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Back-To-School Affordable Makeup 💄💸Sincerely, Your Older Sis

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Money money money! When you're a student, you’re young, full of energy, eager to learn, but Money! The one thing you don't have. It goes to books, school supplies, academic fees, sports equipment, and so much more. And honestly, I think that's a fant...
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Sunscreen

You're going to be at school for long hours, the less will ultimately be better in regards to how many layers you're wearing for your base. I believe a great Sunscreen can be both day-time skincare and primer! That means it has to feel weightless whi...
 
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For my very oily people who have searched high and low for the most weightless, non-greasy sunscreen. Look no further! This sun fluid absorbs so quickly into the skin while still providing moisture. If you've heard of it through word of mouth, just k...
House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid
 
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House of Hur makes fantastic sun cream, what can I say? I promise you I do not take my sunscreen lightly, and they have earned the top spots for good reason! This sunscreen provides ample moisture, and yet still is not greasy. Oily, dry, and normal -...
House of Hur Tropical Dew Sun Cream
 
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When I am flaring with a breakout or a rash on my skin, I always grab my tried and true Birch Juice sunscreen. It still leaves zero white cast, moisturizes, and helps my skin get back on track. A bestseller for such a long time in Korea.
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen

Base & Complexion

Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Redness, I've dealt with it all in Highschool. These are my tried and true affordable products for your base makeup.

 
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Even Aespa's makeup artist uses and recommends these! The OG affordable holy grail concealer among Koreans. If you need high coverage, long wear, and an affordable price, you can't beat The Saem's concealers! Liquid concealer is better for under-eyes...
The Saem - Cover Perfection Tip Concealer 4.5g
 
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The famous concealer in an even larger size! This will last you for a long time before you even have to restock compared to the original 4.5g. Use my code JEANY22 to get even more off at Oliveyoung.
THE SAEM Cover Perfection Tip Concealer 9.5g | OLIVE YOUNG Global
 
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I've used both and can tell you, this is the dupe for the NARS soft matte concealer, and I stand by that! Highly recommend for those who need high coverage that a liquid concealer just can't do. Back in the day, they had a very limited selection, now...
THE SAEM Cover Perfection Triple Pot Concealer | OLIVE YOUNG Global
 
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For the highest color correcting customization! I suggest to grab this product when it goes on sale, and you'll be set for a very long time! A little goes a long way. Excellent both in coverage and versatility. Color correcting before concealer &...
Dasique Pro Concealer Palette

Powder

 
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A powder with a brightening effect. Mattifies, softens, and blurs in the blink of an eye. I do prefer to use a brush with this. When touching up with the puff, I suggest taking some powder off on the back of your hand to not leave you looking ghostly...
dasique Soft Cotton Powder
 
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Another OG Holy Grail hailing from Korea. One of the best mattifying, pore blurring, and comfortable powders! If you have sensitive but oily skin, I recommend this powder over everything else
No Sebum Matte Mineral Setting Powder

Blush

cream, matte powder, and shimmery all here
 
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One of the best affordable makeup brands ever. Anyone who has tried lilybyred first tries it for the cute packaging, then they get surprised by how well the products perform. If you’re looking for a great cream blush, you can’t go wrong with this. Pl...
lilybyred - Luv Beam Cheek Balm - 10 Colors
 
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For a quick & easy application. These powder blushes from rom&nd will give you a blooming effect. You can easily layer the lighter tones to both brighten & add volume and top with another blush for a soft gradient effect.
Better Than Cheek Renewal - Rom&nd US Official
 
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Super smooth, shimmery blush that glows in all lighting. Dare I say I even like this better than some other higher end shimmer blushes? As someone who has been using Milani Baked Blushes since high school, I can confidently recommend this blush! My f...
Milani Baked Blush

Contour & Bronzer

a holy grail I cannot get enough of
 
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Neutral option is my favorite. It’s not too warm and not too cool - just perfect for nose contour. Butter smooth to a fault even: it can easily shatter if dropped! Regardless of its fragility, I have been devoted to Art Class By Rodin since college. ...
too cool for school - Artclass By Rodin Shading - 3 Types

Highlight

an Italian gel powder that glistens and gleams beautifully even on textured skin
 
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One of my favorite highlighters, and I have many! It’s the only affordable highlighter I’ve liked so far on my highly textured skin. Super fine pearl glimmer, incredibly flattering, and very easy to use! What’s not to love? My fav shade is Iced Pearl...
SEPHORA COLLECTION Sephora Colorful® Powder Luminizer

Lip Liner

Stays PUT
 
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Flattering shades, nice to the wallet, AND long lasting.
Line Leader Lifter Liner Lip Liner with Hyaluronic Acid - Maybelline

Glossy Lips

Glossy Lips for Hours
 
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Finally, THE Juicy Lasting Tints are at Ulta! You can of course, use my codes at Olive Young or Yesstyle, but it will be much easier for people to try/exchange if needed so I linked Ulta. These completely changed the lip tint game in Korea and brough...
Juicy Lasting Tint - rom&nd
 
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Peony Ballet is the most perfect pink gloss for all skin tones! rom&nd is amazing at selecting colors that will look great on a variety of skin tones. They focus on everything from undertones to color season when developing lip products. The colo...
romand - Glasting Color Gloss - 6 Colors
 
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Affordable, glossy, and even the packaging is cute. I would like to mention that mine had a slight chemically smell to it, however it goes away quickly and the way this tint gleams on your lips overshadows it completely.
colorgram - Fruity Glass Tint - 18 Colors
 
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For an affordable, high pigment gloss that has an insane color range! NYX has had our backs with the cutest lip combos since forever. These glosses do have a slight vanilla scent to them.
NYX Professional Makeup - Praline Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

Matte/Velvet Lips

Comfortable, Long lasting, Blurring - all while being more affordable
 
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Formulated during the era of masks, this matte lip tint is completely transfer proof! Hours and hours of wear. Can feel drying, if you have dry lips go to the next one.
ETUDE - Fixing Tint - 19 Colors
 
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The more comfortable version of their Fixing Tint. Pillow velvet. Etude has also incorporated a new applicator wand to glide on the products with more control.
ETUDE Soft Fixing Tint 3.5g
 
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Opaque color payoff, super blurring, and feels like a soft hug on your lips. A little goes a long way with the ink velvet. One will last you forever.
peripera Ink the Velvet | OLIVE YOUNG Global
 
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A more everyday color selection for those days that you just need a perfect mlbb from Peripera. Applies thin so it feels so lightweight. Comfortable and matte.
peripera - Ink Mood Matte Tint - 12 Colors

Mascara

 
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Mascara is one of the items I am most picky about. It has to last long, hold curl, and even while staying on my eyes it needs to stay resilient against the oily eyelids it calls home. Etude’s Curl Fix Mascara has made the cut and even propelled itsel...
ETUDE - Curl Fix Mascara
 
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My top mascara of all time! Nothing else can apply as thin, stay on all day, and be completely indifferent to overactive sebum glands. My recommendation would be the waterproof long lash version (red cap).
CLIO - Kill Lash Superproof Mascara

Eyeliner

 
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For the greasy lid folk! This eyeliner pencil has never failed me! Glides on smooth, no tug ever, and stays put.
CLIO Sharp So Simple Waterproof Pencil Liner