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💄 Glow Through It: Makeup for Rebel Skin 💄
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items Hey there, friends! If your skin is as stubborn and acne-prone as mine (seriously, it rejects makeup like it’s a bad date), this list is for you. I’m no makeup pro, but after years of trial, error, and way too many breakouts, I’ve finally found produ...
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Prime Time
Base Goals: Foundations & Concealers
Cheeky Charm
Glow Getters
Pout Perfection
Flutter & Flare
Prime Time
Primers to prep, smooth, and make your makeup last all day
This is the only primer I use, and I’m obsessed. The blurring effect is unreal—it smooths out my skin and helps minimize my big pores without feeling heavy or greasy. Plus, it doesn’t break me out like other primers I’ve tried (thank goodness!). If y...
Mini Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer with Niacinamide
This primer is a lifesaver for my redness. It helps tone down any redness without feeling heavy or cakey. Plus, its leaping bunny certified and doesn’t break me out like other primers I’ve tried. If you struggle with redness, this is a must-try!
Original One Step Correct Brightening & Correcting Primer - Stila | Ulta Beauty
Base Goals: Foundations & Concealers
Your flawless foundation starts here—because great makeup begins with a great base
This is my ride-or-die product. As a super fair girlie whose skin can’t handle heavy makeup, this tinted moisturizer has been a total game-changer. It’s super lightweight, has SPF 30, and the blurring effect is chef’s kiss. I use it all over and then...
BB blur tinted moisturizer SPF 30
I have this concealer in two shades (8B and 12N), and it’s been a lifesaver for covering my acne on its worst days. It’s an oldie but a total goodie—I rotate it with my NARS concealer, but I always come back to this one. It’s full-coverage, blends be...
shape tape™ concealer
I’m always on the hunt for a foundation that gives me that lit-from-within glow without clogging my pores or melting off by noon, this has been my new holy grail. It’s lightweight but buildable, blends like a dream, and somehow manages to blur imperf...
Ambient Soft Glow Foundation
This little stick is pure magic for fast makeup days! Swipe, blend, and suddenly I look like I got eight hours of sleep (even if reality says otherwise). The formula is lightweight but gives just the right amount of coverage—natural, fresh, and never cakey. Perfect for tossing in my bag when I need an e...
ILIA Skin Rewind Complexion Stick | ILIA Beauty
Yes, it’s pricey, and yes, the shade range is limited—but there’s a reason this SPF is a cult favorite. It blends beautifully, actually protects your skin, and is packed with skin-loving ingredients. If you can find a shade match, it’s one of the bes...
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
I’ve been reaching for this BB/CC Cream duo more and more lately, and the more I use them, the more I love them! They effortlessly even out my complexion while keeping things lightweight and natural—perfect for that ‘your skin but better’ glow.
BB and CC Cream Duo Clair
Cheeky Charm
Blush, blush toppers, and all things rosy. Because cheeks deserve love too!
These Rare Beauty blushes are everything. Bliss and Hope are my go-to shades—they’re the perfect mix of natural and buildable, and a little goes a long way. The formula blends like a dream and stays put all day. If you’re looking for a blush that’s p...
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
I use the shade Cheer as a blush topper, and it’s absolutely stunning. I layer it over my liquid blush for the most beautiful, glowy finish—it adds just the right amount of radiance without being too much. I’m sure it would look gorgeous over any blu...
Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush
I love this blush! Its a staple. The formula melts into my skin like a dream, giving me that soft, flushed-from-within glow with zero effort. My favorite light pink shade adds just the right touch of fairy-tale prettiness—never too much, never too li...
Multi-Stick - Cream Blush Stick and Lip Tint | ILIA Beauty
Glow Getters
Highlighters, bronzers, and anything that gives you that lit-from-within glow
This is the only highlighter I’ve ever loved on my fair skin. I use the lightest shade, and it gives the most natural, lit-from-within glow without looking chalky or glittery. Plus, it’s cruelty-free and vegan, which makes me love it even more. If yo...
Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter
As a self-proclaimed pasty girl, finding a bronzer that doesn’t make me look orange is a mission. Enter this cream bronzer in Fair Bronze—it’s a blessing. The shade is perfect for fair skin, and the formula blends like a dream, giving me a natural, s...
Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer
Pout Perfection
Lipsticks, glosses, and balms to keep your pout pretty and hydrated
This lip jelly is my go-to for a natural, everyday look. The light pink shade is perfect—it’s subtle but still gives a pretty pop of color. It’s not too sticky, feels comfortable on the lips, and lasts a decent amount of time. Plus, it’s cruelty-free...
ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
Another lip fav. This lip gloss-oil hybrid is chef’s kiss. The shade Bounce is my absolute favorite—it’s the perfect mix of shine and hydration without feeling sticky or heavy. It gives my lips a gorgeous, high-shine finish while keeping them soft an...
Glossybounce™ High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil
This is the liner that goes under most of my lip glosses. The shade Pink Door is the perfect rosy pink. It’s natural but still adds a pop of color. The formula is super creamy, hydrating, and easy to apply, making it perfect for everyday wear. If you...
Lip Sketch Hydrating Lipstick + Lip Liner Crayon
This is my only red lipstick, and it’s absolutely perfect. The shade Bawse is a stunning cool red that’s bold but still wearable. The formula is long-wearing, matte without being drying, and stays put through pretty much anything. Plus, it’s cruelty-...
Always On Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick
This lip glaze is my new obsession. It’s lightweight, hydrating, and gives the prettiest sheer wash of color. The formula feels like a mix between a gloss and a balm—not sticky at all, just pure shine and moisture. Perfect for everyday wear when you ...
Watery Essence Lip Glaze
I love this lip oil. I usually wear this every day when I am going SUPER natural. It’s hydrating, glossy, and gives the prettiest wash of color—like a lip balm and gloss had the perfect baby. Not sticky, super lightweight, and makes your lips feel soft all day. Perfect for a low-maintenance but p...
Shade Slick Sheen High Shine Tinted Lip Oil
Flutter & Flare
Lashes, liners, and mascaras to make your eyes pop—flirty, fluttery, and totally irresistible
This mascara is a game-changer—it gives my lashes serious volume without clumping or flaking. The formula is lightweight but still packs a punch, and it’s perfect for everyday wear. My only complaint? I wish it came in brown for those softer, natural...
Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara
The pillow-talk eyeliner really is THAT GIRL. This is the only eyeliner I use. The shade is perfect for making my blue eyes pop, and the formula glides on smoothly without smudging or fading. Plus, it’s cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny approved, which ...
Reddish Brown Eyeliner - Pillow Talk Eyeliner | Charlotte Tilbury
This is my go-to for a bold, statement lash look. The Icon lashes are dramatic but still wearable, and they add instant glam to any makeup look. The band is comfortable, and they’re reusable, which makes them a great value. If you’re looking for lash...
ICON
These lashes are a must-have for a natural yet glam look. The Desirable style is lightweight, with a sheer band that blends seamlessly with your lash line. They’re 3D faux mink, so they’re cruelty-free but still super soft and fluttery. Perfect for e...
Desirable 3D Faux Mink Sheer Band Lashes - Lilly Lashes | Ulta Beauty
If you’re looking for lashes that are dramatic but still wearable, these are it. The Persuasive style is my go-to for a bold, glam look—they’re full, fluttery, and have a sheer band that makes them super comfortable to wear. Plus, they’re 3D faux min...
Persuasive 3D Faux Mink Sheer Band Lashes - Lilly Lashes | Ulta Beauty
This little duo is my secret weapon for looking put-together in seconds! The cream and powder formula pair perfectly for a soft, romantic wash of color or a more defined, dimensional look without any fuss.Plus, it’s tiny enough to fit in my bag for on-the-go touch-ups. I use the shades smitten/swoon & eye candy/crush.
Double Date Eyeshadow Duo
Finding a neutral palette that doesn’t wash me out or has too many dark shades? A journey. But this one is perfection. The shades are soft, flattering, and actually show up on my fair skin without looking muddy or too warm. The buttery mattes blend l...
In Neutral Eyeshadow Palette