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Must-Have Makeup for a Dewy, Satin, or Semi Matte Finish
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items All of my ESSENTIAL makeup items to help glow and slay off and on camera 📸🩷
(I have come to the information that many of these product’s companies and brands have inhumane ethics, so take the recommendations lightly)
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Primer/Skin Prep
Illuminators
Skin Tint
Foundation
Concealer
Bronzer
Primer/Skin Prep
Although the price does not match the quality ($27.99 Canadian), I really do like this product. It brings the plump… right back! Makes my makeup look satiny and dewy. 9/10
Plump Right Back Face Primer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
I love this moisturizer before I apply my sunscreen and primer for my makeup. Great especially water based makeup. (8/10)
Clean Fresh Skincare Weightless Water Cream - CoverGirl
You only need a small amount, but my skin feels smooth, radiant and hydrated. (8/10)
Revive Serum : Ginseng + Snail Mucin - Beauty of Joseon
I use this before I moisturize for skin prep and it’s a game changer. Any thermal water should work, but this makes everything absorb perfectly! (9/10)
Avène Thermal Spring Water - Avene
Illuminators
A very nice and subtle skin tone evening skin glow. I use this even without makeup as a skin corrector and its just.. chefs kiss. (8.5/10)
Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer, Face and Body - L'Oreal Paris
Absolutely beautiful on the skin, provides a sheer amount of coverage and can be used for multiple different things, preferably before foundation or skin tint and can even just be worn by itself on top of skincare. (9/10)
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
What an amazing product. Im so glad I purchased this. I prefer the wand more than the elf halo glow. Provides sheer and subtle glowy coverage. (10/10) More shades please
Multi-Tasker Better Than Filters
Skin Tint
One of my FAVOURITE skin tint/foundations ever. The formula is absolutely beautiful on the skin and has a stunning skin like, satin finish. The only two things I would change about this product is to change the dropper to a pump and to make way more ...
Super Stay® Up to 24HR Skin Tint with Vitamin C
One of my FAVOURITE skin tints/foundations ever. Not only an amazing drugstore product, but an amazing product in general. Beautiful sheer second skin like coverage. The only things I would change about this is the dropper and the shade range. (9/10)
True Match Plumping and Hydrating Tinted Serum - Very Light
Such a beautiful product. It barely looks like I have anything on my skin and looks like “second skin”. Absolutely worth the money, though I dislike the packaging. (9/10)
Tinted Moisturizer: For Oily, Dry & Mature Skin MAKE UP FOR EVER
Foundation
This foundation is so underrated. This formula is so buildable. Medium to Full coverage and worth every cent. (9/10)
Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation Classic Ivory 201
Literally my skin tone in a bottle. I really like the formula of this and it is finally getting the credit it deserves. It might be the way I was using it, but it started peeling and looking dry on my skin. Might try again. (6/10)
DISCOVER THE NEW TRUE MATCH FOUNDATION - L'Oréal Paris
I did not try this enough to say I liked it. I like the packaging, however, I found that after a couple of months that it became clumpy and had to throw it out. It was probably expired and that's my fault. I will try this again. (4/10)
Foundation | Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner
I was recommended this foundation by a content creator. In purchased it for my high school prom and I was blown away by the finish. It was the wrong shaded at the time and I did not know how to handle it than. But I will give it another shot. (6.5/10...
FOUNDATION – MAKE UP FOR EVER - Makeup Forever
When I first bought this, I had to recommend it to all of my coworkers and friends. I still love the formula and the coverage and makes for an excellent bronzer if darker. 8/10
Quo Beauty Liquid Foundation - Shoppers Drug Mart
Great formula!! The shade range is decent, and I love the finish and coverage. A little goes a long way. Amazing for the price. (9/10)
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage | e.l.f. Cosmetics
This is a BEAUTIFUL formula. You really only need one to to pumps MAX. It empahzses your natural skin in an interesting and unique way. It's amazing for natural coverage looks and is so chef's kiss. 9/10
SurrealSkin™ Foundation – MAKEUP BY MARIO
I was not expecting this product to be this full coverage and thick. More of a soft matte finish. So buildable as well. 8.5/10
Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation and Concealer | Milani Cosmetics
VERY full coverage, good formula, the shades for me to choose from were not the greatest, but it’s great for full coverage semi matte finish. (8/10)
Foundation - PÜR Beauty
One of the BEST foundations I’ve ever tried, had some confusion at first with the shades, but now..it’s BEAUTIFUL. It’s a skin like satin finish. 9/10
Complexion Enhancing Foundation and Powder - Hauslabs.com
Concealer
This is my favorite concealer that I have tried so far. The price point is good since the product lasts your a long time and is medium coverage. The applicator is so easy to use and apply with. So incredibly creamy and beautiful every time. (9/10)
Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer - Tower 28 Beauty
It is great for highlighting under your eyes, it is fun too use, but i don't like the undertones, as well as how patchy it looks on me. (5/10)
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer - Maybelline
New formula is BOMB. Anytime I use a product that doesn't blend welI, just use this on top and it looks FLAWLESS. Or even use this for foundation that is too dark and the coverage will fix it for you. 9/10
Hydrating Camo Concealer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I did not expect it to be so full coverage but I am not complaining. I LOVE this concealer so much. I wish it had a doe-foot applicator, regardless an amazing formula. (9/10)
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
Similar to the e.l.f. hydrating camo concealer, I don't like the doe-foot appliater and how stiff it is. The actual product itself is pretty good. The shade range needs some work, but it is a great product! (6.5/10)
Concealer - Rimmel London
Acts similar to the Tower 28 concealer with the packaging, application and actual formula. It performs well, I don't know if it's the shade range at the store I purchased it from, but it seems to need some work. The actual formula is very beautiful a...
Exceptional Concealers for Flawless Skin | Makeup Collection
A very light formula, medium coverage. Very little goes a long way. Great for hugging as well. (7/10)
Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer - Winky Lux
Bronzer
Has amazing pigment and blends out nicely. It is definitely more heavy matte in my opinion, it’s my go to matte bronzer. 8/10
Bronzer Face Makeup - L'Oréal Paris
I'm not the best at reviewing matte makeup based products, as I am a dewy/satin coverage girly. But this powder was not very pigmented and I took me at least full minute to pick up any pigment. 5/10.
satin matte bronzer - {r.e.m. beauty}
What is this shade range??? Not acceptable for darker skin tones. It was not a good, I spent $5.99 on clear-out. It took the makeup off underneath. 2/10
SkinLights Prismatic Bronzer Makeup - Revlon
Same forumla as the e.l.f. Liquid Blushes, very pigmented and blendable. Great for beginners as well. 9/10.
Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Blush
Gives the best powder glowy-sun kissed effect, but you could get almost the same results from the essence powder blushes or the Milani baked blushes for half the price. 7.5/10
Powder Blush - Orgasm - NARS Cosmetics
I've only tried the two of the mini Rare Beauty blushes, and as they are beautiful colours, these camo blushes are INCREDIBLY pigmented. I love the sahdes as well. I use them so often and so affordable. 10/10
Camo Liquid Blush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Pretty shades - bad packaging. The two I bought both leaked and exploded. So hard to use. 3/10
Baby Got Blush - essence makeup
I don't love the consistency of it, but like the way it applies on the skin. 7.5/10
Putty Cream Blush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
VERY Pigmented, love the shade I bought- kind of messy. I LOVE shade “Dewy Worth It”. 9/10
Lumi Le Liquid Blush Glowy & Dewy Blush | L'Oréal Paris
Very affordable, I LOVE this powder orange blush in the shade 'Two to Tango" I use this ontop of an orange liquid blush and I get so many compliments. 10/10
Quo Double Up Blush Duo - TikTok
Very similar to the Nars blushes. More shades please. 9/10
Blush Products & Powders - Milani Cosmetics
Eyeliner
I tried this, and first of all, it's beautiful and stays on all day. Great for the price and better than the dollar tree one I was using. I always recomend this one. 10/10
Vivid Matte Liquid Liner - Eye makeup - NYX Cosmetics Canada
I like the precision of this liner. The pigment might need a little work, but overall it is a great everyday liner… especially for an eyelineraholic like me' 6/10
Infallible Grip Precision Felt Waterproof Eyeliner - L'Oreal Paris
Good formula for the price 5/10
Eyeliner Pencils & Liquid Eyeliner - Wet n Wild
I use this in black and brown.. it is SO GOOD. The pigment is great for the price. 7/10
Infallible Grip Mechanical Gel Eyeliner - Makeup - L'Oreal Paris
OH MY GAWSH. I was playing around with some of the testers, and this eyeliner has past expiry date, but the pigment was insane and it lasted for an entire day. 8/10
PUR Eyeliner
Brows
This… omg, makes your eyebrows GLUED to your skin. They will not go anywhere until you remove it. Must haves for anyone with thick brows… it does leave some flakes. 7.5/10
Ultra Glued Indestructible Styling Gel - GOT2B
This is the best drugstore brow wax I have tried so far. Holds in place and you don't need much at all- and I have BUSHY Brows. However, I am not a laminated brow girly. 8/10.
Kind & Free Clean Brow Wax | Rimmel London
First time I tried it, it made my brows look awkward, so I tried it again and it was okay to good. I don't think I'll purchase again as there are better ones on the market, like the NYX Brow Glue. 5/10
Super Lock Brow Glue Clear Eyebrow Gel - Maybelline
Very similar to the Rimmel Kind & Free Brow Gel, but does not last as long. Leaves lots of white flakes 4/10
Brow Lift - Clear Eyebrow Gel
The only thing I would change about this is the the size of the tube, wish it was larger. Bt it ha great hold, and I have bushy and wild eyebrows. I use te clear one first to shape, and the black tinted one to fill in. 8/10
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup
1st time trying it, I liked it but not rough to buy it again. 2nd time using it, I didn’t like it and wanted to get rid of it. Now, the third time, I love it it manages to get through my thick and bushy eyebrows to a stable shape. (8.5/10)
Brow Laminating Gel - Clear-Drying Brow Gel | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I really enjoy using this product! It does harden a few minutes after been applied- however your brows look naturally tamed and styled. I do see a couple of white flakes but it’s easy to remove them. (8.5/10)
Fluff & Fix 12HR Brow Wax for Lamination Effect
Mascara/Lash Tools
I used to reach for this product all the time, but now that I have tried other ones, it's not my favourite anymore. Its good for lengthing and elegance. But I procrastinate using this now. 7/10
Eye Makeup Panorama Washable Mascara | L'Oréal Paris
Suits my eye shape way better curl. 8/10
Classic Lash Curler - Tweezerman
The amount of compliments I get with this mascara!!! Makes my lashes even more black, and curled. 9/10
On The Rise Volume Liftscara | NYX Professional Makeup
Definitely a lengthening mascara, however, it does not give the lashes a bolding or thickening effect like the ads appear to show. This looks the exact same as the Essnce Lash Like A Boss mascara that costs $6. 5/10
Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara
Does the exact same thing as the Exxager-eyes mascara from Charlotte Tillbury for $20 less. I really like this mascara. 7/10
Lash Like A Boss Instant Volume & Length Mascara Ultra ...
I liked this at first, but now its just clumpy and not worth the hassle. It looks like black grey. 4/10.
Big Mood Volumizing Mascara
Performs much like the elf big mood mascara, but makes the lashes bolder and more black. Great for lifting. 7.5/10
Falsies Surreal Lash Extension Mascara
Great affordable curling mascara. Unfortunaty it does expire and get dry fast. 7.5/10
The Falsies Lash Lift® Washable Mascara - Maybelline
A wonderful affordable curling mascara. The hye is WORTH IT. Hard to believe it's only $6.99
lash princess curl mascara – essence makeup
Delivers a gentle cat eye look. Great price too. 7.5/10
Wonder'Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara | Rimmel London
Delivers length and gentle volume, and doesn’t flake or smudge on skin. (7.5/10)
Activist Volume & Curling Mascara For Longer Lashes - Pacifica
Lip Liner/Pencil/Crayon
So creamy and blendable!!! I absolutely love the shade 'On It". 8/10
Lifter Liner Smooth Moisturizing Lip Liner - Maybelline
FINALLY getting the recognition it deserves, for only $3 you get a creamy and pigmentted lip liner! 9/10
Cream Glide Lip Liner - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Creamy and has pretty good pigment. More shades please. 8/10
Line Loud Vegan Longwear Lip Liner - NYX Cosmetics
Lipstick
Love the colours, especially the shade ‘500 Wine Not?’ 8/10
Matte, Satin & High-Shine Liquid Lipsticks
OH. MY. GAWSH. Best liquid lipstick I have tried, incredibly longlasting and beautiful pigment. Need more shades. 9/10
Liquid Lipstick - Matte, Metallic & More - Revlon
Is okay to good. It is EXTREMELY lightweight. 7/10
Super Stay Matte Ink® Liquid Lipstick
Lip Gloss/Lip Oil
beautiful pigment, however, few do contain some chunks. Overall, beautiful. 8/10
Hydrating Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid - Maybelline
very thin formula, which for some is a bonus. Worth the $7
Oh My Gloss! Lip Gloss | Rimmel London
does't stay on for long, but the colours are SOOOO summer coded. 8/10
Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss | COVERGIRL®
the clear shade is the best clear clip gloss I've tried. for only $4. 9/10.
essence extreme shine lip gloss
I don't know if it's the shade I bought, but I do'nt like the applicator very much, its hard and barely glides on the lips. The shade I chose is quite scattered and has little pigment 6/10
Quo Beauty Milky Jelly Lip Gloss - Shoppers Drug Mart
very good for the price. stays on for a long time 6.5/10
Shop Juicy Bomb Shiny Lipgloss - essence makeup
Holy smokes! This both feels and looks plumping. The formula is so creamy and pigmented, another slay from NYX. 8/10
Duck Plump High Pigment Plumping Lip Gloss - NYX Cosmetics
I CANT STOP BUYING THESE. I cannot stop praising these! 10/10
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil | e.l.f. Cosmetics
elf… we need to have a talk, you're slaying the lip care game again! I love you
Squeeze Me Glow Moisturizing Lip Balm | e.l.f. Cosmetics
This is creamy and smooth. 6/10
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
I don'tget the hype.. it as … okay. 6/10. Awkward forumla.
Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss| NYX Professional Makeup
LOVE this product, wish there were more shades. 9/10
Lip I.V. Hydrating Lip Gloss Stain | NYX Professional Makeup
Pressed Powders
I love the finish!
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation - Maybelline
Loose Setting Powder
ABH Loose Setting Powder
PatrickStarrr, you've done it again
Ultimate Setting Powder Travel | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
Huda, OMG, I need to hug you for this one. the finish is perfection
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - Sephora
Meh- it does the job but leaves a white cast
Halo Glow Setting Powder | e.l.f. Cosmetics
At first I didn’t like it- it was not the right texture for me. I tried again a different method and I LOVE it for satin makeup
Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder Face Makeup - Maybelline
Setting Spray
A setting spray you wouldn't want to miss if you love dewy makeup like I do
Makeup Setting Spray - Dewy Finish - NYX
Makes my dewy makeup shine all day long 🫶🏼
Dewy Coconut Setting Spray Mist | e.l.f. Cosmetics
OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH- it does got by really fast, but that’s because I use a lot. Makes my makeup last all day
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani Cosmetics
An affordable alternative to the ONESIZE
Infallible 3-Second Micro Fine Setting Mist | L'Oréal Paris