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a little peek into the makeup i actually use ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’„ lots of trial and error, a few products iโ€™ll never stop repurchasing, and some that completely surprised me. these are the ones that made the cut ๐ŸŽ€โœจ
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face

i have oily skin, so finding products that actually work for me and stay on through a long day really matters ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿปโœจ these are my to-die-for face products!!!

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my go-to for that silky, glowy, skin-but-better look โœจ gives such nice coverage without feeling heavy or cakey, and the finish is sooo pretty + natural. perfect for everyday makeup when you want your skin to still look like skin ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป
Natural Beige 220 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this concealer ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐ŸคŽ so creamy, long-lasting, and gives the prettiest natural finish. definitely one of my makeup staples.
Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer - DIOR | Sephora
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this powder is SO good ๐Ÿ˜ญ gives me that smooth, blurred, almost filter-like finish while keeping my makeup in place all day. especially love it for setting my under-eyes + controlling shine without feeling too heavy. a little goes a long way too ๐ŸคŽ
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
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my makeup literally does not feel complete without this โœจ๐Ÿ’„ keeps everything looking fresh and in place all day without making my skin feel heavy or overly dry. an absolute must-have for long days + special occasions ๐Ÿฅน๐ŸŽ€
3.3 oz Airbrush Flawless Hydrating & Waterproof Setting Spray - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
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ANOTHER FOUNDATION OF MY DREAMS ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿค super hydrating, beautiful coverage, and leaves my skin looking so fresh and perfected โœจ literally love everything about this one โ€” definitely one of my go-tos ๐Ÿ’„๐ŸŽ€
Forever Skin Glow Liquid Foundation 24HR Wear - DIOR
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THIS when i want a flawless matte base โœจ beautiful coverage without feeling super heavy, and it smooths everything out so nicely leaving no pores to be seen. perfect for those long days when i need my makeup to stay put ๐ŸŽ€
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Pot
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daily lightweight concealer!! super creamy, easy to blend, and gives me just the right amount of coverage while still looking natural โœจ doesnโ€™t feel heavy or cakey, and it lasts really well throughout the day. definitely one i keep coming back to ๐Ÿซถ
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS
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i gave this a try and eventually fell in love ๐Ÿคโœจ sets my makeup so nicely without making my skin look dry or cakey. keeps everything smooth and in place all day ๐Ÿซถ
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier | Ulta Beauty
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for my oily skin girlies ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿค this one is SO good. keeps my skin looking smooth and fresh without getting greasy, and the coverage is beautiful without feeling super heavy โœจ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป definitely one to try if you struggle with makeup breaking down througho...
NEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Longwear Matte Foundation with 36H Wear - Estรฉe Lauder | S
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one of those products i didnโ€™t think i needed until i tried it ๐Ÿคโœจ makes my skin feel so soft and hydrated, and my makeup goes on so much smoother after. perfect when i want my base to look fresh and not cakey ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ€
0.5 oz Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid - BOBBI BROWN | Ulta Beauty
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such a pretty finishing powder!!! i love how finely milled it is โ€” sets my makeup without making my skin look flat or overly powdery. especially love this for my oily skin girlies when i want my makeup to stay looking fresh ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿชž
10 POUDRE UNIVERSELLE LIBRE Natural Finish Loose Powder - CHANEL | Ulta Beauty
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my makeup does NOT move with this one ๐Ÿ˜ญ especially love it for long days or when i know iโ€™ll be out for hours. keeps everything looking fresh and locked in without making my skin feel super tight ๐Ÿชž๐Ÿซง
4.0 oz All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

lips ๐Ÿ’‹

i have way too many lip products omg ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’‹ my lips are always so dry, so these are the ones that actually save me. i also donโ€™t love too much color on my lips, so i always go for ones that feel super natural and effortless ๐Ÿคโœจ

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ON MY TENTH ONE ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐ŸคŽ literally my holy grail lip balm. gives the prettiest natural tint + glossy finish while keeping my lips so soft and hydrated. i genuinely never leave the house without it.
Addict Lip Glow Balm
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always have one of these with me ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’— keeps my lips so soft and hydrated, and the glossy finish is just too good โœจ๐ŸŽ€ definitely one of those lip products i reach for constantly.
rhode peptide lip treatment unscented
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another one i didnโ€™t expect to love this much ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿค so buttery, hydrating, and gives the prettiest glossy finish. always ends up in my bag and i reach for it constantly โœจ๐Ÿ’‹
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays
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love the slight minty tingle when i first put it on ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’— gives my lips that juicy, glossy look while keeping them soft and hydrated โœจ one of my favorite lip oils to throw on throughout the day.
Addict Lip Glow Oil, 0.2 oz.
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such a pretty everyday lip โœจ super glossy, hydrating, and gives my lips the prettiest wash of color without feeling sticky. so easy to throw on and reapply throughout the day ๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป
Loveshine Lip Oil Stick
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one of my favorite lip oils ๐Ÿค๐Ÿฏ gives the prettiest glossy finish without feeling too sticky, and my lips always feel so soft after using it โœจ๐Ÿ’‹ perfect for an easy everyday lip.
Priorities. Glowify Lip Oil = non-negotiable.
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i actually come back to this one a lot ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ“ the price is pretty friendly, and they have so many flavors to choose from that itโ€™s hard to pick just one ๐Ÿ˜ญโœจ i do love their lip sleeping mask more though โ€” check out my skincare list for that one ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’—
Lip Glowy Balm - LANEIGE
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such a classic ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’„ i love the formula and how polished it makes any look feel. the colors are so pretty, but i especially love the more natural shades for an easy everyday lip โœจ๐ŸŽ€
Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick - Dior
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such a pretty blurred lip ๐Ÿคโœจ the formula feels so soft and lightweight, and i love how it gives that diffused, just-bitten look without feeling dry. perfect for an easy everyday lip ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป
60 Million-Dollar Berry Lip Idรดle CuddleBlur Lip Velvet - Lancรดme | Ulta Beauty

cheeks ๐Ÿ“

my favorite part of makeup ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ“ i love a good blush moment, mostly natural, glowy, and a little extra when iโ€™m feeling it ๐Ÿ’•

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the glow is INSANE โœจ the color is so highly saturated that you only need the tiniest dot, and it stays put through a full day ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’— gives the prettiest, most radiant flush without fading on me ๐ŸŽ€
Hope Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
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the prettiest glass-skin glow ๐Ÿค gives such a juicy, dewy finish without looking glittery or heavy. perfect on its own or mixed into foundation for that effortless lit-from-within look ๐Ÿซง๐Ÿ’ซ
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Illuminating Serum
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one of my favorite blushes ๐Ÿคโœจ the color is so pretty and gives my cheeks that fresh, natural flush without looking like too much. super easy to build up and perfect for everyday makeup ๐ŸŽ€
012 Rosewood Backstage Rosy Glow Blush - Dior | Ulta Beauty
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the prettiest soft glow ๐Ÿคโœจ i love how this gives my cheeks color without looking too harsh, and the finish is just so flattering. makes my whole makeup look more put together with barely any effort ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ€
Ethereal Glow Ambient Lighting Blush - HOURGLASS | Ulta Beauty
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YES YES YES ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป one of my favorite cream blushes ever. so easy to blend, super buildable, and gives the prettiest natural flush without looking like too much. i reach for this one all the time ๐Ÿคโœจ
Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush - rhode
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the prettiest blush + highlighter combo. i love how glowy everything looks without being too much, and the shades are so easy to mix and layer. literally makes my cheeks look so fresh and pretty ๐Ÿค๐ŸŽ€
Backstage Glow Maximizer Face Palette - DIOR

eyes ๐Ÿ‘€

i donโ€™t have a ton of eye makeup stuff ๐Ÿ˜ญ so these are basically the ones i rotate between depending on the look iโ€™m going for ๐Ÿชฉ๐Ÿ‘€

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my all-time favorite brow product ๐ŸคŽ Iโ€™ve been using Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil forever โ€” itโ€™s long-lasting, waterproof, and stays put all day. If youโ€™re looking for a good brow pencil, this is the one I always recommend! โœจ
Benefit Cosmetics - 1 Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof ...
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love this for a fluffy, lifted brow ๐Ÿคโœจ keeps my brows in place all day without making them feel stiff or crunchy. gives that effortless, brushed-up look and makes such a difference in my makeup
Precisely, My Brow Tinted Eyebrow Wax - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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i donโ€™t do well with falsies at ALL ๐Ÿ˜ญ so this is literally my lifesaver โœจ gives my lashes so much length and keeps them curled without the hassle of fake lashes. my go-to whenever i want that fuller lash look ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป
L'Oreal Paris Extensionist Curling & Lengthening Mascara - True Brown Washable 996 - 0.41 fl oz
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my go-to when i want an easy, pretty eye look!! the shades blend so nicely and are super easy to build up, so i can keep it natural or make it a little more glam. always makes my eyes look so much more defined ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ€
Ethereal Eyesโ„ข Eyeshadow Palette: The Original - MAKEUP BY MARIO
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i love how easy these are to use ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ–ค super pigmented, creamy, and they glide on without tugging at my eyes. perfect when i want to add a little definition without doing a whole complicated eye look ๐Ÿชž
Master Pigment Proโ„ข Eyeliner Pencil - MAKEUP BY MARIO
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my little secret for getting more out of my mascara ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ‘€ i love how it makes my lashes look longer, fuller, and more lifted without needing falsies. definitely a step i notice when i skip it ๐Ÿซง
Diorshow Maximizer 4D Lash Primer-Serum - Dior | Ulta Beauty

tools & accessories๐Ÿชž

all the little tools that make getting ready so much easier ๐Ÿชž๐Ÿงธ i donโ€™t have a huge collection, just the ones i actually use ๐Ÿฉท

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such a good little starter set ๐Ÿงก you get the brushes you actually need plus the sponge, and they work with pretty much everything from foundation to blush to setting powder. i love having a set like this when i want my whole makeup routine to be eas...
Everyday Essentials Makeup Brushes & Sponge Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
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my little trick for getting some volume without doing the most ๐Ÿ’‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ iโ€™ll pop these in while iโ€™m getting ready and they give my hair such a cute lift at the roots. super easy and takes basically no effort ๐Ÿช„
Kitsch Ceramic Volumizing Hair Clips 2pc
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okay this is SUCH a good little tool ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿชž i love using it to spread foundation or other base products super thin and evenly before blending everything out. the two sides make it easy to get into smaller areas too ๐Ÿซง๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿป
Piccasso 2-Way Makeup Spatula, Dual Stainless Steel
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such a random little tool but i actually love having this around ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿชž makes applying and spreading products so much easier, especially when i want a really thin, even layer!!! ๐Ÿซง
Piccasso Pro Makeup Spatula Sponge 2 Set
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these are a lifesaver when iโ€™m doing my makeup or getting ready ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐ŸŽ€ they keep my hair completely out of my face without leaving those annoying dents or creases. i literally keep these nearby anytime iโ€™m getting ready ๐Ÿชž๐Ÿ’—
10 Pcs Creaseless Flat Hair Clips Matte Black
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I LOVE THIS BABY ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’— literally one of my favorite makeup tools ever. itโ€™s so soft and bouncy, makes blending my foundation feel sooo easy, and the bigger size gets everything done so much faster ๐Ÿซง๐Ÿชž the little pointed part is perfect for getting ar...
STUDIO17 Pang Pang Makeup Powder Puff 2.16in
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love these for a smooth, seamless base ๐Ÿซง๐Ÿ’— the square shape makes it sooo easy to blend especially for primers and foundations!!
Piccasso Latex Square Makeup Sponges 6P - Soft, High Elastic
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these are SO cute and actually useful ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’— perfect for getting powder right under my eyes + around my nose without making a mess ๐Ÿซง
e.l.f. Halo Glow Pinkie Puffs
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such a good all-in-one brush set ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ has basically everything i need for face + eyes without having a million brushes!
Best of Blends 8-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
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love a cute mirror ๐Ÿงธ๐Ÿชž this one is sooo adorable and makes getting ready a little more fun ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’•
Minty Blue The Sweetie Bear Collection Hand Mirror - Flower Knows | Ulta Beauty
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another flower knows cutie ๐Ÿฆข๐Ÿชž the details are sooo pretty and it makes my vanity feel extra girly without trying too hard ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ’—
Pearly White Shell's Jewel Collection Hand Mirror - Flower Knows | Ulta Beauty
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if you know me, you KNOW i canโ€™t resist a cute mirror ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿชž this one is way too adorable and obviously had to make the collection ๐ŸŒท
Bunny Garden Hand Mirror
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okayyy this is exactly the kind of makeup bag i love ๐Ÿ˜ญโ˜๏ธ so puffy, cute, and roomy enough to actually fit all my essentials. definitely coming with me everywhere ๐Ÿซง
BAGSMART Puffy Travel Makeup Bag Pink
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THE vanity case ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ–ค so pretty, structured, and actually has a spot for everything. i love that it looks cute sitting out but is also genuinely practical for traveling ๐Ÿงณโœจ
Vanity Case
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i love how slim it is but it still fits all my brushes, and the magnetic closure makes it perfect for throwing in my bag + there's SO MANY COLORS to choose from!! โœจ
AGIKET Soft Silicone Makeup Brush Holder