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Makeup Fave that won't break the Bank!
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items As a beauty fanatic, I have gathered all of my favorite staples for a gorgeous, lasting makeup look that will not break the bank. I use a lot of these on the daily and just swap them out every few days! I have a lot of make up products, need to use t...
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Primers
Foundation
Mascara
Eyebrows
Blush
Bronzers
Primers
If you don’t use primers, you need to start asap!
Amazing primer, ELF has really upped their game!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Don't sleep on NYX! This brand back then was a no go for me but they have been improving their products with their new releaes. This primer is an everyday use for me, Absolutely love it!
1.18 oz The Face Glue Gripping Primer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
This will remove any excess oils and hydrate your skin, minimizing the appearance of pores. This can be use with no foundation to have a more natural look on the daily.
Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer - Milani | Ulta Beauty
I love love love this primer! This is my daily! Not only does it leaves your skin lookings hydrated, the grip this has to preserve makeup is insane. I've bough 3 bottles since it came out, so you know I lovs this!
Grippy Serum Hydrating Grip Primer Makeup - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Put this on add some mascara and you'll be on your way! Not only does it have SPF protecting you from the sun, it hydrates your skin making it look like you just did a whole 10-step skincare routine.
SPF BFF SPF30 Face Primer - Milani | Ulta Beauty
If you like a matte finish on your makeup, this is the one for you.
e.l.f. Power Grip Matte Gel Primer, Hydrating
You know I love a good korean product. You can never go wrong with them.
TOUCH IN SOL No Poreblem Mattifying Primer
I used this before the Grippy was released, this is an oldie but a goodie for me!
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer with Hyaluronic Acid
Another great mattifying primer.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Primer SPF20
This mattifiying primer is great as well. Milk has amazing products too.
Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer
Foundation
Foundation staples I swear by!
THIS!!! When a say FULL COVERAGE, I mean FULL COVERAGE! This will not only hide away imperfections it blends amazingly to your skin, making it seem as if there's no foundation at all.
21N IVORY Mask Fit Red Cushion - TIRTIR | Ulta Beauty
My everyday foundation! I absolutely love it.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
This is the powder version of the foundation, you can use this to retouch after a long day and still have a long night ahead of you.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder
This is not a foundation but a tint, however, works as great as a foundation! You can use this on the daily when on the go! Amazing product overall.
Cashew Butta Buttermelt Glaze Skin Tint SPF 30 - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
I've used this for years and still do this is my second favorite after the Maybelline.
Light Beige Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer - Milani | Ulta Beauty
Provides good coverage, adn won't break the bank.
L.A. Girl Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation Fair
Amazing coverage with a mattifying finish. Like a said don't sleep on NYX.
NYX Bare With Me Blur Skin Tint - Light Medium
For the price, this is a great product. With a good coverage and a nice finish. You can build the coverage to your desire without feeling cakey or heavy.
e.l.f. Soft Glam Medium Coverage Foundation
I used this for a good amount of years back when the bottle was different! Amazing coverage without feeling cakey, however this works best on oily skin. If using on dry skin make sure you prep and hydrate your skin prior to using.
N3 Neutral Light Medium True Match Super-Blendable Foundation - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
A great budget foundation. Buildable to your desire as well, without the cakey feeling or look. Last long, great coverage if you like a matte finish.
Vanilla Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Mascara
Mascara might not solve all my problems, but sure is a great start!
Okay, the HYPE is REAL with this Mascara. I wear this on the daily for work, and doesn't smudge which we love right!?
Maybelline Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara
I don't know what I love more, either the mascara of the price for i, because let me tell you this mascara is AMAZING!
essence Lash Princess Mascara Volumizing
I have used this for years, and yes in blue color, because why not! It's stands out a lot more, gotten a million of compliments on my lashes too. This mascara is amazing adding great volume.
L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara, Cobalt
Do yourself a favor and invest in this mascara and thank me later. This is another mascar I've been using for years and absolutely love!
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
I love this mascara! My daughter has it and I be taking it all the time to wear it! Provides grea lift for a long time and doesn't smudge.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara Black
Been using this since my teen years, cause it was the cheapest at the time, been a decade a some after that and I still use this today. Use it when you want a natural day look. Doesn't smudge and it is buildable without clumping.
Maybelline Great Lash Volumizing Mascara, Very Black, 2 Count
I might be obsessed with Maybelline's mascaras, but they are just too good for the price! You can't go wrong with any of them.
Maybelline Volum' Express Colossal Mascara
Eyebrows
I talk with my eyebrows, do you?
Absolutely love! My everyday use! I'm actually running out, need to buy more!
NYX Brow Glue Crazy Lift 16HR Hold Gel
Another product I love! Long lasting and a lift that will be talked about for days!
e.l.f. Brow Lift Clear Shaping Wax
This is a bit on the high end of products, but it is an amazing product as well! This will not leave your eyebrows white after a whole day of wearing.
Benefit Ready Set Brow 24H Clear Gel 0.23oz
If you have eyebrows that are uneven or missing hair, you're not the only one, I do too!! This will fill in your eyebrows, and it's long lasting too. I use to use this every day before I did Ombre on mines. You will love this!
Maybelline TattooStudio Brow Pomade Deep Brown
A great product for an even greater price!
essence Fix It Like a Pro Brow Fixing Gel
If you have thick or curly eyebrows, let me tell you this is the one for you! Your eyebrows will stay in place!
got2b Glued 2-in-1 Brow & Edge Gel 16ml
Good product!
e.l.f. Clear Lash & Brow Mascara 2-Pack
Over 10K bought in the last month! That got to tell you it’s a great product especially for the price.
NYX Control Freak Clear Eyebrow Gel
Great product! Eyebrows will stay in place for several days without having to reapply every day.
Clear Super Lock Brow Glue Waterproof Eyebrow Gel - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Blush
I don’t have to wear anything other than blush.
This is the dupe version of the Benefit and I got to say I love it! Pigmentation is amazing! Last long too!
e.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint, Cherry Cola
Like I said NYX is amazing! Their blushes are amazing! These are my favorites! I own 4 colors of this product and absolutely love them!
NYX Buttermelt Powder Blush, Vegan, 12HR
My everyday blush! Love the pigmentation on this one and long lasting too.
Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Stick Cream Blush
Another one I use almost every day! Great product! Pigmentation is amazing!
SHEGLAM Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte - Love Cake
Matte finish, it’s buildable, but this is a soft blush if you don’t like to overwhelm your makeup.
e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette, 4 Shades, Light
Gorgeous colors, that apply smoothly.
She's Cute Liquid Blush - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
Bronzers
I can’t live without a good bronzer!
I love this bronzer! I use this on the daily for work!
NYX Matte Buttermelt Bronzer, Butta Ballin
Another great product! Long lasting, liquid bronzer and doesn’t feel cakey at all.
SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Stick
If you like a shimmer bronzer, this is for you. Very good bronzer that has a nice finish to it, you can build it up to your liking without being too overpowering.
wet n wild Color Icon Bronzer Sunset Striptease
These Pixi sticks are great! Great pigmentation! Pair it with the Pixi Blush, you won’t be let down!
Pixi On-the-Glow Bronze Tinted Moisture Stick
This is my all time favorite ❤️ But I don’t use it on the daily, since it’s a bit more pricey! I use it for going out!
Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder 0.28oz
Great liquid bronzer! I have this and use it almost daily as well! Doesn’t feel heavy or cakey!
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour 2 Fair/Light
When on the go and don’t have time to do each step, this the one! Mix this with a moisturizer or a serum and you’ll be looking sun kissed all day!
e.l.f. SKIN Bronzing Drops Liquid Bronzer
You’re going to need this!
e.l.f. Dual-Ended Cream + Powder Makeup Brush
Highlighters
Add some sparkles ✨
Has good pigmentation, and buildable, but you don’t want to over do it since it has a lot of shimmer.
wet n wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder Warm Gold
This is my everyday highlight. I absolutely love this product. Has a nice shimmer to it and last all day.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand
Soft, yet buildable. So pretty too!
SHEGLAM Glow Bloom Liquid Waterproof Highlighter
I love the buttermelt collection from NYX! They really are great!
NYX Buttermelt Highlighter 05 Bright & Butta
Love this highlight, it blends perfectly with any skin type.
tarte glow tape highlighter - Illuminating Glow
Great for a no makeup look! Has a nice glowy, hydrating finish to it.
Saie Mini Glowy Super Gel - Hydrating Primer & Glow Serum
Powder version of the Halo Wand. They both are great! Choose your preference!
Soft Pearl Era Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Lips
Everyone looks at the lips, might as well make it notable! 👄
I love these lip balms! Pair it with a lip liner and you’re golden!
Summer Fridays Tinted Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar
I use this almost everyday, if I find them in my purse. They don’t have a sticky feeling to it. Doesn’t last long, I mean what lipgloss does? But are lightly tinted and I do really like these.
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm - Blackberry Sorbet
Great pigmentation plus adds hydration and protects from sunrays.
NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip Gloss - Chillin Like a Villain
If you like a matte finish this is it! These are softly pigmented, but not buildable, you can build it as up to 2 times max.
NYX Smushy Matte Lip Balm - Swipe Sesh
Hear me out! These I do use in the daily! I own 5 colors of this and I love them all! I pair them with a lip liner and I’m On my way!
ColourPop Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Balm - Strawberry Milk
The pigmentation after for the stain is wild! Great product for the price.
ColourPop HydraPop Glossy Lip Stain - Mantra
These are my all time fave lip liners! Long lasting and great pigmentations!
Thugz Blush Too Trace'd Out Pencil Lip Liner - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty