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Blend It Like a Boss
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items Sharing my go-to makeup that actually works—affordable, natural-looking, and perfect for acne-prone skin or just wanting that influencer-level glow. Tried, tested, and recommended by me (and sometimes my mom 😏). Blend it, glow it, and repeat.
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SKIN PREP before makeup
1️⃣ BASE = skin but better
2️⃣ Creams before powders
3️⃣Concealer
4️⃣ Powders
Mascara
SKIN PREP before makeup
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml
BYOMA Hydrating Milaky Toner - 5.07 fl oz
REJURAN Turnover Ampoule c-PDRN Face Serum
TruSkin Vitamin C Serum – Anti Aging Face Serum
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Face Cream
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40
These are actually magic how well they work!
LUMIFY Eye Drops Redness Reliever 0.17oz
1️⃣ BASE = skin but better
This has been my mom’s go-to for years, and I got the recommendation from her—now we always borrow each other’s if one runs out 😏. It gives that airbrushed, flawless look and makes makeup go on perfectly. Honestly, it’s one you have to try—it really...
Primer Makeup | Face Primers For Dry and Oily Skin
I love using this as a base before concealer—it gives the perfect glow and helps makeup blend seamlessly. You can also pat a little under the eyes for an extra boost of radiance. I have the travel size, and honestly, a little goes a long way.
Saie Glowy Super Gel | All-Over Luminizer | Clean Highlighter
This highlighter is so dreamy. The e.l.f. Halo Glow melts into my skin, giving me the perfect lit-from-within shine without looking chunky or glittery. I reach for it every time I want that effortless glow. Also a dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury!!
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, Fair
e.l.f. Power Grip Gel Hydrating Face Primer
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer with Hyaluronic Acid
I’ve been using this for 2 years and it’s honestly a staple. People keep telling me my makeup looks like influencer-level glow 😏. Perfect for acne-prone skin, it looks natural while giving great coverage. Pairs beautifully with Tarte concealer for a...
True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal Paris
Estée Lauder Double Wear is truly one of the best foundations out there—my mom has used it forever, and now it’s my go-to. It lasts all day without moving, looks flawless on the skin, and a little goes a long way, so one bottle lasts a long time. It’...
Estée Lauder Double Wear 24H Matte Foundation
2️⃣ Creams before powders
This contour stick applies beautifully without giving harsh lines—it looks super natural. I’ve found it works best by dabbing a contour brush on it and then lightly tapping it where I want the contour. People actually compliment how well my makeup is...
Sculpt Stick Cream Contour Stick
This is my go-to blush every single time. The Rare Beauty blush blends like a dream and melts right into my skin. The shade Happy gives me the perfect natural flush—never patchy, never too much. I reach for this more than any other blush.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez | Sephora
This bronzer & contour stick is SO easy to use. It blends like a dream and never looks muddy or patchy. The shade gives me the perfect sun-kissed warmth and definition without looking too heavy—just a natural sculpted glow every time.
No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick - LYS Beauty | Sephora
3️⃣Concealer
This is the best affordable concealer I have ever used!!
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer 110
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is full coverage, blends easily, lasts all day, and hides dark circles and blemishes. A little goes a long way, and I always go back to this one for a flawless, lifted look.
tarte shape tape concealer - Full-Coverage Matte
Diffuses pores & fine lines
It uses light-reflecting microsphere powders that soften the look of pores and fine lines — that’s what gives it the “airbrush” effect.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Waterproof Concealer
4️⃣ Powders
This blush is the perfect finishing touch for rosy, cute cheeks. It adds a subtle glow and gives a natural, soft finish that makes your skin look effortlessly radiant. Honestly, it’s the little detail that takes your makeup to the next level.
Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush | Brightening Blush for Mature Skin
I swear by this powder—it blurs my pores, sets my makeup perfectly, and keeps everything looking smooth without feeling heavy. It controls shine all day with no flashback and makes my base look flawless in real life and in photos.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Blur-fection Loose Powder
This Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder is so good—it keeps my makeup matte and shine-free all day while giving a soft, smooth finish that looks effortless. It’s infused with vitamins C + E, feels lightweight, and makes my base stay flawl...
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Mascara
This is my go to sine highschool. It makes your eyelashes the perfect length and not clumpy at all! Makes them look long and natural!
maneater™ voluptuous mascara
L’Oréal Voluminous Panorama Mascara gives instant volume and length with a fanned-out, eye-opening effect. The brush grabs every lash (even the tiny corner ones) for full, lifted lashes without clumps. It’s long-wearing, smudge-resistant, and still e...
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Mascara Black
Highlighters
Can we talk about how this highlighter is so affordable but works like a high-end one? e.l.f. Glow Highlighter blends effortlessly, gives my skin a radiant glow, and doesn’t break the bank. My go-to for that lit-from-within shine every day.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand
Lips
This Sacheu peel-off lip liner is so satisfying to peel off, and the results are insanely good—perfectly defined, natural-looking lips every time. It’s transfer-proof, lasts all day, and stays put without drying out your lips.
Sacheu Lip Liner STAY-N Peel Off Lip Stain
The black cherry is the best everyday wear. As someone who is pale and doesn’t have natural pinkish lips this is the solution!
Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil Trio - 3 Shades
This shade color….. is THE PERFECT COLOR! It’s not to harsh. I have one in my purse,makeup bag,car etc!! This will be your next staple!!
Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Balm 3 Shades
Eyebrows
This has always been my go to. It lasts so long and it’s so thin every stroke looked like a hair. Makes my eyebrows look very clean and even. My sister always is asking to use it !!
Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil, Warm Light Brown
THIS!! It’s so affordable and works like it should be more expensive! I have put all my friends on it! Get yourself one 💗
NYX Brow Glue Extreme Hold Gel Clear
Setting Sprays
This L’Oréal Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray is so good—it really locks your makeup in place so nothing gets crusty or smudged. It keeps your foundation and mascara looking fresh all day without fading.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray
There is a reason so many recommend this one
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Gift Set