These are the makeup products that actually made the cut in my routine. A mix of boujee splurges and budget wins, because sometimes the cheap thing works great… and sometimes the expensive thing is just better.
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The Secret Sauce (Skin Prep)
The Perfect Pout
Eye Contact Worth Making
Tools of the Trade
The Coverage Committee
Set & STAY
The Secret Sauce (Skin Prep)
I love this skincare by Rhode!
the rhode kit
Effortless sun kissed skin in a bottle and blurs like a filter.
ICONIC LONDON Underglow Blurring Primer 0.91oz
Gives your a sun kissed look
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip + Glow Primer 1 oz
I just started doing this but I’m OBSESSED. This formula is to die for! It feels so expensive
Ultra Facial Cream
I love everything glow recipe. This dewy moisturizer is exactly that
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Face Cream
I love that this is like a cold gel! Feels so refreshing on my face when I do my makeup for work in the morning.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer with Hyaluronic Acid
Another great product by Charlotte Tilbury this formula feels like a cloud
Magic Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Skip the filter on Snapchat and just give this a try. The glow, and the formula is insane.
Hollywood Flawless Filter - Charlotte Tilbury
Cheaper flawless filter dupe!
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filterl
This is a great drugstore primer. Keeps makeup in place!
Face Glue Gripping Primer
The Perfect Pout
A classic. Beauty color and the formula is divine. So smooth and silky
Pillow Talk Matte
I love these. I always keep one in my purse and makeup bag
peptide lip shape lift
I love these - You can find these everywhere. In my house, purse, car, at work, ETC! && The price is SO good! Comes in all different colors
NYX Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss Tiramisu
I like the retractable lip liners so much better than the pencils. I always lose my sharpener. Not to mention you can’t beat this price.
wet n wild Perfect Pout Matte Gel Lip Liner
Eye Contact Worth Making
This makes my eyelashes stand out. They thicken and make them look so long! I have people ask me all the time if my lashes are real
Black Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Can also use for your brows! I feel like everyone has been personally victimized by at least one bad eyebrow wax in there life - *add to cart*
Lash Primer & Serum
I’m a sucker for brown neutral eyeshadows. This one has all the colors I typically do a full eye look
Minimalist Curator Eyeshadow Palette
I always gravitate towards these. Subtle enough for daytime but always great for a night out
My Lash But Better False Eyelashes
There’s no need for a $30 eyebrow pencil. This one is CHEAP and does exactly what all the other expensive brands do
e.l.f. Instant Lift Waterproof Brow Pencil Taupe
I probably use this palette the most. I love the sparkly eyeshadow
That's Taupe Pressed Powder Palette
UGH I love this one.
The Palm Palettes
My eyelashes are NOT the same as when I was in my teens/20’s. This has been life saving, or should I say eyelash saving ? 🤣🥳💓
Lash Thickening Mascara Primer - Lancôme
Another great neutral eyeshadow palette i love to use
Major Dimension Essential Artistry Edit Eyeshadow Palette
I use this on my bottom waterline. Sometimes I’ll use it on my nose or subtlety around the arch of my lips to make this pop!
A great drugstore mascara. I get compliments all the time when I’m wearing this if I have on fake eyelashes.
L’Oreal Paris Original Voluminous Mascara
Tools of the Trade
I got this for a stocking stuffer for Christmas and I use this EVERYDAY. I love the 2 in 1 brush.
Limited Edition Duo Face Brush For Cream + Powder
The white is so chic, not to mention the brushes are incredible.
Best of Blends 8-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Perfect for getting powder set under your eyes!
Powder Puff Daubigny 6 PCS Soft Triangle Puffs
My face always gets oily in the afternoon at work, I stick this in my purse and freshen up after lunch!
Revlon Face Roller Oily Skin Control Tool
The cheaper brands don't even do justice compared to the OGS!
Beautyblender® Original Pink 2-Piece Bundle
Dermaplaning has helped my makeup go one so much smoother! I was a little iffy at first but now I always keep these around
Kitsch Dermaplane Razor for Women & Men, 12 pcs
This is what I use to glue on my lashes!
KISS Lash Adhesive 24hr Clear Glue
The Coverage Committee
One of my favorite foundations, the coverage is insane. Hides my red too
HY-GLAM Foundation
This is my go to special occasion foundation. Goes on smooth and lasts
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
The coverage on this is insane! A drugstore find too. I always have this in my makeup bag
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer 095
This is more $$ concealer but I really love it. I pull this out for special occasions
Natasha Denona HY-GLAM CONCEALER
The price is amazing, convenience of getting it at a drugstore, I wear this a lot to work!
L'Oréal Infallible Foundation
I use this for a quick natural makeup look when I don’t feel like wearing makeup
Hydrating Skin Tint
This is my everyday concealer for work. Can’t beat the price! Another drugstore find
16HR Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Set & STAY
This setting spray is legit. I also use this to dampen my beauty blender
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
The BEST! Smells SO good
Huda Easy Bake Loose Powder - Banana Bread
I love the Milk brand. I love that the product feels cold when it goes on my faces! It’s like a jelly texture!
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray
Such a pretty blush!
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
Another drugstore favorite 😍
L'Oreal Paris Infallible XL 3-Second Spray
Fresh Face Essentials
I typically use these before I get in the shower to get a lot of my makeup off! There’s nothing more satisfying after a long day at work than using these cold wet wipes to get your makeup off. I always feel like my face can finally breathe
Neutrogena Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes, 2x25 ct
I love using this in the morning, the grapefruit scent just wakes me up and makes my fresh feel brand new and so clean
Neutrogena Oil-Free Pink Grapefruit Acne Wash 6oz
These are so soft on my face!
7-Day Set: Erase All Makeup with Water
I’ll do this every other day or every other 3 days. Make sure to put this on your neck and tops of hands!
