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Top 20 Make-Up Products: My Personal Recommendations
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items After trying countless products, I’ve narrowed down my absolute favorites. These are the ones I rely on every day and for special occasions—they give fantastic results and are super easy to use. Here’s my personal take on each one of them. Enjoy!
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1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
2. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
4. Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette
5. Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette
6. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Fenty Beauty set a new standard when it comes to foundations. This foundation provides a beautiful, long-lasting matte finish that looks natural but covers all imperfections. What I love most is how it holds up throughout the day—it doesn’t oxidize o...
Why I Love It:
• Full coverage with a natural finish
• Long-lasting matte look
• Wide shade range
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation | Fenty Beauty
2. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
This mascara is my go-to when I want dramatic lashes. The wand is perfect, giving great volume and length to my lashes without clumping. It doesn’t feel heavy or flake throughout the day. One coat gives a natural effect, while multiple coats create b...
Why I Love It:
• Amazing volume and length
• No clumping
• Great for dramatic lashes
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara - Too Faced
3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
NARS concealer is my holy grail for covering dark circles, redness, or blemishes. The texture is creamy yet lightweight, blending effortlessly into the skin, and providing full coverage without feeling heavy. It’s long-lasting and doesn’t settle into...
Why I Love It:
• Full coverage with a lightweight feel
• Long-lasting
• Doesn’t crease or settle into lines
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS Cosmetics
4. Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette
This palette is my ultimate go-to for any eye look. With a perfect mix of matte and shimmer shades, it’s versatile enough to create anything from natural to dramatic eye looks. The pigmentation is incredible, and the shadows blend seamlessly. The war...
Why I Love It:
• Incredible pigmentation
• A perfect mix of matte and shimmer shades
• Easy to blend
Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette | Anastasia Beverly ...
5. Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette
This palette is sheer magic! Huda Beauty has really outdone herself with the Desert Dusk palette, which features 18 gorgeous shades, including rich mattes, shimmers, and metallics. It’s perfect for creating sophisticated, glamorous eye looks, but can...
Why I Love It:
• Stunning, sophisticated shades
• A perfect balance of matte and metallic
• Easy to apply and blend
The Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette Revealed - Huda Beauty
6. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
This drugstore foundation offers amazing coverage for its price point. It gives a matte finish that works well for oily and combination skin. It minimizes pores, doesn’t feel heavy, and is very comfortable to wear throughout the day. Perfect for thos...
Why I Love It:
• Affordable
• Lightweight formula
• Great for oily skin
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup - Maybelline
7. Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Tarte’s Shape Tape is known for its full coverage and creamy consistency. It brightens and covers imperfections with just one swipe, while still feeling lightweight. It’s a cult favorite, and for a good reason—it doesn’t crease, and it lasts all day.
Why I Love It:
• Full coverage
• Does not crease or settle
• Long-lasting
Shape Tape™ Full-Coverage Concealer - Tarte™ Cosmetics
8. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
This setting spray is a game-changer! It keeps your makeup in place for hours, even through hot, humid weather. The formula is lightweight, and it prevents your makeup from melting or fading. A must-have for long days or nights out!
Why I Love It:
• Long-lasting
• Keeps makeup in place
• Lightweight
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay
9. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder
This powder is like a filter in a compact! It smoothes out the complexion and provides a flawless, airbrushed finish. It’s perfect for setting makeup without making it look cakey. The formula is finely milled, giving a natural, matte look while blurr...
Why I Love It:
• Blurs imperfections
• Airbrush finish
• Lightweight
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium
10. Huda Beauty Glowish Multi-Dew Skin Tint
If you’re looking for a natural, glowy finish, this skin tint is perfect! It’s lightweight but provides buildable coverage and gives a radiant, dewy finish that lasts all day. Plus, it’s infused with skincare ingredients, so it nourishes the skin whi...
Why I Love It:
• Natural, dewy finish
• Lightweight and buildable
• Skincare-infused
GloWish Multidew Vegan Skin Tint Foundation - Huda Beauty
11. Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer
The Hoola Bronzer is a cult favorite for a reason—it’s perfect for adding warmth and dimension to your face without looking orange. The matte finish makes it great for contouring, but it can also be used as an all-over bronzer. It blends effortlessly...
Why I Love It:
• Natural warmth
• Matte finish
• Blends seamlessly
Hoola Matte Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics
12. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
This lip gloss is perfect for a simple, stunning finish. It has a beautiful shine and a subtle tint that works on all skin tones. The formula is non-sticky and smooth, making it comfortable to wear for hours.
Why I Love It:
• Non-sticky formula
• Universal shade
• Gorgeous shine
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - Fenty Beauty
13. Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette
This palette smells amazing and is packed with versatile shades. From neutral tones to rich, deep shades, it has everything you need to create a variety of eye looks. The shadows are pigmented, blendable, and long-lasting.
Why I Love It:
• Delicious scent
• Great mix of matte and shimmer shades
• High pigmentation
Eye Shadow | High-Pigment & Cruelty-Free Formulas
14. Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
Clinique’s Black Honey is a unique product that adapts to your natural lip color. It gives a beautiful, sheer tint and feels super moisturizing. It’s perfect for everyday wear, giving your lips a soft, natural look.
Why I Love It:
• Adapts to your natural lip color
• Moisturizing
• Perfect for everyday wear
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm - Clinique
15. MAC Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
Ruby Woo is a classic red that looks stunning on every skin tone. The formula is matte but not drying, and the color payoff is intense. This lipstick is perfect for anyone who loves a bold, timeless look.
Why I Love It:
• Classic red
• Matte finish without drying
• Long-lasting color
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick | Ruby Woo, All Fired Up ...
16. NARS Blush in Orgasm
Orgasm is the perfect blush for a natural flush with a hint of glow. It has just the right amount of shimmer to make your cheeks pop, but it’s not overwhelming. This is a versatile blush that can be worn with any makeup look.
Why I Love It:
• Beautiful flush of color
• Subtle shimmer
• Universally flattering
Iconic Blush Color: Orgasm Collection - NARS Cosmetics
17. Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation
This foundation provides full coverage while still feeling lightweight. It’s long-lasting and stays in place all day without needing touch-ups. It gives a natural matte finish that’s perfect for oily or combination skin types.
Why I Love It:
• Full coverage
• Long-lasting
• Natural matte finish
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Breathable Coverage Foundation
18. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder
This finishing powder gives a soft-focus, glowing effect that enhances the complexion. It blurs imperfections and creates a lit-from-within look. Perfect for setting makeup without making your face look flat.
Why I Love It:
• Soft-focus effect
• Blurs imperfections
• Creates a glow
Ambient™ Lighting Finishing Powder - Hourglass Cosmetics
19. Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette
The Naked Heat palette is all about warm, fiery tones. It has a mix of matte and shimmer shades that blend beautifully to create sultry eye looks. The warm hues are perfect for a smoky eye or a soft, everyday look.
Why I Love It:
• Gorgeous warm tones
• Versatile shades
• Long-lasting
Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette | Urban Decay Cosmetics
20. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
This setting powder is a cult classic for a reason. It gives a flawless, airbrushed finish while keeping your makeup in place all day. The texture is incredibly fine, allowing it to set foundation and concealer without looking cakey. It controls shin...
Why I Love It:
• Airbrushed finish
• Controls shine
• Doesn’t look cakey
• Long-lasting
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder