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Perfect Base: Makeup Must-Haves I Swear By! 💋
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items These are the tried-and-true makeup products I reach for every morning. A little drugstore, a little luxe, all products I genuinely love.
tried and true primer; never broken me out! a dupe for tatcha at a fraction of the price. blurs your pores and helps makeup stay all day! ☀️
E.l.f. Liquid Poreless Putty Primer
this gives your skin that fresh, healthy glow while also packing in some skincare benefits. just keep in mind that it’s a little shimmery so a small amount goes a long way!
Saie Glowy Super Gel (Warm Glow)
love this! super easy and clean to use. keeps even the thickest brows in place! (i have asian hair)
NYX Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler
go-to for anyone looking for fine control, defined brows, and a natural finish without splashing hundreds. it’s compact, effective, vegan, and consistently recommended as a top drugstore brow product!
NYX Micro Brow Pencil (Espresso)
my go-to foundation! i use it almost every day. it’s a lightweight, medium-coverage formula that’s buildable without ever looking cakey, leaving a natural glow. with its huge shade range and skin-loving ingredients, it blends skincare and makeup beau...
HAUS LABS Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation (100 Light Neutral)
top pick for those seeking an affordable, radiant finish. its hydrating formula and buildable coverage make it a go-to for daily wear, especially for normal to dry skin types!
Mabelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation (120 Classic Ivory)
it’s a luxe-feeling concealer with a silky, buildable medium coverage and a soft matte finish. it’s excellent for daily use if your skin is prepped well! go easy with the amount, choose the right shade, and set it for best wear. ideal for dry or comb...
Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Concealer (YP3)
excellent beginner-friendly contour tool! super affordable, creamy, and easy to blend. The contour side gives a soft, buildable shadow. i rarely use the highlight side since i prefer a powder, but it’s still handy for travel!
NYX Wonder Stick Contour (Universal Light & Fair)
i actually use it as blush (shade cheeky) and it’s so cute! The glossy finish gives a fresh, dewy look, and it blends surprisingly well on the cheeks. Just use a tiny bit and blend quickly before it sets. it lasts all day and gives a unique, glowy fl...
Mabelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick (35 Cheeky)
dupe for benetint! only $5! it doubles beautifully as a blush or lip tint or even a subtle eyeshadow. only thing is you want to work quickly when using it as a blush as it stains pretty fast!
E.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint (Cherry Cola)
my holy-grail pressed powder! i’ve put so many of my friends on to this and they all love it! it’s super affordable, lightweight, and helps smooth and blur skin while controlling shine especially around the t-zone. it layers easily without looking ca...
Maybelline Fit Me Pressed Powder (220 Natural Beige)
dupe for huda! you can’t beat the price; under $10! It’s lightweight and finely milled, giving a smooth, blurred finish that helps control shine. great for oily and combo skin! too much can feel dry under the eyes depending on your skin. on me, it ne...
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder (05 Fair)
filter-like finish! i use it to blur pores, lock in makeup, and keep shine at bay especially with oily or combination skin. it has a silky, ultra-fine feel that never looks cakey. it also gives a natural brightening effect under the eyes if you pick ...
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder (Cherry Blossom Cake)
a cool-toned, beginner-friendly contour palette that blends seamlessly and gives a soft, natural finish. the modern shade trio has subtle grey undertones (no orange!) and is perfect for fair to light/neutral skin tones. it layers easily for buildable...
Too Cool For School Contour (#2 Modern)
everyday bronzer under $5! if you want an affordable bronzer with a natural finish and smooth blendability, this is it! especially shades like Sunset Striptease or What Shady Beaches. the texture is creamy-powder hybrid: smooth, buildable, and easy t...
Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer (Sunset Striptease)
rosy-pink blush that’s both pretty and affordable! the shade 13 wild rose gives a soft medium-pink flush with matte finish, perfect for everyday wear! it’s easy to build up without looking too intense, and blends effortlessly into the skin.
Milani Rose Powder Blush (13 Wild Rose)
soft, lit-from-within glow without the hefty price tag! rich, buildable pigment that blends beautifully and doesn’t feel gritty or stiff. It’s perfect for everyday use or layering up for more intensity, depending on your mood.
Makeup Revolution Reloaded Highlighter (Just My Type)