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Affordable makeup to buy instead of ELF
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For those who no longer want to support elf beauty. Some items are listed as a direct comparison to elf products, some are just affordable recommendations to fill some missing categories that may be left in your routine now!
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Eyes
 
Cheeks
 
Lips
 
Skincare

Base

 
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Use instead of the elf halo glow liquid filter. This version has much fairer shades too!
AOA Luminous Skin Veil Skin Tint
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Use instead of the elf hydro grip primer
NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Face Primer - 1.18 fl oz
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Use instead of the elf camo concealer
NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer - 04 Light Ivory - 0.11 fl oz
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Use instead of the elf hydro grip setting spray
NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Makeup Setting Spray - 2 fl oz
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The best affordable makeup sponge! I always buy these in bulk so I never run out!
Paw Paw: Super Soft Wonder Blender - Teardrop
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Use instead of the elf hydro grip primer
Maybelline Grippy Serum Makeup Gripping Primer with Niacinamide - 1 fl oz
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Use instead of the elf hydro grip primer
Wet n Wild Prime Focus Clingy Serum Makeup Primer - 0.67oz
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L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Up to 36HR Wear Setting Spray - 1.76oz
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Use instead of the elf putty color correcting eye Brightener
Under Eye Brightener
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Eyes

 
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Use instead of the elf instant lift brow pencil
AOA Slim Brow Pencil
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Medium Brown Shady Slim Brow Pencil - L.A. Girl | Ulta Beauty
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Shade 1 I Prep, I Prime - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
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Use instead of the elf fine as fleck glitter eyeshadows
Ritz Super Shock Shadow - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
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Cheeks

 
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Use instead of the elf camo liquid blush
AOA SkinGlow Serum Blush
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So pretty and glowy. Great for super fair skin too!
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder - Blossom Glow - 0.19oz
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Use instead of the elf bronzing drops
Drop Of Sunshine Bronzing Drops - Essence | Ulta Beauty
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Be My Highlight 01 Pure Nude Highlighter - Essence | Ulta Beauty
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Lips

 
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Use instead of the elf glossy lip stain
NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Lip Gloss Stain - Bubble Gum Burst - 0.16 fl oz
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Use instead of the elf glow reviver melting lip balm
AOA Lip Glaze Butter Lip Tint
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Use instead of the elf lip oils
NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss - Missed Call - 0.16 fl oz
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Use instead of the elf melting lip balms
03 Toffeetastic! The Super Peptide Glossy Lip Treatment - Essence | Ulta Beauty
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Skincare

 
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Use instead of the elf holy hydration balm cleanser
AOA Skin Green Tea + Vitamin E Cleansing Balm
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Use instead of the elf holy hydration gel moisturizer
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Face Gel - 1.75 fl oz
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Use instead of the elf holy hydration gel moisturizer
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Face Gel for Dry Skin - Fragrance Free - 1.7 fl oz
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Use instead of the elf skintouchable woah glow sunscreen
Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
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Use instead of the elf holy hydration cleansing balm
Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm - 75g
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