$$$ does not always mean better. makeup and beauty doesn't have to break the bank. although i do love my sephora products, i loveee a good drugstore moment. here's a list of all the affordable products i've tried (most i still use and love)
not putting products i haven't tried, so full routine is wip
Sections
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eyeliner/mascara
complexion
blush
lippie
eyeliner/mascara
The most expensive eyeliner on the list, but the BEST bang for ur buck. She's truly perfect AND a brush tip?! Oh, absolutely.
Black Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
When she says skinty she MEANS it!! The teeniest tiny brush tip I have ever seen in the game. For my big wing girlies, this might not be for you… unless you have lotsss of patience. She's PERFECTTT for those miniscule eyeliner days. As far as I can r...
Ultra Black Breakup Proof Skinny Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty
I rate this last on the list tbh (but def most affordable, ig you get what you pay for) but if you must, it works, and it's my emergency eyeliner! I love the miniscule brush. if it didn't flake off so quickly, she'd be ranked higher.
Black Super Precise Eyeliner - Essence | Ulta Beauty
I know this is probably the oldest in the game, but as a mascara hater, finally decided to pick it up. $5 can't hurt too bad yk? Absolutely not mad about it at alllll. I see why this is a true classic. Love her down boots
Great Lash Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
complexion
The one with the WHITE lid specifically!! I SWOREEEE by this concealer. I was just watching an old video of mine where I applied this all. over. my face. She is beyond full coverage, she will cover your trauma, i promise. It's a major plus that it's ...
The first concealer I've ever used back when I was like 14. An oldie but a goodie. Had no business using this lol but the YouTube girlies got me. I loved her down
Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
blush
My every single day blush. It's very buildable, it can be as light and dainty as you'd like or as blush blindness you can't see.
i have a couple of these and ughh i loveeee. was pleasantly surprised tbh. the slight cooling, or "plumping" effect is nice too. and i'm obsessed with the massive applicator.