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Drugstore makeup routine for baddies on a budget
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items Makeup is ass expensive not all of us can spend 80 dollars on a lipgloss. So here’s my list of go to makeup for everyday and full glam ON A BUDGET (also I will continue updating this)
Sections
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Skin prep
Face
Eyes
Lips
Set and bake
Skin prep
Key to the perfect bake? Skin prep.
Ok so this is not completely necessary however I would recommend it if you’re doing a full bake and need it to last all day. Layer a small amount under your primer for extra hydration and grip.
Maybelline Grippy Serum 24H Gripping Primer - Chemist Warehouse
Ofc it wouldn’t be a drugstore full face without the cult favourite. Personally I would pay high end money for this product but lucky us it’s so so affordable. It gives the absolute BEST grip and the perfect base to keep your makeup on all day.
Power Grip Primer
Ofc we start with skin care for the perfect base. This is a good quality hydrating moisturiser that I absolutely swear by. Perfect layer under your makeup to prevent cakiness or separation.
QV Cream | Moisturiser For Sensitive Skin
Face
Now let’s talk about the actual base.
Dark circles? Hyperpigmentation? Acne? This palette is here to help. A six in one palette with creamy application that sits in place all day. The shades are absolutely perfect and as a brown girl I can vouch and say this is brownie friendly.
Color Correcting Makeup Palette | NYX Cosmetics Australia®
One of the best concealers out there. Not only is it infused with skin care, it’s perfect for any type of makeup . You want a clean girl look for everyday . Got you. A full bake? She’s buildable. And the application is so so perfect since the consist...
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Cosmetics Australia®
Now foundations are always a struggle when your skin tone changes every night. And especially when you’re on a budget. Formula wise I’d suggest this foundation. It’s like your skin but better. Sleek skin like finish no separation no cakiness just smo...
True Match Liquid Foundation 0.5.N Porcelain | L'Oreal Paris
This would be my recommendation if you can’t find your shade in the L’Oréal true match. Very similar consistency more of a matted finish. The shade range is way better. Very lightweight formula yet buildable so whether you want a full bake or somethi...
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
The perfect dupe for a lot of high end bronzer wands. It has perfect shades for a sun-kissed look or a more golden look. The consistency is so perfect and it blends like an absolute dream. Would recommend this over and over again
Instant Contour Cream Bronzer
Honestly one of the best contours out there. The range offers both cool tone and warm tone contours and all the baddies know cool tone contours are a gold mine. The consistency is slightly dry so I’d suggest warming it up on the back of your hand and...
Covergirl TruBlend Skin Enhancer Contour Balm #110 Balm Defined 6g
Now hear me out. Sheglam is becoming a really reliable brand of makeup for people on a budget. Even I was skeptical when trying sheglam however they absolutely shocked me. The liquid blush especially the shade love cake. My everyday blush even in ful...
Blush Category | Vegan & Sustainable Liquid Blush and Powder Blush
Another insanely good quality product with amazing buildable coverage. I would love for them to bring in more shades but even the given shades are beautiful and look like skin. A little goes a long way with this so it almost never runs out.
Liquid Blush Luminous Glow
Coming back to sheglam. The liquid highlighters are a must have. One of the few highlights that don’t look ashy or separate the makeup. Amazing quality and perfect consistency.
Highlighter Category | Premium Liquid and Powdered Highlighter Makeup
Eyes
Now let’s talk eyes. Whether you want a simple day to day look or a bold heavy look. We can always do it in a budget.
The Nyx ultimate line including ultimate queen is an absolute must have. With multiple different palettes you can shop according to your needs. I’m my personal opinion everyone should own the nyx ultimate queen palette. Theres a brown for every event...
Ultimate Eye Shadow Palette | NYX Professional Makeup AU
This line from revolution is absolutely beautiful. The pigment is so bright and bendable. And there is a shade for everything. A must have for the bold looks
Reloaded | Revolution Beauty Official Site
One of the best mascaras out there for length and volume. Doesn’t weigh down the lashes and holds a curl so so well. And it doesn’t clump. I’d suggest to always brush through with a clean eyebrow brush after application before it fully dries out to a...
Panorama Mascara Black | L'Oréal Paris Australia & NZ
THE BEST brown pen out there. Every stroke is hair like and it stays put absolutely all day. I love love love love this pen so so much.
Buy Loreal Paris Infallible Faux Brow Dark Brunette online at Chemist Warehouse
A precise and easy to use eyeliner. Very easy to handle and especially if you’re a beginner this is amazing to start with. It isn’t too liquidy and drys down very well . If you are a beginner I’d suggest using a black eyeshadow to line before hand it...
Buy Maybelline Hyper Easy Eyeliner Black online at Chemist Warehouse
I am a cluster lashes girly till I die. These especially are amazing quality and are pre glued. Though I would suggest still coating your lashes in a glue before hand if you want them to last a few days. Theres plenty of styles to choose from whether...
Buy Glam By Manicare Glam Ready Pre-Glued Lizzie Cluster Lashes Luxer online at Chemist Warehouse
Lips
THIS LIP LINER. especially for medium to dark complexion girlies??? Its perfect. It lasts long and is soooo buttery to apply. Doesn’t do that annoying thing that some lip liners do and pill. The colour is true to the packaging. And it’s so affordable...
Rimmel Lasting Finish 8HR Soft Lip Liner
For a drugstore beat rimmel is the go to for lip products they’re long lasting and high quality but super affordable. These matte finish lip sticks are so so creamy and dry down so well without causing breakage on the lips or dryness. I’m not really ...
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick - Rimmel London
This gloss is actually perfection. I use the clear one. It’s plumbing but not to the point it hurts or makes ur eyes sting it just gives you a slight boost. It works so well over any lip products and doesn’t leave an annoying white cast behind after ...
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Gloss Plump Lip
Set and bake
A good setting powder for an affordable price are hard to come by but after many trial and errors from my drugstore collection this one is the best by FAR. I feel it applies best with a powder puff the triangle ones and I tap it out on the back of my...
Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder for Shine Control - Maybelline
A cult favourite and a must have. This is a setting spray that is loved for a reason. Yes it smells like hairspray and tastes like it too but nothing and not even high end products do what this can do. I’ve had makeup on for around 48 hours, slept in...
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray
Now this one is for the girls who want the L’Oréal infallible but also want a dewy look. This is everything the L’Oréal one is just for a more glowy makeup and for dry skin girls. This is so hydrating however still glues the makeup down . I’ve moved ...
Revolution Beauty - Superfix Misting Spray
I dont use this to set my makeup or make it stay cuz it doesn’t do that however I use it inbetween every cream product and before my baking powder in between each product even powder ones (again aside from baking powder). It melts everything together...
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Setting Spray