These are some of my favorite budget beauty products and tools that actually perform. From brushes that blend flawlessly to lip glosses that rival high-end brands. Every item here is affordable, long-lasting, and tested.
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Skin Care - Affordable Must-Haves for a Flawless Base
Face Makeup
Eye Products - Define and Pop
Lip Products - Soft and glossy favorites
Beauty and Makeup Tools
Skin Care - Affordable Must-Haves for a Flawless Base
Taking care of your skin on your face is essential to a flawless base. Our skin needs to be cleaned twice daily to remove impurities and unclog our pores.
Good gentle face wash and removes makeup very well.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Wash, 7.8oz
I use this before washing my face to remove makeup.
Dickinson's Micellar Witch Hazel Toner 16oz
My favorite toner and I will never stop using it. Keeps my skin looking refreshed and feeling clean.
Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Gentle Facial Toner
Great day time moisturizer for all seasons.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Hyaluronic Acid
Been using this for years and it works so good on sensitive skin.
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil Serum, 2 Oz
I love this sunscreen
BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN SPF 30 Face & Body 2oz
Face Makeup
These are products that I use for a flawless base. I like my foundation to look as natural as possible, and these do the trick. The key is hydrated skin for a smooth application.
Hydrates skin and makeup goes on so smooth. Locks in makeup for hours.
e.l.f. Power Grip Gel Hydrating Face Primer
I use this concealer in Golden Honey
NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer
Great if you only want a medium coverage. I find this is great for warmer months as I don't like a lot of makeup on my skin.
e.l.f. Flawless Satin Foundation, Maple, 20mL
Sets makeup without looking cakey.
wet n wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder
Best setting spray that locks the makeup for hours
e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray, Hyaluronic Acid
Eye Products - Define and Pop
Mascara, liners, and shadows that prove you don’t need a luxury price tag to turn heads.
Literally the only brow pencil you need to fill in your brows. I always get a couple of the deep brown shades to keep in my makeup stash.
e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil, Deep Brown
Great eyeliner
e.l.f. No Budge Retractable Eyeliner Black
I love this eyeshadow palette because, I love a neutral eye look. Perfect shades of matte browns and shimmering shades to highlight the brow.
Juvia's Place Nubian Earth Palette - Browns & Tans
This is my favorite mascara as it gives volume to your lashes. It goes on smooth without the clumps. It's always under$5.00 and have a 5-star rating.
essence Lash Princess Mascara Volumizing
Lip Products - Soft and glossy favorites
These affordable lip favorites give your pout that high-end look for less.
It's must-have for the cold winter months.
eos Organic Vanilla Bean Lip Balm 2-Pack
I love the deep brown color
e.l.f. Love Triangle Lip Filler Liner, Deep Brown
Love this lip gloss and it looks so natural.
NYX Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss Ginger Snap
Such a pretty color for the Fall. It's like a medium plum shade on me.
