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BREATHTAKING MAKEUP
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items Welcome to Top Makeup Recommendations' list! Here you will find only the best and most proven products that will take your make-up to the next level. From luxurious classics to hidden gems, each product on this list has been carefully selected for qu...
Sections
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Foundations
Concealers
Setting Powders
Highlighters
Blushes
Bronzers
Foundations
Foundations are essential products in everyday makeup routines that provide an even skin tone and create a flawless base for the rest of your makeup. These products come in various textures and formulations, from liquid and creamy to powder, and thei...
NARS foundation is ideal for those seeking a high-quality foundation with a natural look, long-lasting wear, and a lightweight formula that allows the skin to breathe. Whether for everyday use or special occasions, NARS foundation will give you flawl...
Light Reflecting™ Advanced Skincare Foundation
If you're looking for a foundation that combines luxurious texture, long-lasting wear, and a flawless finish, Dior foundation is the perfect choice for you. Known for its sophisticated formula, Dior foundation offers exceptional coverage with a natur...
Backstage Face & Body Foundation
Concealers
Concealers are essential products in a makeup routine that help cover imperfections on the skin, such as dark circles, blemishes, redness, or other flaws. These products come in various formulations and textures, from liquid to creamy, and are typica...
As a long-time user of the NARS concealer, I can confidently say that this product is one of the best on the market when it comes to coverage, a natural look, and long-lasting wear. The NARS concealer is perfect for everyday use, and its versatility ...
Mini Radiant Creamy Concealer with Medium Coverage
If you're looking for a concealer that offers exceptional coverage, a natural finish, and long-lasting wear, the DIOR concealer is the perfect choice. Known for its luxurious formula, this concealer provides high coverage without the feeling of heavi...
Backstage Concealer
Setting Powders
Setting Powders are essential products in everyday makeup routines that ensure a long-lasting and flawless appearance. These powders are used after applying liquid or cream makeup to set it, prevent it from moving, and extend its wear throughout the ...
I’ve been using NARS Setting Powder for three years now, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best setting powders I’ve ever tried. Its texture is light yet incredibly effective at setting makeup throughout the day. Whether I have oily or dry skin,...
Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
If you're looking for a quality setting powder at an affordable price, e.l.f. Setting Powder is a great choice! Despite its budget-friendly price, this powder is fantastic for achieving a matte finish and long-lasting makeup. Its texture is lightweig...
Halo Glow Setting Powder
Very impressed with product. Light and leaves skin smooth
Makeup Revolution Loose Baking Powder (Various Shades)
Highlighters
Highlighters are practical and efficient products that allow for easy and quick achievement of a radiant look. These highlighters come in the form of solid sticks, making them perfect for on-the-go application without the mess. They are ideal for tar...
This is BEAUTIFUL. The colours are stunning and the smell is amazing. You don’t need a lot as it’s so pigmented.
By Terry Brightening CC Palette - 1.Sunny Flash
Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Stick Highlighter with Brush Applicator is an absolutely fantastic product that I would definitely recommend! This highlighter comes in a creamy stick form with a built-in applicator, making it extremely practical for pr...
Cream Stick Highlighter with Brush Applicator
I bought the Milk Cream Stick Highlighter yesterday and I’m absolutely in love with it! This highlighter has the perfect creamy texture that applies easily and blends fantastically, leaving a natural, radiant glow on the skin. There’s no need for tou...
Highlighter
Blushes
Blushes are essential products in any makeup routine, designed to add a natural flush of color to the cheeks and brighten up the face. They come in various formulas, such as powder, cream, and liquid, and are available in a wide range of shades to co...
I love the soft matte, blurring finish of this blush and the colour (pink power) is really flattering on my fair skin. It can easily be built up for more intense colour or applied as a soft wash.
Kylie Cosmetics Pressed Blush Powder 10g (Various Shades)
DIOR Rosy Glow Blush is truly a unique blush that I recommend to everyone! I use all DIOR products and have tried various blushes, but none are like DIOR. This blush gives the perfect, natural rosy tone that blends flawlessly with my skin tone, provi...
BACKSTAGE Rosy Glow Blush - Dior
This liquid blush has an incredibly light yet rich texture that applies and blends effortlessly, leaving the skin with a beautiful, natural, and radiant glow. Its pigmentation is perfect – just a few drops are enough to achieve the desired effect, bu...
NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush
Fenty Beauty blush is a true must-have product! What makes it special is its versatility. It can be used in multiple ways – as a classic blush for the cheeks, but also as an eyeshadow or even on the lips for a natural, fresh look. The texture is silk...
Match Stix Color Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick — Strawberry Pop
Bronzers
Bronzers are an essential tool in a makeup routine, adding natural warmth and definition to the face. These products come in various formulations, such as powder, cream, or liquid bronzers, and are used to achieve a sun-kissed look or for contouring....
Such a perfect formula, Matt with a lovely glow. I bought in shade saddle, was worried it may be too day for my light/medium skin tone , but it was just perfect, good colour than can be built up.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Bronzer 10g (Various Shades)
I recommend a color as dark as possible, because it's not really noticeable on the skin, I gave it 5 stars only because I love the products from iconic London, but I'm not really satisfied with the product!
ICONIC London Sheer Bronze 12.5ml (Various Shades)
Dior bronzer is truly one of the best bronzers I’ve ever used! Its texture is incredibly silky and easy to apply, leaving a natural, sun-kissed look on the skin. This bronzer blends beautifully, allowing you to achieve the perfect effect – whether yo...
Dior Forever Natural Powder Bronzer
Milk Makeup Bionic Bronzer is a product recommended to me by my makeup artist, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the results! This bronzer has a creamy texture that blends perfectly, leaving the skin with a natural, sun-kissed glow. It’s easy to apply...
Bionic Bronzer
Mascaras
Mascaras are an essential product in everyday makeup, designed to lengthen, lift, and enhance eyelashes by providing volume, length, and definition. They come in various formulas, from waterproof to hydrating, and are available in options that can be...
After having tried so many mascaras, I always come back to this one. It’s as good as the premium brands - If not better. Good brush & formula, makes my lashes look long and easy to remove.
Maybelline Mascara Lash Sensational - Very Black
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara is an absolutely fantastic product that I highly recommend! This mascara provides beautiful volume, length, and lift to the lashes, leaving them perfectly defined and lifted all day long. Its uniqu...
Berry-brown Mascara: Dream Pop Pillow Talk Mascara | Charlotte Tilbury
The mascara is available in several colors, but I must say that the black version is the best for achieving an intense, dramatic look. It's perfect for everyday wear, as well as special occasions when you want your eyes to stand out. Plus, it's extre...
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - 01 Black 7.2ml
Eyeshadows
Eyeshadows are essential products in every makeup kit, designed to add depth, color, and dimension to your eyes. Available in a wide range of formulations, from powder and cream to liquid and stick, eyeshadows come in endless colors, finishes, and te...
This is a beautiful little palette, perfect for travel as you can use it to create both day and nighttime looks. The quality is excellent as usual from Natasha Denona and I love this colour story.
Natasha Denona Mini Rose Palette
I am obsessed with the Mauve palette! Its the perfect everyday and evening palette and the shades are such amazing pigment! LOVE!
Kylie Cosmetics Kyshadow Pressed Powder The Mauve Palette 16g
Beautiful shades. Love the ABH eyeshadow formula. So creamy and blends like a dream.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette
This is a really nice palette. The colors are great for every day and night wear. I am cool toned but I think these color still look good on my skin tone
Vegan Ultimate Shadow Palettes | NYX Professional Makeup
Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Eyeshadow Palette is an absolute game-changer! The color selection is stunning, with a perfect mix of mattes, shimmers, and metallics that blend effortlessly and create endless eye looks. Whether you're going for a sof...
NORVINA® Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 6
I absolutely love the range of colours in this palette, some shimmery, some matt ~ you can easily create an endless range or day or night looks with it. Very easy to blend
Makeup Revolution Maxi Reloaded Infinite Bronze Eyeshadow Palette
Huda Beauty Eyeshadow Palette is truly a must-have for anyone who loves bold, vibrant eye looks! The color range in this palette is incredible – from stunning mattes to rich shimmers and metallics, there’s something for every mood and occasion. The s...
Empowered Eyeshadow Palette
I really love this pallet. It has so many colors! Almost every color I would ever need is in this pallet. The eyeshadow is easy to blend, pigmented and stays on for a long time.
Makeup Revolution Maxi Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette Big Shot
Neutral metallics are where it's at- the genius is in the formulation here.
I Need a Nude Eyeshadow Palette - NATASHA DENONA | Ulta Beauty
Setting Sprays
Setting your makeup is key to achieving a long-lasting, flawless look that stays fresh throughout the day. On this list, you’ll find the best setting sprays that offer incredible, long-lasting fixation, a fresh appearance, and protection against ever...
his is such a good setting spray. So happy to see LF stocking this range now
Kylie Cosmetics Setting Spray 100ml
This spray really gives an hydrating finish and slight glow which I really love. Having tried most of fixing sprays, I still find myself repurchasing this one and Anastasia’s Glow one. Great.
MAC Fix+ Magic Radiance Setting Spray 100ml
Serums
Serums are essential in every beauty routine, offering targeted hydration, rejuvenation, and deep nourishment. On this list, you’ll find the best serums that provide your skin with the hydration, anti-aging benefits, and natural glow it craves. Wheth...
Love this serum!! A little goes a long way and my skin feels so good afterwards. Makes for a smooth makeup application and hydrating. Makes my skin glow and plump up/wake up a little.
Super Bounce Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5 Hydrating Face Serum
If you’re looking for makeup that looks flawless with a natural, healthy glow, Glowy Makeup Serum is the perfect product for you! This serum is the ultimate solution for hydration and radiance, giving your skin lasting moisture while creating a smoot...
Glowy Makeup Serum
For refreshing hydration and a natural, radiant glow, the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Serum is a must-try! This serum is the perfect choice for anyone wanting healthier, glowing skin. Infused with vitamin C and AHA acids, it deeply hydrates, reduces ...
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops 40ml
Lip Sticks
Heard about this lippie on social media. Its a hidden gem, glides on and doesnt dry. A great matte lipstick. Shade Kylie is a lovely pinky tone/nude
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick 3.5g (Various Shades)
I just keep coming back for more of these superstay glosses. This is my 4th colour and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s a deep purple plum shade which is perfect for a dark and moody look. I’ll be getting a lot of mileage out of this one during Autumn. 🍁
Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick Shine Finish 47ml (Various Shades)
For lips that look glamorous yet feel comfortable, the Lip Soufflé Matte Cream Lipstick is the perfect choice! This matte lipstick with a creamy texture delivers full pigmentation that lasts for hours without drying out your lips. It applies smoothly...
Lip Soufflé Matte Cream Lipstick
If you’re looking for a liquid matte lipstick that delivers intense color and long-lasting wear, the KIKO MILANO Tant Colour Matte Liquid Lip Colour is the perfect choice! This lipstick provides a rich, matte finish that lasts all day without the nee...
Instant Colour Matte Liquid Lip Colour | KIKOKIKO MILANO
For a beautiful, natural lip look, Charlotte Tilbury Kate Lipstick: Light Nude Lipstick is my absolute go-to that I always use! This lipstick delivers the perfect nude tone with a creamy finish, applying smoothly and giving rich, long-lasting color. ...
Kate Lipstick: Light Nude Lipstick - K.i.s.s.i.n.g | Charlotte Tilbury
The MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in red is an absolute must-have for any makeup enthusiast. This lipstick delivers intense color that lasts all day, and its matte texture offers a luxurious and sophisticated finish. The red shade is classic and versatile...
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick | Ruby Woo, All Fired Up ...
Color Sensational delivers a lightweight blurring formula made with high impact pigments in this extreme matte lipstick. Now available in a slim, luxe bullet and a full range of beautiful, non drying lipstick shades 💗
Maybelline Color Sensational Ultimatte Slim Lipstick Makeup, More Mauve, 0.06 oz.
Features a lightweight, long-wearing formula that dries to a matte finish while keeping lips hydrated.
Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Lipstick - Miss America | HUDA BEAUTY
Lip Pencils
Icon is a lovely lighter and neutral pink shade that works well on porcelain skin. The colour is subtle and flattering. It's perfect for everyday wear, and the lip liner itself glides on.
Satin Kiss Lipliner
I love how smooth this lip liner goes on! It really just glides on so easily and is easy to wipe off real quick if you make a mistake. It is waterproof so it makes it a little tricky to come off after applying and letting it dry, however it is workab...
Perfect Pout Gel Lip Liner -Red The Scene | Wet n Wild
The Cream Glide Lip Liner is the perfect tool for precise lip shaping and contouring, providing a long-lasting and flawless look. This lip liner has a creamy texture that applies smoothly and doesn’t dry out, allowing for impeccable definition of the...
Cream Glide Lip Liner
Offers a rich, velvety matte finish with intense color payoff
Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
Lip Gloss/Oil
This product is very long lasting without smudging and I love the gloss with some lipliner too as it’s very highshine
KIKO Milano Unlimited Double Touch 6ml (Various Shades)
The results of this were instant, a nice subtle tingle and plump lips Although it would need to be reapplied every 3-4 hours to keep the lips luscious and plump
Maybelline Lifter Gloss Plumping Lip Gloss Lasting Hydration Formula With Hyaluronic Acid and Chilli Pepper (Various Shades)
One of the best lip oil on the market, beautiful, and lovely design
KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lip Oil 6.5ml (Various Shades)
This colour is absolutely stunning! Melts lip liner well and just pulls together the whole look. The shade is perfect, not glittery, a nice juicy hydrated look and it feels really nourishing
Armani Prisma Glass Lip Gloss 3.5ml (Various Shades)
Dior Lip Gloss is the perfect choice for anyone looking to achieve a natural yet glamorous look. This lip gloss not only provides a stunning shine and beautiful color but also hydrates the lips, leaving them soft and smooth. Its lightweight formula i...
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss
Applies effortlessly for a perfect autumn lip look 🍁. Love the shade and overall plumping effect that the gloss gives you .
Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss
This is a very nice lip gloss. It goes on smooth and feels good. It has glitter in it so it gives you that bit of spark. I usually hate lip glosses that have glitter because they feel gritty but this one is not like that, you can't feel the glitter a...
MegaSlicks Lip Gloss-Cherish | Wet n Wild
I love how this Wet n Wild lip gloss look on my lips. Very pretty color and a nice shine. I thought I had another picture to show it but i don't. I love wet n wild products, I recommend their products to friends and family all the time.
Megalast Lock 'N' Shine Lip Color + Gloss- Pinky Promise | wet n wild Beauty
Primer
The NYX Face Freeze Cooling Primer is fantastic! It feels incredibly refreshing upon application, instantly cooling my skin and providing a smooth base for my makeup. My foundation glides on effortlessly and stays put all day, even in hot weather. Th...
Face Freezie Cooling Primer | NYX Professional Makeup
My mum swears by pore-fessional by benefit. She has open pores and finds this as a great base to put under foundation.
benefit Porefessional Pore Minimising Face Primer Mini 7.5ml
This 3 in 1 Primer is so illuminating! I love how this stuff sits on my skin. It amplifies the highlights on my face. It’s perfect for when you want that natural glow or after you apply your makeup as a setting spray. The cucumber scent is a little t...
Photo Focus Primer Water- In Love With Coco
Love this primer , my make up sits flawlessly on it .
Revolution Pro Blur and Fine Line Filler 5g
Contouring
Really lovely pallet. Blush shades are beautiful. Bronzers are creamy and pigmented. The lighter shades are ok but wouldn’t buy them separately.
ICONIC London Multi-Use Cream Blush, Bronze and Highlight Palette
Bought this for my daughter and she loves them. Really natural colours
KIKO Milano Contouring Face Set 30g (Worth £34.47)
I absolutely love this contour palette, the quality is amazing! I like that it’s matte. I also love the cooler tones because I’m not a fan of a warm contour. And lastly the price is definitely what sold me.
Highlight & Contour Face Palette | NYX Professional Makeup
Love it ! I use this to contour my face and use the highlighter for certain areas on my face. This is great since it is one stick and cuts down on the amount of products you have to use for one look.
Creme Highlight & Conceal Stick | NYX Professional Makeup
Lip Balm
I use this every night to protect my lips from tret migration and wake up to soft and plump lips. Love the scent and the little pot seems to last forever!
NUXE Very Rose Hydrating Lip Balm 15g
i love love love this the tint is unbelievably pretty!!! it feels so moisturising i wish this wasn’t limited edition. i got this for christmas and have not stopped using it. i also have the mango one and i purchased it two years ago and i still have ...
Balm Dotcom
Love this product, great smell, texture and super moisturising.
LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm - Berry 10g