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Everything in My Makeup Bag That Deserves the Hype!

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I've been influenced by many TikTok videos, but I can say as someone who buys far too much makeup, these are my all-time favorite products. These are items I'll continue to re-purchase because they are fantastic and effective!
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Mascara

 
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This mascara is the closest I get to looking like I'm wearing fake eyelashes! The volume is unbelievable.
Maybelline The Colossal Bubble Mascara, Buildable Mascara
 
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This mascara brings SO much volume and length, and it also keeps my lashes looking and feeling healthy. The length is outstanding!
tartelette™ tubing mascara – Tarte™
 
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Essence Lash Princess mascara has excellent volume and length, and it’s another mascara that makes me feel like I’m wearing false eyelashes!
essence | Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara | Volumizing & Lengthening

Powder

 
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This powder makes me feel like I'm using a real-life filter. It blurs so well, and it feels light and smooth on my skin!
KimChiChic Beauty Puff Puff Pass Loose Setting Powder Makeup

Foundation

 
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The Instant Age Rewind Foundation doesn't sit in my fine line or wrinkles. It has great coverage while feeling very light on the skin!
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Foundation with SPF 20 and Moisturizing ProVitamin B5
 
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Elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter adds a beautiful dewy, moisturized look to my skin. It really feels like I’ve added a filter to my face, and it makes me feel younger when I wear it.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster | e.l.f. Cosmetics

Eyebrow Pencil

 
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This eye brow pen looks very natural and is extremely easy to apply!
Microblade Effect: Brow Pen - Billion Dollar Beauty

Lip Gloss

 
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Lawless Forget the Filler is the absolute best plumping lip gloss I've ever used. I've tried a lot of different brands, and this is the first one where my (very small) lips actually look much fuller!
Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss - Lawless Beauty
 
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NYX Smushy Matte Lip Balm feels so soft and wonderful on, and the colors are beautiful and rich! It’s more like a lip stick, and I love that about it.
Smushy Soft Matte Tinted Lip Balm | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Tarte’s Juicy Lip Plumper is another one of my favorite plumping lip glosses. The colors are beautiful and shimmery, and it does an excellent job of plumping my lips!
Lip Plumper – Tarte™
 
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Elf lip gloss is so pigmented and shiny, and I love the way it feels on my lips! The colors are excellent. I'm a big fan of Elf lip products.
Lip Gloss, Lip Oil and Lip Stain | e.l.f. Cosmetics

Primer

 
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This primer blurs my skin so well and truly eliminates my pores from view! I wear this sometimes without foundation, since it looks great on it's own.
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer
 
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Elf’s poreless putty primer has been a staple of my makeup routine for years now. I often will use it alone without adding foundation, if I’m wanting a more natural look, since it makes my skin look smooth and fresh.
Poreless Putty Primer – Grip, Blur & Perfect | e.l.f. Cosmetics

Lipstick

 
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This lipstick has such a beautiful, natural looking color. It's a soft, glossy red, and it works well when I'm dressing up or just going out casually.
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm - Clinique

Under Eye Pencil

 
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This under eye pencil helps me look younger and more awake almost instantly!
fake awake™ eye highlight - waterline eyeliner - Tarte

Eye Shadow

 
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This eye shadow stick is SO easy to use! You don't have to know anything about makeup, and you will be able to easily apply this beautifully pigmented shadow with a few swipes.
Socialite Shadow Stix | ColourPop

Lip Liner

 
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I saw this all over TikTok, and I was very curious – and it did not disapoint. The colors are beautiful and look very natural, and it really does stay on throughout the day!
Lip Liner STAY-N® - Peel-Off Lip Liner Stain - Sacheu

Concealer

 
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The Instant Age Rewind concelear is incredibly effective without settling into my fine lines/wrinkles. I love their foundation and concelear equally, and I love using them together since I can ensure the colors match my skin tone well.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Multi-Use Concealer

BB Cream

 
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Missha BB Cream makes my skin look so glowy and smooth, while also having the benefits of skin care! I love using this in place of foundation since it looks amazing and is so beneficial for the skin.
MISSHA OFFICIAL BB CREAM | K BEAUTY

Blush

 
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This liquid blush has excellent pigmentation — the colors are so pretty. It’s so easy to use, too, and a little goes a long way.
Rare Beauty Liquid Blush

Eyeliner

 
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This eyeliner glides on really easily and looks fantastic! I’ve tried many eyeliners over the years, and this one is definitely worth the hype!
e.l.f. No Budge Retractable Eyeliner, Creamy, Ultra-Pigmented & Waterproof