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Budget-Friendly Everyday Makeup Routine for Dry Skin That Glows

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Samantha Jackson

I have dry skin and love finding affordable makeup that actually hydrates and lasts all day! These are my go-to budget-friendly favorites that give a glowy, healthy finish without breaking the bank. Perfect for anyone with dry or sensitive skin looki...
Tap through to shop my exact daily routine—from lightweight foundations to creamy blushes that keep your skin dewy and fresh!

Sections

Step One: Prep and Hydrate 💦

Step Two: Base Foundation and Concealer

Step Three: Contoured and Sun-kissed

Step Four: Set and Forget!

Step One: Prep and Hydrate 💦

Hydration is everything! I start every routine with these lightweight but powerful skin-prep staples that smooth, plump, and keep my makeup looking fresh all day.

Toner that will keep skin hydrated. I put this in before my moisturizer or use it on its own if I don’t want to use moisturizer.

Hydrating Milky Toner

Keeps my skin smooth and hydrated. Does not give the dry matte look like other poles primers.

Poreless Jelly™ Up to 24Hr Hydrating Blur Primer

Moisturizer that will not pill under makeup. Doesn’t feel heavy so it’s perfect for day time hydration

Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

e.l.f. Jelly Pop Primer gives that sticky-grip base that’s trending everywhere—plumps, hydrates, and locks in makeup for a fresh, glazed look. Ideal for oily, combo, or dry skin and perfect under everyday natural glam.

Jelly Pop Dew Primer | Gel Primer

Step Two: Base Foundation and Concealer

Time to perfect the base! These hydrating, glow-boosting picks even everything out while keeping skin fresh and never heavy.

SPF foundation that is medium buildable coverage that stays hydrated and won’t go patchy. Great budget friendly option to Giorgio Armani luminous silk.

Fit Me® Dewy + Smooth Foundation Makeup

Hydrating concealer that brightens and won’t cling to dry patches. Smooths and blurs!

Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer

Lightweight, buildable, and non-greasy, the Ciele Skin Tint gives a natural finish that smooths, hydrates, and protects with mineral SPF. Ideal for no-makeup makeup routines, everyday wear, and sensitive skin.

tint & PROTECT SPF 50+

Step Three: Contoured and Sun-kissed

Add warmth and dimension! These bronzers and contours give your skin a subtle sun-kissed glow that keeps your face looking fresh and sculpted.

Best budget friendly contour stick. I prefer this to my higher end contours! Creamy and blends out beautifully

Cream Contour Stick - SEPHORA COLLECTION

Blush, highlight and contour in one! Affordable trio that makes you snatched and sun-kissed.

Pop of Petal Cheek Squad Cream Face Trio

Step Four: Set and Forget!

Lock it in! These setting products keep your makeup fresh, radiant, and crease-free all day without drying your skin.

Just like the high end version! Doesn’t dry out or make your fresh makeup patchy. Sets makeup so it won’t move all day!

Miracle Flawless Pressed Powder

Sets makeup to give it a dewy look that won’t budge ALL DAY!

Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray

My go-to affordable setting spray that actually works. e.l.f. keeps my makeup in place all day, melts powders together, and gives a smooth, flawless finish—without the high-end price tag.

Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray