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items You don't have to spend a lot to look flawless. Most of my picks for this list are $15 or less! Let's get glam.
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primers.
foundation.
concealers.
contour/bronzer.
blush.
eyes.
primers.
the og primer for a reason! very good “grip” effect so your makeup stays locked in place! you can't go wrong with this option.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
same staying power as the original but this version has niacinamide. good for the oily girlies.
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
they made a matte version for the oily girlies that want a true matte finish.
Power Grip Matte Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
this is nice to use before your primer for the perfect base if you are going for a dewy look.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Moisturizer Drops - 1 fl oz
this one is a bit over $20 for the smallest size but it lasts. it's technically not a primer, but a sunscreen. the feel of it is close to a primer and it works so good under makeup. trader joes makes a great dupe for this!
0.68 oz Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 Invisible Sun Protection - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
glides onto the skin really easily. grips makeup for no sliding
Grippy Serum Hydrating Grip Primer Makeup - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
foundation.
if you ever wanted to test you shade or just get a feel for new face products, this is a good sample kit that comes with a voucher for $10 off the full size.
Complexion Try-On Sample Bag With Redeemable Voucher - Sephora Favorites | Sephora
a tried and true throughout the makeup girlies and even pro mua!! a good buy for your kit.
Warm Sun 334 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
creamy, blendable, and multi-purpose. you can use one color for foundation and a darker color to contour.
Amber TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 - BLK/OPL | Ulta Beauty
lightweight with a natural finish!
Deep 30W Lightform Extended Hydration Foundation - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
really good formula. doesn't leave you super matte. you still get a nice glow without the oil.
350 Super Stay Up to 30HR Wear Lumi-Matte Longwear Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
ok so this is $2 over our $20 budget but it really is worth trying! good coverage and a natural finish.
Best Skin Ever 16 Hour Natural Finish Liquid Foundation - SEPHORA COLLECTION | Sephora
concealers.
one of the best drugstore concealers on the market!! my top pick of budget concealers.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Full Wear, Full Coverage, Waterproof Concealer - 420 Cocoa - 0.33 fl oz
she's a bit thicker but blends out really smooth. full coverage.
Deep Chestnut Hydrating Camo Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
another good option, but it does dry down pretty fast so you have to work quickly.
NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer - 13 Golden - 0.11 fl oz
i think we all had our la girl concealer days and honestly the brand is still just as good!
Fawn Lightweight HD Pro Creamy Concealer - L.A. Girl | Ulta Beauty
nice color corrector that blends out well and doesn't get patchy.
Light 10 Correct & Conceal Under Eye Brightening Concealer - Essence | Ulta Beauty
no creasing or caking up! a pricier option but makeup forever has really good products.
HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer with Niacinamide - MAKE UP FOR EVER | Sephora
contour/bronzer.
just like the blushes they are so nice to work with! perfect warmth for so many skintones.
NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Bronzer- 06 Do Butta (Deep Golden) - 0.17oz
very pigmented. i use this to set my contour and it works great.
Deep Dark Bronzed Duo - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
good pigment and blends really well.
9 Deep/Rich Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
the thin tip is so good for nose contour!
Balanced Shapelifter Micro Contour Stick - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
i have used this so much and have yet to hit pan! it lasts so long and has great pigment
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Contour Stick | Sephora
blush.
there are so many colors to choose from and they are all stunning! my favorite is berry well.
Suave Mauve Camo Liquid Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
easy formula to blend and work with. good color payoff but definitely buildable.
Caribbean Putty Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
ugh this blush is a dream! so pigmented and smooth. my absolute favorite is Butta Than Before
U Know Butta Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
subtle but still really pretty.
Aura Points Rose Blush Icon Palette - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
so rich and pigmented!! these will definitely last a long time
Vol 3 Blushed Duo - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
this blush palette comes with a cream, powder, and highlighting blush for less than $20
Wine & Dine Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
eyes.
i have bought this twice and i can say it's my favorite brow gel! no stickiness or white cast.
e.l.f. Brow Laminating Gel - 0.27oz
perfect to fill in brows with hair like strokes instead of using a pencil. they end up looking way more natural.
NYX Professional Makeup Lift N Snatch! Brow Tint Pen - Espresso - 0.03 fl oz
all of the mascaras from essence are $5 or less and they work great. i like this waterproof version
Black Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
gives me long flirty lashes with just a few coats.
Bold Black Mini Make It Big Volumizing Mascara - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
have been using this mascara since i was in high school and it still has a place in my vanity.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
i never put my mascara on without using this! it really does make a difference. makes me look like i have on falsies.
The Big Prime Conditioning Lash Primer - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
a perfect nude palette to create a soft glam look
Nude Mood Pressed Powder Palette - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
i loveee this palette for fall! the orange colors are so pretty
Rock On Pressed Powder Palette - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
this palette is stunning! can create so many soft glam looks
e.l.f. Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette Nude Mood - 0.49oz
i'm telling you, you can't go wrong with a morphe palette. the colors are just so gorgeous.
Morphe Rich & Foiled Rose to Fame Eyeshadow Palette - Rose to Fame - 0.35oz - Ulta Beauty
setting powders.
very popular pressed powder just like the foundation. blurs and smooths for that irl filter effect
360 Mocha Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
so this does go over our $20 budget but honestly she is worth the investment upfront! a cult fave for a reason.
Translucent Mini Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier | Ulta Beauty
affordable and works well!
Translucent Medium Deep Infallible Blur-Fection Longwear Loose Setting Powder - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
a little over budget but this is one of the most popular powders for a reason.
Mini Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder - Charlotte Tilbury | Sephora
setting spray.
i love this setting spray for a dewy look. it melts powder like a dream and doesn't make your skin feel oily or slick.
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
such a refreshing mist! it has a natural skin finish so you are not too matte, or too dewy. also good to spray between layers as you are applying your makeup.
2.03 oz Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani | Ulta Beauty
a light misting spray that melts your makeup down and makes everything seamless! the larger version is over $20 but the travel lasts a while if you don't do your makeup everyday.
Continuous Setting Mist 2.8 oz Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
a nyx staple. this setting spray has been around a while and still works great for a matte look.
2.02 oz Matte Finish Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray Vegan Formula - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
an urban decay all nighter dupe for less than $10!!
Sport Fix Extra Hold Makeup Fixing Spray - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
if you like one size finishing spray, this is a very close dupe!
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
another finishing spray option. use a regular setting spray first, then go in with this to lock everything in place.
Superfix Misting Spray - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
lippies.
so juicy and glossy. absolutely no stickiness!
Clear Lip Lacquer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
elf is truly that girl! these lip oils rival high end picks on any day!! i have literally almost every color.
It's Giving Guava Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
creamy nude gloss and goes great with a brown liner and clear gloss!
Bronzed Sugar Bronzed Lip Gloss - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
so buttery and juicy with a hint of color!
Strawberry Shortcake Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
the gloss we all know and love! i have so many colors and they are all stunning. no stickiness
Praline Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
i never really see people mention these but they are worth trying for sure, especially as a top coat in a lip combo
Lychee Nectar Fruit Fetish Lip Oil - Milani | Ulta Beauty
creamy, buttery, and perfect colors. even hydrates your lips.
Wish You Were Here Light Lock Lip Gloss - about-face | Ulta Beauty
viral for a reason. plenty of colors and affordable.
NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Velvet Smooth Lip Liner - Vegan Formula - Vintage - 0.035oz
a creamy lip liner for less than $5 that actually stays put! i loveeee the dark brown doppio esspresso.
e.l.f. Cream Glide Lip Liner - Doppio Espresso - 0.03oz
good color payoff and your liner lasts all day without having to reapply a bunch of times.
Nightcap Signature Lip Pencil - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
can be used to stain your entire lips of just line them and use a gloss.
04 HEY-zel Peel Off Lip Liner STAY-N - SACHEU | Ulta Beauty
tools/brushes.
love elf brushes! they blend like a dream
e.l.f. Ten Out of Ten Makeup Brush Set - 10ct
blends out liquid and cream products really well.
Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush & Sponge Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
easy to blend with!
Total Sponge Set - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
these make setting your under eye so smooth!
Halo Glow Pinkie Puffs - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty