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My Favorite Beauty Recs

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💄 Makeup Recommendations Discover makeup products worth adding to your beauty routine—from everyday essentials and affordable drugstore finds to cult favorites and high-end staples. Explore carefully selected recommendations for creating everything...
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Lipstick 💄💋

Pretty shades, long-lasting formulas, and lip products worth adding to your makeup bag.
 
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I’m honestly so impressed with the Sephora Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick! The formula is super lightweight but gives full, rich color in just one swipe. It dries down to a comfortable matte finish without making my lips feel dry, which is rare. It ...
Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick - SEPHORA COLLECTION
 
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This is such a pretty everyday lipstick! The shade is flattering without being too bold, and I love the soft matte finish. It’s definitely one of those lipsticks I can see myself reaching for again and again.
Charlotte Tilbury Nude Pink Lipstick: Pillow Talk - Matte Revolution
 
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I’m obsessed with how glossy this looks while still having that long-lasting color! It feels comfortable on my lips and the shades are so pretty. Definitely one to grab if you want a lip color that actually stays on.
Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Long-Wear Liquid Lipstick
 
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This lipstick has that classic MAC feel! The color is rich and pigmented, but the formula feels much more comfortable than a super-dry matte lipstick. I love how polished it makes a simple makeup look.
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick | Including Velvet Teddy, Taupe ...

Blush

For that fresh, healthy-looking flush—soft, rosy, and effortlessly pretty.
 
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This blush is SO pigmented! I literally only need the tiniest dot and it gives my cheeks the prettiest flush. It blends so easily and looks really natural once it’s on. I totally understand why everyone loves this one!
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
 
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I finally understand the hype around this blush! I love that you get both the cream and powder in one compact. It gives my cheeks so much dimension and the color looks gorgeous. Definitely one of those products that makes my makeup look more put toge...
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
 
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I honestly didn’t expect to like this blush this much! The color payoff is really nice but it’s still easy to blend. It gives my cheeks that fresh, healthy-looking flush without looking too heavy.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Face Powders – Blush, Bronze, Highlight, & Contour
 
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The pigmentation on this blush is SO good! It gives such a beautiful flush and blends really nicely into the skin. I love that I can use a little for a soft look or build it up when I want more color.
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Color Fuse Blush Powder

Foundation

From natural skin-like finishes to full coverage, these are my picks for a flawless base.
 
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The finish of this foundation is SO pretty! It gives me good coverage while still looking like actual skin. It feels lightweight and leaves everything looking smooth and polished without that heavy foundation feeling.
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation
 
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I really love how natural this foundation looks! It gives me enough coverage to even everything out but still lets my skin look like skin. It’s comfortable, lightweight, and gives such a pretty everyday finish.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Best Skin Ever 16 Hour Natural Finish Liquid Foundation
 
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This is such a classic foundation! The coverage is amazing and it really holds up when I need my makeup to last. I love that I can get a more polished, flawless look without constantly worrying about my foundation disappearing.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation
 
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I love this for those days when I don’t want a full face of foundation. It gives the skin a more even, blurred look while still feeling lightweight. Perfect for that effortless “my skin but better” makeup look.
KYLIE COSMETICS Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

Eyebrows

Everything you need for naturally defined, fluffy, or perfectly sculpted brows.
 
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I love how tiny and precise the tip is! It makes filling in sparse areas so easy without making my brows look too drawn on. Perfect for getting those natural-looking hair strokes.
Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil
 
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The tiny tip makes filling in my brows so easy! I can create little hair-like strokes without making my brows look too heavy. It’s perfect when I want that naturally defined brow look.
anastasia beverly hills brow wiz Brow Pen - Make-up

Eyelash

Mascaras and lash favorites for longer, fuller, more lifted-looking lashes.
 
Jamilah Abajero profile picture
I really like this mascara for a more natural-looking lash! It separates and lengthens my lashes without making them look clumpy. Perfect for those days when I want my eyes to look more awake without going full glam.
Limitless Lash Mascara
 
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This mascara gives my lashes such a pretty boost! It adds length and volume while still keeping them separated. I love how much more defined my eyes look after just a couple of coats.
tarte lights, camera, lashes™ platinum mascara
 
Jamilah Abajero profile picture
This mascara really does make my lashes look longer! I love how it separates them instead of making them look super clumpy. It’s such an easy everyday mascara and the price is really good too.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
 
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If you want length, this one is SO good! The brush makes it easy to coat even the smaller lashes and gives that long, defined look. I love it when I want my lashes to look more dramatic without wearing falsies.
Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara | L'Oréal Paris

Eyeshadow

Gorgeous palettes and easy-to-wear shades for everyday looks or full glam.
 
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https://www.sephora.com/product/makeup-by-mario-ethereal-eyes-eyeshadow-palette-P506409
MAKEUP BY MARIO Ethereal Eyes™ Eyeshadow Palette: The Original
 
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I’m obsessed with these neutral shades! They’re so easy to wear and the pigmentation is really good. I can create a soft everyday look or make it more dramatic for going out. Such a pretty palette!
Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette

Bronzer & Contour

Add warmth and definition to your face with these easy-to-blend favorites.
 
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I’m obsessed with how easy this contour is to blend! It gives my face just the right amount of definition without looking too harsh or muddy. It’s really beginner-friendly too, which I love.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Contour
 
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This is such a good product for quick makeup days! I love how easily it blends and how I can build up the coverage without it looking cakey. It makes contouring so much easier.
Buy Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick

Highlighter

For that beautiful lit-from-within glow without looking overly glittery.
 
Jamilah Abajero profile picture
This highlighter gives the prettiest glow without looking chunky or glittery. It melts into the skin and catches the light so beautifully. I love how I can use just a little for a soft glow or build it up for a more noticeable highlight.
Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter - Rare Beauty by ...
 
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Such a pretty highlighter for the price! It gives my skin that soft, luminous finish without looking overly sparkly. It’s one of those affordable products that actually makes my makeup look more expensive.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter - Micro-Shimmer
 
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I love how smooth and buttery this highlighter feels! It gives such a beautiful reflective glow but still looks really smooth on the skin. Definitely one I’d reach for when I want my highlight to stand out.
NYX Professional Makeup - Bright & Butta Buttermelt Highlight

Lip Gloss & Lip Liner

The perfect finishing touches for fuller-looking, glossy, and defined lips.
 
Jamilah Abajero profile picture
This lip liner is such a good everyday staple! It glides on smoothly, gives my lips a really nice shape, and the color lasts surprisingly well. I love pairing it with a nude lipstick or gloss.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful 8HR Longwear Transferproof Lip Liner
 
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This gloss gives the prettiest juicy shine! It feels really comfortable on the lips and isn’t that super sticky kind of gloss. Fenty Glow is such an easy everyday shade too.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
 
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I love how glossy this makes my lips without that sticky feeling. It feels hydrating and gives such a pretty, effortless shine. This is definitely one I’d keep in my bag for everyday touch-ups.
ShineOn Lip Oil Jelly
 
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This is such an easy everyday lip product! It gives my lips a beautiful glossy finish without feeling super sticky. There are so many shades too, and I love layering it over lip liner.
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup

Concealer

For brightening, covering imperfections, and giving your makeup that extra-polished finish.
 
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This concealer is such a classic for a reason! It blends so easily and gives really nice coverage without looking thick or cakey. I love how it brightens up my under-eyes while still looking natural.
Radiant Creamy Concealer
 
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This concealer gives really good coverage without making my under-eyes look dry. I love that it still has a more natural, hydrated finish instead of looking heavy. And for the price, it’s honestly hard to beat.
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer
 
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I love using this when I need more coverage! It does such a good job at covering blemishes and redness while still looking really smooth. A little goes a long way, so one pot lasts quite a while.
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

Setting & Finishing

Primers, setting sprays, and powders to help your makeup look fresh and last longer.
 
Jamilah Abajero profile picture
This powder makes my makeup look SO smooth! It really helps blur the look of pores and keeps everything looking fresh. I especially love it for setting under my eyes because it gives such a clean, airbrushed finish.
HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
 
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This setting spray is definitely one of my favorites! The mist is so fine and it makes my makeup look more seamless instead of powdery. My makeup also feels like it lasts much better whenever I use it.
Charlotte Tilbury Transfer-Proof Setting Spray
 
Jamilah Abajero profile picture
This powder gives my skin the prettiest soft glow! It doesn’t make me look overly shiny or glittery—it just makes everything look more polished and smooth. Such a beautiful finishing touch for makeup.
Buy Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder
 
Jamilah Abajero profile picture
I keep hearing about this primer everywhere and I totally get why! It gives my makeup something to grip onto and makes my foundation look smoother. Such a good affordable option if you want your makeup to last longer.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer | Sticky Gel + Hyaluronic Acid
 
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This is one of those affordable makeup products I would actually repurchase. It helps everything melt together and gives my makeup a more natural finish instead of looking too powdery. Plus, it feels really refreshing!
Milani Setting Spray + Primer, Make It Last Original Natural Finish | 3-In-1 ...