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Long-Lasting Special Occasion Makeup, Nail, and Hair Essentials
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As a girl who researches tips and tricks from professionals (bridal makeup artists, celebrity makeup artists, news reporters), here are makeup products I've found that these professionals generally use on most of their clients and don't budge on spec...
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Eyes
 
Lips
 
Brows
 
Lashes
 
Setting Sprays & Powders
 
Face

Eyes

Warning: You will need a strong makeup remover (I use a cleansing balm) to remove these mascaras

 
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Super waterproof mascara with a fluffy brush for volume (Amazon).
HEROINE MAKE by KISSME Volume UP Mascara WP 01
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Super waterproof mascara with a thinner brush to separate & lengthen
CLIO - Kill Lash Superproof Mascara - 7 Types | YesStyle
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Super waterproof mascara with a fluffy brush for volume (Yesstyle)
Kiss Me Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara Advanced Film
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All of the shades you need for a neutral look that you can turn down or up as much as you desire
Tartelette™ In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette
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Japanese eyeliners are hands down the BEST. The formula is creamy enough to smudge for a smokier look, and once it sets it doesn’t budge
Waterproof + smudge proof retractable pencil eyeliner
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The most ultra-fine tip liquid eyeliner you'll ever find
Judy Doll Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner #03
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Lips

 
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Affordable lip stain with a wide shade range
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Brows

 
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Great for tinting brow hairs and keeping them in place!
Glossier Boy Brow
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Clear brow gel that holds brows up in a fluffy way under $10
Ardell Brow Glue Clear Gel with Brush
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Lashes

 
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Brush is a game changer for strip lashes
DUO Brush-On Lash Adhesive
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Can't go wrong with wispies
Lash Studio Effects Demi Wispies Twin Pack - Ardell | Ulta Beauty
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Can't go wrong with wispies
Lash Wispies Black - Ardell | Ulta
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Created by an Asian bridal makeup artist for Asian eye shapes (no need to trim)
False Eyelashes for Asian eyes
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Setting Sprays & Powders

 
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Setting spray for each step of the way (worth the hype)
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
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Travel-sized popular setting spray for those on a budget
Travel Size All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Best loose powder for setting makeup
Mini Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier | Ulta Beauty
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Affordable pressed powder to set makeup
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
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Face

 
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Water-based, natural finish foundation. The shade match is so good that my friend asked me if I was wearing foundation
Too Faced Born This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation
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Water-based primer that is worth the hype (on the tackier side)
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer
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Drugstore water-based primer
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Silicone-based foundation
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation - Estée Lauder | Ulta Beauty
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Silicone-based moisturizer that can be used as a  primer!
Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer Mini - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
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Undereye concealer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
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Peach under eye corrector that instantly make you look awake
Under Eye Corrector
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Liquid blush. A little goes a long way!
Cloud Paint
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A bronzer I always keep coming back to (and smells amazing)
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer
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Go-to blush that adds a healthy glow ✨
Milani Baked Blush - Luminoso 05
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Nails

 
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KISS PowerFlex Maximum Speed Nail Glue for Press Ons
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Natural press on nails that can be filed to prefer shape
KISS Bare-But-Better Press-On Fake Nails - Medium Coffin - Nude - 28ct
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Quick-Dry Nail Polish - Essie | Ulta Beauty
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Hair

 
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Styling cream that smells DIVINE
Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream
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For the slickest slick backs. Tried and true essential as a dancer.
Glued Spiking Glue - Got 2b | Ulta Beauty
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1" Pro Artist 24K Gold Collection Extended Barrel Curling Iron - Hot Tools | Ulta Beauty
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If you have stick-straight hair that has a hard time holding a curl, adding mousse beforehand helps it last longer!
Volume Mousse Extra 17 - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
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