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The Budget Beauty Edit
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Want to look great on a budget? Here are my go-to inexpensive makeup products as someone who prefers a more subtle look!
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Budget concealers
 
Affordable Mascaras & Eye Makeup
 
Lippies
 
Blush & highlighter
 
Skin tints
 
Primers & Setting Sprays

Budget concealers

Budget concealers I’ve tried and liked
 
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This concealer is super affordable and works great for me (a person with normal/dry skin). I’ve used it for 2 years now and it’s very long lasting and full coverage (however I’d recommend a color corrector underneath if you have prominent dark circle...
Hydrating Camo Concealer
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Medium coverage concealer. Never creased and lasts a long time.
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer-Light Beige
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Affordable Mascaras & Eye Makeup

Budget friendly mascaras I’ve loved
 
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I got this one as a gift and didn’t expect it to be good at all. To my surprise, it’s very volumizing and lasts me a long time.
Big Mood Volumizing Mascara
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This one I had low expectations for. I won’t say it’s great, but it separates my lashes and makes them look longer.
Rimmel london extra 3d lash mascara - 003 extreme black, 0.27 oz.
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Super lengthening and doesn’t clump!
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara
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I love this mascara, it lasts a lot as a girl with straight lashes that don’t easily stay up! The wand is perfect for curling and doesn’t clump, highly recommend
Lash Sensational® Washable Mascara - Maybelline
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Lippies

 
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Hydrating, fits in your pocket
Balms
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Super creamy and easy to apply! Great shade range
Sephora Collection Colorful 8HR Longwear Transferproof Lip Liner
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Blush & highlighter

 
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Super pigmented and long lasting. Soooo much product in the packaging
Putty Blush
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I’ve had this for 3 years and I adore it. It lasts for a long time and gives a great glow
Sephora Highlighter
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I loved the product itself, however the packaging is not very good.
Megaglo Vitamin E Makeup Stick- Blush
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Skin tints

 
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I’ve used this for 2 years and it works all year round - even when I’m much more tan in summer. It gives an amazing glow and isn’t patchy
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
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Great, blendable, not patchy at all! Gives a nice glow without oiliness. Works best for normal-dry skin imo. Great for winter!!!
Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer & Tinted Moisturizer | L'Oréal ...
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Primers & Setting Sprays

 
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Super duper affordable and has a nice grip, if applied on hydrated skin it works even better!
Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer - Essence Cosmetics
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I’ve even recommended it for people irl! Makes makeup last without a strong smell, could be better but overall good value for money
Facestudio® Lasting Fix Makeup Setting Spray, Matte Finish
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