This list is a full face of affordable makeup. Nothing high maintenance, nothing requiring pro-level skill, just makeup that makes mornings faster and keeps me looking human through meetings, coffee runs, and the slow march toward 5 PM.
I use this when I don’t want anything heavy or greasy under makeup. It gives straightforward hydration and helps support the skin barrier, so my base doesn’t cling to dry patches halfway through the workday. I like it because it feels simple and calm...
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
My skin gets dry halfway through the workday, and this helps everything stick without feeling heavy or irritating. I use a thin layer of it so my makeup still looks like skin.
Elf Power Grip Primer
Ohhh this absolutely works for me. Keeps makeup until forever
I Heart Revolution Very Cherry Gripping Primer
This is my go to everyday foundation. Its lightweight and super affordable. It has a matte finish but i still like to use it even though it is recommended for normal to oily skin.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
This, I swear by. Doesnt crack even after so many of hours after application
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
The formula works both under and over foundation, it is super blendable. My favorite colors to use are gorg orange and berry well.
Camo Liquid Blush
I like this mostly because it doesn’t highlight my dry skin. It is super affordable and easy to blend. A little goes a long way
This powder here is one of my favorites for baking and setting. It works so well
Revolution Loose Baking Powder
This pallet is perfect for an evryday look because it is filled with muted neutral colors that still pop. It is pigmented enough and Again this is an affordable option
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This liner is very reliable and easy to use. Its forgiving for when my hand coordination is a little questionable 😅
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
This gives my eyes an instant awake looking lashes, especially on minimum effort morning 😩
Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara
I always have this in my bag for touch ups, even though i hardly need to. It is super affordable and easy to use. Gives hair like finish especially when applied with a light hand
Best Eyebrow Pencil - Instant Lift Brow Pencil
I love love love this because of the finish it gives. It is not sticky at all. I have alot of these because it is so comfortable and easy to apply & reapply at any time, i like that it comes in myriad of colors.
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
This liner glides effortlessly but I mostly outline my lips with this because it can be a little drying when i fill my full lips with it. The secret nobody advertises is a $6 liner with good prep often looks exactly like a $30 liner.
Slim Lip Pencil Creamy Lip Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
My favorite thing about this setting spray is the hydration it gives. It doesn’t dry me out and i love that. Stops makeup from looking powdery by afternoon. My skin stays comfortable instead of tight.
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
This is another affordable alternative that i swear by.