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what you will find in my makeup bag ⋆.𐙚 ̊
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items hey loves! i’ve tried way too many makeup products that either didn’t blend right, didn’t last, or just didn’t work with my skin. after testing different formulas, shades, and finishes, i finally narrowed it down to the ones that actually work for me...
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primer ⋆˚࿔
foundation ⋆˚࿔
concealer ⋆˚࿔
contour & bronzer ⋆˚࿔
powder ⋆˚࿔
blush ⋆˚࿔
primer ⋆˚࿔
the first step
makes my skin look great and feels amazing!! it helps get rid of the appearance of oily skin underneath my makeup, all while concealing visible pores on my face.
Benefit: The POREfessional Face Primer
this is a great and inexpensive dupe! this elf primer not only tightens my skin and prepares it for makeup, but it is also hydrating and it helps reduce the appearance of lines as my makeup begins to crease throughout the day.
Elf Power Grip Primer
this works WONDERS on my makeup. it keeps my skin super hydrated and it helps keep my makeup from flaking or creasing. it has a clean formula as well.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
foundation ⋆˚࿔
for my base
this makes my skin look great and feels great! as someone whose skin gets clogged and irritated very easily, this is amazing on my skin. not only does it leave my skin looking glowy, but it also perfectly covers my red blemishes and acne scars. it la...
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
for the days that i want to have a more natural makeup look, this flawless filter foundation is my go-to! it is super breathable and lightweight on my sensitive skin. it brightens and lifts my skin, while covering my blemishes and acne scars. it stil...
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
concealer ⋆˚࿔
brightening
this concealer really makes my skin look amazing and it brightens my face so well!! it has very strong pigment, which is great for covering my blemishes (a little can go a long way). i never have issues with this concealer creasing or dragging down.
Hourglass Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer
this concealer is a cult favorite for a reason. the shade honey is a warm peach tone that works beautifully for light to medium skin with pink or peach undertones. the texture is creamy and hydrating, but still gives medium-to-full coverage that’s bu...
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer Honey 0.22oz
contour & bronzer ⋆˚࿔
sculpting and bronzing
i love this contour stick so much! it is very pigmented and there is a lot of product. it is very easy to apply and blends in well with any other foundation or concealer that is already on my face.
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
this bronzer makes my skin look naturally glazed and golden! it is very pigmented and easy to layer on with other products on my face. it gives me a nice tanned glow on my face, and it is great for natural AND full glam makeup looks.
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
powder ⋆˚࿔
setting and baking
this setting powder feels very lightweight on my skin and helps eliminate the appearance of oil. it is great for emphasizing contour marks (around my nose and cheekbones) and it also helps brighten other spots on my face really well. it blends nicely...
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
this powder is an affordable gem if you’re looking for a matte, shine-free finish without the heavy feel. the translucent shade works well for setting makeup across a range of skin tones, especially if you want something that won’t add extra color. i...
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder
blush ⋆˚࿔
getting rosy cheeks
i have always been a big fan of cream/liquid blush, and saie did not disappoint me! my first bottle lasted me a long time. its pigment is strong but not too overwhelming. it blends into the skin nicely and does not feel heavy. i love it so much!
Saie: Dew Liquid Cream Blush
this blush makes my skin look great and feels amazing to apply! it is very liquid-y, which makes it easier to blend things into my skin and foundation! it has a semi-strong pigment, but it is easy to measure how much you put on your face. it leaves n...
Benefit Floratint - Desert rose-tinted lip & cheek stain
this blush is such a staple if you’re into that natural, flushed-from-within look. dusk is a brownish nude that gives a soft, warm glow—perfect for everyday wear or layering with other shades. the gel-cream texture blends super easily with just your ...
Glossier Cloud Paint Seamless Cheek Color
brow pencil & gel ⋆˚࿔
shaping my brows
i love this eyebrow pencil and brush! it has a wide variety of colors and it shapes my brow really nicely. it has a very fine edge so it allows me to draw every hair properly without error. its color actually stays on me all day.
Anastasia Beverly Hills: Brow Wiz
i live by this brow gel. as a party girl in college, this gel actually helps keep my eyebrows in place ALL NIGHT and even into the next day. it does a great job at holding everything together and leaving no weird gel residue on my face or eyebrow hai...
Benefit Brow Gel & Wax
mascara & lashes ⋆˚࿔
volumizing and elongating my lashies
this mascara is super buildable! it does not make my eyelashes clumpy at all. this tube has a thin wand, which is great for a subtle look. i recommend using this mascara to build on length on the tips of your lashes, not for volume.
Benefit Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara
this mascara is thicker, which is great for building volume and making my eyelashes darker! i love this product. it is a great mascara, and i recommend using this to help build volume and length.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash Lift Mascara
eyeshadow ⋆˚࿔
a pop of color
i swear by this eyeshadow palette! their colors and shimmery/glittery ones are amazing and they stay on my eye all night. their pigments are super nice and they all layer on each other.
Urban Decay Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette
this makes adding glitter to my everyday makeup looks so much easier! it is subtle but adds such a nice shimmer and glow to my makeup! i totally recommend this, it makes the process of adding glitter so much easier.
Too Faced Quickie Queen Eyeshadow Stick
eyeliner ⋆˚࿔
sharpening and deepening my eyes
this eyeliner is the best i have found! it stays on my face for so long, while other eyeliner brands slowly fade away over time. this is super pigmented as well and it has a very precise tip! makes my eyes look great and feels amazing!
Stila Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
this eyeliner pencil is amazing for when i want to do looks that involve a darker waterline. it stays on for so long and is super pigmented. urban decay sells a bunch of these in all sorts of colors. overall i love this company and their eyeliner pen...
Urban Decay Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil
lipliners ⋆˚࿔
emphasizing my lip line
the pigment for this lip liner is absolutely amazing! it emphasizes my lips and makes them look so plump! it comes in so many shades from pink to red to brown to nude. it stays on my lips for a long time, and it is easy to use. overall i really recom...
Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede® Sculpting Lip Pencil
this lip liner glides on so smooth—no tugging at all. mauve aside is a warm rose mauve that’s perfect for everyday wear, and the pigment is super rich without being too bold. it gives a semi-matte finish that looks great on its own or under lipstick....
e.l.f. Cream Glide Lip Liner, Mauve Aside
lipstick & gloss ⋆˚࿔
some color and glossiness
this lipstick brings out the best colors and textures in my lips! the color is amazing and it leaves no weird residue or bad flavor on my lips. it stays on for a long time and its nude colors really match both my glam and natural looks!
Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick: Pillow Talk - Matte Revolution
this lip oil makes my lips look great and feels insanely moisturizing for hours at a time! now, is this a bit pricey for a lip oil? yes! is this a really good formula that stays on my lips and hydrates them all day? also yes! it feels very good on my...
DIOR Addict Lip Glow Oil Color-Awakening Gloss
the scents of the summer fridays lip balms are so good! the quality of the product is really good and it keeps my lips moisturized and smelling good literally all day, it is AMAZING.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine
this lip gloss is so good! it is a lip plumper, so it does burn. however, this is the best lip plumper i have because it keeps my lips nice and juicy all night and it smells clean. it makes my lips look amazing and plump for hours.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper
these are very good lip oil dupes if you are looking for something affordable but still great quality. it gives my lips a really plump and natural look. the formula feels good on my lips, the packaging is easy to navigate, and the smells of each type...
Hydrating Tinted Lip Oils | NYX Professional Makeup
highlighter ⋆˚࿔
adding some glow
this liquid highlighter is super good! it makes my face look super sunkissed and glowy all day long. it is easy to blend and its packaging is easy to use. it is a little bit overpriced and it does sometimes get a little bit messy. however, it gives m...
Charlotte Tilbury Powder & Liquid Highlighter Makeup
this powder highlighter is the best highlighter i have, for sure. it gives my skin a beautiful natural glow, but its product is super lightweight and leaves no residue on my face. it lasts so long because it is super pigmented and bright. a little de...
Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Powder Highlighter
setting spray ⋆˚࿔
the finishing touch to lock it all in
this setting spray has helped my makeup stay on during the most chaotic nights! it feels great and works wonders on my base. this setting spray can get pricey depending on the size, but in my opinion it is so worth it! it lasts me a long time. i swea...
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
this setting spray is popular for a reason. it locks in your makeup for such a long time – even through heat, humidity, and full-on chaos. the mist is super fine so it doesn’t mess up your look, and it leaves a natural finish that’s not too matte or ...
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Spray