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make up MUST HAVES
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here are my faves that are guaranteed to give you a beautiful and smooth base! :)
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blush and bronzer <3
 
foundations <3
 
setting and fixing sprays <3
 
concealers and color correctors <3
 
powders <3
 
primers <3

blush and bronzer <3

this section includes both powder and liquid/creams ;) disclaimer : i'm only listing the shades that i use! you don't have to buy the exact ones. find what works best for you ;)

 
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juvia's blushes NEVER disappoint! she's easy to blend and super pigmented.
Juvia's Place Liquid Blush (Shade "Blush Lily")
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another beautiful shade from juvia's!
Juvia's Place Liquid Blush (Shade "Rosey Posey")
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how can you not love the packaging on this one? it's so cute and the product quality makes it even better!
ColourPop Cosmetics Liquid Blush (Shade "Sweet Treat")
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gives you the perfect sunkissed look! i love it ;)
e.l.f. Cosmetics Matte Bronzer (Shade "Forever Sunkissed")
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nyx has so many pretty bronzer shades but this one is my favorite from the buttermelt collection. you'll love it!
NYX Professional Makeup Powder Bronzer (Shade "Deserve Butta")
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milani never disappoints! this one never comes out orange or muddy it comes out so pretty.
Milani Cosmetics Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer (Shade "Hey Honey")
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i love milani blushes! they are such good quality and they have beautiful shades.
Milani Cosmetics Baked Blush (Shade "Pink Panna Cotta")
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perfect shade if you're more into berry colored blushes! this shade will look so pretty on you :)
Fenty Beauty Powder Blush (Shade "Summertime Wine")
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another fenty blush because they're just so good! this one has a little bit of shimmer in it. also this is not a baby pink but instead a HOT pink!
Fenty Beauty Suede Powder Blush (Shade "Bubbleband$")
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the best baby pink blush out there! pair it with the “blush lily” liquid blush, it's the best combo!
Juvia’s Place Blushed Duo (Shade "Vol 4)
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does not oxidize and turn muddy! it's really good ;)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Smooth Blur Powder Bronzer (Shade "Tropical Tan")
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foundations <3

 
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it gives a real matte finish! it's not going to make you look cakey or dry!
NYX Professional Makeup 'Make 'Em Wonder' Matte Foundation
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i used to wear this as a foundation and i always loved the finish !
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter
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this one works just as good as a regular liquid foundation! blend it out with a brush or beauty blender and you will love it ;)
Juvia’s Place Foundation Stick
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i liked this one so much! it gave me a beautiful natural finish.
Milani Cosmetics 2-In-1 Foundation
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i love the soft matte finish it gives.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna 'Pro Filt'r Soft Matte' Foundation
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very lightweight and medium coverage! this is a good option if you don't want to pack on thick layers of foundation.
Ulta Beauty 'Complexion Crush' Foundation
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this is such a good one
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Matte Foundation
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setting and fixing sprays <3

 
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if your makeup tends to fade throughout the day you'll want to try this one! she works so good.
Milani Cosmetics Make It Last Setting Spray
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i swear your makeup is not going anywhere.
NYX Professional Makeup 'The Face Glue' Setting Spray
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it's pretty clear that i love nyx and a real matte finish! this one is so good ;)
NYX Professional Makeup 'Marsh Mellow Matte' Setting Spray
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my favorite when i used to do soft makeup looks lol ;) but it's a really good one! elf always comes through.
e.l.f. Cosmetics 'Power Grip Dewy' Setting Spray
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magic in a bottle. i won't say anything else.
Charlotte Tilbury 'Airbrush Flawless' Setting Spray
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it's lightweight, dewy and coconut scented! such a good spray!
Ulta Beauty 'Dewy Glaze' Setting Spray
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i got this for my birthday and i loved it so much! it made my makeup look so good. it also hydrates your skin really good.
Rhode Glazing Mist
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pixi is such an underrated brand. i have combination skin so i used to be scared of using anything with rose water in it but this is a good one!
Pixi Beauty Makeup Fixing Mist
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concealers and color correctors <3

 
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 the coverage and formula are so good!
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer
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my third favorite concealer!  i love a bright under eye to cover my dark circles and this does exactly that. it is definitely $32 well spent ;)
Anastasia Beverly Hills 'Magic Touch' Concealer
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milani once again never disappoints ;) she's really full coverage! i love this one
Milani Cosmetics 'Conceal + Perfect' Concealer
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this was my ride or die. i still love this one so much! my under eyes always came out smooth with no creases.
Juvia’s Place 'I Am Magic' Concealer
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one of my favorite concealers! huda always puts some sort of magic in her products and this is no exception.
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Concealer
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literally makes my horrendous dark circles disappear in seconds.
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Under Eye Color Corrector
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powders <3

disclaimer : i'm only listing the shades that i use! don't feel pressured to buy the exact ones. find what works best for you loves ;)

 
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this is THE holy grail of all powders! i promise you are going to love it. i have 2 shades loll
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Pressed Powder (Shade "Pound Cake")
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the second shade i own from the easy bake collection ;) it gives me a soft pink undereye, always comes out looking pretty and smooth.
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Pressed Powder (Shade "Cherry Blossom Cake")
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will never get tired of buying from juvias loll! this powder is so good, it's a finishing powder so you use it as the FINAL step in your routine!
Juvia’s Place 'I Am Magic' Finishing Powder (Shade "Coconut Flakes")
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always left my undereyes smooth! if you're new to makeup i would definitley start with something lightweight like this!
Maybelline Fit Me Poreless Powder (Shade 128)
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i love this formula! it blurs instantly and is infused with green tea
NYX Professional Makeup 'Wonder Snatch' Setting Powder (Shade "Sugar Serve")
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primers <3

 
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one of my favorite primers ;)
NYX Professional Makeup 'Plump Right Back Primer'
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this made the perfect canvas for my foundation, it's so good.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Grip Trip Blurring Primer
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made my face feel so smooth and refreshed
Milk Makeup Cosmetics Hydro Grip Hydrating Primer
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it's called power grip for a reason. your makeup is not going to move at all!
e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer
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