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IT GIRL on a budget: drugstore edition 🫧🎀⭐️

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I've only been doing my makeup for 4 years, but these products have not only helped me practice without wasting high-end products but have also helped me perfect my technique to the point where I can achieve that same flawless look without them. A co...
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Skin prep 🌺

Before you even pick up ANY products, you need to prep your skin BEFOREHAND! The skin under your base is what makes or breaks your look 🥹.

 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
Love this product!! As a girly with combination skin, it lasts so long and leaves my skin feeling moisturized without leaving me oily.
Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cream, 16 oz, Compare to Cetaphil HSA/FSA Eligible
 
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So many girlies skip sunscreen but it truly does even out your skin tone.
Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Oxybenzone-Free Sunscreen Lotion
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I personally like this just because it locks in my moisturizer but its completely optional!
Hyaluronic Acid Serum For Face
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I love this primer it gives me a glowy finish and its cheap compared to high end brands.
Power Grip Primer
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
Doesn't leave a sticky residue and holds the hairs in place pretty well.
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup

The base ✨

Time to pick up that paintbrush sista 🙂‍↕️.

 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I don't use this product 😭 (i couldnt find the one i use) but i do use an orange color corrector for dark spots and under my eyes, so i feel like any product will do!
Camo Color Corrector Concealer
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I use the shades toffee, beautiful bronze and espresso. I love L.A girl pro concealor DOWN!
HD Pro.Conceal
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
Another good concealor option I switch between the two both work amazingly!
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer Face Makeup
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
This is what i use for a bright undereye, i love elf products period but this concealor suprised me because it has great coverage.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I feel like people SLEEP on elf for real lol. i layer this with a powder blush and it's so pigmented and lasts all day!! I get compliments everytime 🙂‍↕️
Camo Liquid Blush

Finishing touches 💋

Not needed but cute to personalize your makeup and make it YOU! ☺️

 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I layer this with the elf liquid blush and it melts so good into my skin *chefs kiss*
S.HE MAKEUP - BLUSH POWDER - DISPLAY 12 PCS
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I used 355 in the pressed powder, it brings the color back into my face and blends out my blush and bronzer
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I use this to bake, I use 35 for a natural look and use 30 for a bright undereye look.
Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder Face Makeup
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
now…😭 i know this isnt drugstore but this is the ONLY high-end product that I feel is worth the money!!! i love this bronzer its super pigmented and compliments my skin very well.
Mocha Mami Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
I use sugar high and brownie dip, its my holy grail, i love nyx lip products they do it for me everytime!!
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
 
Ele Emmanuel profile picture
This isn't drugstore either i don't believe. But it's one of the only setting sprays that have worked for me thus far so i love it
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr