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Makeup That Always Gets You A Perfect Base
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items The perfect base is the KEY to a good makeup look! Making sure you have the right products for your skin can change your makeup game. Whether you are going for a clean girl simple look or a full glam beat, getting a good beat can make your look that ...
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Skin Prep
Foundation
Concealer
Powder
Blush
Contour
Skin Prep
The Rhode Glazing Milk is a nice lightweight feel that provides hydration to your skin making it a perfect prep step for your makeup routine. Always want your skin to be hydrated so the makeup sits evenly
glazing milk
Get bouncy and smooth skin with the ELF Holy Hydration Triple Bounce Serum. Works well with all skin types
e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum, 1 OZ
Achieve a beautiful glowing base to start off your makeup with these Glow Drops from Typology. Formulated with silicones so I would avoid using it with water based products.
Glow Drops — with 5% Vitamin C + Aloe Vera
Take a little time before you apply your makeup to energize your skin with the Milani Supercharged Brightening Prep Mask. Reveals the ultimate radiant and glowing skin
Supercharged Brightening Prep Mask - Milani | Ulta Beauty
Get a super clean and smooth base with this Clinique Clarifying Face Lotion. Helps get rid of excessive oil for oily skin and and flaky skin
6.7 oz Clarifying Face Lotion 3 - For Combination Oily Skin - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Make sure you have a nice primer on hand as well like the Studio Radiance Primer by MAC. Leaves a nice radiant finish on the skin
Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Primer - MAC | Ulta Beauty
One of my biggest things is covering my pores. Grab a nice blurring and mattifying primer like the Pore Eclipse Primer by Milk Makeup.
Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer
Foundation
A nice medium to full coverage foundation can cover up any redness and pores to help make your base look flawless. .The Impeccable Blurring Foundation by ABH is great for that
Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation
You can also look for foundations that have a longwearing formula. Don't have to worry about your base going away in a couple hours with Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Foundation
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation
Locks in moisture and provides a nice medium coverage look with a pretty natural finish that will melt into your skin
N3 Neutral Light Medium True Match Super-Blendable Foundation - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Huda Beauty Easy Blur is a lightweight foundation that leaves a soft airbrushed finish on your face. Cruelty free formula
Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation with Niacinamide
Get a nice skincare makeup hybrid foundation with the NARS Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation. Perfect for a radiant glow
Light Reflecting™ Advanced Skincare Foundation
If you have a bit more mature skin the Ilia complexion stick is a great option. Blends seamlessly onto the face without setting into fine lines,
ILIA Skin Rewind Complexion Stick | ILIA Beauty
Mac Studio Fix is a classic foundation when it comes to wanting a matte look. Gives great coverage and lasts the whole day
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation | 67 Soft Matte Shades
Concealer
Turn Up the Base Concealer by One/Size is a medium to full coverage concealer you can build up to reduce dark circles and blemishes. Will last all day and has a waterproof formula
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Turn Up the Base Butter Silk Concealer
Using a potted concealer is a great hack for covering acne. Apply it on top before your foundation and let it dry down, do not blend! Apply your foundation on top and then blend that as normal. This should help conceal your blemishes even better than...
Soft Matte Complete Full Coverage Longwear Concealer
The Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer is great for oily skin and delivers up to 24 hours of wear
1N Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer - Estée Lauder | Ulta Beauty
If you prefer clean beauty products go for something from Kosas. Nice ingredients and quality. Super creamy skincare packed concealer that leaves a hydrated and radiant finish.
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid
A classic concealer option with a nice medium coverage. It also comes in color correction shades to help more with concealing different things like dark circles or redness.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Eraser Multi Use Concealer, 120, 0.2 fl oz
Really cover those dark spots with the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer. Covers skin details nicely and also works to fade dark spots over time.
Fair Warm 12 Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum - IT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Super hydrating concealer that glides easily onto the skin and blends out to instantly cover dark spots, redness, and other skin concerns.
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer
Powder
Splurge a bit on the Givenchy pressed powder that works to blur skin and color correct. Leaving you with a flawless base
Prisme Libre Blurring & Color-Correcting Matte Pressed Powder
Finish off your base with the Mac Multi-Mineral Complex Powder that leaves skin with a beautiful dimensional finish. Helps to touch up makeup throughout the day to control shine.
Light Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder - MAC | Ulta Beauty
A loose powder can make a huge difference in your makeup look. The Makeup by Marion SurrealSkin Powder blurs and sets makeup for up to 12 hours of wear. It can give you instant brightness and blurring effect. Bake your face to set it a bit more befor...
SurrealSkin™ Talc-Free Soft Blur Setting Powder
Super lightweight pressed powder that finishes off your matte-satin makeup look. Cruelty free formula and they just released some brightening shades
Skin-Smoothing Talc-Free Perfecting Powder
Huda Beauty Easy Bake is a fan favorite when it comes to setting powders. Use a natural skin tone shade to set your makeup so it lasts all day or play around with the pink to give you a fun bright look
HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake Blurring Loose Baking & Setting Powder
Make your pores disappear with the Clinique Blended Face Powder. An airy lightweight loose powder that sets makeup and helps with covering the pores.
Blended Face Powder, 0.88 oz.
Banish shine and brighten your skin with the Makeup Revolution Loose Baking Powders. They are scented in come in three options: coconut, peach, or banana.
Loose Baking Powder Peach
Blush
This blush is def on my wishlist! Add the cream first for a beautiful layer of pigment and set it with the powder shade.
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
Liquid blushes like the Saie Dew Liquid Cream Blush are perfect for a nicely pigmented all day blush look
Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush
The Miracle Blush Balm is great for a light wash of color that lightly enhances your features. Super pretty color options
Miracle Balm
I just purchased this blush and it is AMAZING! The color pay off is so rich and it blends so easy into the skin.
Colourpop Liquid Blush
If you love that always glowing look try out the Pixi On-the-Glow blush stick. Super easy application and you can blend with your fingers
Fleur On-the-Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Stick - Pixi | Ulta Beauty
Add a vibrant pop of color to your cheeks with the Clinique Cheek Pop Blushes. The flower design is so pretty
Ginger Pop Cheek Pop Blush - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Grab a long lasting blush that is rich in color and will last all day. The Face Bond Suede Blush by Urban Decay is an oil in powder formula making with waterproof, sweat resistant, and fade resistant.
Wholehearted Face Bond Long-Lasting Blush Suede - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Contour
A classic contour palette that is great for sculpting and shading the face for a snatched look.
e.l.f. Contour Palette, Light/Medium
One of my favorite contour sticks to use and is affordable. Applies super easy with either the stick itself or when applied to a brush. Blends out very nicely
NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick, Cream Highlight and Contour Stick, Fair
Get the perfect contoured look every time with the Smashbox Stepbystep Contour Kit. Has everything you need to get a nice chiseled look
Smashbox Stepbystep Contour Kit, Color: Light Medium - JCPenney
Super long-wear contour sticks by Fenty that feel super light on the skin but deliver a beautiful payoff
Espresso Match Stix Contour Skinstick - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
For a matte contour option grab the Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick. Adds instant depth and dimension to the face and blends evenly and easily. Vegan formula
MILK MAKEUP Sculpt Cream Contour Stick
Super easy to use contour balm that gives your cheekbones a natural sculpted appearance. I have been wanting to try Danessa Myricks products, I've heard they are amazing.
Balm Contour
Use a contour that sculpts and defines while also being super hydrating for the skin.
203 Sculpting Touch Creamy Stick Contour - KIKO Milano | Ulta Beauty
Bronzer
Give yourself a natural sun-kissed glow with the Makeup By Mario Softsculpt Liquid Bronzer. Formulated with hyaluronic acid that helps keep skin healthy.
Softsculpt® Multi-Use Bronzing & Shaping Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
A nicely formulated cream to powder bronzer by ELF that helps bring out your inner glow
Luminous Putty Bronzer
Effortlessly bronze and sculpt with the Juvia's Place Bronzed Duo. I have this and I love how buildable it is.
Deep Dark Bronzed Duo - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
I have heard that the NYX Butter Bronzers are AMAZING quality. Melts right into the skin and gives you the bronzing results you want
NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Bronzer, Butta Off
Give your matte look some color with the One Size Made for Shade Bronzing Trio. Made to be long wear and with a cruelty free formula
Made for Shade Bronze & Sculpt Trio Palette
Treat yourself to a more upscale bronzer with Lancôme's Fair Teint Idole Ultra Wear Bronzer. Made to be easily blendable and long lasting for up to 24 hours.
Fair Teint Idole Ultra Wear Skin Transforming Powder Bronzer - Lancôme | Ulta Beauty
For a more natural looking bronzer choose the Hoola Wave Cream Bronzer. A sheer buildable bronzer that blends seamlessly into the skin.
Hoola Wave Cream Bronzer Balm
Highlighter
I am DYING to get my hands on one of these... or a couple. The shimmer is out of this world and I love the fun color options
Bright & Butta Buttermelt Highlight - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Let out the inner glow with this ABH Glow Seeker Highlighter. A super illumination powder with a smooth formula so it applies easily to the skin.
Sun Idol Glow Seeker Powder Highlighter - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
I just picked up this Wet n Wild highlighter and the pigment and shine is insane! And it is super affordable
CHAMELEON CHROME HIGHLIGHTER - TOO SIRIUS
Try a water based highlighter that hydrates and illuminates at the same time for a nice radiant finish.
Luminous Silk Acqua Highlighter
This highlighter glides super easily onto the skin making it easy to build into a glassy skin finish
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Highlighter, 620 Glassy Pink Ballet, 0.25 oz
For a long lasting shimmer grab the Haus Labs Bio Radiant Highlighter. Made with a gel to powder formula making it have a beautiful shine and helps not leave a cast on the skin.
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Illuminating Highlighter with Fermented Arnica
Get that dimensional luminosity with the Milani Baked Highlighter. Feels weightless on the skin and has a pretty pearly finish.
Milani Baked Highlighter