i’ve tried lots of makeup over the years—some good, some *very* not good—but these are the ones i keep coming back to. they’re pretty affordable & they actually do what they’re supposed to (shocking, i know).
no gatekeeping—just sharing the p...
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Skin/Base 🧴
Eyes 👀
Lips 💋
Skin/Base 🧴
i always use this for a full beat!! lots of shades too
16-Hour Camo Full Coverage Concealer
i’m STUCK on this foundation, it actually works with my blue/purple undertones. i can use this in the summer (tanned) & winter (pasty) without looking crazy.
bareMinerals Liquid Foundation
THE CC Cream! LOVE LOVE LOVE
E.L.F. CC Cream | SPF 30
this is like “baking” for natural/clean girl daily makeup
BareMinerals Powder Foundation
the GOAT for tinted moisturizer! absolutely worth the money because it lasts SO long
perfect for my purple/blue undertones! i use this EVERYDAY. it’s perfectly matte & creates a great shadow that i haven’t gotten from any other liquid contour.
E.L.F. Halo Glow Contour
For a full beat on the summer when i’m tanned, this is my tried and true!! i usually only use it when i’m tanned though, a little “orangey”
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face
the best “baking” powder you’ll ever use!!
Revolution Loose Baking Powder
my fav highlighter though it’s SUPERRR hard to find. i can put other products over it & you’ll still see it pop through!
Nature’s Cartel Highlighter “Illuminating Stick”
EDIT: They no longer sell this blush but if it comes back I’ll add the new link!!
this is great for a sun-kissed look! the only con is that it’s only available online or at Dollar General
Believe Beauty Cream Blush
Eyes 👀
I have naturally straight & short lashes. This mascara is a must to add volume!!
Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara | Volumizing & Washable
adds extra volume while avoiding clumpy lashes especially when using with the other recc!
CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara
comes in LOTS of colors, vivids, classics, & metallics!! LOVE
LA Girl Metallic Eyeliner
i use this with the other metallic eyeliners for a fun look!! THIS HAS THE EASIEST APPLICATION OF ANYYYY EYELINER IVE EVER USED!!!
LA Girl Metallic Liquid Eyeliner
good for precision & waterline or blend for “grungy” looks!!
Maybelline Master Precise Skinny Eyeliner
i only use this for my brows, not a fan of brow pencils! the colors are perfect!
L.A. Colors Brow Powder
a classic!
E.L.F. Lash Curler
Lips 💋
stays ALL DAY to the point that it’s hard to get off with makeup remover
Maybelline Matte Lipstick
my fav lipstick but it’s SO hard to find. doesn’t make my lips feel dry like most matte lipsticks!
