As a former Ulta employee, I’ve tried and recommended countless beauty products. These are the makeup essentials I genuinely use, love, and still reach for because they perform like high end products without always having the high end price tag.
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Soft Glam Essentials
Soft Glam Essentials
The makeup products I use for a smooth, glowy soft glam look that still feels natural and effortless.
This is my absolute favorite bronzer on the market. I reach for this over any prestige brand because it’s affordable, applies super smooth, and blends like a literal dream! I have recommended this product to all of my friends and they absolutely love...
Buttermelt Bronzer: Long Wear Powder Bronzer - NYX Cosmetics
This is my go to primer. It’s super moisturizing and leaves my skin super moisturized yet tacky enough for my makeup to last all day long. I have the whole POV line and I honestly feel like it’s not talked about enough. If you have dry skin, this is ...
Glaze It - Makeup primer
This Juvia’s Place blush is so pigmented and affordable. I’m honestly amazed at how much you get for the price. I like to use the lighter shade as a transition into the darker shade and this technique never fails me. I have the volume 5 palette for r...
Blush Palette | Powder Blush - Juvia's Place
I absolutely love this foundation. If you’re someone who appreciates a light to medium coverage foundation, then this is the perfect product for you. It’s the perfect consistency and blends effortlessly.
Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation - Haus Labs
If you’ve been wanting the one sized setting spray by Patrick Starr, this is the perfect dupe for you. This setting spray will have your makeup lasting through rain or shine. Thankfully I used this on a day where I got drenched from the rain at a foo...
Used the L'Oreal Infallible setting spray for the first time today. Dear ...
I’ve tried so many eyebrow pencils and none compare to the benefit precisely my brow pencil. It’s small enough to draw hair like strokes and has a lot of product. It also has a spoolie on the other end to brush out your brows and clean them up. It’s ...
Precisely, My Brow Pencil | Benefit Cosmetics
You may have seen this everywhere and there’s a reason why. The applicator is to die for! It’s super unique and allows for smooth application. There’s so many differences shades and the formula feels amazing on the lips! 💋
Le Chouchou Viral 3-in-1 Lip Treatment | Award-Winning Balm
This is THE concealer for all skin types. This has literally stayed in my makeup bag for years! It’s covers up all of those stubborn imperfections and with the right shade, gives you that bright under eye.
Cookie Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer - Too Faced | Ulta Beauty
This gloss will have you feeling like you just got lip filler minus the pain. I have smaller lips, so I absolutely this stuff! I have mini so I can keep it in my purse, and apply when I’m out and about.
Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper - Too Faced
One of the best brands for lip liner! It glides on and lasts all day. My favorite shade is Kola!💋