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Makeup That Actually Makes You Look Expensive
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items Let’s be real — I’m not rich… yet. But I always want to look like I’m that girl. These are the exact products I use to get that expensive, clean girl, soft glam look. No cakey makeup. No flashback. Just hydrated, glowy, perfectly blended beauty that ...
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SKIN PREP (Glow Starts Here)
BASE (Flawless, Natural, “I woke up like this”)
BLUSH + BRONZER (The Rich Girl Flush)
EYES (Soft Glam but Luxurious)
LIPS (Pillow Soft and Luxe)
FINAL TOUCHES (Seal the Deal)
SKIN PREP (Glow Starts Here)
Glass skin energy. You’ll literally get compliments on your skin not your makeup.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
This is a cheaper dupe for Milk’s primer and honestly… I think it’s better. Holds your face in place without making it dry.
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
The French girl classic — makeup glides on like butter after this. It’s like primer, moisturizer, and glow in one. Makeup artists live for it.
Lait-Crème Concentré - Daily Face and Body Cream - Embryolisse
BASE (Flawless, Natural, “I woke up like this”)
It’s pricey but worth every dollar. Natural finish, doesn’t cling to dry patches, and photographs beautifully. I use this on my “I want to look rich” days.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
This is my everyday dupe for the NARS one. So blendable and skin-like. Plus, drugstore price? Yes please.
2-3 Light True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal
One of the best under eye concealers ever. No creasing. Brightens without looking stark or fake.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
BLUSH + BRONZER (The Rich Girl Flush)
This blush is powerful. One dot. That’s all you need. Gives that dewy, flirty, expensive-looking cheek.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Creamy, buildable, and gives warmth without looking orange. Rihanna did what needed to be done.
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer
An oldie but a goodie — this one makes you look like you just got kissed by a summer breeze in Capri.
Baked Blush
EYES (Soft Glam but Luxurious)
This is what luxury looks like in an eyeshadow. The shimmer shade is to die for. I save this for date nights and special events.
Pillow Talk Luxury Palette - Pink Eyeshadow Palette
One of the best drugstore mascaras I’ve ever used. My lashes look like extensions and it never flakes.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
This brow pen gives hairlike strokes that stay all day. Makes your brows look microbladed for under $15.
Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen
LIPS (Pillow Soft and Luxe)
it bougie? Yes. But is it chef’s kiss perfection? Also yes. The shine. The color. The luxury.
DIOR Addict Lip Glow Oil Color-Awakening Gloss | Dior US
A cult fave for a reason. Soft, juicy lips without stickiness. Pairs beautifully with a brown liner.
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
This liner with any gloss = rich girl lips. So pigmented and smooth for $5? Don’t sleep.
Color Statement Lip Liner - Matte Lip Liner Pencils
FINAL TOUCHES (Seal the Deal)
This setting spray is magic. Melts everything together and holds it for hours. You’ll never want to skip it again.
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
This powder makes your skin look filtered in real life. Light-diffusing, subtle, and luxe. Use it sparingly and watch the difference.
Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Finishing Powder