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Holy Grail Makeup Must-Haves 💄

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This listing is for my makeup recommendation. I'm more of a cutesy look girlie, but this listing is applicable to the baddies as well!! It's all about how you use it; some are affordable, and some are a bit high-end, so take your time browsing throug...
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Primer (For a smooth, long-lasting base)

Primers to help the makeup stick and last better on your face before you even apply any products!

 
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A hydrating gel primer that grips makeup for all-day wear. Perfect for dry to normal skin, but oily skin types may need a mattifying powder.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer - Milk Makeup
 
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A budget-friendly dupe of Milk Hydro Grip. Creates a sticky base for foundation and helps makeup last all day without creasing.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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A silky, lightweight primer that blurs pores and smooths texture. Ideal for oily or combination skin.
The POREfessional Face Primer | Benefit Cosmetics

Foundation (Flawless coverage for different skin types)

Finding the right foundation is all about matching your skin type and coverage preference. A good foundation should feel comfortable on the skin, blend seamlessly, and last all day without oxidizing or breaking apart.

 
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Full coverage and literally does not budge for 24 hours. Perfect for oily skin but may feel drying for drier skin types.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation | Estée Lauder
 
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A lightweight, radiant-finish foundation that feels like second skin. Medium coverage and beautifully blurs imperfections.
Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation - Armani Beauty
 
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Looks like second skin, giving a dewy, natural glow. Best for normal to dry skin.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

Concealer (Brighten & cover imperfections)New Section

A must-have for covering up dark circles, blemishes, and redness while brightening your complexion. Whether you love full-coverage or a lightweight finish, the right concealer can instantly make you look more awake and refreshed.

 
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Medium to full coverage, creamy formula that blends easily without creasing. Hydrating and brightening!
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS Cosmetics
 
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Super full coverage and long-lasting with a matte finish. Amazing for covering dark circles but can be drying without a good eye cream.
Shape Tapeâ„¢ Full-Coverage Concealer - Tarteâ„¢ Cosmetics
 
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A super affordable dupe for Shape Tape, with the same coverage & staying power.
16-Hour Camo Full Coverage Concealer | e.l.f. Cosmetics

Setting Powder (Locks makeup & controls oil)

Setting powder is essential for mattifying oily areas, setting foundation and concealer, and preventing creasing. A finely milled powder should feel weightless on the skin while keeping everything locked in for hours.

 
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Super fine and smoothing, perfect for setting the under-eyes. Has a slight fragrance.
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
 
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A luxury favorite with a unique quad-color correction formula that subtly brightens and evens out skin tone. The finish is soft, matte, and skin-like—never powdery. Ideal for those who want a flawless, no-makeup makeup look.
Prisme Libre 4-color Loose Powder - Givenchy Beauty
 
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If you want a soft-focus, Instagram-filter effect, this is it! Super finely milled, melts into the skin seamlessly, and blurs fine lines like magic. Not ideal for baking but perfect for a natural, radiant matte finish.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium

Blush (For a healthy, fresh flush)

A touch of blush instantly brings life back into your face, adding a youthful, healthy glow. Whether you prefer cream, powder, or liquid formulas, a good blush blends effortlessly and complements your natural complexion.

 
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The most iconic peachy-pink blush with a golden shimmer. Gives a natural, healthy glow.
Iconic Blush Color: Orgasm Collection - NARS Cosmetics
 
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A drugstore favorite that gives a soft, luminous glow without looking glittery.
Baked Blush - Luminoso - Milani Cosmetics
 
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This viral, color-adapting blush changes based on your skin’s pH, giving a custom natural flush. It looks super light in the pan but transforms into the perfect shade once applied.
Rosy Glow Blush: New Shades, Glow Effect | Dior US

Bronzer & Contour (For warmth & definition)New Section

Bronzer warms up the face, giving you a natural sun-kissed effect, while contour enhances and defines your features. The key is a blendable, natural-looking formula that doesn’t appear muddy or patchy.

 
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The OG bronzer for a reason. Matte, neutral-toned, and works for both bronzing and contouring.
Hoola Matte Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics
 
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A smooth, matte bronzer that blends effortlessly and looks airbrushed on the skin.
Airbrush Bronzer – Medium - Matte Bronzer - Charlotte Tilbury
 
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Super soft and blendable, smells like coconuts, and gives a natural sun-kissed look.
Murumuru Butter Bronzer - Physicians Formula

Highlighter (Glow like a goddess ✨)New Section

The perfect highlighter gives your skin a radiant, dewy glow without looking glittery. Whether you prefer a subtle sheen or an intense beam, a good highlighter enhances your features and adds dimension to your look.

 
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Intense glow, buildable formula. Blinding, creamy, and buildable. Perfect for both natural and intense glow lovers.
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter | Fenty Beauty
 
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Super affordable and gives a high-end glow.
wet n wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder | Cruelty Free
 
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Known for its golden, champagne hue, this highlighter gives a beautiful, smooth, blinding finish without any chunky glitter. Ideal for medium to deep skin tones, it delivers a gorgeous glow that doesn’t emphasize texture.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter - Macy's

Eyeshadow Palette (Versatile & pigmented)

A versatile eyeshadow palette should offer a mix of matte, shimmer, and transition shades to create everything from soft daytime looks to bold, dramatic eyes. Pigmentation, blendability, and staying power are key.

 
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Soft pink and neutral tones, great for romantic or natural eye looks.
Naked3 Soft Pink Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay
 
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Affordable and highly pigmented, with warm nude shades perfect for everyday wear.
Nude Mood Neutral Eyeshadow Palette - ColourPop
 
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Small, affordable, and perfect for travel! These palettes come in a variety of shades, from neutrals to bolds. The formulas are creamy, blendable, and pigmented, especially for the price.
Bite Size Mini Eyeshadow Palette - Travel Size | e.l.f. Cosmetics

Eyeliner (Defines & enhances the eyes)

A good eyeliner helps define your eyes, whether you want a sharp wing, a smudgy smoky look, or just a bit of subtle definition. Long-lasting formulas that don’t smudge or fade are a must.

 
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Ultra-precise tip and truly waterproof. Won’t smudge or budge.
Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Stila Cosmetics
 
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Super fine brush tip that creates perfect wings every time.
KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner
 
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Drugstore dupe of KVD Tattoo Liner, very pigmented and long-lasting.
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - NYX Cosmetics

Mascara (Lifts & volumizes lashes)

Mascara can completely transform your lashes, making them appear longer, fuller, and more lifted. Whether you prefer lengthening, volumizing, or waterproof formulas, a good mascara should never clump or flake.

 
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Super voluminous and dramatic, but can smudge slightly on oily skin.
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara - Too Faced
 
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If you’re looking for bold volume and length, this mascara delivers just that. It gives your lashes a thick, voluminous look and stays put all day, without smudging. The big, fluffy brush makes application easy for a dramatic look.
Monsieur Big Volume Mascara - Up to 12x More ... - Lancome
 
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For full, dramatic lashes with length, curl, volume, and definition, this mascara does it all. It’s a buildable formula that can go from natural to bold without clumping.
Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara - Tarteâ„¢ Cosmetics