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My Make-Up Faves: The Products I Keep Reaching For

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Makeup is one of those little things that can instantly change my mood. These are the products I actually enjoy reaching for when I want to look fresh, put together, or a little extra. I've included the formulas I find easy to use, the shades I keep ...
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My “Good Skin” Makeup Base

I’m all about a base that still looks like skin. These are the products I reach for when I want my makeup to look fresh and seamless instead of heavy or overly done.

 
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I love this underneath makeup when I want a softer, more blurred-looking base.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Pore Diffusing Primer
 
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Gives me coverage where I need it without making my under-eyes look overly made up.
Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer | Non Comedogenic
 
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An easy everyday concealer that doesn't feel like I'm putting a ton of product on my face.
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer For Redness & Blemishes
 
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When I need more coverage, this is the one I pull out instead of layering lots of concealer.
Shape Tape Concealer - The Beauty Box México
 
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I love how lightweight this feels while still giving me enough coverage to even everything out.
15 Light  Medium Neutral True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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My pick when I want that “I’m not really wearing makeup” kind of look.
10N Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the one I reach for when I want my makeup to actually stay put throughout the day.
Jumbo Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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Great for days when I want my skin looking smoother and less shiny.
Facestudio Poreless Jelly 24HR Hydrating Blurring Primer - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty

Blush, Bronzer & That Healthy Glow

Blush is probably the step I have the most fun with. Even on a simple makeup day, adding a little color and warmth makes me look instantly more awake.

 
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I completely understand the hype—just a tiny amount gives me such a pretty flush.
Hope Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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I reach for this when I want my cheeks to have a little more glow without looking glittery.
Happy Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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This makes adding warmth to my face so quick; I just swipe, blend, and I'm done.
Happy Sol Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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My favorite type of contour product when I want definition without spending forever blending.
Amber Match Stix Contour Skinstick - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
 
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I love this when I want that fresh, glossy-looking highlight rather than a chunky shimmer.
Enlighten Positive Light Liquid Luminizer - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the one I use when I really want my cheekbones to catch the light.
Exhilarate Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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I like how easy this is to blend when I want a softer, more diffused blush look.
Happy Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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A classic I keep coming back to when I want an easy, natural-looking warmth.
Original Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

Eyes That Make the Look

I don't always do a full eye look, but when I do, these are the products that make the biggest difference for me—from an everyday mascara to a little eyeliner when I want more definition.

 
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One of my favorite affordable options when I want noticeably longer-looking lashes.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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I like this when I want my lashes to look fuller without making them feel super heavy.
Black Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is my answer for brows that refuse to stay where I put them.
3 Medium Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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I love having the pencil and brow gel together when I want more defined but still natural-looking brows.
True Brown Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Easy to reach for when I want a sharper, more defined eye.
Denim Dazzle Epic Ink Glitz Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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I like the intense black finish when I want my eyeliner to really stand out.
Black Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Perfect for those days when I want an amazing eye look
Essential Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty

Lip Products I Keep in My Bag

I almost always have a lip product nearby. These are the ones I like for everything from quick errands to nights when I actually put effort into my makeup.

 
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Comfortable enough for everyday wear but still gives me that polished lipstick look.
Lovely Kind Words Matte Lip Liner - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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My kind of lip product when I want color without the commitment of a heavy lipstick.
Wonder Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Gives my lips that juicy, glossy finish when I want something a little more noticeable.
Glimmer Positive Light Luminizing Lip Gloss - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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I love this for instantly making a simple lip look feel more finished.
RiRi Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
 
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Such an easy everyday option when I want shiny lips without doing a whole lip routine.
Pink Quartz Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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A classic affordable option when I want a proper lipstick without spending too much.
Fairest Nude Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty

My Makeup Bag & Finishing Touches

These are the little extras that make my routine easier. I especially appreciate products that help me blend, set, refresh, or touch up without turning getting ready into a whole production.

 
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I love having one mist that I can use before makeup, after makeup, or whenever my skin needs a refresh.
2.87 oz Always an Optimist 4-In-1 Mist - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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My go-to when I want to take down shine without making my makeup look completely flat.
Translucent Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier | Ulta Beauty
 
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I like this when I want my makeup set but still want some life and glow in my skin.
Soft Touch Setting Powder and Baking Puff Duo - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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One of those affordable tools that makes my base look so much better when I take a little extra time to blend.
Miracle Complexion Makeup Sponge Duo - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
 
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I find this especially helpful with highly pigmented blush because I can blend everything out more easily.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Brush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Great when I want to place concealer precisely instead of getting product everywhere.
Positive Light Precision Highlighter Brush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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I like having this around when I want to soften shine and keep my makeup looking polished.
Light Halo Glow Setting Powder - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty