These are some of my absolute favorite affordable drugstore makeup staples, and I’m so excited to share them with you! I’ve included a few options for each product so there’s something for everyone, regardless of your preferences, skin type, or budge...
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before makeup
flawless base
blush, bronzer, highlighter
lips
eyes, brows
tools
before makeup
love using this one before my makeup routine because it hydrates my skin ant it makes it look plumped. my makeup just looks better when i use this serum before my makeup. it just gives ur skin this refreshed healthy type of look.
Hydrating Serum 1.0 oz Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
literally one of the best products on the market. i love this brand but specifically this product. i use it before makeup but also during it. it is refreshing, makes ur skin feel hydrated and just gives u that glowy look. i absolutely love this one.
White Truffle First Spray Hydrating Glow Mist Serum - d'Alba Piedmont | Ulta Beauty
we have all seen this one (for a good reason). love this one, it fills ur pores, makes ur skin a bit sticky so the makeup stays on without moving. it is definitely one of the best primers on the market.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
flawless base
absolutely love the formula of this foundation. it is not heavy but has a full coverage. it feels nice on the skin and does not break you out. it does not creas which is very important!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Lightweight Foundation
love the formula of this one. it is not heavy but has medium to high coverage. it stays on ur face for a long time, does not crease and just gives this natural look. i have been in love with this one!
220 Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
not really a drugstore product and is on a pricier side but i am absolutely obsessed with the formula of this skin tint. it has enough coverage and is super easy to create a natural look with this one. absolutely love this one and the hype is there f...
one of my favorite concealers because a lot goes a long way since it has one of the best coverages on the market including high end makeup product. i love using this one when i am going for a full face look and want my makeup to last the whole day!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Full Wear, Full Coverage, Waterproof Concealer
i have been using this concealer for years. it is absolutely beautiful. it is lightweight but has a great coverage. it does not crease. it blends very nicely, isn't patchy and is just perfect for the price. it literally gives high end.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Concealer Serum
absolutely obssesed with this powder. it mattifies ur face and keeps your makeup in place. i absolutely love setting my concealer with this one and regardless of which concealer i use, it has never creased. i absolutely love love love this one!
100 Translucent Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
have been obsessed with this one lately. i love using it throughout my routine especially after finishing my wet products and then again after adding the powdered ones. it blends nicely powders with creams, keeps the makeup in place and just makes th...
recently added this one to my collection and i have been only using this one. i love the creamy formulla as well as the powder one. it kind of reminds me of patrick ta blush. this is a bit pricier but taking into account u get “3 blushes” it is defin...
Blind Date Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
pretty sure we have all seen this blush. i absolutely love how pigmented this blush is (yes, i have blush blindness). i love this color and all the other colors. im pretty sure this is worth buying since u will have it ur whole life taking into accou...
U Know Butta Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
absolutely love this cream bronzer. it has nice neutral undertones and not orange ones. it blends very well and doesnt look patchy. it does not break you out. absolutely love this one!
absolutely love the formula of this one. it has a nice amount of pigment. it blends very nice and is not patchy. i absolutely love this one. it compares to my favorite bronzers: hoola and patrick ta
350 Medium Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer - L'Oréal Paris | Ulta Beauty
love this highlighter. it is nicely pigmented, gives u that natural glow without looking too harsh. I love the formula and the shades that are offered. worth ur money.
one of my favorite glosses on the market. i love the formula. it leaves lips feeling hydrated, it is not sticky and it has enough pigment to give ur lips some color but still not too much. absolutely love this one.
love this palette. it has a great range of colors needed for simple everyday looks but also shimers when going for something bolder. the pigment is great, it is easy to blend, and is just a very nice dupe for some more expensive palettes on the marke...
The Enchanted Icon The Icon Palette - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
my favorite mascara. i have not used any other mascara since i discovered this one. it makes ur lashes look so long. it is lightweight and does not feel heavy. i love how nicely it coats each lash and does not make them look clustered. i got a lot of...
Blackest Black Telescopic Original Washable Mascara - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
another great mascara. the formula is amazing. i like using this one when i am going for a heavier look as this one voluminzes my lashes and makes them look longer giving the effect of fake lashes. absolutely love the formula.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
one of my favorite eye pencils. it stays on for so long, it is literally hard to take it off which is a need when using an eye pencil for ur waterline. it does not smudge, stays in place and the formula is great. literally high end quality for 2 doll...
Black Fever Long Lasting Eye Pencil - Essence | Ulta Beauty
one of the best eyeliners on the market. it is super easy to work with it. it stays in place, does not smudge and the formula is just great. i absolutely love this one.
Black Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
i love using this product when i want my brows to stay in place and not move at all. they are literally GLUED. it is a great brow gel for long lasting looks as it stays for a long time. love this one!
Clear The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
one of my favorite brow pencils. it is so easy to draw naturally looking brows with this one as u are able to draw each hair as the pencil is super thin. the formula is great, it stays long and is just super easy to use this one!
my favorite brushes. u get essential high quality brushes for a great price. this is a staple u need in ur makeup collection. the quality is great and the brushes are soft but do not absorb a lot of makeup with i love.
Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty