The makeup I actually reach for, repurchase and recommend. From complexion and color to lips, eyes and those little finishing touches that pull the whole face together, these are my favorite finds from MAC, Fenty Beauty and e.l.f. Pretty is personal,...
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The original glassy lip. Wear it alone for that juicy look or layer it over any lipstick...instant dimension. A staple for a reason.
Lipglass Clear | Lip Gloss
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Your staple for a reason...that warm peachy-nude gloss that goes with everything. Alone, over liner, over lipstick...it just works.
Lipglass
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The dark red by which all other reds are judged. Blue-red, iconic, makes your teeth look whiter...if you only own one bold lip, this is the one.
Retro Matte Lipstick
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Deep burgundy red that means business. Diva is that dark, vampy red for when you want the room to notice...fall and winter in a tube, but honestly year-round.
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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The brown that never left. My everyday, goes-with-everything shade...polished without trying too hard.
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick / Mini MAC
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Deep purple, full drama. Cyber is that blackened plum that looks incredible on warm, deep skin...for the days you want your lips to do all the talking.
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
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The liner that goes with every brown and nude I own. Defines, prevents feathering, makes lipstick last twice as long...a deep warm neutral that flatters.
Lip Pencil
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Blackened plum liner for the deep lips. Outlines and deepens purples and dark reds...or wear it alone filled in for a full vampy lip.
Lip Pencil / Metamorphosis Collection
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For when the lip needs depth and definition. Dark liner that anchors the bold shades...keeps everything crisp and intentional.
Lip Pencil - MAC Cosmetics
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The foundation that made MAC famous for a reason. Medium-to-full coverage that actually lasts all day...I'm warm medium to warm dark medium and my match is in there.
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
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One step, powder and foundation in one. Twelve hours of smooth, matte coverage...the throw-it-in-your-bag-and-go one.
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
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Lit-from-within in a tube. I mix it with foundation, wear it under, wear it over...that glowy finish that makes skin look expensive.
Champagne glow, never glittery. Soft golden luminosity on the high points...that lit-from-within finish that photographs beautifully.
Mineralize Skinfinish
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Warm peach that wakes up your whole face. Natural flush on warm skin, not clown cheeks...and it actually lasts.
Skinfinish Colourstruck Blush| Powder Blush
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The eyeshadow primer that started it all, in the warm nude that disappears into my skin. Shadow doesn't budge, crease, or fade...the perfect base for warm browns and champagnes.
Pro Longwear Paint Pot
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Champagne peach shimmer...the one-shadow eye that makes you look awake and polished. Sweep it on, blend the edges, done.
Small Eye Shadow
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The finishing mist that does it all...sets makeup, refreshes skin, takes powder from flat to skin-like. I mist it on and everything just melts together.
Fix+ | Makeup Setting Spray
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False lashes that look like yours, just better...natural volume without the costume drama. The band is flexible so they actually sit right.
M·A·C Lash 4 Idol Lash
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Liquid liner with a brush tip that lets you actually draw the wing...intense black that doesn't budge. The precision is the whole point.
Brushstroke 24Hour Liner
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Clear brow gel that locks everything in place without the crunch...brushes them up, keeps them there all day. The no-makeup brow in one step.
MAC Pro Locked Brow Gel
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For the dark circles and the spots that need backup...full coverage that doesn't crease or cake. Works as a corrector under foundation too.
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Fenty
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The clear gloss that started it all...non-sticky, peach-vanilla scent, and that XXL wand gives you the perfect application. My Lipglass Clear energy, Fenty edition.
The clear gloss that started it all...non-sticky, peach-vanilla scent, and that XXL wand gives you the perfect application. My Lipglass Clear energy, Fenty edition.
Brown'd Out is my invitation to try a defined lip with a glossy finish, because a good brown liner deserves more than a supporting role.
Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner — Brown'd Out
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Berry-plum liner for the deep lips...my Nightmoth equivalent. Outlines and deepens every dark shade I own.
Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner — They So Vine
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The foundation that built Fenty...50 shades, soft matte, actually longwear. I'm warm medium to warm dark medium and my match is in there (320, 330, 340 if you're my shade twin).
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Foundation
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Full coverage that doesn't crease...50 shades. Brightens, covers, stays put. The under-eye eraser.
Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
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Shine-stopping, pore-diffusing...the universal formula works on everyone. My makeup lasts all day over this.
Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
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Superfine loose powder, no flashback...sets everything without looking cakey. Cashew or Honey for my warm medium girls.
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter — Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby
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Warm peachy cream blush...9-hour wear, blends like a dream. My Melba equivalent in cream form.
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush — Peach Face
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Flex-tip liquid liner...water-resistant, actually black. My Brushstroke equivalent. The wing practically draws itself.
Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
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Ultra-fine brow pencil with a paddle brush...14 shades, fills and shapes. My brow gel's overachieving cousin.
Brow MVP Ultra Fine Brow Pencil & Styler - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
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Extends wear up to 12 hours...alcohol-free, fragrance-free. My Fix+ equivalent. Everything melts together.
You Mist Makeup-Extending Setting Spray - Fenty Beauty ...
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Truffle brings definition to the face, because a little contour can put the finishing punctuation on the whole look.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Contour Stick
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Fenty's new cream shadow sticks...this warm champagne-brown does the whole eye in one swipe. My All That Glitters energy, brand new formula.
Shadowstix Longwear Eyeshadow Stick — Copp'd That
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Fenty's new volumizing mascara...the Full Frontal replacement. Big, thick, lifted lashes that don't smudge. My lash moment, upgraded.
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara — Cuz I'm Black
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Hot Chocolit brings the rich brown shine, because these lips deserve something delicious without a single crumb involved.
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer — Hot Chocolit
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The liner that finally stays put on me, because if I'm making a statement with these lips, I need the outline to stay committed.
Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner — Coal Blooded
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A little Black Cherry lip care for the moments when I want shine and softness without putting on a whole production.
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil — Black Cherry
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My shade, my soft-matte moment, and my reminder that the foundation underneath the confidence can look good too.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation — #420
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My #420 foundation in a smaller package, because the travel bag deserves access to the same face as the vanity.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation — #420
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Shade 20 brings lightweight, blurred-skin energy for the days when I want to look pulled together without turning getting ready into a project.
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint — 20
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Shade 19 is another option in my complexion collection, because a little coverage and a natural-looking finish can be plenty of face for the occasion.
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint — 19
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A little prep before the pretty, because I'm welcoming the spotlight and asking excess shine to wait outside.
Grip Trip Mattifying + Blurring Primer
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Whipped body cream in a take-me-with-you size, because soft skin and a little fresh fragrance belong wherever Pennie is headed.
Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream with Tropical Oils + Shea Butter — Fenty Fresh
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I bought this travel set twice, because looking good is only part of the assignment and smelling unforgettable deserves its own backup plan.
Fenty Eau de Parfum Small + Travel Spray Gift Set
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A little mirror with its own sleeve for the final lip check, because "How do I look?" deserves an answer before I make my entrance.
Mini Mirror with Sleeve
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A swipe of Truffle Spark for a little strategically placed shimmer, because sometimes the finishing touch needs to catch the light.
Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick — Truffle Spark
e.l.f
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Four dollars. FOUR. Non-sticky ultra-shine with vitamins...my clear gloss fix on a budget.
e.l.f. Lip Lacquer, Clear
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Peachy nude gloss for $4...same non-sticky shine. My everyday gloss that I don't cry about losing.
Lip Lacquer
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Blue-red satin lipstick with squalane and jojoba...richly pigmented, comfortable. My Ruby Woo on a drugstore budget.
e.l.f. O Face Satin Lipstick, Nourishing & Long-Lasting
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Rose brown satin...my Velvet Teddy dupe. The brown that goes with everything, for the price of a coffee.
O FACE Satin Lipstick
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Intense plum satin...my deep purple moment. Bold lips don't have to cost $25.
O FACE Satin Lipstick
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Two-dollar lip liner...ultra-pigmented, no tugging. My Chestnut for less than a bus fare.
e.l.f. Cream Glide Lip Liner - Dark Cocoa
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Blackened plum liner for $2...my Nightmoth dupe. Deep, defined, done.
Cream Glide Lip Liner
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$8 full coverage...satin finish, 25 shades, crease-proof. My under-eyes have never looked this awake for this little.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
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$10 liquid highlighter wand...cushion tip, squalane-infused. Champagne glow on demand. My Soft & Gentle for a tenth of the price.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Highlight Wand, Champagne
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Buildable warm blush, matte finish...primer-infused so it actually lasts. My Melba energy for $7.
Primer-Infused Matte Blush
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Three-dollar eyeshadow quad...warm browns, matte and shimmer. Fits in my purse. The whole eye look for less than my coffee.
Bite-Size Eyeshadow
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$4 smudge-proof liquid liner...fine tip, top-rated on Amazon. My wing game on a budget.
e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner, High-Pigment, Jet Black
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$6 fiber brow gel...fills and holds. My brows but better, for the price of lunch.
Wow Brow Gel - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Curling, lifting mascara with a curved silicone brush...smudge-proof. My lashes look falsie-level for $7.
Lash 'N Roll® Mascara
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America's #1 primer for $11...sticky gel grips my makeup all day, hyaluronic acid for that dewy finish. My makeup doesn't move.
Power Grip Primer
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The matching setting spray...locks everything in with a dewy finish. My Fix+ for $11.
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
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The viral putty primer...velvety, blurs my pores, squalane-infused. Voted best mass primer. My skin looks filtered.
Poreless Putty Primer
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e.l.f.'s new satin foundation...the Flawless Finish replacement. Lightweight, satin finish, warm medium shades available. The budget base, reformulated and better.