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Makeup Recommendations coming from an ex-Competitive Dancer who has been through THOUSANDS of products !!!
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items Having done makeup for over 15 years, whether it is performance-ready or for everyday wear, I've curated a collection of foolproof products that I can say I will always repurchase! I have sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, so I have HIGH st...
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Prime/Prep
Skin Tints and Foundations
Concealer
Bronzer
Blush
Eyes/Eyebrows
Prime/Prep
I have a confession - I do not believe in primers! I think a strong skincare routine before applying makeup is all you need! Here are the two products I always use before applying makeup.
I've been repurchasing this cream for over a year now and am still in love with it. It's so lightweight and hydrating and is always a part of my morning and/or night routines. All of my makeup products lay beautifully on top of it and it absorbs into...
Electrolyte Water Cream | Lightweight Gel Moisturizer - Cocokind
This is a perfect first-step in my routine to dampen my skin before applying moisturizer. It's refreshing and hydrating with calming ingredients that reduce redness before makeup!
Mist - Dr. Althea
Skin Tints and Foundations
I have been through so many face products with my sensitive skin. Countless breakouts, pilling products, oily skin, dry skin, you name it. These are my absolute favorites.
This is definitely a splurge for me, but worth it in so many ways. With my combo, acne prone skin, it applies like a DREAM. It has skin-caring ingredients and makes my skin look velvety - not too cakey and not too oily. It has never broken me out, an...
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
This is a FANTASTIC skin tint. It has buildable coverage, so you can use it on heavier and lighter days, while still looking smooth and skin-like. I have had no trouble breaking out while wearing it, and it has lots of skin-loving, nourishing ingredi...
KYLIE COSMETICS Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation - Ulta Beauty
This is the BEST budget-friendly skin tint I have used. My acne-prone skin adores it and it genuinely looks like SKIN when applied. I tap it into my skin with a brush for heavier-coverage days or rub it in with my hands when I'm looking for something...
Clean Fresh | COVERGIRL®
I love this product! It doesn't break me out, has insane coverage, and stays on all day!!! It's definitely for those who like a dewier, natural look while also having substantial coverage. Since this is extra hydrating and dewy, I usually opt for thi...
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
Ive been through sooo many powders and this is the first one I have EVER repurchased! Powders tend to make me look cakey and dry, but this one doesn't. It blurs the skin beautifully, doesn't break me out, and is diverse! For lighter application, I ta...
SurrealSkin® Soft Blur Setting Powder
Concealer
I rely on my foundation and skin tints to do most of the work concerning coverage, but will use concealer when I need extra coverage or am highlighting areas of the face for added dimension!
When I can, I'll look for cheaper makeup products to fit into my routine, but I have found no concealer that beats the coverage of this bad boy. It is on the heavier side and a little goes a very long way, so I only use it on spots that need signific...
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
I love this concealer! I use it around the face in small amounts to highlight areas of the skin, or dab it into spots that need some extra coverage. It doesn't break me out, is long-wearing, and has high-coverage!
Hydrating Camo Concealer | Full Coverage - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Bronzer
The most beautiful, long-wearing bronzers I've tried!
I have tried SO many cream/liquid bronzers on the market (Saie, Rare Beauty, Mario, Fenty) and this one is definitely my fave. It's pricey, but has a lot of product, so it has lasted me soooo long. It is genuinely worth the hype. It's a very natural ...
Face Trace Contour Stick by Westman Atelier
This bronzer has a stunning, velvety finish and applies flawlessly over any of my other products. Plus, i've used this forever and only repurchased it twice because it lasts me SO long! It's also perfect for beginners, as it's not harshly pigmented b... depth to the skin after setting everything down and it makes me look smooth and sun-kissed.
Powder & Cream Palette Bronzers MAKE UP FOR EVER
Blush
I. LOVE. THIS. I am not a highlighter girly - never have been. So when I'm looking for a nice, soft sheen on my cheeks, this is PERFECT. I can't rave about this enough. My fave shade is Blissed for a pinky touch and velvety sheen.
Blush is Life
LOVE this blush. It's so easy to use and has great ingredients. Applying it to my cheeks/lips makes for a very cohesive and natural makeup look. My fav shade is Power Hour for a cute sunkissed/terracotta vibe!
BeachPlease Tinted Balm for Lips + Cheeks
Okay - I have been using the same little compact of this blush for years…The. Same. One. This blush has lasted me forEVER. It is extremely long-wearing, has a velvety finish, and completely blurs the skin. I am obsessed with the shade enchanted for a...
amazonian clay 12-hour blush
Eyes/Eyebrows
Obsessed with this stuff - My ride or die that my lashes love. I'm always looking for cleaner, simpler ingredients and something that doesn't look too clumpy. Plus, it reallllly lengthens the look of my lashes which I LOVE.
Limitless Lash Mascara - Best Clean Lengthening ...
KILLER for green/hazel eyes. This eyeliner in the shade Burnt Sienna makes my green eyes look insane. I mean this genuinely when I say I have never worn it out and not gotten a compliment on my eyes. It's not too intense of a color whatsoever, so whe...
Epic Wear Waterproof Eyeliner Stick
This is my fav brown Mascara for a natural look that still makes my eyes pop. It goes on easily and makes my lashes look great - what else do you need tbh. It's also tubing so it doesn't smudge under the eyes and stays all day! (Update: Ilia also jus...
Lash XTNDR Mascara
I have been wearing fake lashes for YEARS now. These are by far the easiest and best looking ones I have ever used - I am always complimented on these. They are so beginner friendly and take like 5 minutes tbh. Wispie is my fav style. You're welcome.
Press On Underlash Extensions, Naked Natural, 30 ct
Lips
This Lip liner is fantastic. It's SO cheap and I adore the mauve color. I do not like a warm toned pink (they always look orangey on me) so this shade is perfect for a more natural toned liner. It's soooo creamy so it blends like a dream, but still l...
Mauve Aside - Cream Glide Lip Liner
Love this stuff. It's glossy but not sticky, has a substantial, buildable tint, lasts so well, and has the most luxe, satisfying packaging. I don't tend to spurlge on lip products (considering I lose them so frequently LOL), but this one is just too ...
Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick — RiRi
This is an essential for fuller-looking lips. Regardless if you prefer nudes, pinks, or browns, a little bit of this shade has the power to Contour your lips SO well. I use this no matter what Lip combo I'm doing to give my lips a subtle boost.
ARTIST COLOR PENCIL Brow, Eye & Lip Liner
This Lip Oil is easily my favorite on the market. It has 0 stickiness and a great tint. I've found most Lip oils to be lacking when it comes to pigmentation and this stuff does not disappoint. It also has a very mild, maybe minty smell so it's not ov...
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil - Jam Session