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My Go-To Everyday Makeup-Inexpensive But High Quality!
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items As a broke college student I’ve been trying tons of different makeup dupes to see what’s the best! I’ve added only the ones I think are the best for my combo, acne prone skin!
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Primer
Concealer
Blush
Bronzer
Highlighter
Contour
Primer
I added this one and the pink one cause they’re both soooo good. Makes my skin look flawless even without the makeup and allows my makeup to stay all day!
Power Grip Primer
I personally love this one so much more than the blue one! They both get the job done but this one makes my skin look amazing when I take my makeup off! They both are so good at making makeup last!
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
So amazing for everyday makeup, makes my pores look non-existent and allows for buildable coverage! I use this one when I want less of a dewy look with a little more coverage!
Liquid Poreless Putty Primer
For my girlies with red undertones or acne, I love this! I have rosacea so I use this to calm down my redness when i’m having a bad skin day! It is very green but allows for makeup to go so smooth over it and you can’t even notice how red I am!
Color Correct Primer
Perfect for a dewy base. It makes my skin look so radiant and if I want a matte look I can just powder it down! My skin has definitely seen a difference.
Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops Brightening Serum
Concealer
My best go to affordable concealer! Makes my under eyes look flawless and goes perfect under a glowy base!
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
This one surprised me! It’s perfect if you want a matter look and stayed all day! So buildable and doesn’t make me look cakey, as matte finishes sometimes do!
Makeup Revolution IRL Filter Finish Concealer
Technically, this isn’t a concealer, but I definitely use it as one! The cold roller ball feels so good on my no makeup days and it blends so seamlessly under my eyes!
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Under Eye Brightener
So creamy and buildable! Feels so lightweight on my skin and not cakey at all. It took me a while to find my shade but once I did it became a staple to my everyday makeup routine!
Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealer
Blush
Every single shade of this is amazing! I use it everyday and have barely hit pan! The color stays so amazingly and it gives me a nice flush of color!
elf Cosmetics Putty Blush
Bronzer
My favorite inexpensive bronzer! Is the same as the putty blush as it’s so hard to hit pan and it lasts me the whole day! It can be patchy if you don’t have the proper base, but all the bases I use make it blend so evenly!
Bronzed Belle Putty Bronzer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
If you want more of a powder that feels creamy, this is it! I always use it after my makeup is all done to seal up a nice bronzed look! Smells so good and feels amazing on my skin!
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Murumuru ...
Highlighter
So many different shades and blends so nicely over blush! Amazing for an everyday soft glow! Also takes so long to run out!
elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand
Whenever I get compliments on my highlight, I am wearing this! It’s so amazing, look so dewy and a little flashy if you build it up! My go to for years and lasts forever!
MegaGlo Blushlighter
Contour
If you want an affordable contour wand that does an amazing job, this is my go to! I’ve used this one for so long and i’m in love with it! It’s an amazing dupe and costs so much less!
elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand
Mascara
I’ve been using this mascara since highschool and it gets the job done! My fav is the blue one as it’s waterproof and keeps your lashes up allll day!
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara
Brows!
I want to preface that I have very thick brows and I don’t usually fill them in on a daily basis! These work perfect for my brows!
As someone with really thick hard to tame eyebrows, this is my go to! Can give a little white cast, but a little goes a longggg way! I’m so happy with this and have used it often!
Soap Brow - e.l.f. Cosmetics
The formula is so good and tames and laminates my thick brows! I love the wand it comes with, makes it so easy to do my brows and the consistency is perfect!
NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel
Setting Spray!
All of these setting sprays blend my makeup together so well! It’s a great finishing touch!
For the price, this makes my makeup stay alllll day! Nothing compares to this!
Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist - e.l.f. Cosmetics
I love this setting spray for my dewy days! I usually set it with some powder where I want a little less dew but looks amazing and always gives my skin a healthy glow!
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - e.l.f. Cosmetics
I rave about this setting spray all the time! The smell is amazing and it gives such a healthy glow! If you want a little glow definitely go with this one! It also sets my makeup for the whole day!
e.l.f. Cosmetics - Dewy Coconut Setting Mist
The smell is amazing and it is perfect for days I want to look matte! My go to for a long hot day!
NYX Professional Makeup - Marsh Mellow Matte Setting Spray
Lip Liners!
I have tried many (and I mean tons) of lip liners and nothing compares to the nyx suede! It’s a better formula than their normal lip liners and stays on my lips all night. For my go to dark lip combo I always use shade vintage!
NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lip Liner Velvet Soft Vegan Lip Pencil
Lip Balms/Masks!
My go to inexpensive lip balm! All the flavors are amazing, my favorite is the Vanilla and Cantaloupe, but works so well under a lip combo
elf Cosmetics Squeeze Me Lip Balm
Has an amazing pop of color and is so moisturizing! Feels amazing and smooth on the lips, I always catch myself reaching for it!
Wild Cherry Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Lip Stains
Amazing! Lasts all day and feels so nice on my lips, isn’t drying at all
Berry Queen Glossy Lip Stain - e.l.f. Cosmetics
I use these lip stains as a liner and they last for being inexpensive! It’s a great dupe and sometimes I even use a little as a blush ;)
ULTA Beauty Collection - Mango Dreams Weightless Water Lip Stain
Lip Gloss!
I have this lip gloss in so many shades because it’s so amazing and versatile! Blends so nicely with lip liner and gives an amazing shade of color!
NYX Professional Makeup - Praline Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
My absolute favorite! Looks so amazing on the lips and is so hydrating. I also love the smell. I could talk about this lip gloss for hours
Chillin Like a Villian Fat Oil Lip Drip Vegan Lip Oil - NYX Professional Makeup
Lipstick!
Any revlon lipstick is a go to for me! Stays all night, perfect amount of pigment, and is perfect under lip gloss or oil!
Revlon - Lipstick - 5 Products
Setting powder!
Amazing and always makes my skin look smooth even when I want to keep some parts dewy!
NYX Professional Makeup Mineral Matte Loose Finishing Powder