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Beginner to Medium Level Makeup & Skincare

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A list of my favorite makeup/skincare products as a girly who’s slowly curating her perfected makeup routine!
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Skincare

 
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This is on the pricey side. However, I love how soft & clean it makes my skin feel after removing my makeup.
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Smooths & Brightens Skin
 
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I have oily skin, so I only tend to apply this at night after cleansing. I love the cooling and hydration effect!
Holy Hydration! Gel-Yeah Moisturizer
 
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I recommend this for black girls it’s amazing to have in your skincare routine! Don’t recommend applying this before makeup because it may cause flakiness in your base.
Black Girl Sunscreen
 
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My go to facial cleanser. It has a slight tingling sensation. Please make sure to MOISTURE after cleansing with this!
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser | Acne Face Wash

Foundation

 
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One of the best affordable foundation brands. You can never go wrong with Fit Me foundation!
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup

Concealer

 
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My favorite concealer especially for girlies who have began to start mastering their makeup routines!
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
 
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Very beginner friendly & affordable! I’m a dark skin girly and I use shade “Deep Cinnamon”.
16HR Camo Concealer
 
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This is an oldie, but it still gets the job done. Very affordable! I’m a dark skin girly & my preferred shade is “Fawn”.
HD Pro.Conceal
 
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These concealers are very beginner friendly!
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer Face Makeup
 
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Skin like concealer & perfect for oily skin. Drys fast so make sure to bend quickly. I am shade 6N.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

Primer

 
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She’s that girl! VERY BEGINNER FRIENDLY. You can never go wrong with ELF Power Grip Primer
Power Grip Primer
 
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Recently tried this along with the Elf Power Grip Primer and my makeup base was flawless!
Face Glue Gripping Makeup Primer
 
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A little bit pricey, but my makeup does not sweat or become oily.
Secure The Sweat Primer | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr

Brows

 
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I have very thick brows and slightly bushy. Love this brow gel to get a sleek and flat brow!
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Just recently purchased this. I only recommend this for those with FULLER/THICKER brows. Be careful not to break the pencil, as it’s 0.9mm. I use shade “Java”
Nano Brow Pencil

Lips

 
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This lip pencil in the shade Rebel Kind is the best for dark skin girlies and those with pigmented lips!
Line Loud Vegan Longwear Lip Liner
 
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The shade Madeline is perfect for a nude lip. Even for dark skin girlies!
NYX Professional Makeup - Madeleine Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
 
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The shade “Power of Nude” is great for nude lip combos. Very affordable!
extreme shine lipgloss
 
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Love this for a quick every day lip combo! For my dark skin girlies, the shade “Status Update” is my fav!
Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss| NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Shades Chestnut & Nightmoth are perfect for darkskin girls & red lip combos.
MAC Lip Pencil | Whirl, Nightmoth, Cork, Chestnut & Spice Lip Liners
 
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Shade Ruby Woo is the best for red lips!
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick | Ruby Woo, All Fired Up, Dangerous & More

Setting Spray/Powder

 
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I recently began using this setting spray. I have no complaints it’s amazing!
The Vegan Face Glue Setting Spray | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Very beginner friendly! Love using this in a shade closest to my skin tone or foundation to bring color back.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup
 
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I always use the black bottle. Very beginner friendly!
Lasting Makeup Mist and Setting Spray
 
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If you struggle with flashback this is a game changer!
Perfect Finish HD Setting Powder
 
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I love this after setting with powders. It minimizes the cakey and powdery finish and melts everything together.
Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte - Mattifying Primer

Blush/Contour

 
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Beginner friendly and affordable blush. Very pigmented. Love the shade “Berry Well” for my dark skin girlies. SIDE NOTE: A little goes a long way!
Camo Liquid Blush
 
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I love Juvia’s Place! You can never go wrong with their blush.
Blush Palette | Powder Blush
 
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Although it’s meant to be worn as foundation, I love using this for my contouring!
TRUE COLOR® Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15
 
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Love this palette! I especially love using the bronzer and highlight!
All-Inclusive Eye, Cheek & Face Palette

Brushes

 
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Super affordable brush kit. I still have and use these!
32PCS Pink Professional Makeup Brush Set With Bag