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From a Skin Expert: Makeup Essentials I Actually Use

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Stephanie Casperson

As a licensed Aesthetician, I love helping others get their skin and makeup just right, so trust me when I say these are the products I actually use and recommend. They’re reliable, easy to love, and make getting ready a little more fun. Think of thi...

Sections

Brows

Finishing & Setting

Eyes

Makeup Tools

Make-up Prep

Bronzer

Brows

Because great brows change everything ✨ This list features my go-to brow makeup must-haves for filling, fluffing, shaping, and setting, whether you’re going for soft and natural or bold and defined.

Anastasia Dupe with a great range of shades/creamy formula that stays put all day!

NYX-Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil

Must-have for fluffy, lifted brows that stay in place all day. With a strong, invisible hold, it keeps every hair perfectly styled, no crunch, no budge, just flawless brows every time ✨

Anastasia-Brow Freeze

Use this to make hair-like strokes, especially in the front of brows for a natural brow look! Waterproof for all day wear!

Anastasia-Brow Pen

Finishing & Setting

The final step that makes all the difference ✨ This list features my go-to finishing and setting must-haves to melt makeup together, reduce shine, and keep everything in place from morning to night.

A cult classic for a reason ✨ Blurs, sets, and locks makeup in place with a soft, smooth finish. Perfect for reducing shine and keeping your makeup looking fresh all day, especially if you love that flawless, filtered look.

Airspun-Loose Powder Translucent Powder

Luxe, lightweight perfection. This silky powder sets makeup with a soft-focus finish that blurs imperfections and controls shine without looking cakey. A beauty-bag staple for some ambiance and glow!

Givenchy-Prisme Libre Setting & Finishing Loose Powder

Great hydrating setting spray, I use this throughout the day and throw this in my purse for easy access.

Elf-Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray

Eyes

Everything you need to make your eyes pop 👀✨ This list features my go-to eye makeup favorites for defining, smudging, blending, and adding that extra wow,whether you’re keeping it natural or going full glam.

your go-to liner for wings that don’t quit. Glides on smooth, stays put, and won’t smudge no matter how many coffees, zoom calls, or happy tears you have in a day. Hands-down best liquid liner!

Stila-Stay All Day ® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Blends beautifully, great everyday shades, intense & soft everyday looks! My go-to palette and formulation!

Anastasia-Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette

Want your shadow to stop creasing and POP? Use this on the lids, set it with translucent powder, then you're good to go!

Anastasia-Eyeshadow Primer

Makeup Tools

Good makeup starts with the right tools ✨ This list features my go-to brushes, sponges, and tools that make application easier, faster, and way more flawless,no guesswork required.

Beauty Blender DUPE, This little tool does it all. Perfect for blending foundation, concealer, or cream products into a flawless, airbrushed finish. Soft, squishy, and totally reliable for everyday makeup magic for a fraction of the price!

Ulta-Beauty Sponge

Double-sided finishing and bronzer/blush brush. Very soft and great quality!

Hourglass-Veil™ Powder Brush

Great for smaller areas for finishing powder, I use this on my under-eyes for a flawless finish, as well as the creases of my nose.

BEAKEY-12pcs Powder Puffs

Make-up Prep

Great makeup starts before the makeup ✨ This list features my go-to prep must-haves to hydrate, smooth, and prime the skin so your makeup looks better, lasts longer, and feels amazing.

Evens and brightens skin tone while keeping makeup in place all day!

Elf-Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide

Great skincare infused primer! Brightens as well as holds makeup in place throughout the day!

Bobbi Brown-Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer

Put on after primer for a beautiful glow to the skin under your foundation or by itself! This is now a staple to bring life to my skin!

L'Oreal-Natural Glow Enhancer

Bronzer

Because a little bronzer goes a long way ☀️ This list features my go-to bronzers for warming up the complexion, enhancing natural contours, and giving that effortless, just-back-from-vacation glow.

The most buttery bronzer that goes on so smooth and effortlessly!

Physician's Formula-Butter Bronzer

Beautiful beachy, natural glow bronzer. My go to for a beautiful sun-kissed glow

Hourglass-Ambient™ Lighting Bronzer | Natural, Sun-Kissed Glow

Great, natural matte bronzer if you don't want that extra glow but want that dimension!

Benefit-Hoola Bronzer