As someone who has been experimenting with makeup for years, these are the absolute best products to have a flawless face of makeup. I've included some classics and some newer products. Here you'll find everything you need, whether you want a natural...
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primer
foundation/skin tints
concealer
contour
bronzer
highlighter
primer
Try these to blur your skin and keep your makeup lasting for hours and hours.
this is a holy grail product for keeping your makeup on all day…and it's extremely affordable!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f.
this primer will have your makeup looking so smooth and your pores practically invisible.
Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer - Smashbox
this primer blurs pores, controls shine, and locks makeup in with a soft matte finish
Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer with Niacinamide - MILK MAKEUP
this 12-hour gel primer hydrates your skin and leaves your skin with a dewy finish
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide - MILK MAKEUP
this shine & pore erasing primer will lock your makeup into place and leave a soft matte finish
All Nighter Ghosting Paste Primer - Urban Decay Cosmetics
The perfect base with everything you need for hydrated, glowing makeup!
Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid - BOBBI BROWN
A super affordable option that will have your makeup lasting for up to 24 hours!
The Face Glue Gripping Primer - NYX
This primer is full of vitamins and electrolytes to keep your skin hydrated and smooth
Plump Right Back Electrolytes Plumping Primer Serum - NYX
blur appearance of pores and fine lines, extend makeup wear, and fight shine all day
Always an Optimist Pore Diffusing Primer - Rare Beauty
foundation/skin tints
It is so important to have a good base for your makeup. These options are great, whether you're looking for full coverage or a subtle glow on your skin.
this 36-hour foundation is buildable, breathable, and makes for the perfect base. perfect for anyone who needs their makeup to last all day and all night
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation - Estée Lauder
this blendable foundation gives medium coverage and is formulated with up to 6 pigments so you can find the best match for your skin!
True Match Super-Blendable Foundation - L'Oréal Paris
this lightweight, breathable, long wear foundation is a perfect drugstore option. Great coverage and plenty of shade options
Infallible Up to 32 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation - L'Oréal Paris
this buildable, lightweight foundation gives you a natural matte base that will last up to 12 hours
Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation - FENTY BEAUTY
this is perfect to throw on for a natural glow or to use under foundation in a more full-coverage look. The unique formula enhances the overall look of skin while imparting a soft-focus radiance.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter - e.l.f. Cosmetics
This instantly hydrates and luminizes your skin for a natural, fresh glow. Perfect for under foundation or on its own for a “your skin but better” look.
Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Bronzing Enhancer - L'Oréal Paris
this breathable liquid foundation gives you a smooth and satiny look. Pair with the soft glam satin concealer!
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - e.l.f. Cosmetics
instantly blurs and smooths skin while improving skins clarity over time!
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - NARS
full coverage foundation, anti-aging cream, and spf all in one!
CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ - IT Cosmetics
concealer
Brighten, conceal, shape, and hide redness/blemishes.
this full-coverage 16 hour concealer is a must have in your makeup bag. It smooths and brightens the skin, and works best for oily or combination skin
Shape Tape Concealer - Tarte
This award-winning concealer corrects, contours, highlights, and perfects for up to 16 hours.
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS
This concealer delivers creamy, lightweight coverage with a natural, skin-like finish that lasts all day. And all of that for just $6!!
Pro.Conceal HD Concealer - L.A. Girl
This concealer is full coverage, waterproof, and leaves a matte finish. Perfect to pair with the infallible foundation.
Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer - L'Oréal Paris
This concealer helps correct and hide under-eye circles, redness, blemishes and imperfections for up to 24 hours.
Forever Skin Correct Concealer - Dior
Another great affordable option that is lightweight, hydrating, and buildable. Leaves your skin with a creamy satin finish.
Soft Glam Satin Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
this concealer is full coverage with a natural matte finish that gives you up to 24 hours of creaseless wear
Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer - Charlotte Tilbury
This matte full coverage concealer is a great option and gives you up to 24 hours of wear
Wonder Snatch Concealer - NYX
instantly brighten, smooth, and correct appearance of your undereyes!
Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer - Morphe
contour
The best products to chisel your face and accentuate your features.
this product is pigment-packed and gives you a long-lasting bronze that blends into a natural finish.
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour - e.l.f. Cosmetics
This contour stick has a longwear, light-as-air matte formula in a range of shades for all skin tones.
Match Stix Contour Skinstick - FENTY BEAUTY
this contour is weightless, blendable, and helps to define and enhance your features.
Soft Pinch Liquid Contour - Rare Beauty
This contour stick is creamy and long-lasting with cool-toned shades that sculpt and hydrate your skin. Leaves you with natural looking definition.
This pallette is perfect for someone who loves natural eye looks or an occasional bold, defined look.
Mini Eye Sculpt Eyeshadow Palette - NATASHA DENONA
All the colors you need for everyday eyeshadow looks, and for only $5!
Mini Eyeshadow Palette - Essence
If you are someone who likes to have bold, bright eye looks or just a pop of color here and there, this is the perfect palette for you! There are so many shade options and for endless creations.
Culture Palette - Juvia's Place
This palette contains rose-hued shadows that can create so many versatile looks. Perfect for blue and green eyes.
Naked3 Soft Pink Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay
The ultimate neutral palette
The Best Of Black Honey All About Shadow Palette - Clinique
This eyeshadow palette contains 12 stunning shades to create a variety of looks
Idôle Café Crush Nude Eyeshadow Palette - Lancôme
These 12 colors blend like butter and give you endless eye looks!
The Icon Palette - Revolution Beauty
This eyeshadow is packed with sparkling multichrome pigment and ultra-reflective pearls for a high impact, multi-dimensional finish.
Chrome Liquid Eyeshadow - ColourPop
eyeliner
Define, frame, and enhance your eyes!
This eyeliner will stay all day long and comes in multiple color options!
Stay All Day Smudge & Set Waterproof Gel Eye Liner - Stila
This creamy, long lasting eye pencil glides right on and lasts all night!
Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner - NYX
This is a 2-in-1 gel and liquid eyeliner duo. Use this to create the perfect wing or line your waterline to make your eyes pop!
Double Take Liquid & Gel Vegan Eyeliner - Tarte
This eyeliner is silky smooth and comes in bold color options to make unforgettable eye looks
Smoky Kohl Eyeliner - e.l.f. Cosmetics
this waterproof liquid eyeliner lays down the perfect rich, matte color with expert precision every time.
Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner - Rare Beauty
smudge-resistant, waterproof, and a 36 hour hold!
Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner - L'Oréal Paris
mascara
Lengthen, lift, and darken your lashes and make your eyes pop!
Get length, volume, and bold lashes!
Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara - Essence
This iconic mascara creates full, defined, and lengthened lashes that will elevate your makeup look.
Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara - Too Faced
This mascara will give you up to 70% longer lashes that are clump free and defined.
Telescopic Original Washable Mascara - L'Oréal
Gives you long and voluminous lashes!
High Impact Volumizing Mascara - Clinique
This waterproof mascara gives that false lash effect for just $5!
