The holy-grail luxury setting spray dominating beauty feeds right now. This micro-fine mist locks makeup in place for up to 16 hours without feeling dry or cakey. Infused with aloe vera + Japanese green tea + aromatic resin, it gives that airbrushed,...
It’s tacky, not slippery. That grip literally stops foundation from sliding in heat/humidity. The butterfly lavender extract also hydrates so you don’t get that tight, dry feeling. If someone hates makeup melting by noon, this fixes it.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer
It blurs pores + fine lines like a filter, but also has Vitamin C + antioxidants. Good for people who want skincare benefits while wearing makeup. Also protects from blue light if they’re on screens all day.
Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer
Best drugstore balance of coverage + comfort. Full coverage but doesn’t feel heavy. The "lumi-matte" finish means you don’t look flat or cakey in photos. Stays 20+ hrs and it’s under $15.
Super Stay® Lumi-Matte Foundation | Up to 30HR Wear
Cream products are way easier for beginners. No fallout, no harsh lines. It melts into skin so it looks like a real flush, not makeup. Pocket size = touch ups on the go. Hailey’s team nailed the shades for "clean girl" skin.
pocket blush - piggy
Most brushes are too dense and pick up too much product = patchy blush. These are angled + airy so you can layer powder over cream without lifting it. This is literally why TikTok MUAs went viral using them.
Morphe Angled Powder Blush Brush - M201
The blendability is insane. One tap and it melts in. The colors are made to flatter all skin tones on camera. Cream version gives skin-like finish, powder version lasts all day. If someone wants "luxury that performs", this is it.
Rosy Glow: the iconic Dior blush with pH-activated color | DIOR US
Tubing formula = no smudging, no flaking, even if you cry or it’s humid. Comes off with warm water so no lash damage
Mascara
The curved brush + slim wand reaches every lash. Gives instant lift + volume in 1 coat. Doesn’t clump. If someone wants "false lash effect" without falsies for events, this is the one.
Lazy girl proof. Twist, swipe, blend with finger. Cream-to-powder so it won’t crease. Perfect for travel, gym-to-brunch, or if you’re bad at blending powder shadow. Pigment is way better than the price.
No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
Hyaluronic acid = actually hydrating, not just shiny. Gives that glassy, plump look without stickiness. Drugstore price but looks like Dior Lip Maximizer. Huge range of shades. Favourite shades bubblegum, moon and heat
Hydrating Lifter Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid
Tubing formula = no smudging, no flaking, even if you cry or it’s humid. Comes off with warm water so no lash damage. $8 and outperforms $30 mascaras. Perfect for sensitive eyes/contact wearers.
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
The curved brush + slim wand reaches every lash. Gives instant lift + volume in 1 coat. Doesn’t clump. If someone wants "false lash effect" without falsies for events, this is the one.
Lazy girl proof. Twist, swipe, blend with finger. Cream-to-powder so it won’t crease. Perfect for travel, gym-to-brunch, or if you’re bad at blending powder shadow. Pigment is way better than the price.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick
If you have dry/combo skin, this is the grip primer. 94% aloe + hyaluronic acid = hydrates for 12hrs while locking makeup. No pilling. Perfect under sweat-proof looks.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer
Lady Gaga’s brand but actually good. Serum-like texture with 20 skincare ingredients. Medium-buildable coverage that looks like skin, not makeup. Great for people who hate cakey foundation.
Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation
If CT Airbrush is too glowy, this is the matte king. Locks makeup through 100°F heat + sweat. Patrick Starr’s formula. Best for oily skin + events.
On 'Til Dawn Waterproof Setting Spray | 16-Hour Matte Hold
Cream stick contour that doesn’t look muddy. Easy to carve cheekbones even if you’re a beginner. 20 shades so everyone can find a match.
Match Stix Contour Skinstick — Amber
Liquid highlighter that looks like wet skin, not glitter. Mix it into foundation or tap on cheekbones. Editorial teams use it because it photographs like glass.
Dior Forever Glow Maximizer - Highlighters
$9 and holds brows up for 12hrs. The tiny brush coats every hair. Clear version works on all hair colors. TikTok "soap brow" dupe.
Thick it. Stick It! Brow Gel | NYX Professional Makeup
Liquid eyeshadow that dries down and NEVER moves. Do graphic liner, cut crease, or all-over color. Music festival + photoshoot approved.
Matte Fluid Eye Paint
Non-sticky, apricot kernel oil gloss. Safe for sensitive/acne-prone skin. Gives plump shine without the tingling. Dermatologist-approved.
ShineOn Lip Oil Jelly
New "clean beauty" favorite. Water-based gel that looks like skin. No alcohol, no fragrance. Perfect for people with sensitive/reactive skin.
Saie Dew Blush™ | Liquid Cheek Flush
Wax + gel in one. Laminated brow look without soap. Holds unruly brows all day. Used by every "clean girl" TikToker.
Brow Sculpt Gel
$14 dupe for Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter. Gives instant glass skin + blurs pores. Wear alone or under foundation. TikTok made it sell out 5x.