Great makeup doesn’t have to be expensive! Brands like e.l.f., NYX, Maybelline, and ColourPop offer high-quality primers, foundations, lip products, and eyeshadows at budget-friendly prices. From the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer to NYX Butter Gloss and M...
If you’re looking for an all-in-one everyday staple—SPF protection, hydration, glow, and primer in one—this is a solid and budget-friendly option (around $14–15). It’s particularly great for hot, humid climates where heavy foundations tend to melt of...
This solid balm melts into a luxurious oil and emulsifies into a silky milk upon adding water—easily dissolving makeup without stripping your skin. It leaves a silky-smooth, hydrated, and plumped finish. Leaves your skin feeling hydrated—not tight or...
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
The e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is a standout dupe for high-end gripping primers—affordable, effective, and admired by beauty insiders and users alike. It’s an especially smart pick if you want your makeup to hold strong through everything your day thro...
Power Grip Primer
The Essence All About Matt! Fixing Compact Powder is my absolute favorite. It sets my makeup beautifully with a natural matte finish, controls shine without looking cakey, and feels so lightweight on the skin. Plus, it’s vegan, cruelty-free, and unde...
all about matt! fixing compact powder
The Essence Lash Princess Duo Pack for under ten bucks, you get not one but two mascaras—the original False Lash Effect and the Waterproof version. It’s such a good deal because you can use the regular one for everyday looks and switch to the waterpr...
Lash Princess Duo Pack - Essence
If you’re a fan of Benefit’s Benetint but looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Essence What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint is a fantastic dupe. Priced at just $4.99 at Ulta Beauty, it offers the same buildable, long-lasting flush of color for...
What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint
You’ve got to try the NYX Butter Gloss from Ulta Beauty! It’s super smooth, non-sticky, and comes in tons of shades—perfect for any look. Plus, it’s cruelty-free and only $6. My favorites are Praline for a nude vibe and Tiramisu for everyday wear.
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
Looking for brows that stay in place all day? The NYX Brow Glue offers 16-hour extreme hold with a non-sticky, natural finish. Its vegan and cruelty-free formula is available in multiple shades to match your brow color. Whether you’re aiming for a la...
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup
The CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation is a skincare-makeup hybrid that delivers a radiant, “bare-skin filter” effect. Its microdroplet technology bursts to provide a sheer, even tint, making your complexion look plump and fre...
Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence
The Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara is one of my favorite waterproof mascaras. It gives insane length and volume without clumping, and it stays put all day—even through sweat or rain. Perfect for dramatic lashes that last!