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๐Ÿ’„ Girl, Buy It: Makeup I Actually Use, Love, & recommend

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The makeup products I reach for over and over again! ๐Ÿ’„๐ŸคŽ From complexion and brows to lips, primers, setting sprays & everything in between. These are products Iโ€™ve actually used, loved and would recommend to my girls. No random viral products j...
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โœจ Prep + Base

The products that get my everyday face started right! โœจ From gripping primer to foundation, concealer & setting powder, these are my go to products for a smooth, flawless base that lasts.
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Quarnicia Smith | Beauty + Lifestyle profile picture
One of my go to primers year round! ๐Ÿ’„ It really helps grip my makeup without feeling heavy, and I love that itโ€™s affordable too. Definitely a staple in my makeup bag!
Power Grip Primer
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This foundation gives me such a pretty, smooth finish without feeling heavy on my face. ๐ŸคŽ I love that I can get the coverage I want and it still looks like SKIN instead of looking like I have a ton of makeup on. Definitely an everyday face staple fo...
True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
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Shape Tape has been THAT GIRL for me ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ The coverage is so good, it blends out beautifully, and a little goes a long way. I use it every time I do my makeup, especially under my eyes, and it gives me that bright, smooth finish without needing a t...
tarte shape tapeโ„ข full coverage matte concealer
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Quarnicia Smith | Beauty + Lifestyle profile picture
If you like Tarte Shape Tape but want a cheaper option, GIRL ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ this is the dupe! It gives me that same full-coverage look, blends beautifully, and lasts without me having to spend Shape Tape money. One of my favorite affordable makeup finds!
Infallible Full Wear Concealer up to 24H Full Coverage
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One of my everyday MUSTS! ๐ŸคŽ This sets my makeup without making me look dry or cakey, and Translucent Honey gives me such a smooth, finished look. And NO flashback in pictures ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ because nobody wants to find that out after the pictures are taken ...
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier

๐Ÿ‘€ Brows + Eyes

Brows gotta be right and the eyes gotta give! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘€ These are my everyday favorites for shaping & setting my brows and giving my eyes that little extra something.
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Quarnicia Smith | Beauty + Lifestyle profile picture
Perfect when I want a soft, natural brow! ๐ŸคŽ Itโ€™s easy to use and gives me definition without making my brows look too drawn on. ๐ŸคŽ
Brow Harmony Precision Pencil
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One of my favorite affordable finds! ๐Ÿ–ค The tip makes it easy to get a clean, precise line, itโ€™s BLACK black, and once it dries, it stays put. Long lasting, waterproof AND inexpensive? Yeah, she stays in the makeup bag.
super precise eyeliner
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Dollar Tree came through with this one ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ I use this to shape and set my brows, and it actually holds them in place! It gives that laminated brow look without spending a bunch of money. For the price, this is definitely one of those hidden gems w...
B Pure Lamination Brow Gel Set, 2-pc Pack.
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This keeps my brows RIGHT where I put them ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ I use it every time I do my makeup to keep my brow hairs in place and give them that clean, put-together look. It holds without making my brows feel super stiff or crunchy. Definitely one of my everyd...
NYX Professional Makeup Brow Glue Eyebrow Gel - 0.17oz
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When I want my lashes to LASH โ€ฆthis is the one! It gives me really good length and volume without having to pile on a million coats. My lashes look fuller and more dramatic, and I love it even on days when Iโ€™m not wearing falsies.
BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara

๐ŸคŽ Contour + Color

This is where we bring the face back to LIFE ๐ŸคŽ My go-to for adding dimension, warmth & color back into my everyday makeup look.
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This palette has EVERYTHING I need to bring my face back to life ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸคŽ This palette has been in my makeup rotation for a MINUTE! I love having my contour, bronzer, blush, and highlight shades all together in one palette. The colors show up beautifully...
CONTOURsition Notebookยฎ
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Quarnicia Smith | Beauty + Lifestyle profile picture
The pigment on this blush?! ๐Ÿ˜ A little goes a LONG way, which I love. Vol. 2 gives me the prettiest pop of color and actually shows up beautifully on my skin. I can use the shades alone or mix them depending on the look. Definitely one of my go-to b...
Juvia's Place - Vol 2 Blushed Duo

๐Ÿ’‹ Lips

Because the face is not finished without a lip! ๐Ÿ’‹๐ŸคŽ My everyday lip favorites and combos that stay in rotation from the perfect brown liner to glosses & more.
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Quarnicia Smith | Beauty + Lifestyle profile picture
Dollar Tree did their BIG ONE with this ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ True Brown is such a good everyday brown lip liner! It goes on smooth, pairs perfectly with my nude and pink glosses, and for $1.25?! Baby, grab two. ๐Ÿ˜‚This stays in my rotation!!
Ioni Lip Liner
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One of my favorite nude lips! ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿ’„ I love this when I want that soft nude matte look, especially paired with a brown liner. And when I say LONG-WEARING?! Sis, it ainโ€™t moving. Drink through a straw, eat your food, go about your day and it stays PUT. ...
Nude Matte Lipsticks โ€“ SBK COSMETICS
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Iโ€™ve been LOVING this gloss lately! ๐Ÿ’‹ Itโ€™s not too sticky, not too thin, itโ€™s literally the perfect consistency. It gives my lips that juicy, glossy shine without feeling heavy, and this shade is perfect when I want to add a little pop of pink. Wear...
NYX Professional Makeup Jelly Job Lip Gloss
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Quarnicia Smith | Beauty + Lifestyle profile picture
One of my favorite brown lip liners! ๐ŸคŽ Itโ€™s creamy, easy to apply, and Brownie is the perfect everyday brown. I love pairing it with a nude or pink gloss for an easy lip combo. Definitely one I keep in rotation. ๐Ÿ’„
Juvia's Place Luxe Lip Liner Brownie
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Okayyy this gloss is GOOD. ๐Ÿ’• I love a glossy pink lip, and this gives that juicy, shiny look without feeling like I have a thick layer of gloss sitting on my lips. Pair it with a brown liner and babyโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’‹ Such a cute everyday lip combo.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Jelly Job Lip Gloss ...

โœจ Set + Finish

The final step because we did NOT do all that work for our makeup to disappear ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ My go to products for locking everything in and keeping my face together all day.
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Girl, this setting spray does NOT play! ๐Ÿ˜‚ My makeup stays put all day, even in this heat. Definitely one of my holy grails! ๐Ÿ’„๐Ÿ”ฅ