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My go-to base products!
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items Want a high performance base- that will last all day & get you nonstop complements? This list is for you. (List is updated monthly!)
Sections
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Primer
Foundation
Brows
Concealer
Setting Powder
Bronzer
Primer
The term “primer” in makeup refers to product that ultimately makes foundation lay properly. Arguably- good skincare is essentially also a proper “primer” for foundation- but A GOOD primer depending on what you want is going to be more of an instant ...
The perfect primer that has a sticky finish for your makeup to STICK to. This product is not for everyone considering it leaves your skin tacky (temporarily!)- though I still like it! Leaves a “second skin” finish. Available in a travel/trial size.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
Looking for a fantastic matte primer that does NOT leave access white residue when applied- this is my favorite! Also available in a travel/trial size.
Grip Trip Mattifying + Blurring Primer - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
Foundation
A foundation and a primer- in my personal experience -is absolutely something you should invest in if/when you are able. Good products with the proper skin loving ingredients can be expensive!
My favorite skin tint! Light but buildable- I loveee that it provides coverage for acne/discoloration but doesn’t completely eliminate my tattooed freckles!
Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramides - Danessa Myricks Beauty |
A foundation I just keep reaching for since purchasing- medium buildable coverage and affordable!
23N SAND Mask Fit Red Cushion - TIRTIR | Ulta Beauty
My absolute favorite full coverage foundation that does not moveeee. So good and will cover everything evenly giving you the perfect blank canvas!
1C Ultimate The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation with Niacinamide - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Brows
This section is specifically dedicated to the divas that have very sparse- to no brows at all- that want a ‘laminated, feather-like look’.
The brow product that I just keep buying. I would not test the “two day wear” promise though, haha. (Do not sleep in your makeup!) Creates hair- like strokes and does not come off when the slightest bit of heat/sweat hits your face- unlike some OTHER...
Blonde Faux Brow Ultra Fine Double-Brush Tip Brow Filling Pen - L'Oréal Paris | Ulta Beauty
When I had brows- (I shave mine and have them lightly tattooed) I loved this product. Will last you all day and has the perfect applicator. Instantly gives you a temporary laminated look!
Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting and Laminating Eyebrow Gel - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
Concealer
A good concealer doesn’t crease and does not pill with other products when blended out. Below are the concealers I love and won’t stop reaching for!
From a really good formula to being affordable in price for the amount that you get- this concealer is that gurlll. Very pretty- medium to full coverage w/ a second skin/satin look. Blends beautifully with other products!
17 Hueskin Hydrating Serum Concealer - Live Tinted | Ulta Beauty
A very well performing concealer that is very buildable! Light- medium coverage and blends with other makeup fairly well. I do notice fine lines tend to show over time IF you’re not properly setting; otherwise a good concealer for light makeup days ...
Vanilla Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
An amazing concealer that does not crease- lasts all day, and blends beautifully with other products. Just in case you wanted a non- serum based option! Also available in a trial/travel size.
Crème Brulée Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS | Ulta Beauty
Setting Powder
The setting powder you will never leave behind (Hourglass- please release a pink and honey variation of this powder!) once you try! Leaves 0 flashback and feels so light on the skin. Will absolutely last all day as well, with little/no creasing!
Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder - Hourglass
An affordable setting powder that is very high performing! Available in a multitude of shades as well! I have never noticed flashback or much creasing throughout wearing as well.
Brightening Light Pink Infallible Blur-Fection Longwear Loose Setting Powder - L'Oréal Paris | Ulta Beauty
Bronzer
Bronzer- different than contour- adds warmth to your base without making you look ORANGE! Below are my favorite bronzers that warm me up rather than making me look like I had a bad tan.
A good cream bronzer that doesn’t fade throughout the day once applied! Very affordable and nice formula. The scent is not the most pleasant (in my opinion) but does not last. Definitely worth a try and will be repurchasing!
Moon Dust Baby Got Bronze Bronzing Stick - Essence | Ulta Beauty
The bronzer of my dreams! Lasts all day- no fading. The product itself will last me a long time considering I use bronzer almost daily, as well. Blends BEAUTIFULLY and doesn’t show any patchiness when applied. Absolutely love!
SoftSculpt® Talc-Free Blurring Bronzer - MAKEUP BY MARIO
The perfect HYBRID (cream to powder) bronzer that will last! Performs so well and a little goes such a long way! Not forgetting to mention that buying this saves you to headache of getting a cream & powder bronzer (if you’re into that!)
BISCOTTI Sun Stalk’r Soufflé Pressed Mousse Cream Bronzer - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
Contour
Contour creates a shadow rather than adding warmth to your skin. Most contours are more cool toned- rather than bronzer- which is warm. All contours I recommend are going to make you SNATCHED- not tan!
Warning: this contour will snatch you! Long lasting and blends very pretty. Product is lightweight & pigmented!
Dusk Precision Sculpting Stick - SOSHE Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Seriously opaque and will last all day with 0 fading! This contour will leave your skin serving.
Precision Sculpt Shaping Balm Contour Stick - Haus Labs
An affordable contour that will outlast all the other powders you see! A little goes a long way and seriously (when used correctly) can make you look carved!!
Sephora Colorful® Contour Matte Powder - SEPHORA COLLECTION
Setting Spray
A good setting spray makes your makeup LAST all day and evening, and has absolutely no residue you can see once dry. In my opinion, other than formula- the way a product will mist is what matters the most!
An absolute favorite setting spray of mine! Love the mist action and how effective this product really is! Your makeup will last you all day and look fresh! Formula leaves skin with a satin/ second skin finish.
2.8 oz Lifeproof 16-Hour Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
The setting spray of ALL setting sprays. I love this sooo much. Out performs every other MATTIFYING setting sprays and will leave you looking SNATCHED (of oil) all day.
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
Color Corrector
Color correctors can be used in a multitude of ways. From counteracting pigments in the skin you don’t want to be seen and creating an even canvas, or even correcting your foundation shade that is ‘too warm’ or ‘too cool’! Good correctors can be used...
A color corrector that won’t make you look crazy! Performs just like a concealer, and is really effective for covering blemishes, counteracting redness, and overall very good coverage. Can be layered or used on its own!
Skin Corrector Stick - Bobbi Brown
Every color correcting shade you’ll ever need- all in one palette! Colors perform well and can be mixed with a multitude of products thicker or thinner than this- or used on its own!
Correct and Perfect All-In-One Color Correcting Palette - Stila | Ulta Beauty