As a student, a daily makeup routine needs to be quick, cute and affordable. Personally, my makeup routine takes no longer than 10 minutes and I am out through the door 🏃♀️ Here are the affordable products I use and have been using consistently!
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Base
Cheeks
Eyes
Lips
Eyebrows
Base
I use this spf daily: it works with my sensitive skin, doesn’t leave a white cast and each tube lasts me ages.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics 50ml
Super underrated! Cheap primer that does the job and helps moisturise areas of my face that need extra care.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pore Minimizing Primer, Clear Matte, 30 ml
Medium everyday coverage, super easy to build up and blends well with a foundation brush. Helps even out my skin tone.
Maybelline Foundation, Dream Radiant Liquid Hydrating Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen - Lightweight, Medium Coverage Up to 12 Hour Hydration - 48 Sun Beige
Cheeks
A little goes a long way and gives a natural blush. Love matching the shade of my cheeks to my lips.
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain Original Size
Powder bronzer that is easy to work with and adds a warm colourto your face.
Natural Bronzer | Matte Bronzing Powder | Sun Bronze
Pigmented blush - I like adding a little powder to my cheeks for a natural pinky flush, on top of my benetint stain
Milani Blusher - Superdrug
Eyes
An everyday must have for me. As someone with naturally prominent dark circles this lightens them up without looking unnatural. I let it sit for two minutes and then use a concealer puff/sponge to press it down.
Full Coverage Contour Concealer | NYX Professional Makeup
A mascara that actually lasts!! I have tried all of the benefit mascaras (which I all love) and this one always comes out on top. It lasts the longest and gives the best result. For an everyday look I do 1-2 coats and for other events I will do 3-4 c...
BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara | Black & Blue Eye Makeup
Bought this for very cheap (£3!) and its a cute highlighter that works with the inner corner of your eyes. Simple and does the job.
Spotlight Highlighter Pencil in Champagne
Substitute to the bad gal benefit mascara as I won both. This one is more natural and lighter (easier to remove) but still draws attention to your lashes.
Roller Lash Curling Mascara
Love using this when I want to add another step to my routine - glides smoothly and helps bring attention to the eyes
NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner | Make Up
Works really nicely on the waterline and makes the brown colour of my eyes stand out
Rimmel Scandal'Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner, Black, 1.3g | Make Up
Lips
Use on my lips and cheeks - a little goes a long way!
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain Original Size
Take this to school everyday - glides easily, doesn't stick, paires with loads of lip combos and brown girl friendly.
NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss - Praline | Make Up
Loads of different shades and does the job. Live laugh love lip liner.
Slim Lip Pencil | Lip Liner | NYX Professional Makeup UK
Eyebrows
Fills in my brows naturally - range of shades means you can go for a softer or harsher look.
Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen | NYX Professional Makeup UK
As long as you are careful with the amount you put on it doesn't flake at all! A little goes a long way.
NYX Professional Makeup Control Freak Eye Brow Gel - Clear
On certain days I like to lighten my eyebrows for a softer look. But I don't want to have to commit to dyeing them and this eyeko brow gel tint work perfectly! However please be mindful of how much you use, you really only need a small amount on your...