looking for drug store and high-end makeup recommendations? these are my absolute favorite beauty products for a glowy, clean girl look <3
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base
face
bronzer & blush
lips
eyes & brows
tools
base
my tried & true skin prep for sensitive, acne-prone skin!
such a perfect glowy base for my makeup! i use shade “sunglow” for a bronzed, sun-kissed look.
Saie Glowy Super Gel
this primer gives the base of my makeup the perfect glow without being too shimmery!
ICONIC London Underglow Blurring Primer
my absolute go-to everyday for under makeup! it’s thin but super hydrating and great for acne-prone, sensitive skin.
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
they aren’t lying when they say GRIP primer. my go-to primer for when I need my makeup to last all night long!
ELF Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
i love this hypochlorous acid spray! it’s perfect for after the gym or working out to prevent breakouts.
Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
face
amazing dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter! it provides a great base for my makeup and blurs any imperfections🤍
ELF Halo Glow Liquid Filter
i never see anyone talk about this drugstore concealer but it’s one of the only ones that doesn’t break me out! it’s light to medium coverage with a natural finish.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Cream Concealer
if you want the most perfect, crease-free under eye look no further. THE most brightening concealer i’ve ever tried and it never looks cakey!
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
sets my makeup in place all day, makes my skin SOOO smooth, and is super affordable!
ELF Halo Glow Loose Setting Powder
amazing for when you need your makeup to stay on ALLLL day & night!
ONE/SIZE On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray
gives a perfect dewy glow and helps blend your powder products together to not look so cakey!
Milani Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
bronzer & blush
Bring some warmth and color to your face with bronzer and blush must-haves!
this contour and blush duo stick is the absolute creamiest one i’ve tried! the blush is a shimmery shade perfect for summer, and the contour is the perfect shade and tone for my skin. i use shade “starlit.”
Dibs GlowTour Duo
this bronze balm stick by Merit is my FAVV for summer! it blends so easily and gives your skin an amazing glow like you’ve just been in the sun. perfect for beginners - it blends out so easily it’s impossible to mess up!
Merit Bronze Balm
the most perfect, blendable blush EVER! I use shade “chilly” in the winter and summer to get that sun-kissed look.
Saie Dew Blush
i’ve had this bronzer for two years and I still haven’t hit pan yet! such a good powder bronzer that doesn’t look cakey at all.
Hoola Matte Bronzer Powder
Patrick Ta never fails. this cream and powder blush duo is AMAZING - I have shade “she’s blushing” but I want to try more shades ASAP.
Patrick Ta Crème & Powder Blush Duo
i rarely splurge for Charlotte Tilbury, but this blush and highlighter duo has lasted me forever! i LOVEEE the blush - it’s so long lasting and the perfect pink shade 💗
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Blush & Glow Palette
lips
Trust me, everyone is gonna be asking for your lip combo once you’re done💋
when I tell you this is the best lip product ever - I’m not lying. i will keep repurchasing this OVER AND OVER it’s so good!
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
a long-lasting lip liner for only $3? say less.
Lip Liners and Lip Pencils
i use this Maybelline lip crayon as a lip liner and it’s SOOO creamy and perfect! they have a great selection of colors too.
Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon
the most perfect, affordable gloss for everyday or special occasions! i loveeee the applicator
ELF Cosmetics Glow Reviver Lip Oil
eyes & brows
love this eyebrow pencil from Sephora! it’s on the more affordable side and lasts me a long time.
Sephora Eyebrow Pencil
drug store brow gel for a natural finish! great for everyday wear and never leaves my brows feeling crusty.
NYX Control Freak Eyebrow Gel
PLEASE bury me with this mascara 🙏🏻 it’s genuinely the best one i’ve ever tried - i can use it in more natural days or build it up for bolder makeup looks!
ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara
i layer this with my ilia mascara and it gives my lashes so much volume and makes them look full!
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
tools
great quality brush for bronzer and contour!
ELF Liquid Bronzer & Contour Duo Brush
at first I was like why would I pay so much for an eyelash curler - then i understood. SOOOO worth it 💋
Tweezerman Eyelash Curler
this brush set is amazing for beginners and has everything you need to get started!
Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush Kit - 5pc