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Cheap and affordable makeup must haves
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Foundations

 
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The e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter is a game-changer for my glowy, no-makeup makeup look. This lightweight serum-like primer/filter hydrates with hyaluronic acid, blurs imperfections, and adds a subtle, radiant sheen without glitter. At $14, it's an ...
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
 
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As someone with medium skin and occasional dark circles from late nights, I've been obsessed with the Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer—it's like a magic wand for my under-eyes! The formula is creamy, hydrating thanks to hyal...
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
 
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As someone with combination skin and a medium complexion, I’ve been loving the Too Faced Born This Way Foundation for its flawless, natural finish! This medium-to-full coverage liquid foundation feels lightweight and blends like a dream with a brush ...
Cruelty-Free Foundation Makeup | Natural & Matte Formulas
 
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I’ve been loving Maybelline’s Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation, and it’s become my go-to for days when I need my makeup to last! This drugstore gem feels so lightweight despite its full-coverage power, blending like a dream with my sponge for a sm...
Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear

Blush

 
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Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is a viral favorite for its creamy, weightless formula that delivers a natural, buildable flush with just one dot per cheek. It's highly pigmented, blends seamlessly over foundation or bare skin, and lasts up to ...
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
 
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Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush is a budget-friendly pressed powder with a velvety, jojoba oil-infused formula that blends seamlessly for a natural, buildable flush. Highly pigmented yet sheer if desired, it lasts 6-8 hours on most skin types without pat...
Blush
 
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I grabbed e.l.f.'s Put It On Me Liquid Blush in Rose-ma, and it's my new cheek obsession for under $5! The creamy, buildable formula melts into my skin for a natural flush that doesn't streak or fade through my workday, blending effortlessly with the...
Camo Liquid Blush
 
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Makeup Revolution Fast Base Blush Stick Review **Price**: ~$8 USD **Shades**: 8 (Bloom, Rose, Peach, Bare, Blush, Spice, Baby, Mauve) **Size**: 14g (0.49 oz) **Pros**: - Creamy, portable stick for easy, mess-free application. - Dewy, buil...
Makeup Revolution Fast Base Blush Stick

Mascara

 
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These three are a must for cheap but good quality mascara!!!
Mascara - Waterproof, Lengthening & Volumizing
 
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I’ve been using maneater mascara for years!!! Absolutely love how it feels and looks. You can add layers to it and comes off super easy with a makeup wipe. Make sure you grab it while it’s on sale for Black Friday at ulta for only $10! Great stocking...
Ulta Beauty
 
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I’ve been reaching for Maybelline’s Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara every morning, and it’s a total game-changer for my long days! The flexible wand lifts and lengthens my lashes without clumping, giving that dramatic, feathery look that...
Best Waterproof Mascara for Long Lasting Lash Volume

Primers

 
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As someone with combination skin—oily in the T-zone and dry on the cheeks—I was skeptical about trying the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, but I’m so glad I did! I’d seen it all over social media, hyped as a budget-friendly dupe for high-end primers, and a...
Power Grip Primer

Moisturizer

 
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e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Face Cream is a lightweight, hyaluronic acid-infused moisturizer that deeply hydrates dry skin without greasiness, plumps fine lines, and preps perfectly for makeup. Vegan and affordable at $12, it's a drugstore gem for supple,...
Holy Hydration! Skincare Collection
 
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My go to always for makeup remover wipes! Feels nice and keeps your skin feeling fresh and clean after!
Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes- 25 ct

Eye shadow

 
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I tried Maybelline’s City Mini Palette for a quick everyday look, and I’m obsessed! The creamy shadows blend like a dream, and the mix of mattes and shimmers in shades like Rooftop Bronzes gives my eyes a pop that lasts all day. For $10, it’s my go-t...
Eyeshadows & Palettes - Eyeshadow Looks - Eye Makeup
 
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I snagged e.l.f.'s Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette in Cream & Sugar, and wow, it's my new everyday obsession for just $3! The four shades—two velvety mattes and two creamy shimmers—pack insane pigment with one swipe, blending like butter for a soft, ...
Eyeshadow Palettes - Pigmented & Cruelty Free
 
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Hey! Here’s my quick take on **Makeup Revolution Eyeshadow Palettes** for you: **Price**: $5–$15 USD—super wallet-friendly! **Shades**: 9–45 per palette; nudes to bold mattes, shimmers, glitters. **Key Lines**: Reloaded, Forever Flawless, Icon (...
Shadow Palettes | Eye Makeup

Eye liners

 
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I finally nailed the perfect wing with Maybelline's Hyper Easy Liquid Eyeliner—it's a game-changer for my shaky hands! The flex-tip brush glides on without skipping, delivering intense black pigment that lasts through my busy days (and even a sweaty ...
Eyeliners - Liquid, Gel & Pencil Liners
 
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I’ve been using e.l.f.’s Instant Lift Brow Pencil in Neutral Brown for weeks, and it’s a total lifesaver for my sparse brows! The fine tip glides on smoothly for natural hair-like strokes, and the built-in spoolie blends everything perfectly without ...
Eyebrow Makeup - Pencils & Gels | e.l.f. Cosmetics

Lips

 
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I’m loving Maybelline’s Lifter Gloss! It’s super hydrating with a glossy, non-sticky shine that makes my lips pop. The hyaluronic acid plumps them subtly, and it lasts through my coffee runs. For $8, it’s my daily go-to for a juicy, effortless look!
Hydrating Lifter Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid
 
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I picked up e.l.f.'s Glossy Lip Stain in Pinkies Up, and it's my new low-key fave for $6! The doe-foot applicator glides on a sheer, hydrating pink tint with a juicy gloss that sets to a subtle stain without drying out my lips. It lasts through lunch...
Glossy Lip Stain
 
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As someone with dry lips who can't get enough of glossy, scented lip products, the Too Faced Kissing Jelly Hydrating Lip Oil Gloss has quickly become my daily obsession! I snagged the Bubblegum shade, and it's a total '90s throwback with its sweet, n...
Kissing Jelly Hydrating Lip Oil Gloss

Contour

 
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I nabbed e.l.f.'s Cream Contour Palette for just $8, and it’s become my go-to for sculpting my light-medium skin! The four creamy shades—taupe, fawn, caramel bronzers, and a brightening beige—blend so smoothly with my fingers or a brush, giving me th...
Contour Makeup and Palettes

Pimple patches

 
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Expensive but work! These are my go to for any blemish I want gone over night!
Mighty Patches: Original, Invisible and Face

Perfume

 
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My everyday wear, love the smell!
Britney Spears Women's Perfume, Fantasy, Eau De Parfum EDP Spray for Women, 3.3 Fl ...

Bronzer

 
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As someone who loves a natural glow, I tried the Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer, and it’s a game-changer! The cocoa-infused powder smells like a chocolate dream and blends like a breeze, giving my skin a warm, sun-kissed vibe that lasts all...
Bronzer - Cruelty-Free Makeup