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Makeup on a Budget 💰 💄

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If you love makeup but not the price tags, this list is for you. These are my favorite affordable products that still give that high-end look without the high-end cost. From everyday essentials to a few fun extras, everything here is easy to use, rel...
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Foundations & Primers

 
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This foundation is great for full coverage! It’s lightweight, but still a matte finish for no shine!!! Ive been using this for YEARS!
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline
 
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Sooo hydrating! If you have dry skin this is PERFECT! You can build it up to full coverage and still not get cakey!
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - e.l.f.
 
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If you need your foundation to stay on all day and all night, this is the one for you!!!! No need to build up as it’s full coverage! Also SPF 25 for added sun protection!
Infallible Up to 32 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation - L'Oréal
 
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This seriously melts onto my skin so seamlessly! Ive used it as concealer and foundation it layers so nice!
Moisturizing Complexion Stick - ULTA
 
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I love the whipped consistency this primer has! It melts into my skin like butter and keeps me moisturized!
Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer - Milani |
 
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This primer is gel based so it sticks the makeup to your skin all day long!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f.
 
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This sits perfectly on the skin and layers beautifully if you want more coverage!!! Not too heavy for humidity!
True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal

Concealers

 
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Layers so well with my foundation on hot humid days!! Doesn’t crease which is a huge plus for me!!
Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer - Morphe
 
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Medium coverage! I feel such a difference using this in the mornings when my eyes are tired! The green tea definitely unpuffs my under eyes!
Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum - NYX
 
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No Creases!!! I love to use this as a foundation it’s so lightweight and moisturizing!!! HUGE shade range!
Hydrating Camo Concealer - e.l.f.
 
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For 6 bucks this thing gets the job done!!!!! Huge shade range! Multi use!
Pro.Conceal HD Concealer - L.A. Girl

Bronze & Highlighter & Blush

 
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This dupe🙌🏼🙌🏼 Perfectly sun kissed cheeks!!!!
Camo Liquid Blush - e.l.f.
 
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This is amazing on its own!!! You don’t even need a primer underneath it’s so seamless!
Fluffy Cloud Blush Blurring Blush - ULTA
 
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This Bronzer stick is great for beginners! It blends so well and no orange tones!
Laguna Beach Bronze Stix - ColourPop
 
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Buttery Smooth! Glides on like powder and sets sooo smoothly! Love it!
Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush - NYX
 
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Super Pigmented! This highlight has lasted me 3 years!!!!!
Highlight Reloaded - Revolution Beauty
 
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For Lips & Cheeks!!! Satan, Matte, Shimmer! Perfect sun kissed look!
Cheeky Lip & Cheek Color Stick - ULTA
 
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My favorite hydrating cheek and highlight combo! The wand is perfect for sculpting those cheekbones!
Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand - e.l.f

Lips

 
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Over 25 shades and it’s NOT STICKY🙌🏼🙌🏼 I have over 10 of these and love love love them!!!!!! Praline is my go to shade!!!!
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - NYX
 
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Hydrating, Not Sticky, Glowy. What more could you need?!!! Pink Quartz is my favorite shade!!!
Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f
 
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If you need a lipstick that stays on even when you need it off!! YOU NEED THIS!!! The only thing that makes this budge is makeup remover!!! It is AMAZING
Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick - L'Oréal
 
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This is SO FUN! Color Changing lip stick!!! For lips and cheeks!
Color Twister Color Changing Oil-in-Stick for Lip + Cheek -Sephora
 
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A simple hydrating lip gloss balm! Sheer but just enough color to add to your makeup look!
Hydrating Gloss Balm | Sephora
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Powders & Setting Spray

 
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My holy grail setting powder!!!! Keeps me Matte ALL DAY!!! Love love love!! Been using this for years!
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline
 
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This stuff smells AMAZING to me! Sets your makeup without leaving it wet and cakey!
Setting Mist - Morphe
 
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The aloe in this setting spray makes it amazing for summer heat! Holds your makeup on all day!
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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I have used this as a primer and setting spray!! Works amazing for both! Keeps you matte all day without that cakey look!
2.03 oz Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani | Ulta Beauty
 
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I love keeping this in my purse for touchups! Ive used it on my hair and my arms when I’m sweaty!!!! It’s amazing!
No Sebum Matte Mineral Blurring Loose Setting Powder - innisfree

Mascara & Eyes

 
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My Holy Grail Mascara!!!! LOVE! Been using this for years and it is always a repeat buy!
Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
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Don’t like wearing false lashes but need thag extra length? You NEED this! It’s buildable and genuinely gives you that false lashes look!
Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara - Essence
 
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Another amazing dupe!!! Smudge free, Flake free, and lots of volume!
Lash 'N Roll Curling & Lifting Mascara - e.l.f.
 
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This stuff is like skin care for your eyelashes!!! My lashes really do feel softer after!!!
Butter Blowout Mascara - Physicians Formula
 
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24 hour lift mascara! Buildable waterproof mascara, so you don’t have to worry about it getting flaky or clumpy as you layer!
Lash Sensational Body Waterproof Mascara - Maybelline