If it survives a full day, a cat cuddle, and still looks cute — it’s a keeper. Products I will continue to buy until they’re discontinued. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost...
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Primers that Actually Work
Brows that Never Fail Me
Eye Makeup I Always Reach For
Base Makeup I Swear By
Blush, Bronzer, and Glow
Blurring Powders I Love
Primers that Actually Work
Makes my skin glow. I mix with my foundation for extra radiance. Affordable dupe for Glow Recipes dew drops
Beautiful formula no notes. Works wonderful on my dry eczema skin. Nice natural finish and lasts 8 hours for me.
L'Oreal True Match Foundation N1 Light 1oz
I’ve used this recently and I’m already obsessed with how smooth and glowy it makes my skin. I have very dry skin and even with skin prep most foundations and tints emphasize some dry patches but THIS just made my skin look gorgeous and lasted all da...
MISSHA M Perfect Cover Serum BB Cream No.21
My skin LOVES this. It’s so underrated. It’s lightweight (has hyaluronic acid and squalane) so good for everyday no makeup-makeup days. Sheer to medium coverage that gives a natural skin like finish. If you’re very dry like me just prep skin really w...
Wet n Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator, Tinted Skin Veil, Light, 0.91 Fl oz - Walmart.com
Gives a natural skin like finish. Perfect for dry skin beginner friendly and has added SPF
Maybelline Dream Fresh Hydrating BB Cream SPF30
Super radiant and natural looking, medium & buildable coverage despite being a tint, Evens out skin tone
Maybelline Super Stay 24HR Skin Tint 112
Most used foundation, makes skin look like skin, super radiant,
Mont Blanc Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - NARS | Ulta Beauty
Trust me just get it
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24HR Pro-Glow Foundation Classic Ivory
My go to for quick coverage or quick glow to even skin tone. Makes my skin look healthy. I’ll still mix with foundation for that extra radiance
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, Fair, 1oz
My makeup lasts all day and looks as good as when I put it on 8-10 hours later. Good Skin prep is a must but one of my all time favorites
L'Oreal Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Fndtn 411
Makes skin look healthy and glowy, perfect for everyday light makeup, if you want full coverage this isn’t for you. I apply with a brush
Neutral Fair Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint - ICONIC LONDON | Ulta Beauty
So affordable I can’t believe how good it is. I mix with thirst drops and it makes my skin extra glowy but not greasy
In my top 3, perfect formula for maturing skin, hydrating, medium coverage
Fair Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Brightening and hydrating doesn’t crease. I’ve used without concealer on some days.
Hideaway Brightening + Hydrating Under Eye Color Corrector Concealer - caliray | Sephora
Creamy, moisturizing, perfect for dry skin.
Neutrogena Radiant Brightening Cream Concealer
Full coverage but doesn’t feel heavy because of the skin care. Little goes a long way. Perfect for mature skin.
Winky Lux Peeper Perfect Under Eye Concealer Fair
Corrector and concealer shades, buildable, thin and smoothing doesn’t feel heavy
Ivory 3N Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Perfect for correcting under my eyes.
L.A. Girl HD Pro.Conceal, Peach Corrector GC994
Best affordable corrector. I get red spots from my eczema so I will always use this
L.A. Girl HD Pro.Conceal, Green Corrector GC992
Blush, Bronzer, and Glow
Best cream blush if ask me. I use a shade every single time I do makeup. Long wearing, dewy (if I choose not to set) won’t separate foundation, I use a fluffy blush brush. Little goes long way
Loveheat Cream Blush (010, I Like you)
Highly pigmented and literally melts like butter into skin.
NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush - For The Butta - 0.17oz
Super pigmented, blend able and just a unique texture that will last you all day. My favorite shades are Truth and Worth
These are my favorite for travel and throwing in my purse.
Soft Blush Balm (005, Oh, my!)
So fluffy and airy. The texture on these are so good and they blend beautifully
fwee Blurry Pudding Pot Airbrushed Blush & Lip
OG favorite
Flexitarian Super Shock Highlighter - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
One of my all time favorites. Not glittery just very luminous
wet n wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder
Original and shine are such beautiful shades
ICONIC LONDON Illuminator Liquid Highlight
Beginner friendly and blends like a dream. Lightweight formula doesn’t get patchy, and gives a natural look without getting muddy. Easy everyday contour especially for dry skin
Physicians Formula Butter Glow Contour Makeup Wand - Fair/Light
Blurring Powders I Love
Nice smooth and silky application
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Blur-fection Loose Powder
Soft and blurring, I love it in both translucent and soft pink
wet n wild Photo Focus Loose Baking Powder
Lip Products I’m Obsessed With
Creamy and smooth and glide on without tugging and give you great control for shaping or filling in your lips. They’re nicely pigmented, long-wearing, and pair well with both glosses and lipsticks. A solid, affordable option if you want definition wi...
Brave M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick - MAC | Ulta Beauty
Pretty nude but still hint of pink
MAC M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick Blankety
I tried this and immediately wanted them all. Hydrating glossy and gives a juicy shine. Add this for your final touch of color. The formula needs a light hand or it can get messy but the shades are beautiful
Sweet Rose Pout Lip Gloss Stick - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Original favorite I’ve been using these for years. So many good shades
I used to be a beauty blender girl but since these brushes I will never go back. Made well, soft and will make your makeup look airbrushed
Rose and Ben C42 Foundation Brush - Liquid & Cream
I have hooded eyes and this became a game changer in applying to the inner corner and smaller details
Rose and Ben E27 Inner Corner Highlight Brush
Perfect for blush and foundation I can’t say enough good things about these entire collection
Rose and Ben C41 Blush Brush - Angled, Cruelty-Free
These brushes blend and wash beautifully, super soft and not used just for eyeshadow. I’ve used for concealer when I don’t want full coverage under my eyes.
Rose & Ben E29 Blending Crease Brush
Must have in my makeup routine. Good for cleaning up mistakes, cut creases and of course the first step of cleansing at the end of the day on lazy days when you don’t have a balm. Does not burn my eyes.
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All in 1 Makeup Remover, Face Cleanser, 13.5 fl oz - Walmart.com
These are the best ever. I take makeup off with a balm, then use this to get the residual. So soft on my eyes and face no tugging.
