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The Only Makeup Products You NEED (drugstore+high end)

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This list has the best must-have makeup products—both drugstore and high-end—so you don’t waste money on things you don’t need. Whether you’re a beginner or a makeup lover, these picks will give you a flawless look without the extra clutter. Check th...
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Sunscreen

 
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Price: 40$ (Prices may vary by region.) it's designed to protect, hydrate, and prime the skin. It’s a silicone-free, non-greasy formula that works well under makeup. It’s ideal for dry, normal, or sensitive skin.
DreamBeam SPF 40 PA++++ - Kosas Cosmetics
 
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Price: $30 It's a mineral tinted sunscreen with light-to-medium coverage, made for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen - Tower 28 Beauty
 
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Price: $10–$13 lightweight and good under makeup
Ambre Solaire Face Fluid SPF 50+ | Sun Cream | Garnier UK

Primer

 
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Price: $10 It's a hydrating gel primer with hyaluronic acid to smooth and prep the skin for makeup. It helps makeup last longer and gives a dewy finish.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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Price: $29 This primer provides intense hydration and creates a smooth base for makeup. Infused with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, it helps lock in moisture and ensures your makeup stays put all day with a fresh, glowing finish.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with Hyaluronic ...

Foundation

 
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Price: $7–$10 Medium coverage with a matte finish, perfect for normal to oily skin. It minimizes pores and controls shine, giving a smooth, natural look.
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
 
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Price: 49$ Leaves a natural, buildable medium coverage. It helps reduce redness and irritation, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone.
triclone™ skin tech medium coverage foundation

Concealer

 
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Price: Around $3 I use this one daily for everyday its perfect!!! Leaves medium to high coverage while soothing sensitive skin with aloe vera.
essence Skin Lovin' SENSITIVE CONCEALER, 10 - oh feliz
 
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Price: $8.99 Medium,buildable coverage with a natural finish. It’s oil-free and works well for various skin types.
Maybelline - 035 Deep Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer
 
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Price: $22  I use this one when i go out with my friends and honestly its so good! It is a lightweight, medium-buildable coverage concealer that glides on like a serum to cover dark circles, redness, and blemishes.
Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer - Tower 28 Beauty
 
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Price: 32$ I know its a little expensive but let me tell u this is my fav concealer! It brightens up ur dark circles also hides blemishes and redness.
NARS - Concealer | Ulta Beauty

Contour/Bronzer

 
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Price: $9 Perfect for adding a natural, glowing definition to your face. It’s super easy to blend and gives a radiant finish without feeling heavy.
e.l.f. Cosmetics - Fair/Light Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand
 
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Price: $42 Effortless sculpting in one compact! This creamy contour blends seamlessly, and the powder bronzer adds the perfect warmth for a natural, sculpted look.
Patrick Ta's Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo
 
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Price: $32 This contour stick is a game-changer! It blends seamlessly, giving a sculpted look without feeling heavy or patchy. It’s creamy but sets beautifully, making it perfect for both beginners and pros. A must-have for effortless definition!
Match Stix Contour Skinstick — Amber - Fenty Beauty
 
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I HAVE NO WORDS FOR THIS! SIMPLY AMAZING!!! trust me its worth the price😩 thank me later🥰
Airbrush Bronzer – Medium - Matte Bronzer - Charlotte Tilbury

Setting Powder

 
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This is around 10$ I recently discovered this powder thru my friend, i havent used it a lot just a few times and im loving it
Loose Powder Face - Ulta Beauty
 
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This is CHEF'S KISS🤌🏼😍 u cant go wrong with huda beauty, its my fav
Loose Powder Face - Ulta Beauty
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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Blush

 
Camo Liquid Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Glow serum

 
e.l.f. Cosmetics - Halo Glow Liquid Filter
 
Hollywood Flawless Filter: Glow Booster - Charlotte Tilbury

Pressed Powder

 
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline
 
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium

Brows

 
NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil Vegan Eyebrow ...
 
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Precision Eyebrow Pencil

Eyeliner

 
Black Epic Ink Vegan Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - NYX ...
 
Intense Black Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Stila