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My makeup must-haves, and nice-to-haves

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I’m not committed to many makeup items/brands, and often use things friends have given me (hand-me-downs!) BUT, these are the die-hards I can’t live without. (Ok after making this list I realized I use more than I thought I did, but this is the defin...
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Mascara

 
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Must have—I’ve not used it in brown but would like to! This is the best. Hands down. I have longer lashes so need a good brush that separates.
Lengthening, Volumizing, Waterproof Mascaras - Lancôme
 
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Must have—Use this every day. Lower lashes and brows. Not spending $$$ on brow gel = winning!
Great Lash® Clear Mascara Eyebrow Makeup
 
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I need to add a runner up to the mascara. This also is a great brush; I actually have an old one that I cleaned to sometimes follow up with and separate my lashes when they need it.
Tarte - Black Maneater Mascara

Moisturizer

 
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Inexpensive but not apologizing. I love this tinted moisturizer, use it daily.
Hawaiian Tropic US
 
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NOT inexpensive, but goes on soooo smoothly. I love the way it feels! One jar lasts quite a while, so I can splurge occasionally. ALWAYS find a sale.
Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30

General

 
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This is not something I can’t live without, BUT I do really like it. It works well, applies product smoothly and evenly. UPDATE! I just found out the company changed its name & updated their products. eBay has the older product which is cheaper, ...
Skinbae Foundation Brush, Face Brushes Makeup ...
 
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Ok, well this one’s sad in a number of ways. First of all I was gifted this a few yrs ago, and didn’t really like it. It seemed too orange. But then I tried it and it supposedly blends in with your skin tone and I ended up liking it a lot! It’s prett...
Christian Dior
 
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Not an “I can’t live without it”, but I do use it almost every day, except in the summer. I use Fair.
Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation
 
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This is great liner! I used the08-blue grey most, and also aubergine in the quickliner intense line.
Quickliner™ For Eyes Eyeliner
 
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Pretty much my last go-to. I’ve used this for YEARS, in Egyptian
Cream Shaper For Eyes
 
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Uhhhh, maybe this is discontinued?? I just got ready and this is the final step I do every day. Well that’s going to make me sad. Get it if you can find it?
ChapStick Total Hydration Soothing Oasis Lip Balm