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Beauty I’d Skip (And What I’d Buy Instead)

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Not everything that goes viral deserves your money, ok! 🙋🏾‍♀️ I’ve tried enough beauty at this point to know what I wouldn’t repurchase and what I’d grab instead.
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FOUNDATIONS THAT FEEL LIKE A MASK

Instead of super thick full coverage, I would get these..
 
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Still gives coverage but doesn’t look like it’s sitting on top of your skin.
Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation
 
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Glowy without being greasy. Way more flattering in person.
Dior Forever Skin Glow: the hydrating glow foundation | Dior US
 
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Flexible, blends well, and doesn’t get weird mid-day.
HD SKIN Undetectable foundation: natural finish, stay-true color

MATTE LIPS THAT DRY YOU OUT

Instead of liquid mattes that crack, I love these options
 
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Gives shine but your lips still feel like lips.
Midnight Kiss Duo Launch
 
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Soft, polished, and comfortable. No crusty corners.
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
 
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Color that lasts but doesn’t feel stiff.
Lassi Lips Staining Lip Oil

HIGHLIGHTERS THAT LOOK LIKE GLITTER

I like my highlighters subtle and not giving frosted stripe energy. So I always grab these…
 
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Gives glow without sparkle chunks.
Saie Glowy Super Gel | All-Over Luminizer | Clean Highlighter
 
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Skin glow. Not disco ball.
Clean Cream Highlighter With Luminous Finish
 
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Subtle and chic. Looks expensive in real life.
BAUME ESSENTIEL Multi-use glow stick Sculpting

SUPER MATTE POWDERS THAT AGE YOU

No one likes a flat, chalky finish. So I love these options
 
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Sets without sucking the life out of your face.
Cloud Set Setting Powder
 
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Lightweight and smoother in daylight.
Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder | Talc-Free
 
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Sets while still looking soft.
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder Colorless

HARSH EVERYDAY EYE LOOKS

Instead of jet black everything, I grab these…
 
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Soft browns are way more flattering for everyday.
Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Original
 
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Brown liner is so much softer than harsh black, especially for everyday. This one glides on easily and doesn’t tug at your eye.
24/7 Glide-On Eye Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
 
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Gives definition without that sharp, dramatic line. Way more flattering for daytime.
Master Pigment Pro® Pencil
 
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Length without clumps.
Limitless Lash Mascara - Best Clean Lengthening ...