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Makeup for mid 30s to 40s that does the job BEAUTIFULLY
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items Makeup I have been using for 5+ years and I’ve tried a lot of makeup. I was a teacher and wearing it for a long time, so I needed makeup that actually stayed on my face, but gave me a soft glam look. These are my top tried and true recommendations.
The best full coverage foundation for a flawless look and natural glow. I’ve been using this for 4 years because nothing can beat it!
After Party Full Coverage Foundation | IL MAKIAGE
ULTRA creamy shape tape is made for mature and dry skin. The ONLY concealer I will use. It is so creamy and part moisturizing cream, and doesn’t settle into lines. It lasts ALL day (I’m wearing it all day as a teacher).
22N Light Neutral Shape Tape Creamy Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
The shade Blush Please is my fav shade! Fingertip friendly and gives such a natural look, but buildable coverage. The cushion texture is unmatched.
Glow Play Cushiony Blush | MAC ...
One of my all time fav mascaras. I have sensitive eyes, and this doesn’t bother them. No clumping and extends your lashes!
Black Extensionist Lengthening and Curling Washable Mascara - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
The BEST cream bronzer and its drugstore! Shelby Ann used this in her routine and now it’s the only bronzer I will use. Very pigmented and a beautiful texture and color.
Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer - Spilling Tea - 0.21oz
This liquid blush is insane! A little bit goes a long way, so this will last you years. Literally. Love hope and happy shades.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez | Sephora
A true contour. One of the few actually contours I’ve seen. It creates a shadow look like a contour should. For light and medium skin tones, I recommend the shade shadow. So creamy and pigmented and just stunning.
Shadow Smooth Blur Cream Contour Stick - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
Powder blush that is highly pigmented. I layer this on top of my cream/liquid blush.
NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush - Feeling Butta - 0.17oz
This setting spray is such a good price and does the job. Very hydrating and helps give you the glow back.
e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - 2.7 fl oz
Only apply your foundation with this brush!! I will never use a sponge or anything else again! The filter application and seamless blend is amazing.
101 Contoured Foundation Brush - BK Beauty | Ulta Beauty
I choose this setting powder over the 40$ setting powders because the pink color is so perfect, finely milled and it doesn’t make my face dry or cakey. Don’t waste money on expensive powders!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Blur-fection Longwear Loose Setting Powder - Brightening Deep Pink - 0.21oz
Very strong but your makeup will NOT budge! I use this a lot in the summer and when it’s humid so my makeup will stay.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Up to 36HR Wear Setting Spray - 1.76oz
Full Coverage Korean cushion foundation. Even face masks don’t wipe this off! Skincare infused and a wide shade range.
13N FAIR IVORY Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion - TIRTIR | Ulta Beauty
A cheaper option for foundation, but I use this alongside my 40$ foundation. It lasts all day then some, but is more of a matte finish. Highly recommend if you can’t spend a lot of money foundation. I use shade 125N
Maybelline Super Stay Up to 30HR Wear Lumi-Matte Liquid Foundation - 220 - 1 fl oz
Out of the 100s of liners I have, this is till my favorite. Creamy, lasts all day and the colors are all Stunning. And it’s cheap! Seamless application too.
Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip Liner Pencil with Hyaluronic Acid - Big Lift - 0.04oz
Every girl needs this in her purse. Still one of my all time favorite lip glosses. I have so many shades and top this over all of my lip looks.
Maybelline Lifter Gloss Plumping Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid - 8 Stone - 0.18 fl oz
I only apply my concealer with this brush. It makes your concealer look so much better! No more sponges for under eye concealer!
Concealer Paw Brush - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
I’ve been using this highlight for so long! It’s so pretty and natural. Very buildable and blendable.
NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Powder Highlighter - 10 Glaze It Butta - 0.17 oz
I’ve been using this since high school. One of my favorite eyeliners ever! I use violet for my green eyes. Def recommend it!
Slate Quickliner For Eyes Eyeliner - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Fleshpot is the OG nude lip. Pair it with cool spice and this is my go to lip look with every makeup look!
MAC Nude Icons Lip Duo - Lip Pencil M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick - TikTok Shop
Great setting spray that’s not too harsh! I love Milani cosmetics.
Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray - 2.03oz
Dupe for the expensive one! I love this setting spray! It’s actually one of my all time favorites. The glow is gorgeous!
Hard Candy Glow On Lock Setting Spray, Alcohol-Free, 16 Hour Hold, Luminous Finish
I know this is expensive but it’s lasted me almost 3 years and I still have a ton left, and it’s really that good!
Contour Collections
This is the best highlight luminzer I’ve used. It lasts a long time too. I use enlighten shade.
Mesmerize Positive Light Liquid Luminizer - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
This is blurring bronzer that blends itself. It’s more of a powder and it blends beautifully
French Riviera Cabana Club Blurring Bronzer - Polite Society | Ulta Beauty
This are like a pillow!! You will never use another sponge again after these and they are so cheap!!
Paw Paw: Super Soft Wonder Blender - 6 Pack Cosmetic Flawless Foundation Blush Powder Contour Makeup - TikTok Shop
My favorite lip product to date! It’s so gorgeous and hydrating!! Love the bunny ear color. Looks just like a bunny ear
Lip Glaze Elixir - 3-in-1 Balm Oil Gloss - Nourishing Lip Glaze - Long-lasting Shine & Hydration - TikTok Shop
This really is a phenomenal setting powder and it’s a big case. Definitely get the pink color and it doesn’t have bad ingredients like others.
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Full-Sized
Creamy and good for your skin concealer with full coverage.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Brightening Lightweight Perfecting Cream Concealer with Peptides & Vitamin E Antioxidant - 01 Ivory Light- 0.24oz
Confident pink shade and you only needs TINY bit. Pigmented Powder blush perfection.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Blush Powder - 10 Confident Pink - 0.31oz
Such a good plumping creamy liner! It tingles. Shade subtle touch.
NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Plumping Lip Liner - Fill Em' In - 0.01oz
A cream stick contour that makes placement so easy, and is a true contour. Very creamy and pigmented.
LYS Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick - TikTok Shop
Skin tint with SPF 50 but don’t be fooled! This can be a full coverage foundation! I am obsessed with this stuff. Hard to find in stores so I have to order it here.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Skin Tint Light Coverage Foundation - Mineral SPF 50 - 9 Medium Cool - 1 fl oz
Creamy and good for your skin concealer with full coverage.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Brightening Lightweight Perfecting Cream Concealer with Peptides & Vitamin E Antioxidant - 01 Ivory Light- 0.24oz
I’ve been using this eyeliner since I first started wearing makeup over 20 years ago. I’ve wasted money trying other eyeliners. I wear violet and suggest that color if you have green eyes.
Smoky Brown Quickliner For Eyes Eyeliner - Clinique | Ulta Beauty