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Makeup Artist Approved Must Haves

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Updated weekly :) My top makeup recs as a makeup artist who loves a natural, glowy finish with normal to dry skin. Find everything you need for an everyday natural makeup routine, and also a full glam look for events and special occasions
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Skincare for Glowy, Healthy Skin In Your 30s

My curated picks for nourished, radian skin as your routine and skin evolves. Think hydration-boosting serums, anti-aging ingredients, collagen rich formulas, dark spots/melasma correcting products, and rich moisturizers that target fine lines, dulln... 

 
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This relief cream works amazing if you have acne prone, sensitive skin. It helps fade acne scars, evens your skin tone, and removes dullness for a beautiful healthy glow!
345 Relief Cream - Dr. Althea | Ulta Beauty
 
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Ulta is my go to makeup store because of its variety in price points and the rewards system is better than other makeup stores.
Ulta Beauty
 
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These K-beauty pore pads are a game changer for clogged pores, blackheads, and uneven texture. Formulated with AHA + BHA to gently exfoliate, Panthenol + Allantoin to soothe, and Sodium Hyaluronate to keep skin hydrated (no post-exfoliation tightness...
Zero Pore Pad - medicube | Ulta Beauty
 
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Everyone loves this ceramide essence and it's for a reason. If your skin needs hydration and you love the look of dewy skin, you need to try this product. It gives you the most beautiful glow and hydration that really lasts ALL DAY! Use it by itself ...
rhode Glazing Milk Hydrating Ceramide Facial Essence
 
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I can’t believe this skin prep kit is only $24, when the Laneige lip balm alone is $19! This Sephora kit is incredibly worth it, all the products are genuinely amazing and with generous amounts for being minis. My favorite discovery was the Merit ser...
Skincare Prep Set - Sephora Favorites

Base | Skin Tints, Foundations, Concealers

Complexion essentials for a natural, lit-from-within base, but also long wearing must haves for special events makeup looks. From barely-there coverage and dewy finish, to buildable foundations and concealers that blur imperfections without masking y... 

 
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This is my everyday tinted moisturizer with spf 30. I love the natural glow it gives my skin while providing enough coverage and also sun protection! The shade range is amazing, I use Dune 7.5
Dune 7.5 COMPLEXION RESCUE Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30 - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
 
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This lightweight foundation is my favorite if you want a fresh, youthful look. It is really great for skin that's on the more mature side because of its light, almost serum-like texture, but the coverage is beautiful and actually buildable. Can't lov...
Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation - m.ph by Mary Phillips
 
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The best setting spray in the market, not only does it make your makeup last for up to 16hrs and make it water/sweat proof, it melts the makeup into your skin and makes it go from cakey and heavy to a gorgeous natural, lit from within finish. It also...
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
 
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My most-used pressed powder, light as air and pore minimizer, it works great to eliminate unwanted shiny areas and set your makeup in place while blurring your skin. It is also great for touchups throughout the day/night because of how finely milled ...
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Powder
 
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You need this if you love healthy, glowy makeup looks. Wear it alone, under (or mixed with) foundation or tinted SPF as an illuminating and hydrating primer, or wear it over any look for super dewy, glass skin. This product truly has a gel-like consi...
Saie Glowy Super Gel Hydrating Serum
 
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Another multi-purpose glowy skin product that is so affordable and transforms your makeup look. I love using this on the chest and shoulders too for special events or beach vacation days.
L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 903 Medium
 
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Amazing concealer for all skin types and ages, but especially for dry under eyes because of its super hydrating serum formula. It has medium, buildable coverage and has up to 18hr wear time without creasing.
Tower 28 Beauty Hydrating Serum Concealer with 18-HR Wear
 
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Another makeup artist staple in my kit. A little goes a long way, it has a radiant, creamy formula that covers dar circles and blemishes without looking cakey or creasing. I loveusing the shade Madeleine to brighten my undereye area.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Bronzers and Contours for Sunkissed Skin

Warm, sculpted definition without looking orange, these bronzers and contours are so easy to use and blend for that “just got back from vacation” glow. From soft, everyday warmth to more defined, snatched cheekbones. 

 
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Sooo easy to use because it blends out beautifully with no patching. A lot of different shades for all skin tones.
Pocket Bronze Long-Wearing Cream Bronzer - rhode
 
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You can't mess up with this bronzer, it is so easy to apply and blends beautifully, plus you don't have to use a lot
Saie Dew Bronze Soft-Focus Sculpting Liquid Bronzer

For Kissable Lips

Everything from lipsticks, lip liners, stains, balms and glosses that leaves lips soft, plump and smooth.

 
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I wear this lipstick every single day and it has been a favorite for years. There’s a reason why it’s such a cult favorite. The color is the most beautiful deep cherry color that makes your lips look flushed and plump, like you just finished making o...
Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Balm 3 Shades
 
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The texture, smell and color payoff are incredible. It's not sticky at all, very hydrating and comfortable on your lips. It has skin-loving ingredients that actually make your lips softer and more hydrated as you wear it more.
LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum

Cream & Powder Blushes I Swear By

These are the best blushes for a natural flush. Buildable, second-skin finishes that mimic a natural blush instead of sitting on top of makeup. A curated mix of cream and powder formulas I use on myself and clients for that effortless, healthy flush.

 
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Love the color payoff and staying power of this lip and cheek stain. A little goes a long way, my favorite way to apply on the cheeks is using a brush to control how much is applied to the skin. I love to bring this on vacation or beach day for a qui...
Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip & Cheek
 
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One of my most-used blushes in my makeup kit. You only need a tiny bit of product for a beautiful, flushed look that will literally last all day!
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
 
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One of my favorite blush shades and formulas. She's So LA is the perfect shade for me because it doubles as a bronzer too, so if I had to take limited products on a trip, this would be the one coming with me. I love that you get two in one, I persona...
PATRICK TA Major Beauty Headlines - Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush