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Clean, Gentle, Fun and Budget-Friendly Beauty Faves
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items I didn't wear a lot of makeup growing up, and now that I have more mature skin I like to keep it simple when it comes to beauty. Clean, gentle on my skin, and complimentary to my natural beauty. I'm always on the lookout for products that make my ski...
Sections
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Lips & Cheeks
Foundation & Powder
Blush & Bronzer
Setting Spray
Mascara & Brows
Shadows & Liners
Lips & Cheeks
These are some of my go-to products for lips and cheeks. I am obsessed with pretty lipgloss and blush that compliments my natural skin tone.
The absolute best non-sticky, long-lasting, and budget-friendly gloss! So many fun colors!
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
Mega fave item here! I have one of these compact sticks in every shade. It applies so smooth and blends perfectly when used as a blush. I also love that since it's small I can toss it in my bag and refresh my lips & cheeks anytime when I'm on the...
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick & Lip Color
Here's another of my favorite lip/cheek stick. This one is a BB stick. The pigment is high. I apply it to a blush brush and then to my face. It blends so nice and stays for hours and hours.
Blush Glow BB Cheek + Lip
Who doesn't love a good lip gloss? I sure do! This one is so budget-friendly it's crazy. It's plumping without the “hot” sensation, and it comes in a couple of color options.
What The Fake! Plumping Lip Filler
Foundation & Powder
My favorite foundation, setting powder, and concealer
I was unhappy with my foundation. It was heavy and my skin felt dry and like it couldn't breathe. One a recommendation (like this one) I tried Neutrogena's Hydro Boost hydrating tint and instantly fell in love! It is so moisturizing and leaves my ski...
Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint, Liquid Makeup For Dry Skin
I've tried so many brands of loose setting powder and always find myself disappointed with dryness and cakeyness. It's just unnatural! I was in Sephora one day and decided to try their brand of translucent loose setting powder. That was two years ago...
SEPHORA COLLECTION Translucent Loose Setting Powder
This is one of those things I didn't expect to fall in love with. It's on the pricier end of what I like to spend for makeup but it's 100% worth every penny. It covers flawlessly, blends so easily, and holds up all day without caking or creasing. I L...
Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer - Lancôme
If you're looking for a budget-friendly, lightweight, buildable foundation - this is a great option. It comes in a wide range of shades that will leave your skin feeling like you're barely wearing foundation at all.
True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal Paris
You may not believe this but one of my most favorite foundations is the Wet n Wild Photo Finish. It's medium coverage that stays all day and is the most budget-friendly foundation out there. It also comes in a matte variety.
wet n wild Photo Focus Dewy Liquid Foundation Soft Beige
Blush & Bronzer
My go-to bronzer
This is a staple in my makeup routine! This formula is super fine and silky soft on my skin. It blends effortlessly, too!
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face
Talk about bang for the buck! These Buttermelt Blushes from NYX are so affordable you can pick up one in every shade and still not pay as much as you would for some higher-end blushes. The pigment is so pretty and it lasts, and lasts, and lasts!
NYX Buttermelt Blush
I LOVE this blush! It's blendable, buildable, and it stays all day long!
Camo Liquid Blush
Setting Spray
My favorite lightweight and budget-friendly setting sprays
Light, warm coconut scent with a long-lasting lightweight formula. It dries down quickly and does leave a lightly dewy, but not overwhelmingly shiny finish.
Dewy Coconut Setting Spray Mist
If you like the watermelon glow from another brand, you'll love this setting spray from MCoBeauty. It has a very light, pleasant fruit & floral scent. Shake it up to mix the oil layer and spray. This will leave your skin feeling hydrated and ever...
Hydrate & Glow Ultra-Fine Mist
Mascara & Brows
I was influenced a few years ago to try this mascara and I have never looked back! It's my absolute favorite. It lasts all day, has a gentle enough formula for sensitive eyes, and it's super budget-friendly!
Lash Princess False Lash Mascara
Here's another amazing budget-friendly find! This mascara will make your lashes look so long - and it will last until you decide to take it off!
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Lengthening Mascara
I'll be the first to admit that filling my brows was never a priority. I decided to try this brow gel and really fell in love with it. It doesn't make my brows stiff or sticky and the color match is insane. It just fills in where my brows are a littl...
make me brow eyebrow gel mascara
This brow pencil is great for filling in exactly where you want it.
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
Shadows & Liners
I have been obsessed with these mini palettes for years! They're compact so you can toss them in your bag and they come in 8 different combos. My fave - Downtown Sunrise!
The City Mini® Eyeshadow Palette - Eye Makeup
Here's another great budget-friendly find. This gel eyeliner comes in a range of colors and gives a soft finish. It's blendable so grab your favorite eyeliner brush and blend it out as much as you like.
Essence Stay & Play Gel Eyeliner
Get it in every color! This liquid shadow is budget-friendly, it doesn't crease, it dries quickly and stays all day!
Liquid Eyeshadow: Ultimate Glow Shot | NYX Professional Makeup
Affordable, colorful, and portable! You can grab one in every shade and toss them in your bag for a refresh throughout the day. I LOVE these colors!
Color Icon Multi-Stick