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What's in my makeup bag?
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items For acne prone skin, makeup can be a major stressor… This list is filled with products that have never caused me issues and helps me feel my most confident, even on days where my skin is more reactive!
Sections
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Concealers/foundations
Contour/bronzer/highlight
Blushes
Brows
Eye makeup
Lippies
Concealers/foundations
This absolutely ELIMINATES redness, hyperpigmentation, and really covers breakouts!
Affogato Soft Matte Complete Concealer - NARS
This stays put all day - Seriously! It will not budge! Perfect for longer days or when I need fuller coverage
Light Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer - IT Cosmetics
This one is lighter weight, so I love it on those no-makeup-makeup days!
Shape Tape Concealer - Tarte
This is such a good drugstore option! It performs just like the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Hydrating Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
For full glam, this is your new fav! This covers every skin imperfection and applies so smoothly!
Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control - MAC
I love how this feels like almost nothing on the skin! It does the job without feeling too much like makeup! Plus, it is hydrating, even for a foundation!
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation - ColourPop
I love this on no-makeup-makeup days! It is the best for the summertime when I just want to throw on makeup super quickly - plus it has spf!
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation - Tower 28 Beauty
Sheer, glowy, and so pretty for a lightweight, natural look! This makes my skin look UNREAL!
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Illuminating Serum
Contour/bronzer/highlight
I'm a pale girly… so it is hard to find a contour that doesn't look orange on my skin. This contour really is THAT GIRL!
SoftSculpt® Cream Contour & Bronzer Shaping Stick - MAKEUP BY MARIO
This bronzer adds the perfect, subtle wash of color! I love using it in the summertime when I get more tan!
Hoola Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics
I don't usually like the Ulta Branded products - however! I tried this on a whim and LOVE LOVE LOVE the highlighter in it!
California Sunlight Sculpt & Glow Baked Face Palette - ULTA Beauty Collection
I like to add this to my moisturizer on the days where I don't want to wear makeup, but still want a little bit of coverage/color
Light Conceal + Perfect Sun Kissed Liquid Bronzing Drops - Milani
Blushes
This is my RIDE OR DIE! It blends flawlessly, is long lasting, and you get so much product out of it!
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick - MILK MAKEUP
I love that this is a 2 in 1! You have the cream blush with the powder to set it, making it last all day long!
Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush - PATRICK TA
It's viral for a reason… This blush will last you forever! It is so pigmented and a little goes a long way!
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
This is another great drugstore option! It has really great coverage and is SUPER buildable!
Putty Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics
I love to layer this on top of cream blushes! It has a subtle shine to it, making your base look super glowy and luminous!
Baked Blush - Milani
Brows
Lots of brow products are gone by the end of the day… not this one!! This is waterproof and will stay in place for defined brows all day
Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer - Benefit Cosmetics
If you want that “brow lamination” look, this product is your girl! It is clear, so you can layer it for fuller glam looks or use it by itself for more minimal days!
24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel with Lamination Effect - Benefit Cosmetics
This is my dupe for the benefit brow gel! It holds just as well and a little goes a long way
Clear The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel - NYX Professional Makeup
While not technically a makeup product, I thought I would still include it - this has been magic in a bottle for thicker brows!
GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum - Grande Cosmetics
Eye makeup
THE BEST drugstore mascara option out there! This adds so much length to my lashes and keeps the curled shape all day
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
The application of this eyeliner is so smooth! As a plus, it will literally NOT BUDGE!
Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner - MAC
This mascara is almost tied with the maybelline sky high in my books! I love the waterproof version of it as well!
Blackest Black Telescopic Original Washable Mascara - L'Oréal
I'm not typically someone who wears eyeshadow on the daily - BUT this is so fun for going-out looks! It really catches the light and makes for a fun glam
Rich Glitch ChromaPlus 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette - Morphe
If you are a brown, hazel, or green-eyed gal, this product is about to be your HOLY GRAIL! This color enhances darker eye colors like no other!
Black Honey High Impact Gel Tech Eyeliner - Clinique
Lippies
There's a reason Clinique has been so popular for so long! This is the most flattering shade ever!
Black Honey Almost Lipstick - Clinique
As a pale gal with cool undertones, it took me FOREVER to find a lip liner that was cool toned enough for me to use - this is the exact shade I wear every day!
Rosewood Automatic Retractable Lip Liner - ULTA Beauty Collection
I can't believe this is drugstore when it feels so high end! This is so long lasting and has a nice, cushiony feel
Pink Quartz Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Yet another drug store product that performs high end! When it says all day it really does mean ALL DAY!
Natural Blush Outlast All-Day Lip Color With Topcoat - CoverGirl
I love to layer a lip oil on top of this for more natural makeup days!
Flushed Lip Stain 12HR Long-Lasting Lip Tint - Summer Fridays
Primers/setting products
As someone who loves to go out and (let's be honest…) gets sweaty really easily, this primer is my go-to! Your makeup will NOT MOVE with it!
Secure The Sweat Waterproof Mattifying Primer - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
I love this because it's like a less heavy-duty version of the Secure the Sweat Primer! Your makeup really does cling to this like a magnet!
Mini Secure The Blur Makeup Magnet Primer - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
This was one of the first setting sprays I ever tried - I was HOOKED from day 1! Such a great option that isn't too heavy on the skin!
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics
This is like extra-hold hairspray but for your makeup! It is by far the longest lasting setting spray! I love this for full-glam or going out looks!
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray - L'Oréal
This is my FAVORITE setting powder! It works well with every single concealer or base powder that I've tried!
Mini Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
I love this for more natural days! It keeps everything looking matte without being too powdery!
Mini Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
Such a great drugstore option! It feels like a dupe for the One Size setting powder, but slightly more glowy
Light Halo Glow Setting Powder - e.l.f. Cosmetics