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The makeup products that have earned a permanent spot in my routine. Whether you're building a beginner kit or looking for tried-and-true favorites, these picks are worth checking out. Be it early highschool years (where this list started), a college...
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The Canvas

To achieve the ultimate face card it is important to prepare it with the most hydrating and lightweight products

 
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A staple in my everyday routine for keeping my skin hydrated, smooth, and glowing. I love using it before makeup or on no-makeup days because it gives my skin that fresh, dewy look while keeping it feeling refreshed.
glazing milk | rhode skin
 
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A must-have in my routine, especially after workouts or on days when my skin feels oily. I love using this refreshing spray to calm, refresh, and rebalance my skin while giving it a clean, fresh feeling throughout the day.
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty
 
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A staple in my glowy makeup routine for creating the perfect hydrated base. I love using this before makeup because it gives my skin a natural radiant finish, smooths everything out, and leaves my complexion looking fresh and sculpted.
Glow and Sculpt Face Primer - REFY
 
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A staple for adding a natural glow to my everyday routine. I love how it gives my skin a fresh, dewy finish without feeling like I’m wearing a lot of makeup, making it perfect for a no-makeup kind of day.
Highlight Milk - Rhode Skin
 
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A must-have in my everyday routine for effortless, glowing skin. I love wearing this everyday because it gives my complexion a natural radiant finish while protecting my skin with SPF. Perfect for that fresh, “your skin but better” glow.
Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 | Supergoop

Complexion Perfection

 
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My go-to for adding a soft, radiant glow without looking overly shimmery. Whether I wear it alone or under foundation, it gives my complexion a healthy, luminous finish that makes my skin look naturally brighter.
Hollywood Flawless Filter | Charlotte Tilbury
 
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This foundation gives my skin that effortless "your skin but better" look. It has a lightweight feel with buildable coverage that smooths everything out while still letting my skin look like skin. I love how it leaves a natural, healthy finish that l...
Surreal Skin Natural Finish Foundation | Makeup by Mario

Blur & Brighten

 
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I've been using this concealer since 9th grade, and it's one of the few products I've never felt the need to replace. It gives amazing coverage while still looking like skin, and it brightens my under-eyes without ever feeling heavy or cakey. Last me...
Dior Backstage Concealer
 
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I always reach for this on days when I want a full-glam look. The coverage is amazing, but it still looks lightweight on the skin and keeps my under-eyes looking bright and fresh for hours.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
 
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This is another one of my go-to concealer for everyday makeup. It's super creamy, blends in so easily, and gives me enough coverage to brighten my under-eyes without looking like I'm wearing a ton of makeup. It always leaves my skin looking fresh and...
Kosas Revealer Concealer
 
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One of my favorite powders for a flawless base. It makes my makeup look filtered in real life, keeps everything in place for hours, and a little goes a long way.
Easy Bake Loose Powder | Huda Beauty
 
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A classic for a reason. This powder gives my makeup the prettiest soft-focus finish while keeping everything in place for hours. It blurs my skin without looking heavy, and it never leaves my makeup feeling dry or cakey.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder | Laura Mercier
 
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This is the powder I keep in my bag for quick touch-ups throughout the day. It instantly smooths everything out, blurs my pores, and takes away shine without making my makeup look dry or powdery. It's like a real-life filter.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder | Charlotte Tilbury

Snatched & Sculpted

 
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This bronzer makes it so easy to get that effortless, sun-kissed look. It blends in within seconds, never looks patchy, and gives my skin the perfect amount of warmth without feeling heavy. It's become one of my favorite products for everyday makeup....
Pocket Bronze Long Wearing Cream Bronzer | Rhode
 
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This is one of my favorite liquid bronzers for an everyday, glowy makeup look. It blends so effortlessly into the skin and gives the perfect sun-kissed warmth without ever looking patchy or too orange.
Liquid Bronzer | Saie
 
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My go-to 2-in-1 for a full glam, sculpted look. It gives the perfect balance of contour and warmth, helping define my features while adding that bronzed, flawless finish. The creamy formula blends beautifully and makes it so easy to create a snatched...
Softsculpt Cream Contour Bronzer Stick | Makeup by Mario
 
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This is the perfect finishing touch for a flawless, full-glam look. It adds the prettiest warmth and dimension while giving my skin a smooth, blurred finish. I love how it blends effortlessly over cream products and makes my makeup look more polished...
Softsculpt Blurring Bronzer | Makeup by Mario
 
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This is the bronzer for that effortlessly warm, sun-kissed look. The creamy stick formula blends seamlessly into the skin, making it so easy to add warmth and definition without looking harsh or cakey. It gives you that “I naturally look this glowy” ...
No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick - LYS Beauty

The Perfect Flush

 
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A creamy, blendable blush in a warm rosy-brown shade that gives cheeks a natural, healthy flush with a dewy finish. Perfect for everyday wear and easy touch-ups on the go.
pocket blush - date cake | rhode skin
 
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If you have a deeper complexion, Soft Berry is such a stunning blush for special occasions. The rich berry tone adds the perfect pop of color, making your makeup look more vibrant and elevated while still blending beautifully into the skin.
MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush
 
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My go-to for full glam days. The cream-and-powder combo gives my cheeks so much dimension and color, making my makeup look polished, lifted, and photo-ready from every angle.
Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush | PATRICK TA
 
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If you love dewy makeup, you'll love this blush. It melts into the skin, adds the perfect healthy flush, and leaves my cheeks looking fresh and luminous all day
Dew Blush Liquid Cheek Blush | Saie
 
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This is my go-to for no-makeup makeup days. It gives my cheeks and lips the prettiest natural flush that looks like it's actually coming from my skin, making me look fresh and put together with minimal effort.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Liquid Lip Tint & Cheek Stain
 
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My go-to powder blush when I want my makeup to look extra put together. It adds beautiful dimension and color to the cheeks, layers perfectly over cream blush, and gives that flawless, long-lasting flush that completes a full glam look.
MAKEUP BY MARIO Soft Pop Powder Blush

Eye Opening Essentials

 
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Brown liner is my secret to making any makeup look feel softer and more effortless. This one glides on so smoothly, adds the perfect definition to my eyes, and gives a more natural look. It's perfect for everyday makeup but can easily be smoked out f...
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
 
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This is the eyeliner I reach for when I want my eye makeup to stay flawless all day and night. The formula glides on smoothly, creates intense definition, and is perfect for everything from a sharp wing to a smoked-out glam look without worrying abou...
Wonderskin 1440 Longwear Eyeliner
 
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This palette is perfect for creating soft glam to full glam eye looks. The shades are so elegant and flattering, with the prettiest mix of neutrals, shimmers, and deeper tones that make it easy to create anything from an everyday look to a more eleva...
MAKEUP BY MARIO Ethereal Eyes™ Eyeshadow Palette
 
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A must-have for those unexpected glam moments. Whether it’s a dinner, event, or night out, this makes creating a beautiful eye look so quick and easy. The creamy formula adds the perfect pop of color and stays looking fresh for hours.
Exagger Eyes Waterproof Eyeshadow | Charlotte Tilbury

Lash Lifted

 
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If I could only repurchase one beauty tool forever, it would be this. Even on days when I wear absolutely no makeup, this and Vaseline are still part of my routine. It instantly lifts my lashes, opens up my eyes, and makes me look more awake with jus...
Shiseido Eyelash Curler
 
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The perfect mascara for those “your lashes but better” days. It adds beautiful length and definition while keeping lashes looking lightweight, fluttery, and natural instead of overly dramatic. I love how it enhances my eyes without making it feel lik...
Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara - ILIA
 
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My everyday mascara that I genuinely can’t live without. I reach for this every time I do my makeup because it gives my lashes the perfect lift, length, and separation without looking clumpy or too dramatic. It makes my eyes look more awake and put t...
Lash Sculpt Lengthen and Lift Natural Looking Mascara | Refy

Brow Goals

 
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My go-to brow pencil for creating natural, defined brows. The ultra-fine tip makes it so easy to fill in sparse areas and create hair-like strokes without making my brows look too harsh. It’s one of those products that instantly makes my makeup look ...
Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Defining Pencil
 
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My go-to for achieving those perfectly lifted, fluffy brows. This makes such a difference in pulling together any makeup look by keeping every brow hair in place while creating that clean, laminated effect. It’s perfect for both everyday makeup and f...
REFY Brow Sculpt Shaping and Lifting Gel with Strong Hold

Obsessed with that Lip

 
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This is the lip tint I reach for when I want a deeper, moodier fall look. The Rhode Peptide Lip Tint gives my lips that perfect wash of rich color with a glossy, juicy finish without feeling heavy. It’s hydrating, buildable, and effortlessly gives th...
Rhode Lip Gloss - Espresso
 
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This is the shade for when I want to feel extra cute, feminine, and effortlessly put together. The soft berry-pink tint gives your lips that perfect “just kissed” look while the glossy finish adds the prettiest touch. It’s flirty without being too mu...
Rhode Lip Gloss - Raspberry Jelly
 
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This is my no-makeup, everyday lip essential. The clear finish gives your lips that naturally glossy, healthy look without adding any color, while the exfoliating and softening formula helps keep them smooth and hydrated. It’s perfect for throwing on...
Smoothing Peptide Daily Lip Balm | EADEM
 
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This is the lip balm I keep reaching for when I want that soft, glossy, effortless look. The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm gives your lips a smooth, juicy shine while keeping them feeling nourished and moisturized. It’s perfect for throwing on with ...
Summer Fridays | Butter Balm | Brown Sugar

Finishing Touches

 
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My go-to setting spray for weddings, parties, and any occasion where I need my makeup to stay flawless for hours. It gives my look that final polished touch while keeping my foundation, blush, and everything else locked in.
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
 
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My favorite final step for bringing my makeup back to life. Instead of leaving my skin looking flat or overly powdered, this melts everything together and gives the prettiest dewy, fresh glow while helping my makeup stay in place all day.
Charlotte Tilbury Transfer-Proof Setting Spray