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Makeup I would immediately replace if my bag was stolen
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items These are make up products that I would take with me to a deserted island. Makeup I would use on my wedding day. These are products that NEVER fail me. My holy grail choices!
Sections
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Primer
Foundation
Concealer
Contour/Bronzer
Blush
Highlighter
Primer
Not to prime is a crime!! These are my favorite primers that make my makeup last all day and look super smooth and glowy !
Holds my base ALL day! Perfect tacky base for foundation and leaves my foundation smooth and glowy!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Glowy and tacky. Perfect for holding your base! In my opinion better than the ELF. Will ALWAYS repurchase!!
The Face Glue Gripping Primer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
AMAZING FOR SUMMER! Blurs my skin so nice. I love a 3 in 1 product! Primer, Moisturizer, AND sunscreen! Super fast and easy!
1.7 oz Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Primer SPF 30 - Live Tinted | Ulta Beauty
Foundation
I work on my feet all day for 7 to 8 hours at a time. These are foundations that have lasted ALL day long and did not budge. Summer or winter these were my ride or die foundations. (The polite society lasted me HOURS in 90° weather! )
SPF 50! Glowy and beautiful for summer! My mom loved it so ,much she actually stole mine! Perfect coverage for a nice summer glow!!
9 Hueguard Skin Tint SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum - Live Tinted | Ulta Beauty
For my combo/oily skin girls on a budget! A dupe of the higher end one that begins with I and ends with T! LOL
Fair 120 N Camo CC Cream - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
For my dry skin girls on a budget. Def a dupe for a higher end version. Shades run a bit dark but I love how well this wears on my dry skin!
Fair 100 W Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
So glowy looks like a filter! Only flaw is the packaging leaks a little when you first use it. It does however last well over 12 hours and looks flawless
1 Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint - MILK MAKEUP | Ulta Beauty
People have stopped me on the street to ask how I’m so glowy. It’s this! So beautiful on the skin. Wears well even in 90 degree weather!!
Polite Society Foundation
Not necessarily a foundation, but you can wear this on a no make-up day and it helps to mask uneven skin tone and give a nice glow! It’s a bonus if you get a darker shade, it gives you a tan!
903 Medium True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Bronzing Enhancer - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Concealer
I am extremely picky with my concealer sometimes it’s all I leave the house wearing. I have dark under eye circles, and I want them to look brighter and concealed. These are concealers that need very light or no setting at all. Easy is for me!
No creasing! Lasts all day! I have three different shades I use for concealing, brightening and as foundation sometimes! This does not even have to be set and it will still last all day long!
N3 Hy-Glam Concealer - NATASHA DENONA | Ulta Beauty
Lasts all day even without setting powder! My favorite product from Rhianna so far! I have already re-purchased multiple times!
225N We're Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
Contour/Bronzer
For those snatched cheekbones ;) my favorite contour and bronzer products for sculpting out those cheeks and looking sun-kissed and tan
Pricey but gives an incredible sculpt. Super user friendly. I use this as my on the go contour because its easy to use in the car LOL
Medium-Tan Hollywood Contour Wand - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
SHES PIGMENTED! Has a slight coconut smell to it and it smells great! Love the shade range and how well it wears! Not muddy at all
Deserve Butta Buttermelt Pressed Powder Natural Finish Bronzer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Talc free and AMAZING! My go to powder bronzer at the moment! gives such a great sculpt to the cheeks
Laguna 02 (Original) Laguna Bronzer Powder Talc-Free - NARS | Ulta Beauty
Great for a beginner! Wish the component was bigger so a bigger brush could fit. I put it on the back of my hand and apply with a brush. Gives a great sculpt
Bronzed Belle Putty Bronzer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Shade range is incredible! Thank you Ari!! Very pigmented and smooth. Love this
Send 2 Voicemail Hypernova Satin Matte Bronzer - r.e.m. beauty | Ulta Beauty
Affordable and gives a great sculpt. Might be my favorite liquid contour/bronzer right now! Its so long lasting and pigmented for under $20
Santorini Cheeky Rose Liquid Sculpt - Winky Lux | Ulta Beauty
Blush
I LOVEEE BLUSH. I think blush is my favorite makeup product of all time. I apologize how many blushes are on here, but each of them have truly earned their spot. I love a pigmented, smooth, glowy blush. These all really are incredible
Pigmented and blurring! One swipe into this is enough for both cheeks. Color Range is beautiful and inclusive!
U Know Butta Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Patrick Ta DUPE! I love the color range its inclusive. I love that this has two creams and one powder. The middle cream is a glow topper and leaves the cheek so glowy and blurred!
Blind Date Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Easy to blend a little goes a LONG way! I bought almost every single color because they were all so beautiful!
Coral Crush Camo Liquid Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Don’t sleep on Clinique. These are so pigmented and last all day. The Black Honey shade is my personal favorite!
Ginger Pop Cheek Pop Blush - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
A dot can cover your entire cheek. Beautiful shade range! Love the bright pink shade its always the one I reach for
Blush Lily Blushed Liquid Blush - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
Booked and busy is my personal favorite shade! I warm this up on the back of my hand and use a brush to apply. People always ask what Im wearing when I have this on
audition Eclipse Cheek & Lip Stick - r.e.m. beauty | Ulta Beauty
My favorite liquid blush! This blends out like a dream and leaves such a glowy finish on the cheeks!
She's Cute Liquid Blush - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
So creamy and easy to blend! Halsey did her big thing with these. They don't disrupt foundation at all
Big O Cheek Freak Blush Balm - about-face | Ulta Beauty
Two in one!! These are insanely pigmented and creamy! Best thing kvd has released in a while
Secret Thicket 10 - Hidden Apple/Hallowed Apple Good Apple Blush Balm Duo - KVD Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Highlighter
Let’s glow to the gods!! Highlighter is probably my second favorite makeup product. I want you to be able to see my highlight from space. Best believe these are the best ones you can get on the market in my opinion!
Best liquid highlighter. Love applying with my fingers for a quick glow on the go! A little pricey however
Peachgasm Beauty Highlighter Wand - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
Glassy looking highlighter that doesn’t look cakey! Always get asked what im wearing when I use this on my eyes and cheeks
Ethereal Glow Seeker Powder Highlighter - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
Beautiful shade range! Looks like glass on your cheeks! Personally I love the pink and the mint green ones
Pillow Talk Shimmering Baked Highlighter - Ofra Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Lippies
Who doesn’t have 1 million lip glosses?! As a beauty store employee I’ve been through and tried almost every single one and these are my personal favorites. Lip glosses that aren’t just a pretty package.. ones that actually treat your lips and leave ...
A great Rhode Dupe!!! Looks the same and feels the same. Very lightly scented nothing crazy. Great shade range for under $3
AOA Lip Glaze Butter Lip Tint
A beautiful combo! This lip liner is one of my favorite shades and having it come with a gorgeous pink lip gloss is such a bonus!
Fresh Pink Mini Glossy Pink Lip Gloss + Lip Liner Set - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
A gloss AND a stain! Leaves my lips stained all day long even after the gloss wears off. Love the wine shade Its my favorite
Blush Rush Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Super nourishing for dry lips and they smell amazing!! Favorite lip treatment out there. Worth every single penny and lasts me so long
Strawberry Sorbet Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment - OLEHENRIKSEN | Ulta Beauty
In my opinion, this is the best and most affordable lip oil out there! My favorite shade is jam session and money mauve!
Money Mauve Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Sparkly lip oil that is super nourishing for dry lips! Love candy coded, such a beautiful cool toned pink
Candy Coded Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Great option if you don’t wanna spend crazy money on a lip balm. It’s $4 and does just as great of a job as the $20 ones!
Vanilla Frosting Squeeze Me Lip Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Liners for eyes and lips
I’m constantly sipping on an iced coffee so I need lip liners that don’t smudge and don’t transfer. This is a list of lip liners. I have found that last me well over six or seven hours without reapplying. Some of them are affordable, and some of them...
Completely transfer proof. Incredible. I love the original pillow talk and pillow talk light! These are super budge proof
Pillow Talk Lip Cheat Lip Liner - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
My go to pink cool toned liner!!! Stays all Day long! Wears well with any lipgloss and is so smudge proof
Fierce Flirt Line Loud Longwear Lip Liner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Favorite Nude Liner! Budge proof lasts all day! These might be my favorite lip liner of all time
Global Citizen Line Loud Longwear Lip Liner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
PERFECT BLACK LINER! Waterproof,smudge proof, lasts ALL DAY! Waterline approved! Wedding tears approved!!
Perversion 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
My favorite brown liner for everyday wear! I will always repurchase this exact shade for my green eyes its just so stunning and long lasting
Whiskey 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Powder
As a dry skin girly, I’m very picky with what powder I use! If you also have dry skin, these powders are for you! They leave a nice smooth satin finish and lock in your makeup all day! My personal favorite is the Morphe pressed powder!
BEAUTIFUL setting powder! Looks so light and glowy on the skin. Does not make my concealer crease at all. Will repurchase and hope it never gets discontinued
Sunset Cloudlight Soft Glow Veil - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Best pink powder for brightening my undereye! Sets my makeup all day long! The other shades are just as wonderful. Leaves such a smooth undereye
Finale Curtain Call - Set & Smooth Loose Powder - about-face | Ulta Beauty
Most affordable and incredible powder for those on a budget! I always have a backup of this powder. It does a better job than any high end powder could
Fair Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Absolutely no creasing when I use this. So lightweight and not cakey at all. This powder feels like air on the skin. Only high end powder I love
SurrealSkin™ Talc-Free Soft Blur Setting Powder
Setting spray
The final step of your routine, but also one of the most important steps! Time to lock in that beat girl! I’ve tried over 20+ setting sprays and these are the ones that made my list. My personal favorite is the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. It rea...
Blurring and flawless just like the name. The absolute best setting spray in my opinion. I love the subtle scent its very unique. Melts everything together
3.3 oz Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
Great for setting powder during makeup application. I use this in between steps in my routine to melt everything together. Helps everything look less powdery
6.5 oz Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
A great spray to use with the matching primer. Gives that glowy finish that looks so skin like! I love how long lasting my makeup is with this! Plus it’s only $10!
2.03 oz The Face Glue Gripping Setting Spray - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Mascara
As a girly with short lashes, i’m mascara that can provide extreme length and some volume is very important to me! I am extremely picky with mascara and I’ve been through 50+ different ones. These are my tried and true that I recommend to everyone!
Best for length! Not clumpy at all and doesnt transfer on eyelid. I have repurchased this at least 3 times already
Intense black, soft matte Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
My favorite drugstore mascara! Gives me insane length and lasts 10+ hours. Thank you essence!
Ultra Black Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
Eyeshadow
I like my make up quick, simple and easy. I don’t really do that much eyeshadow so when I do, it has to be a product that makes my life easier. These are eyeshadows that blend seamlessly and pack a punch with pigment. Whether you like powder, eyeshad...
I LOVE THESE! Great for beginners! I use this all over my lid for a quick easy eye look
Fracture Fractal Glitter Eye Paint - about-face | Ulta Beauty
This has every neutral eyeshadow color you’ll ever need! The shadows blend seamlessly and it’s a must have in your kit
Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals
The best eyeshadow under $10! My favorite shade is “ladybird” So quick and easy to apply with a finger for an easy eye look
Ladybird Super Shock Shadow - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
Brows
I have been on the hunt for years for the perfect brow pencils and brow gels. Although there are not many recommendations on this list, these are products that really do work for me. Products that I personally recommend to others and can’t live witho...
sooo good to hold your brows in place. Great for a fluffy brow look! I go through this like water how often I use it
Brow Lift - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I can’t believe this is $4!! It’s the best brow pencil I’ve tried in years! So Pigmented and long lasting
Neutral Brown Instant Lift Waterproof Brow Pencil - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This has become my favorite brow gel. I’m on my third tube of it and I can’t say enough good things about it. There is no white flakes left behind in my brows and it holds my brows for hours.
Clear Super Lock Brow Glue Waterproof Eyebrow Gel - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty