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Makeup Products that are not a waste of money
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items Recommendations from a uni student who doesnt want to waste my money on sub-par makeup
Sections
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Foundation
Concealer
Bronzer/Contour
Blush
Highlight
Lip products
Foundation
Best foundation, good coverage, worth the money, last ages
Sheer Glow Foundation - NARS Cosmetics
Concealer
Amazing concealer, cover dark spots, under eye bags, blends well
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS Cosmetics
Bronzer/Contour
This is expensive but 100% worth the money. It is creamy and contour my face beautifully. It is my go to and I will be repurchasing
Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick - Mecca
Blush
Incredible Blush, a little amount goes a long way which means it last forever. Wirth the money.
NARS Blush - Blush, Contour, Highlighting - NARS Cosmetics
Highlight
The shade is incredible (Enlighten). I love this highlight the only issue was that it broke within a month of purchasing t which was heard breaking as I had been eyeing it up. Beside that the product it self is incredible.
Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter - Sephora NZ
Lip products
Incrediblely hydrating and buttery. Goes on stunningly. I have in shade Malibu and it is my favourite Lip gloss to use
Wet Stick - Kosas Cosmetics
Amazing, I have so many. The texture is smooth, its not grainy like other nor is it thick. Perfect texture and the scent is delicious. I have Vanilla, Iced Coffee, Birthday Cake, Cherry, Brown Sugar. My favourites are Iced Coffee and Vanilla
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm - Mecca
If you are looking for an affordable but reliable Lip liner this is the one you want. Amazing application. And I have a actual pencil over a mechanical one. Super is my favourite Shade
MECCA MAX Pout Pencil Lip Liner
If you are looking for a little more high end but still affordable lip liner this is the one for you. The application and colours are incredible. My favourites are the Plum and Whirl Shade and they match incredibly with the lip sticks.
MAC Lip Pencil | Whirl, Boldly Bare and Cork Lip Liners
Another more expensive but worth the money lip liner is the Charlotte Tilbury specifically in the shade Lip Talk. Another cult Classic but it is really worth the hype. It has amazing application, Shade is incredible and last ages.
Charlotte Tilbury - Lip Cheat | MECCA
Setting spray
My ride or die setting spray will repurchase over and over again. Culture classic and I am part of it. The Smell is amazing. Last forever. Setting the makeup well.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray - Mecca
Eye Products
Best Mascara I have tried, does not clump or smear. Makes my lashes look incredible. Highly recommend
ILIA Beauty Limitless Lash Mascara - Mecca
This is a cheap, but reliable eyeliner. It is a go to and I have repurchased over and over again. I have White, Brown and Black
MECCA MAX Eye Max Eyeliner Pencil