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items Every time I go looking for new makeup, I’m shocked at how pricey it’s all getting. You really don’t need to spend loads to look good though. So I’ve rounded up the affordable bits that actually work and still make you feel put together. Good makeup,...
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The Only Drugstore Glam List You Need.
💜 Brown-Girl Friendly Makeup Favs
The Only Drugstore Glam List You Need.
want a makeup that you wouldn’t be able to discern whether is high end or drugstore once on the face 🥰
want a makeup that last all day? while giving a smooth, slightly tacky base that grips foundation beautifully. Loved by beginners and pros alike,
elf Power Grip Primer
A glossy lip oil that delivers shine, comfort, and a hint of colour without stickiness. Universally flattering and easy to wear for all ages and colour. my fav 🥰
elf Lip Gloss, Lip Oil and Lip Stain UK
A reliable drugstore classic that delivers diverse products no matter your skin colour/ texture.now click and check for your self😘
Superdrug
I absolutely swear by this concealer, it covers dark circles and blemishes brilliantly without feeling heavy. It lasts all day with minimal touch-ups, which is exactly what you want. Honestly, e.l.f. products are so reliable, especially for the price...
Long Lasting 16hr Camo Concealer | Full Coverage
This primer is honestly a lifesaver if you’ve got visible pores or acne scarring. It smooths everything out so makeup goes on properly and doesn’t sink in or look patchy. Skin just looks softer and more even straight away. Proper good for the price t...
Poreless Putty Primer
Obsessed is an understatement, these are an absolute game-changer when you want quick eyes without all the faff. Creams, liquids, sticks, they blend in seconds and still look like you’ve made a proper effort. You can even dab a bit on the high points...
Eyeshadows Cream, Liquid & Sticks UK
Not even joking, lashes take you from “just popped out” to full glam in seconds. These strips are easy to pop on, comfy to wear, and instantly make your eyes look bigger and more awake. Perfect for nights out, events, or when you just fancy a bit of ...
False Eyelashes, Strip Lashes & Extensions | Tatti Lashes®
I LOVEEE this foundation, it doesn’t even feel like you’ve got anything on but the coverage is unreal. It smooths everything out, keeps shine in check, and still looks natural rather than flat. Proper reliable for long days when you want your makeup ...
Matte Foundation | Full Coverage
Can’t get over this shadow, the colour payoff is honestly next level. One swipe and your eyes look bold, sparkly, and properly put together with barely any effort. It stays put for hours without creasing, so no stressing about touch-ups. Perfect when...
Shop Super Shock Shadow | Bold, Long-Lasting Eyeshadow
I’ve tried loads of bronzers over the years, but this one is such a little gem. It gives that warm, sun-kissed look without going orange or muddy, and blends out so easily you can’t really mess it up. Perfect for adding a bit of life back into your f...
Bronzer Makeup | Bronzing Powder, Cream, Palettes UK
Bit of blush just fixes everything, honestly. Whether it’s liquid, cream, or powder, it brings your face back to life in seconds and makes you look awake, healthy, and slightly less like you’ve had no sleep. Super easy to dab on and blend, even if yo...
Blusher: Liquid, Powder, and Cream Blush
Makeup just sits better with this on, honestly. A few spritzes and everything melts together so you don’t look powdery or overdone. It helps your face stay put for hours while still looking fresh, not stiff. Such a handy little step that makes your m...
Makeup Setting Spray and Facial Mist
Not even exaggerating, this range just makes makeup more fun. Everything feels light, fresh, and a bit juicy on the skin, giving you that glowy, bouncy look without loads of effort. Perfect for quick everyday makeup when you still want to look bright...
Jelly Pop Makeup Collection
Honestly, this lip balm is such a little treat. It makes your lips look smooth, glossy, and healthy without feeling sticky or heavy. Perfect for chucking in your bag and swiping on whenever your lips need a boost. One of those quiet essentials you en...
NATURIUM Phyto-Glow Lip Balm 10ML
This one lives in my handbag now, not even sorry. It gives a soft tint and glossy shine in one swipe, so your lips look fresh and put together without needing a mirror. Feels really comfy, not sticky, and perfect for top-ups throughout the day. Such ...
Glow Reviver Slipstick: Tinted Lip Oil Stick
Honestly, these brush sets are such a steal. You get everything you need in one go, super soft, easy to use, and they blend makeup properly without leaving streaks everywhere. Perfect whether you’re just starting out or can’t be bothered faffing with...
e.l.f.s Best Makeup Brush Sets - UK
These little brushes do all the detail work that makes your eyes look properly put together. Great for blending shadow, sharpening liner, and sorting your brows without it turning into a smudgy mess. Soft, precise, and easy to control even if you’re ...
Eyeshadow, Eyeliner & Brow Brushes
This is my go-to for a quick, no fuss contour. It glides on easily, blends out in seconds, and gives your face a bit of shape without looking harsh or muddy. The highlight side adds a soft lift so everything looks fresh and put together. Perfect when...
NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick Dual - Rich | Make Up
if you like your makeup to stay put:no shifting .. This loose baking powder brightens under the eyes, smooths everything out, and keeps shine at bay without looking chalky. Great for setting concealer so it doesn’t crease halfway through the day. One...
Revolution Loose Baking Powder
My makeup just lasts so much longer when I use it. A few sprays and everything melts together so your base looks natural rather than powdery. It keeps things fresh all day without feeling tight or sticky. Proper reliable when you need your face to st...
Milani Make It Last Setting Spray Natural 60ml
💜 Brown-Girl Friendly Makeup Favs
If you love a low-maintenance, natural look but still want to glow, these are some of my personal ride-or-dies.
My usual pick:this gives you the loveliest glowy base without looking greasy or over the top. It brightens everything up so your skin looks fresh, smooth, and properly awake, even on tired days. Makeup just sits nicer on top and lasts better too. Pro...
Vitamin C-Brightener Face Primer
Absolute go-to favourite, this just makes your skin look fresh, glowy, and a bit more alive without loads of effort. You can wear it on its own for a soft glow or under foundation for that lit-from-within look. It smooths everything out without feeli...
Halo Glow Liquid Filter UK | Complexion Booster
Honestly, this shade just makes you look instantly put together. It’s that perfect nude pink that suits loads of looks without washing you out or feeling too bold. Matte but still comfy, so your lips don’t feel dry or tight. One of those lipsticks yo...
Nude Pink Lipstick: Pillow Talk - Matte Revolution
Not even being dramatic, this stuff covers everything. Dark circles, blemishes, the lot, and it stays put for hours without sliding about. The finish still looks smooth rather than heavy if you blend it properly. Proper full-coverage hero for days wh...
Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 10ml
Such a lovely everyday concealer, especially when you don’t want that heavy, cakey look. It melts into the skin and just evens things out while still looking natural and a bit glowy. Brilliant for under eyes on tired days when you want to look fresh,...
Stretch Balm Concealer
Proper glow in a bottle, this just makes your skin look smooth, radiant, and a bit posh without trying too hard. You can wear it alone for a soft sheen or under makeup for that lit-from-within finish. It blurs things slightly so your complexion looks...
Hollywood Flawless Filter: Glow Booster
Such a handy little lifesaver when you want everything in one place. These sets give you a full face sorted without the stress of picking bits separately, and everything usually works nicely together. Perfect for beginners, travel, or when you just w...
Makeup Sets & Kits - Full Face, Eyes & Lips Cosmetic Bundles
Such a brilliant starter kit, honestly. You get a bit of everything to try without the faff of buying loads of separate bits. Perfect if you’re new to the brand or just want an easy, ready-made routine. Proper handy and feels like a smart little bund...
The Intro Set
Such a clever little product when your skin’s having a moment. It cancels out redness, dark circles, or dull patches so your concealer doesn’t have to work overtime. Blends in easily and makes everything on top look smoother and brighter. Proper hand...
Camo Colour Corrector - Concealer
Proper little gem of a blush, honestly. It melts into the skin and gives you that fresh, healthy flush without looking patchy or overdone. Easy to dab on with fingers and blend in seconds, even if you’re rushing. One of those products that makes you ...
elf Putty Cream Blush Makeup
Such a good glow booster, this makes your skin look smooth, radiant, and properly healthy in seconds. You can wear it alone for a fresh, dewy look or under makeup for extra luminosity. It evens things out without feeling heavy or sparkly. One of thos...
MCoBeauty Flawless Glow Luminous Skin Filter - 4.5 Medium | Make Up
Such a little bargain but it does the job properly. Gives your lashes nice length and volume without clumping or feeling heavy. Perfect for everyday wear when you want your eyes to look more awake without loads of effort. One of those mascaras you en...
Mascara
Such a cute little set to have on hand, especially when you can’t decide what vibe you’re going for. The shades are easy to wear, flattering, and give that fresh, effortless look Ilia does so well. Perfect for popping in your bag for touch-ups or tra...
Ilia Beauty Mini For Any Mood
Brows looking a bit tragic? This pencil sorts them right out. It fills, shapes, and lifts without going blocky or overdone, so you still look like yourself, just more awake. Dead easy to use, even if you’re rushing out the door. Proper little brow sa...
Best Eyebrow Pencil - Instant Lift Brow Pencil
Not to be dramatic, but this is what stops your eyeshadow sliding off by lunchtime. It smooths everything out, brightens the lids, and makes colours pop properly instead of looking a bit meh. Creasing, patchiness, all that nonsense, gone. Such a tiny...
Eyeshadow Primer | Eye Primer and Brightener UK
This little liner does bits. It shapes your lips properly, stops lipstick wandering off, and somehow makes everything look a bit more polished. Glides on easy, no dragging, no faff. For the price, it’s an absolute bargain and ends up in the makeup ba...
Lip Liners and Lip Pencils -