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beauty on a budget! 𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡
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items As a college student, it's important to me to find good quality products while also being affordable. Here are some of my favorite products that I've found along the way, as well as some of my top choices for shades! :)
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lips
eyes
skin
hair
face
brushes
lips
It has the most gorgeous finish and feels moisturizing on my lips. I get compliments every time I wear it! There is so much product and has lasted me a while. My favorite shade is Black Honey! :)
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm
ulta is my favorite place to shop for makeup and skincare! there are so many amazing brands, as well as deals that are hard to come by. ulta makes shopping feel so fun!
Makeup & Nail Products | Ulta Beauty
A staple product that I keep in my bag. It moisturizes my lips while also giving me the perfect shine. My favorite shade is Red Dahlia.
Tinted Lip Balm
this is the perfect lip oil! it's so affordable and isn't sticky, which is my biggest pet peeve when it comes to lip products. it creates a beautiful shine and leaves my lips feeling hydrated!
Hydrating Lip Oil with Passion Fruit Oil | Burt's Bees
eyes
I was pleasantly surprised with this mascara! It applies smoothly and lasts throughout the day, a night out, and a shift at work.
High Impact™ Mascara
This has been my tried and true for eyebrow pencils! It is so affordable and super easy to use. The liner side is creamy and pigmented, and the spoolie is convenient. I use the shade deep brown!
Elf Instant Lift Brow Pencil
This mascara is one of my favorites because it holds curl and is super pigmented. I got it in a travel size as a gift and had to repurchase the full size!
Tarte Maneater Mascara
This eyeliner is so creamy and easy to apply to the eyes. I love the shade black honey, but black is the perfect staple color.
Clinique High Impact Gel Tech Eyeliner
i got this as a gift and absolutely love it. the applicater is one of my favorites that i've ever tried and i absolutely will repurchase when i'm done with the mascara i'm currently using!
Ilia Mascara
this mascara is perfect and lasts all day! it's extremely affordable compared to other mascaras on the market, and has lasted me 10+ hour shifts on multiple occasions!
Black Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara - L'Oréal
so affordable and nice! i mostly use the brow gel, but the lash side is also great for a more natural, but enhancing look. they also last all day and do not flake!
Clear Brow & Lash Mascara
skin
I got this as a gift and LOVE it! It's amazing at reducing puffiness under my eyes and dark circles, which are things I've struggled with. It is a staple in my self care routine.
Clinique Undereye Cream
this is THE moisturizer! it makes me feel so glowy and hydrated. definitely something worth repurchasing
Olay Regenerist Face Moisturizer
i'm a clinique girlie for life. this makeup remover was what my mom used to use, and i used to steal it when i was a kid lol. this is something that i love and haven't had any bad experiences with.
Clinique Makeup Remover
this is what i've used all throughout college and it has been amazing! it takes all types of makeup off and doesn't leave my skin feeling dry! i've put multiple people on this and they love it.
Micellar Cleansing Water Makeup Remover
this body scrub isn't too harsh and leaves my skin feeling so smooth. i love this scent so much and have almost everything they offer in it!
Exfoliating Body Scrub- Sol de Janeiro
hair
i've been using this for years and it makes my hair feel amazing. it feels like a high end hair product, but is so affordable
It's a 10 Leave in Product
this is one of my favorite shampoos! it smells great and leaves my hair feeling clean and soft.
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE® SHAMPOO
the conditioner that goes with the shampoo! it doesn't leave my hair oily, which is a huge problem for me.
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE® CONDITIONER
face
Super buildable, natural-looking, and has a beautiful finish! I wear this when I'm going for a natural look, as well as a more glam going out look! My favorite shade is Carribean! :)
Elf Putty Blush
The green color corrector is great for removing redness and discoloration on the skin before adding concealer.
Elf Green Color Corrector
This concealer is affordable and does a great job. It doesn't dry in a cakey way. Perfect for brightening the face in a makeup routine.
Elf Concealer
brushes
This brush is perfect for all types of products like foundation, concealer, blush, etc.
Elf Ultimate Blending Brush
the most perfect brushes for doing eyeshadow or even highlighter. i love the look of them too.
7-Piece Eye Brush Set - Morphe
a spoolie is an absolute must for me, whether i fill my brows or not, but the brush is also amazing and the perfect size for carving your brows.
Dual-Ended Angled Brow Brush & Spoolie
this brush is super soft and blends blush really well! i use it with the putty blush that's also on this list
Liquid Blush Brush
fragrances
one of my favorite scents! this is affordable compared to a lot of fragrances, and it's lasted me almost a year. it smells very summery and bright.
Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist - Sol de Janeiro
this is another scent that has lasted me so long and is more affordable than the others i've seen. this is perfect for a romantic night out.
Very Sexy Night Eau de Parfum- Victoria's Secret
extremely affordable and smells absolutely divine. i have it in body and hand lotion form, which are both great as well.
Into the Night Fine Fragrance Mist