Here's a list of affordable makeup must haves that I use for myself. I hope this list will help you moms stay pretty without going out of the budget. Also these can be easily bought through groceries or drugstores!
Sections
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Foundations/Primers/Concealers
Blush
Lipsticks/ Lip&Cheek Stain
Foundations/Primers/Concealers
Dupe for luxury glow products, the formula is very skin friendly and the best part is - it's below $15! It's a steal right? 🥰
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
If you want good coverage + skincare benefits + high SPF in one. Might be a splurge relative to pure drugstore, but still solid value.
IT Cosmetics CC+Cream Full-Coverage Foundation SPF 50
Good for more oily t-zones; tends to hold up well in heat/humidity.
ColorStay™ Longwear Makeup For Combination/Oily Skin SPF 15
Light coverage + good protection. If you want something natural and fast, this kind of product is awesome.
Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50
Great 3-in-1 setting spray, keeps things under control especially in oily T-zone.
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
Light, good primer setting combo; layer under foundation for primers or use as boost.
Primer Spray
Natural finish, decent coverage, includes SPF. Great for even skin tone + light enough to not feel heavy.
Camo CC Cream | Color Correcting Foundation SPF 30
Longer wear + matte finish, good if you want more staying power.
Can't Stop Won't Stop Coverage Foundation | NYX Professional
Blush
Creamy, playful blush; lots of pigment and a nice texture. Great to pop colour on cheeks or even lips.
Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
Glamour favorite — radiant, shimmery but not heavy. Perfect if you want some glow.
Baked Blush
This one is praised for lasting power + pigment without being chalky. Great for combo skin where blush might fade in oily zones.
Amazonian clay 12-hour blush
Cream stick, great for lips + cheeks. If you have dry cheek patches, this feels hydrating. On oily parts, set with powder to keep it from sliding.
Monochromatic Multi Stick Makeup
Liquid blush that dries down nicely. Gives a soft glow without heavy shimmer. Buildable—good for both subtle and more noticeable blush.
Blush On
Duo whip—cream base + powder layer. For combo skin, this is one of the best kinds because you get glow + grip.
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
Powder finish, good pigment, more control. Great when you want to avoid shine or gloss everywhere.
Natural Blushes & Organic Cheek Color
Lipsticks/ Lip&Cheek Stain
Classic cozy pick — creamy, moisturizing, lots of shades.
Super Lustrous™ Lipstick - With Moisturizing Formula!
This one is good for long wear when you want a bold matte. Just helps to plan for reapplication if you eat/drink.
Super Stay Matte Ink® Liquid Lipstick
Has nice satin finish, decent moisture, wide shade range.
Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick - L'Oréal Paris
A classic. Stain formulas have staying power. On oily skin, might fade a bit so a light dusting of powder over top helps.
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
Very natural, skin-like finish. If you like that “just flushed” look, this can hit the sweet spot for cheeks.
Lip2Cheek | Natural Cream Blush with Radiant Finish
Balm-blush hybrid. Adds softness + blurring which helps on areas where texture shows.
