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better makeup routine for 2026!!

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these are the products I'm bringing with me into 2026 for the PERFECT face. I've gone through so much trial and error but theseeee are the ones that I need to share. Some of these are new products I've tried and some of these are OG's. Don't forget t...
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Skin Prep/Primer

Skin Prep will make or break your base. these are the BEST skin prep and primers to make sure that your makeup isn't patchy or dry 

 
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THIS BLURRING BALM. has changed the game for me and I can truly say my makeup is better (starting for now) going into 2026. I personally use the matte version in my T zone in the universal shade. I was worried at first because a lot of matte products...
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Universal
 
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I personally don't use this one but if you have oily skin…. this paired with the blurring balm?! FLAWLESS base all day. Danessa can do no wrong
Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum
 
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This glow and sculpt primer for the perffff glowy base, soo hydrating
Glow and Sculpt Primer
 
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MY TRIDE AND TRUE. I love this just on its own, but under my makeup is just something different especially for this winter .My base is soooo smooth. She will be coming into 2026 with me.
Rhode Glazing Milk
 
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this paired with the glazing milk I will love forever. They have been especially perfect for these freezinggg months
barrier butter

Skin Tint/Foundation/Concealer

PERSONALLY I'm a skin tint girl but I've also added some foundations that I would recommend. This are all for a glowy/satin SECOND skin type of base.

 
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I've just been obsessed with everything Danessa Myricks. This skin tint is flawlessss. It's the perfect amount of coverage. I was between shade 8 and 9 but decided to go a tad darker but it literally turned out my perfect shade when I did my full bea...
Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramide
 
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HAUS LABS. GAGA. This foundation might be the best one on the market right now. SO HYDRATING. Everything is just too good and I use the concealer everyyy single day.
Complexion Enhancing Foundation and Powder
 
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Another goodie super hydrating doesn't pill
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint | Lightweight Dewy Coverage
 
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An OG for me. I loved this for my dry skin. It does have spf in it but DOES NOT feel oily at all.
Saie Slip Tint | Clean Tinted Moisturizer | Non-Toxic Beauty
 
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HYDRATINGG. I use it every single day and I will be repurchasing. The Medium coverage is perfect I love it for a natural look
Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer
 
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FULL COVERAGE AND WATERPROOF. This one is for the heavier days when I look just a bit too tired
Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer | 16 Hour Wear
 
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AN OG. This one has a matte finish. I really love the formula, I also think this one is good to have in your perfect shade and just use for those little to no makeup days.
Soft Matte Complete Concealer

Blush/Bronzer

I love a bronzed look with a pop of color. You will alwaysss see me looking a little bronzed so here are my recs.

 
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My babyyyy. I use this blush every single day. Even on days when I'm not doing a full beeat and just want some color in my face. My fave shade out of all the rhode blushes
pocket blush - toasted teddy
 
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LOVEEEE THESE BLUSHES. first it feels like a cream blush but it dries down as a powder. This is perfectttt for layer. I love putting this over my toasted teddy and I love shade spiced latte. I think spiced latte works so well as a bronzer
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed
 
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THE PERFECT PINK. that's it, that's all.
pocket blush - tan line
 
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SOOOO smooth and seamless. Love this for little top no makeup days.
Saie Dew Bronze | Soft-Focus Effortless Liquid Bronzer
 
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I truly love a balm formula so much. This is just too good.
Saie Sun Melt | Cream-Balm Bronzer | Clean Beauty
 
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for my powder blush girls. These are it. THE PIGMENT GOES CRAZY.
GetSet® Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush

Lips

LIPPIE CONNOISSEUR.

 
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I wish I got into these soooner oh my days. I have two tinted ones and clear that I love tp use at night. I'm obsessed. These are definitely a treatment lippie.
Le Chouchou Viral 3-in-1 Lip Treatment | Award-Winning Balm
 
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listen. If you KNOW me, I recommend this to everyyyy single person. Topicals has never everr let me down and this will never leave my routine.
Topicals Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm for Soothing + Hydration
 
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IN LIMITLESS BROWN. My favvv lip liner, the shade range goes crazy and these last so long
Artist Color Pencil: The Viral Eye & Lip Liner MAKE UP FOR EVER
 
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Are kiddingggg a lip liner stain. WE ALL NEED
HUDA BEAUTY Lip Contour Lip Stain for 12-Hour Wear
 
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The most beautiful gloss everrr. The shade cherry vanilla is everything.
Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss

Setting Spray/Powder

ANOTHER MAKE OR BREAK SECTION. Satin/glowy finish is my go to so these are my recs in that department.

 
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she's coming into 2026 with me. Perfff satin finish I LOVEE
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
 
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NEVER done me wrong. My favorite drug store setting spray.
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
 
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Indeed a natural finish and will make it last.
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
 
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ANYTHING DANESSA IS A YESSS. The wholeee yummy skin line. Your skin will be yummy.
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Setting Spray

Mascara

I have been soo disappointed by mascara's in 2025 but these I'm brining into 2026

 
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SUPER lightweight but gorgeous. it also doubles as a serum.
Soulgazer Mascara
 
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Another OG for me this one is sooo good.
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
 
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Love the length this one gives me and super light weight. This one is for the ppl that arent a fan of waterproof mascara
Limitless Lash Mascara - Best Clean Lengthening ...