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Daily, Budget-friendly Skincare + Makeup
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items These are the skincare and makeup essentials that are budget friendly, but aso good quality. With my busy life, I don't have time for the routines like I used to (nor the money). This is what I have found to be worth it!
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Skincare
I can only find a link for this Aldi Lacura cream through Uber Eats. But that's how you know it's good- I will post it even without a commission!! This cream is thick and keeps your skin soft during the dry winter months. It is also SO cheap!
Lacura Moisturizing Cream (16 oz)
I really don't know all the benefits of this eye cream, but I used it every morning postpartum and it made my eyes feel so great and less puffy!
Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel - Good Molecules | Ulta Beauty
This was a hefty price for me a few years ago when I bought it, but it was SO worth it. I dealt with cystic acne for a few years and this is the only product that actually brought those pimples down and stopped the pain. I still use it, post accutane...
Deep Relief Acne Treatment - Murad | Ulta Beauty
I started using Differin gel in 8th grade when it used to be a prescription! It then became the first OTC retinoid gel. I use the tiniest amount, 3 nights a week, and it keeps my skin tone even and helps with my rosacea!
Differin Acne Treatment Gel 0.1% Adapalene 15g
Add one or 2 drops of this serum to your moisturizer at the end of your routine and you will have the softest, most hydrated skin ever.
Good Molecules 1% Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Makeup
This is the first and only bronzer I have ever tried. I like there being 3 shades so I have everything I need right in one. It also lasts for.ever.
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer Contour Palette - Assorted Browns - 0.48oz
The IT cosmetics CC cream was the first I ever tried and although I loved it, it was SO pricey. I took a risk to try this one time and I love it so much. For a fraction of the price, this is almost identical to the name brand. It also includes SPf 30...
e.l.f. Camo CC Cream - 425 N Tan - 1.05oz
This is so easy, goes on light, but still firmly holds, without being ‘glue-y’ like other eyebrow gels I've used.
Makeup Revolution Brow Fixer - Clear - 0.2 fl oz
As someone with long, but translucent, lashes- this is a must. It is the perfect base coat. It is nice and light but still brings length to the tips!
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Waterproof Mascara - 935 Carbon Black - 0.27 fl oz
Now this is the second coat! This one brings thickness to your lashes. Once you have the length perfected, this will fill out your lashes perfectly.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara - 702 Very Black - 0.32 fl oz
As a busy mom, with a toddler who likes to get into my makeup, I have to be quick and clean while I get ready. This shadow stick is perfect so you don't have loose powder that a kid can access, and also just takes a few swipes on the eyelid so it's f...
Golden Pink Mini Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick - BOBBI BROWN | Ulta Beauty
This is the only eyelash curler I have ever owned- it's going on 10+ years easily. Get this one! Also love how it is padded for my fingers.
Revlon Natural Lash Lift Curler
This is the only concealer I've found to actually cover a blemish and yet not creasing or drying out. I borrowed it from a friend in college and realized- this is worth the splurge. However- I don't struggle with acne much anymore, so I only buy a tr...
tarte Travel-Size Shape Tape Concealer 12N Fair Neutral - 0.033 fl oz - Ulta Beauty