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Makeup Artist's Affordable Beauty Must-Haves ✨
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items As a makeup artist, I live for products that work hard without costing a fortune — these are my ride-or-die, dry-skin-friendly beauty must-haves that actually work for long days.
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Eyes
Face
Skin
Lips
Eyes
This mascara will never fail you. I have been caught in the rain, thrown in a pool, worked for 15+ hours, and it never smudges, runs, or flakes. It is bulletproof and keeps your eyelashes looking gorg all day.
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
You will absolutely need this remover if you purchase the waterproof L'Oreal mascara - it is truly the ONLY product that removes it (not even oils work, haha).
But as a general makeup remover, this is moisturizing, cleansing, and sensitive on the skin.
But as a general makeup remover, this is moisturizing, cleansing, and sensitive on the skin.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Waterproof
In any combination of shades - a at leat one of these palettes should be in your makeup bag. They are small/ compact, work for everyday wear, formal wear, and in my case, SFX wear too. The shades are pigmented, rich in tone, and the formula is a very... An absolute essential.
NYX - Ultimate Shadow Palette
If you know me, you know I adore Ardell lashes, of all shapes and sizes. For a natural effect, look into the Naked or Active lash sets. For big, bold, and striking eye shapes, experiment with the Wispies or something bigger!
Ardell - Eyelashes
The only adhesive option for me. Avoid the black glue and stick with ye olde faithful (Classic) or the Active adhesive for extra reassurance
DUO - Lash Adhesives
This is a favourite of mine - especially in a brown colour. It offers a more natural looping lash effect and the formula (when wet) is great for blending out into shadows.
Wet N' Wild - Liquid Eyeliner (Brown)
Face
If you want a light/medium coverage foundation that FEELS like skincare and leaves a natural, glowing, effect - you NEED this product. NOTE - shade matching on the packaging isn't quite accurate (even with the Loreal app), I would purchase a couple s...
L'Oréal Paris - True Match Super Blendable Foundation
I have large, dark under eyes and dry skin - neither are a match for this concealer. All you need is a pea-sized amount on moisturized and dry skin, let sit for a few minutes, then blend and set. It will not crease. It will keep you covered all day...
Elf - Hydrating Camo Concealer
Whether you're on vacation or not - please just trust, that this will be the most valued product in your makeup bag. For an average of $25CAD, this is a lifesaver product for all gals on the go. The formula not only smells amazing, but gives you the ...
Try for yourself and trust me!
Try for yourself and trust me!
Physician's Formula - Butter Dream Face Palette
Skin
As a person with very dark under eyes and every dry skin, I use this product twice a day, and really feel the consequences if I don't have it with me. After consistent use for about a year now, the darkness under my eyes has improved significantly, ...
Promise - Rosehip Oil (100% Pure)
This is a life-saver product, especially in the dry and colder winter months. This is the ONLY non-greasy, highly moisturizing, budget friendly product in the market right now - I swear by this.
EUCERIN - Complete Repair Moisturizing Cream
We know her, we love her, we need her. A great and afforable face cleansing option for those with dry skin.
CeraVe - Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser
Lips
Depending on whether or not you live in Canada, this may fall out of the budget for you. But if you live in the US or anywhere in Europe, I cannot stress enough how much you need this in your makeup bag. I have about 6 shades - each of which are beautifully unqiue, long lasting, and have prompted the question “did you get lip filler?”
It is the best bank for your buck, and lasts a very long time.
It is the best bank for your buck, and lasts a very long time.
Kiko - 3D Hydra Lipgloss
This shade is the most gorgeous shade of red - and for a $12 lipstick, the formula performs like a $300 lipstick.
This lipstick is my go-to for performance wear, bold style, and comfort. St. Germain will not disappoint!
This lipstick is my go-to for performance wear, bold style, and comfort. St. Germain will not disappoint!
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick
Get the shade Cinnamon Spice for a cool liner for nude lipsticks
Essence - Comfort Lipliner
Another Kiko staple for me (again, this may fall out of budget unless convenient), but this lipstick when applied goes on clear, then based on your pH level, the shade changes and offers a beautiful and natural lip stain.
Kiko - pH Glow Lipstick (Lip Stain)