If someone took away my entire makeup collection tomorrow, these are the first products I'd repurchase. They're the ones I keep reaching for because they make doing my makeup easy, and I genuinely think they're worth every penny. Hopefully this helps...
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Prep Your Skin
Base Makeup
Blush and Contour
highlighter
Mascara
brow
Prep Your Skin
If your makeup fades too quickly, you need to try this! It gives your skin a fresh, hydrated feel while helping your makeup stay put for hours. Definitely one of my go-to primers. ✨
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer with Hyaluronic Acid
I have combination skin, and this works really well for me. I just wait about 30 seconds before applying foundation, and my makeup stays put all day.
Power Grip Primer | Sticky Gel + Hyaluronic Acid
Base Makeup
I've been reaching for this foundation whenever I want something easy and reliable. It blends beautifully, feels lightweight, and gives my skin a fresh, natural glow. If you're just starting out with makeup, I think this is a great one to try.
Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation
This is one of those products I never regret buying. It gives me the coverage I want without feeling thick, and it's so easy to blend. Whenever someone asks me for a concealer recommendation, this is always one of the first ones that comes to mind.
This is the powder I reach for whenever I want my makeup to stay looking fresh all day. It sets everything beautifully, helps blur my pores, and never makes my skin look flat or overly dry. Every time I use it, I remember why it's one of my favorites...
Huda Easy Bake Loose Powder - Banana Bread
Blush and Contour
Super pigmented and blends like a dream! Just one tiny dot gives the prettiest natural flush that lasts all day. Lightweight, easy to build, and never looks patchy. Definitely one of my favorite liquid blushes!😍
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
This is one of those products that instantly makes my makeup look more put together. It's so easy to blend, never looks muddy, and gives my skin that soft, natural warmth. If I had to start my collection over, this would definitely be on my list agai...
MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Skin Enhancer Medium
This is one of those products I'd happily recommend to anyone starting their makeup collection. It's easy to blend, beginner-friendly, and gives my makeup that extra bit of warmth without looking overdone.
e.l.f. Soft Glam Cream Bronzer Stick Light-Med
highlighter
I'm not into super glittery highlighters, so this one is perfect. It gives my skin a soft glow that looks really natural, and I love how easy it is to build up. It's one of those products that makes my makeup look a little more expensive without much...
e.l.f. Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter
If you love a soft, dewy glow instead of chunky glitter, you'll probably love this too. It melts into the skin beautifully and makes my makeup look fresh every single time.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand
Mascara
No matter how many mascaras I try, I always end up coming back to this one. It gives me the perfect mix of length and volume without making my lashes look clumpy. If I had to rebuild my makeup bag from scratch, this would definitely be one of my firs...
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
If you've never tried a tubing mascara before, this is such a good one to start with. It gives my lashes amazing length, doesn't smudge throughout the day, and comes off so easily with warm water. I always reach for this when I know I'll be wearing m...
tartelette XL Tubing Mascara - Lash Extensions
brow
This is one of those brow products that makes getting ready so much easier. I love how quickly I can fill in my brows while still keeping them looking soft and natural. If I had to start my makeup collection over, this would definitely be one of my e...
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer 3-in-1
This is my go-to whenever I want that fluffy, laminated brow look. It keeps my brows in place all day without feeling stiff or leaving any white residue. For the price, it's honestly such a great find.
e.l.f. Brow Laminating Gel, Strong-Hold, Clear
This is one of those products that proves you don't have to spend a lot for great brows. It's easy to use, gives just the right amount of definition, and never makes my brows look too harsh.
e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil, Neutral Brown
lips product
This is one of those products I never leave the house without. It keeps my lips feeling hydrated, adds the prettiest shine, and never feels sticky. It's such an easy everyday lip product.
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil, Jam Session
Whenever my lips feel dry, this is the first thing I reach for. It feels so comfortable, gives a beautiful glossy finish, and makes my lips look healthy even without makeup.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm - Vanilla .5 Oz
I always end up reaching for this without thinking. It makes my lips look healthy and glossy while keeping them hydrated, and it feels so comfortable to wear all day. One of those products I'd happily buy again.
Lip Glowy Balm Sheer Tinted Hydrating Berry
Setting Spray
I love using this as the last step because it helps my makeup stay fresh for hours without feeling heavy. It gives the prettiest glowy finish, melts all the makeup together, and makes my skin look so much more natural. Definitely one I'd repurchase.