These are the affordable makeup products I reach for again and again. Every pick is under $20, easy to use, and genuinely worth adding to your collection.
Sections
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Foundations
Concealers
Lips
Blush
Primers
Eyes
Foundations
If you want a bit of a heavier foundation that feels lighter this one is perfect!
e.l.f. Flawless Satin Foundation, Light Ivory
This isn't really a foundation but its amazing for a really sheer look if you wanna blend this with a darker concealer or an older foundation!
glow - Breathable Blemish Balm Mini - 3 Colors
This was so popular for a reason!!! The coverage is insane for how lightweight it is.
TIRTIR - Mask Fit Red Cushion Mini - 40 Colors
Rihanna never misses, for such a low price I would say this is worth the buy. Theres a good amount of product in a small bottle as well.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation — #235
Such a good sheer foundation/tint, I also really love the quality from ANUA products
Anua - Matt But Glow Cover Beige
More on the sheer side but super hydrating!
Maybelline Dream Fresh Hydrating BB Cream SPF30
Really hydrating and also long lasting!
e.l.f. Soft Glam Foundation 10 Fair Cool
Concealers
Sephora brans products are so underrated. They are really good for what you get!
Best Skin Ever Multi-Use Hydrating Glow Concealer - SEPHORA COLLECTION
ETUDE makes some amazing concealers and foundations! I would say this is best for skin thats a bit more on the dry side.
ETUDE - Big Cover Skin Fit Concealer Pro - 6 Colors
Probably my favourite dupe to my bare minerals concealer its super hydrating!
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer, Light Ivory
Holy AMAZING coverage!
Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer P515502
Really seamless and high coverage, good for covering up dark undereyes
Holy high coverage! If you need a concealer to hide pimples/redness this is it!
Full Wear Concealer up to 24H Full Coverage
Lips
I know technically this is $22 but I wouldn't include it if it wasn't worth the extra $2! Love it sm, my fav glossier product.
Balm Dotcom
I've always had really chapped lips and this has helped not only heal that but also makes your lips sooo soft
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum - The Ordinary
such pretty colours, amazing for a natural look.
peripera - Ink Glasting Lip Gloss - 22 Colors
Blush
Such a pretty blush! Especially since its SO pigmented this will last you forever!
Powder Blush - Highly Pigmented Buttermelt Blush in 12 Shades | NYX Professional Makeup
These come in such pretty colours! Love these for a natural look.
JUICY ROLL CHEEK - rom&nd
If you like a more matte look this blush is really good for it!
e.l.f. Long-Lasting Natural Glow Blush
These shades are SOO gorgeous especially for anyone who has warmer undertones!
Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Blush - Walmart.ca
The perfect dude for the rare beauty blush, so much pigment I've had mine for around 2 years now and it still works wonders!
E.L.F.Cosmetics Elf Camo Blsh Pink P - Walmart.ca
Primers
the best primer around.
e.l.f.'s Best Face Primers for Makeup
If you want something that feels like NOTHING is on your face omg this is perfect!
A'PIEU - Start Up Pore Primer
This isn't really a primer but its a really good skin prep for any makeup products!! MUST buy if you do not want cakey makeup.
LANEIGE - Smoothie Makeup Serum Mini
SUCH a good putty primer.
peripera - Poreless Primer Pot - 3 Types
Another really good putty primer! its super lightweight and blurring!
Canmake - Poreless Airy Base
Eyes
Everything from eyeshadows, liners and mascaras!
sephora has such good eyeshadows especially for more alt looks!
Colorful Eyeshadow - SEPHORA COLLECTION
I despise fake lashes and this helped grow my lashes to be super thick and kept them healthy! Definitely helped them from getting super dry from mascara.
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum for Thicker, Fuller Looking Lashes & Brows - The Ordinary
SUCH A GOOD MASCARA, love how long this makes my eyelashes
Mini MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara - Tower 28 Beauty
