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What's in My Makeup Bag ✨
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items Okay... I'm usually an impulsive buyer when it comes to cosmetics. I'll try to list the products I have here, but that doesn't mean I use all of them.. at least not yet 🙂↕️ and you can see I really like NYX products ✨
Sections
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Blush & Sculpt
Complexion
Eyes
Mascara
Brows
Lips
Blush & Sculpt
Blushes and sculpting products I use to add colour, definition and a little dimension to my face
A practical dual-ended contour and highlight stick that makes it easy to add definition and brightness to the face. I like the creamy texture and how easy it is to blend, especially when I want a quick, more defined makeup look without using lots of ...
NYX Wonder Stick Dual-Ended Face Sculpting Stick
It has 8 shades for highlighting and contouring so there are plenty of options depending on the look I’m going for. I like that I can mix and match the shades and the powders blend easily without looking too harsh
NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Face Palette
Pretty warm coral shade with a subtle glow. The formula is really buttery, blends easily and is quite pigmented, so a little goes a long way. You can keep it soft or build it up for a stronger pop of colour (affiliate link)
NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush - 04 U Know Butta
This shade is perfection ✨
Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush - 015 Rose Eclat
Love this blush ☺️ It’s such a pretty soft pink and blends easily without looking patchy. You can build up the colour if you want more intensity but I usually prefer just a little for a fresh, natural look
Catrice HOLLYGLAZING Liquid Blush C01 Blushin’ Through the Snow
I really like this one! It’s such a pretty pink and easy to blend. You can keep it really soft or build it up for more color. I love how fresh it makes my cheeks look, and for the price it’s definitely one I’d buy again (affiliate link)
Essence Baby Got Blush Face Cream Blush Stick - 10 Tickle Me Pink
I really like this highlighter because it’s so easy to use and gives my skin a beautiful glow. I usually apply it directly to my cheekbones and blend it with my fingers, which makes it really quick and effortless. The creamy texture blends nicely int...
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Longwear Shaping Stick Highlighter
Complexion
Products I use to even out my complexion and give my skin a fresh, natural-looking finish
Love this for adding a soft, glowy finish to my makeup. It gives my skin a fresh, healthy-looking glow without making it look too heavy (affiliate link)
NYX Buttermelt Glaze Skin Tint SPF 30
The pink shade is great for brightening the under-eye area and evening out dark circles. It blends easily and gives good coverage without feeling heavy. I also love how practical the stick is for quick touch-ups (affiliate link)
NYX Professional Makeup Pro Fix Stick - 02 Pink
This is really handy for neutralizing redness around the nose and on blemishes. The creamy stick is easy to apply and I only need a small amount, so it lasts quite a while. I like using a thin layer underneath foundation or concealer to help even out...
NYX Pro Fix Stick - 0.1 Green
I really like how this foundation feels while still giving good, buildable coverage. It blends easily and leaves a smooth soft-matte finish without looking too flat. I usually prefer a more natural-looking base, and this gives me enough coverage whil...
NYX Make 'Em Wonder Soft Matte Buildable Foundation - 14 True Beige
This one is 🔥🔥🔥 no words. Best primer ever (affiliate link)
Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Brightening Face Primer
One of my go-to concealers for everyday makeup. It gives good coverage without feeling too heavy and I like how easily it blends into the skin
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
One of my OGs 💗
Catrice Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer
It helps my makeup stay in place and keeps the shine under control without making my skin look too flat. I also like how it melts everything together and makes the makeup look more natural
Makeup Revolution Matte Fix Oil Control Fixing Spray
A lightweight translucent loose powder that helps set makeup and reduce unwanted shine. I like it for creating a smoother, more polished finish while helping my makeup stay in place throughout the day (affiliate link)
Revolution Loose Baking Powder Translucent
It feels comfortable on the skin and helps even out the complexion without looking too heavy. I especially like it when I want a fresher, more natural-looking finish
Bronx Colors Boosting Hydrating Concealer
A foundation I like for creating an even, natural-looking complexion. I don’t wear this foundation every day, but this is one I like to reach for when I want more coverage and a more polished makeup look
Bronx Colors Studioline HD TV Face Foundation Nude
I reach for this when I want my makeup to sit smoother and my pores to look less noticeable. It gives my skin that soft, blurred look without feeling heavy and foundation goes on much nicer over it
L'Oréal Paris Prime Lab 24H Pore Minimizer
I keep reaching for this when I want my skin to look even but still like skin. It blends really easily, feels comfortable throughout the day and gives me the coverage I need without making my face look too made up. I usually add a little more around ...
L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation
Eyes
The eye makeup I use to add a little definition and colour, from subtle everyday looks to something more noticeable
A really nice everyday eyeshadow palette if you love warm neutrals. The shades are easy to blend and there’s a good mix of matte and shimmer finishes so you can create anything from a simple daytime look to something more dramatic (affiliate link)
NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette - 05W Warm Neutrals
A great little step before eyeshadow. It helps create a smoother base and makes eye makeup look more even and last longer. I like it when I want my eyeshadow to apply more smoothly and stay in place
Aura Prime Me! Eye Shadow Base
Mascara
I loooove mascaras. These are the ones I use to define, lengthen and add volume to my lashes
One of my favorite mascaras for adding length and definition. I like the precise brush because it helps separate my lashes and gives them a longer, more defined look (affiliate link)
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Instant Lift Mascara
A mascara I like for creating longer, more defined-looking lashes. It gives my lashes a more dramatic look while still keeping them nicely separated (affiliate link)
L'Oréal Paris Panorama Volume Million Lashes All Night
A great waterproof mascara when I want to build up the intensity. I like that I can apply more layers for extra volume while keeping my lashes defined (affiliate link)
L'Oréal Paris Paradise Big Deal Buildable Waterproof Mascara
A gentle mineral mascara that gives my lashes definition and a more polished look without feeling too heavy (affiliate link)
Jane Iredale Mascara
Brows
Products I use to shape, define and fill in my brows
A great brow gel when I want my brows to look lifted, shaped and neatly in place. I like the strong hold and the way it helps create that brushed-up, fuller looking brow effect without needing much product (affiliate link)
NYX Professional Makeup - The Brow Glue Crazy Lift
Lips
Lip products for adding a little colour, definition or moisture
The perfect everyday lip balm when I want a bit of colour without a full lipstick. It feels smooth and comfortable and the soft matte finish gives the lips a nice blurred look without feeling too dry (affiliate link)
NYX Pro Makeup Smushy Matte Lip Balm - 03 Sweet Smack
A glossy lip colour that gives the lips a beautiful, shiny finish with a soft wash of colour. I like it for creating an effortless, fresh-looking lip without the feel of a heavy lipstick
Catrice HOLLYGLAZING Glazing Lip Colour C02 Under the Mistle-tint
My OG 💗 (affiliate link)
Vaseline® Lip Therapy® - Cocoa Butter
Tools
Brushes and makeup tools I use to apply, blend and finish my makeup
This little mirror is so handy to keep in my bag. It’s compact but still gives me a regular view and a magnified side for more precise touch-ups. I also love that it has built-in LED lighting and can stand on its own, which makes it really practical ...
Reflections Lighted LED Compact Hollywood Mirror
One of my favorite brush brands for makeup. I like Real Techniques brushes because they are soft, easy to use and make applying and blending makeup much easier
Real Techniques
Nails & Hand Care
This little hand cream is so handy to keep in my bag. It has a fresh fruity scent, sinks in quickly and leaves my hands soft without feeling greasy. The little keychain design makes it even more practical for carrying around
Essence JUICY NAIL - Hand Cream
I keep this on my nightstand and use it whenever my nails and cuticles feel dry. It has a soft fruity scent and leaves everything feeling moisturized without being too greasy. The little pen-like packaging makes it easy to apply exactly where I need ...
Essence JUICY NAIL - Nail Balm