I’ve tested mascaras from drugstore to luxury, and this €5 gem beats so many high-end ones. It gives that false lash effect without clumps, and it holds the curl all day. If you’re looking for budget-friendly glam, this is a must.
Essence Lash Princess
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For a classic red, you can’t go wrong with MAC's Ruby Woo. It’s the perfect matte red that suits so many skin tones and stays on for hours.
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick | Ruby Woo, All Fired Up ...
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For a soft, everyday look, I recommend the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette. The shades are perfect for a neutral eye with a bit of shimmer.
Naked Eyeshadow Palettes - Urban Decay
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If you love a sun-kissed glow, I highly recommend the Benefit Hoola Bronzer. It blends effortlessly and gives a matte finish that never looks orange.
Hoola Matte Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics
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For perfectly shaped brows, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz is my go to. It gives precise, natural looking strokes that last all day.
Brow Wiz® | Anastasia Beverly Hills
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The Kat Von D Tattoo Liner is my favorite for winged eyeliner. It’s super precise, long lasting, and doesn’t smudge.
For easy contouring, the Fenty Beauty Match Stix is amazing. The creamy formula blends effortlessly, and the shades are perfect for all skin tones.
Match Stix Contour Skinstick — Amber - Fenty Beauty
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If you want a blinding highlight, Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter is perfect. It gives a golden, beaming glow that looks stunning on all skin tones
This concealer is my go-to for everything dark circles, blemishes. It covers so well but still looks natural, and it doesn’t dry out my under eyes. Honestly, it’s one of those products I always go back to.
Radiant Creamy Concealer with Medium Coverage
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This concealer is my secret weapon for everything dark circles, pimples, redness, you name it. It blends like a dream, never looks cakey, and it’s affordable enough that I can stock up on multiple shades for one year. Perfect for everyday glam.
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer Face Makeup - Maybelline
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The Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is a game changer! It covers everything from dark circles to blemishes without feeling cakey, and it has amazing staying power.
Face Concealer | Tarteâ„¢ Cosmetics
lipgloss
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My go to gloss for every occasion. It’s buttery soft, never sticky. It’s the kind of gloss you keep in your bag forever because it works with every look.
I’ve tried so many glosses, but this one is still my fave. It’s super shiny, not sticky, and makes my lips look so juicy. Plus, the scent is addictive like sweet vanilla.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Lip Gloss | Sephora
blush
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Listen, if you love blush, you need this in your life. It’s crazy pigmented (literally one dot is enough), blends beautifully, and lasts all day. It makes my skin look so fresh and healthy obsessed!
If you want a natural flush, Glossier Cloud Paint is amazing. The gel-cream texture blends easily and gives the perfect soft, rosy look.
Cloud Paint - Glossier
setting powder
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If you need a powder that locks your makeup in place all day this is the one. It’s super smooth, doesn’t look heavy or cakey, and it brightens under my eyes so nicely. It also blurs pores like magic!
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread - Huda Beauty
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If you're looking for a powder that sets makeup without looking dry, try Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. It’s lightweight and keeps everything in place.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier
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A full coverage powder foundation that gives a flawless, matte finish. Great for touch ups and long-lasting wear.
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - MAC Cosmetics
setting spray
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This setting spray is like a magic mist. It makes my makeup last way longer, but also gives my skin this soft glow not shiny, just healthy. I literally panic if I run out.
AIRBRUSH FLAWLESS SETTING SPRAY ORIGINAL 100 ML
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For all-day wear, I swear by Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. It keeps my makeup in place through anything, and my face doesn’t feel heavy or sticky.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay
foundation
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I’ve been loving the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation. It gives such a flawless finish and lasts all day, even in the most humid weather!
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation | Fenty Beauty
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I love how long lasting this foundation is! It covers everything beautifully and stays put through heat and humidity. Definitely a must for long days.
This foundation gives me that airbrushed look I love! It’s full coverage, long wearing, and feels lightweight.
Airbrush Flawless Foundation - Charlotte Tilbury
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This foundation is perfect for a radiant, dewy finish. It feels lightweight and gives my skin a healthy glow while evening out my complexion.
Even Better Glowâ„¢ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum ...
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This foundation is a classic! It gives me medium to full coverage with a matte finish, and it’s perfect for my combination skin.
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation | 67 Soft Matte Shades
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I adore this foundation for its natural finish and buildable coverage. It gives me a flawless, airbrushed look without feeling heavy on my skin.
Born This Way Flawless Coverage Natural Finish Foundation
skin prep
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Okay, this product is honestly a game changer for my skin prep! It feels super light, absorbs quickly, and gives me that dewy glow without looking greasy. Plus, the smell is so refreshing. I use it as a primer or even on its own when I want that heal...