Let's get one thing straight: I'm a college student, and I do not have the budget to drop $25+ on ONE makeup product! Here's my list of products I use daily that are all $15 or less. I usually get these from Ulta and Target, and I use them to create ...
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how i get a natural look!
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As a pale girl, I've never had a burnt face while using this stuff. It primes my face well for makeup and I love how it's invisible; it just blends right in to my skin!
Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35
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The best affordable concealer I have used! Their lightest shade works well for my fair skin, and the coverage lasts all day on acne spots. I struggle with dry and flaky skin, and this paired with a good moisturizer before application leaves a nice fi...
Hydrating Camo Concealer
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I cannot believe this is only $5! It is very creamy and buildable. The shade "Moon Dust" is a bit cooler and not too orange for my skin. Great to build with.
Baby Got Bronze
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Very smooth and easy to blend out on the skin. I never have to worry about applying way too much like with liquid blushes. Buildable and the shades are beautiful too.
Cheek Kiss Cream Blush
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One thing I refuse to buy: an expensive setting powder. This elf one helps prevent creasing and makes my concealer spots over acne last! Super easy to grab and apply when I need to mattify my face.
Finishing & Setting Powder
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I genuinely used to think setting spray was ineffective...until I started using this. My makeup lasts all day when I use the NYX face glue! It doesn't leave an overly dewey look as well which I enjoy. My concealer and blush don't smudge at all throug...
The Vegan Face Glue Setting Spray | NYX Professional Makeup
eyes
mascaras, eyeliner, brows!
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The shade "Bold Brown" makes my eyes POP! I love putting this on my waterline. It gives such a striking look that I can never achieve with liquid eyeliner without being overpowering.
Tattoo Studio® Sharpenable Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil
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The volume and hold that this mascara gives my lashes is like no other. It lasts all day and does not smudge at all. I found it doesn't lengthen my lashes a ton, but it does a little bit and makes them look much fuller, which is what I prefer.
Lash Sensational® Washable Mascara
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Each Lash Princess has a different wand to focus on a different effect. I love the pink one; it's the only mascara I've found that truly lengthens my lashes, which are quite short to begin with! And it's incredibly affordable.
Lash Princess False Lash Mascara
lips
who doesn't love a good lip combo 👄
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A tried and true lip product. Keeps my lips tinted and shiny without drying them out. The perfect amount of shine and moisture without too much stickiness. I love this lip oil so much, it's my go to!
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
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Great lip liners for only $3! Love pairing these with the elf glow reviver lip oils. These don't have a drying formula and they last quite a while.
Lip Liners and Lip Pencils
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Some lip stains tend to leave a splotchy stain or wear off quickly, but not this one! This lasts for hours and I love that I can put it on like a normal lipgloss and let it soak into my skin with the confidence that the color will last after it's abs...