The CORRECT steps to doing your makeup and why! Makeup can be so confusing with so many steps and products. This is a cheat sheet to explain the correct steps and introduce makeup I love. Obviously, not all makeup works the same for everyone so you d...

Sections

Skin Prep

Primer

Eyebrows

Eye Makeup

Foundation

Concealer

Skin Prep

Products that allow your face to become the perfect canvas for makeup! These help your skin become hydrated and plump. It's also important to wait to products such as toner and creams to dry down completely before using makeup!

My favorite cleanser! I always use this before doing my makeup to get rid of any oils on my skin. I like how this cleanser isn't stripping and you dont't need a lot for your whole face. I wet my face and pump a bit on my hand. I then massage the prod...

La Roche Posay Toleriane Purifying Facial Cleanser - 13.52 fl oz

Alternative cleanser if you are not oily skin! I like this since it's so gentle and affordable. Vanicream is a great brand and this works for all skin types! All you need to do is wet your face, massage the product on you face for at least a minute, ...

Vanicream Unscented Gentle Facial Cleanser - 8 Fl Oz

I don't normally use toner in my skin prep but this is really good. A lot of people like using a milky toner in their skin prep if they need more hydration. I would recommend this for those who have more dry skin! This allows your skin to become more...

celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner 150ml

Usually, I skip a toner and head straight into a cream after I cleanse my makeup. A cream is necessary in skin prep! I love using some of this and letting it dry for at least 15 minutes before doing my makeup. I find that if I don't wait a bit, my ma...

celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream 50ml

Primer

Primers are necessary for various reason. There are many different primer but the Milk primer makes your makeup last all day. It's a lightweight primer that makes my face tacky to my makeup sticks to my face! If you worry about pores, you can use a p...

I love this primer so much! It makes my skin tacky so this makes my makeup stick to my face all day. You don't need a lot for this to work. This is great for all skin types. I buy the standard size bottle and it lasts a long time! Some people questio...

Ulta Beauty | 1.01 oz Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with

Sephora link! I wanted to add this since some people shop at Sephora more since the points don't expire as quickly as Ulta. Again, this is a great primer to use for your makeup. It makes you face tacky so your makeup stays on your face. It doesn't fe...

Sephora | Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer

Eyebrows

Eyebrows are important for your face and makeup! Having groomed brows makes a big difference and makes doing them easier for makeup. If you are unsure about your brow shape or need them groomed, I HIGHLY recommend getting your eyebrows threaded! They...

I love this brow powder! It is small but it lasts a long time. It's so easy to work with and lasts a long time. I also like how natural looking the shades look when I put them on. My brows look black naturally but I chose a light shade and it blends ...

Brow Powder Duo - Anastasia Beverly Hills

Eye Makeup

Eye makeup can really make a difference when you use the right products! If you want your makeup to be elevated or want them to appear in pictures you need to use these products or find products similar! Eyeliner, eye glitter, and falsies helped elev...

I love this eyeliner! I know the reviews are mixed and it people recommend other eyeliners. But I got this eyeliner a few years ago and it still works so well. It hasn't dried out at all unlike most eyeliners. This is precise and it is pigmented. I d...

Cuz I'm Black Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty

This is viral for a reason! It's the perfect glitter topper for your eyelids. You don't need a heavy amount as depicted in the swatch pictures! You only need a light brush of it and your eyelids will be so pretty. I don't like to do eyeshadow so this...

24/7 Moondust Glittery Eyeshadow

Trust me…falsies make a big difference. If you want your makeup to be upgraded, this is pair you need. It may look heavy but it really isn't. People are often intimidated by longer falsies but they make a big difference for makeup. I love this and I ...

KISS My Lash But Better - So Real

Best lash glue! Easy to use since the applicator is thin and precise. I have used this for years and it works so well! This makes my lashes stay on my eyelids all day. I do have oily eyelids but these still stay on. This is so affordable and worth it...

Clear Strip Lash Brush On Adhesive - Kiss | Ulta Beauty

Foundation

Foundation can be confusing because of your skin type, under tones, and coverage! There are so many foundation but I wanted to recommend my favorite. You'll find that older makeup brands have perfected their foundations! I know trendy foundations see...

This the best for oily skin! I have tried so many foundations and I find that a high end is always best for base makeup. This foundation is amazing and it stays on my skin all day. It has a bit thicker consistency but it's easy to blend. I used this ...

Ulta Beauty | 6W1 Sandalwood Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation ...

Sephora link! I included this since people may shop at Sephora more. This foundation is honestly the best! I love using this and it lasts all day. The downside is there is no pump but I just carefully pour it out! This foundation lasted all day for m...

Sephora | Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Longwear Foundation

Concealer

Concealer is used for covering up spots, acne, and much more! It's use to brighten your under eyes! Typically most people buy shades that are lighter than their skin tone but it's better if you can find a shade that is close to your skin tone!

A great concealer from a good brand! This makes my under eyes flawless and helps me hide any blemishes. This is easy to use and I love how blends so easily. There's always issues with picking a concealer but this works great! I always end up wasting ...

1W Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer - Estée Lauder | Ulta Beauty

Setting Powder

setting powder to bake, set your makeup, and much more! This powder works so well and doesn't oxidize. This setting powder makes makeup more flawless since you don't need a lot!

The BEST setting powder! This is the only setting powder I use and it's so great. It's easy to work with and so smooth. I love using this for baking, under eyes, and setting my makeup at the very end. This powder just makes my makeup more skin like a...

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Blush

I love blushes soo much! These are my favorite blushes because they are so beautiful and pigmented. I know people get scared of too much blush but these show up in pictures!

The best! I bought this since Madison Beer recommended it. If you think your makeup doesn't look elevated or not as pretty as pictures you have seen online, you need more pigment! Pictures tend to wash makeup out but if you use the right products, it...

Ulta Beauty | Pinkgasm Beauty Highlighter Wand - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty

Viral for a reason! So pigmented and blends so easily. I know people say this is hard to use but you just need to use less and use the right brush. I love the shades Encourage, Hope, Grateful, and Happy. You also don't need a lot since it's so pigmen...

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Pinkgasm!!! This is my favorite blush and highlighter in one! The shade Pinkgasm is so beautiful and it's blinding. I like to use this on my cheeks and nose but mostly my nose! I know people say this product isn't worth but it really is so pretty. Th...

Sephora | Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Liquid Highlighter Wand

Contour

contour to make your nose, cheeks, and forehead appear slimmer! Contour and bronzer get mixed up a lot! Contour is used to slim down your face and uses cool toned shades! Bronzer adds warmth to your face and uses warm toned shades.

Love this contour stick! I know it says it's for contour and bronzing but I choose a shade where it's more cool toned for my skin. I used this for my nose, cheeks and forehead. I love how this is compact and you get a brush on the other end. The brus...

SoftSculpt® Cream Contour & Bronzer Stick - MAKEUP BY ...

Highlighter

highlighter to make parts of your face slimming or add a shine to your face! These are beautiful and easy to use. I like ot use this near the end of my routine since I highlight my nose and cheek bones!

My favorite highlighter to use for my nose! You can also use this for other areas such as your cheeks or the inner corner of your eyes. If you like how highlighters look in filters, this look exactly like that! I have had mine for years and it barelu...

Stole the Show Super Shock Highlighter - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty

Viral for a reason! You can use this for your eyes too but most people use this on their cheeks. I have seen other people use this on their chest especially for night pictures! It is so stunning during the day and the night. I was really shocked how ...

Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil - FENTY ...

Setting Spray

Setting sprays are necessary to lock in your makeup! I like these sprays and prefer these over finishing sprays. My makeup doesn't look the same with a finishing spray! I recommend drenching your face with setting spray and letting your face dry befo...

I love this setting spray! I was skeptical at first since some viral makeup end up not being worth it! I was proven wrong! This works so good and it's easy to use. I use this at the end of makeup routine and drench my face! After my face is dry, I use setting powder to lock in my makeup! I know this is expensive but it honestly lasts a long time. I use the mini size and I still have so much left even though it felt like I used a lot!

Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray - Charlotte Tilbury

Basically the dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray! If you want a more affordable option that works the same, this is it! It's pretty similar and if you follow my steps (from the CT setting spray note) your makeup will last all day! This is a...

6.0 oz Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray | ...

For oily skin! I find that the original and this one work great. I wanted to include this since some people may product more oils! This is great affordable setting spray that locks in your makeup. I highly recommend you follow my instructions from th...

Make It Last Matte - Matte Finish Charcoal Setting Spray - ...

Lip Products

Lip products range from lipstick, lip gloss, lip balms, lip stains, and much more! Lip products compliment your makeup look so it's important to choose the right shades. I have a neural undertone but I prefer more cool toned lip products for my lips!...

my favorite korean beauty lip gloss! This is really affordable and it's super glossy! It does plump your lips a little without a sensation! The shades are so beautiful and it's viral for a reason! You don't need to break the bank for a lip gloss! Thi...

Glasting Color Gloss

If you love lip balms, this is a great option! I love how these glide on my lips and there are so many pretty shades. These are so pretty even when it fades. I appears a bit glossy but even without the gloss, it's so beautiful. I love how these are s...

Glasting Melting Balm #Original Series

I love this gloss! It's so pretty and glossy. It also is a lip plumper but it's not overpowering. Usually, lip plumpers have a strong peppermint or mint scent but this doesn't have that. It does tingle a little but it's not bothersome. The formula is...

Hot Cherry Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer ...

Expensive but if you prefer a pretty packaging and gloss that isn't sticky, this is the one! There are so many shades and you can layer these. I prefer getting more pigmented shades to those with then word “intense” in the name indicate more pigment....

Dior - 013 Beige Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss