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My [Mostly] Affordable Makeup Routine

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I know that some of us are more mindful of how we are budgeting and don't want to sacrifice the quality of what makes us feel beautiful in the process. My makeup routine is simple and I use [mostly] affordable products to achieve it. Occasionally tho...
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Face

The foundation of all great makeup routines is your face. Whether you have a natural beat, soft glam, or full glam preference matters not. If your foundation is rocky, so will the rest of the look. I made this list so that you don't have to sacrifice...

 
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Drugstore foundations improve every year and Maybelline Fit Me is my go-to overall, but especially on a budget.
Maybelline Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
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Worth the splurge!
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
 
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I'm a NYX girlie through and through.
HD Photogenic Liquid Concealer | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Perfect for concealing, contouring, and color correcting at a price that can't be beat.
L.A. Girl HD Pro.Conceal
 
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Splurge #2: A great primer (available in mini sizes).
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
 
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To set your cream bases, a powder contour palette with highlight, contour, and bronzing shades.
Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palettes
 
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Another affordable powder contour kit option!
CONTOURsition Notebook® Cosmetic Kit by THE CRAYON CASE | Official Store

Eyeshadow

Sometimes we want color, sometimes neutrals. There are affordable options for both. You don't have to buy a palette for every color story. Get a good one with a range of colors and use your powder face palettes as eyeshadow when you don't want to go ...

 
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Essential palette for colorful eyeshadow.
bh Cosmetics Take Me Back To Brazil Palette

Brows

My brow routine is simple and to the point: a brow pencil for shape, definition, and brow hair control and a brow gel to hold it all in place. The gel also adds a tint for that bit of extra depth and color.

 
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My favorite brow pencil. It helps me to control my curly brow hairs and glides on smoothly to add dimension to my eyebrows.
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil - NYX Cosmetics
 
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I don't like my eyebrows to budge once I get them how I like; this helps me to do just that!
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup

Lashes

Learning how to do your own lashes will make you feel like Superwoman and I want that for you. Splurge when you can, and when you can't, DIY! Whether with strips or clusters, a good lash glue is necessary for pretty AND long-lasting lashes.

 
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These are my favorite affordable lashes. There are so many different styles and lengths.
Missyilash Dot Com
 
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When I don't feel like wearing falsies, and even when I do, these make my lashes look longer and thicker.
Wonder'Extension Mascara
 
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My go to glue for all things lashes!
DUO Underlash Bond & Seal Adhesive 10 Day Wear - Ardell
 
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Sometimes I just want to enhance my natural lashes, so I use clusters to make them fuller.
Ardell Lash Clusters

Lips

I am a creature of habit and loyal to the end; this is true of the beauty brands I love and frequent. CrayonCase and NYX Professional Makeup have gotten me many a compliment on my lip routine for 7 years. It's simple and effective and most importantl...

 
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A butter gloss girl living in a butter gloss world!
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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I haven't used any other liners in over 7 years!
Crayon Case Lip Liner

Makeup Removal

Once the day is done, you must remove the makeup (your skin will thank you)!

 
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The way this melts the day right off your face should be STUDIED! But here, I'll just recommend it to you. It's worth the splurge (but they have minis if you can't).
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Cleansing Balm