Over the years, Iāve tested so many makeup productsāsome were total fails, and others became instant obsessions. This list is a curated collection of my all-time favorite makeup essentials that truly live up to the hype. Whether youāre going for a so...
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Lightweight, radiant, and skin-likeāthis foundation is a dream for anyone wanting that natural, glowy finish. It blurs imperfections without looking cakey and wears beautifully all day.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - NARS Cosmetics
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Super creamy and full-coverage without being heavy. Covers dark circles, blemishes, and redness like a proāand doubles as a contour/highlight product depending on the shade!
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer - Too Faced
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The OG setting powder. Sets makeup without flattening your glow, minimizes creasing, and controls shine. Must-have for long wear.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
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Pigmented, blendable, and stunning on all skin tones. A tiny dot goes a long way! Gives that effortless, flushed-from-within look.
Half-primer, half-liquid highlighter, this is a glow booster like no other. Use it under foundation or alone for a lit-from-within radiance.
Hollywood Flawless Filter: Glow Booster - Charlotte Tilbury
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Affordable and effective. This mascara lifts, defines, and holds a curl all day. Zero flaking. One of the best from the drugstore.
Maybelline New York Lash Sensational
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Perfect for natural or defined brows. Ultra-fine tip for hair-like strokes, and it lasts all day without smudging.
Precisely, My Brow Pencil - Benefit Cosmetics
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The gloss that made people love gloss again. Non-sticky, hydrating, and makes your lips look juicy AF. The shade āFenty Glowā is a universal winner.
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - Fenty Beauty
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Blurs like a matte but feels like a balm. Lightweight, comfortable, and gives that soft-focus lip look. So easy to wear every day.
Powder Kiss Lipstick | Moisturizing Matte Lipstick - MAC Cosmetics
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Lock your makeup in place for up to 16 hours. Heat, sweat, humidityāthis spray keeps your beat intact through it all.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay
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Warm neutrals, shimmers, and buttery mattes in one perfect palette. Ideal for everyday looks or full glam.
A budget-friendly dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter. Leaves skin glowing, even when worn alone. So good, youāll wonder how itās this affordable.