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busy working mom makeup must-haves
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we don’t have time or money to waste in this season of life, so I’ve laid out my tried and true makeup recs quick enough to keep you on schedule and built to last from the office to evening soccer practice
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foundation + skin tints + primers
 
concealers
 
blush + bronze
 
eyes
 
powders
 
brushes and tools

foundation + skin tints + primers

 
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the Dior foundation stick is THAT girl if you want more coverage that’s also buildable. she’s a go-to on days I need coverage to last. great for normal to combo skin!
Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Hydrating Foundation Stick
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the versed skin tint is my everyday go-to product and has completely replaced foundation!! such good coverage, doesn’t settle in wrinkles and lines, and lasts all day!
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pores? Don’t know her with this primer
ICONIC London Underglow Blurring Primer - Skincare-Makeup Hybrid
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love this for under foundations + mixed with skin tints for a healthy glow
Dior Forever Glow Star Filter Illuminating Primer
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I wear this a lot all by itself in the summer for a little color and glow!
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Glow
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concealers

 
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Takes care of my hereditary dark circles in seconds 😮‍💨
Revealer Extra Bright
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THE concealer for aging + mature skin. Super hydrating and the coverage is amazing
HY‑Glam Concealer – Luminous Matte Full‑Coverage Wear
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another concealer fav for those nights I didn’t sleep 😬
Full Coverage Blemish Concealers
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the tower28 concealer stays in my lineup!! so hydrating with great buildable coverage
Swipe Serum Concealer
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blush + bronze

 
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a great liquid bronzer option!! and bonus points for being clean!
Saie Dew Bronze | Soft-Focus Effortless Liquid Bronzer
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this blush in shade spicy is my year round go-to
Saie Dew Blush™ | Liquid Cheek Flush
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Rhode pocket blush in freckle is my favorite everyday blush when I need something neutral
pocket blush - freckle
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I love piggy for a pop of color in the spring and summer
pocket blush - piggy
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haus labs blushes are slept on! the best colors and great pigment
Color Fuse Blush Powder
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the only bronzer that doesn’t pull orange on my light skin!
Talc Free Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer
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the nyx buttermelt blushes in ANY color are so good and you can’t beat the price
Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
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Fenty killawatt highlighter in Moscow mule is the perfect blush topper
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
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a forever fav blush!
NARS Blush - Orgasm Rush
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I LOVE the dibs contour and the coordinating brush my favorite
Glowtour Duo
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eyes

 
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Shade 22 cashew topped with some bronzer for longevity is the move!! That’s what I wear for my everyday eyeshadow
Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow
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love the merit cream shadows too! I have oily eyelids and these stay all day
Solo Shadow
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Where my green eyed girlies at? This pallet is for you but only if you want your eyes to pop and look like magic
LUXURY PALETTE Pillow Talk - Eyeshadow
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if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Mac kohl eyeliners for life
Eye Kohl | Matte Eye Pencil
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A primer + mascara in one? Absolutely. The mascara stays all day and doesn’t flake so that is a big win 👏🏻
Double Standard Primer & Mascara Duo
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if I was gonna go bougie with mascara, it’ll always be Dior
Dior Mascaras - Luxury Lash Curling, Defining, Plumping, Priming
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The best tubing mascara I’ve ever tried!!
Badi Lash Mascara
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A great 10/10 brow pencil, no notes
Brow Pop
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this brow gel doesn’t make your brows feel like they’re coated in plastic but they aren’t going ANYWHERE!
Infinite Hold Brow Gel For Sculpted, Feathered Brows
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powders

 
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Another 10/10 powder rec if you’re on the oily side!
HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake Blurring Loose Baking & Setting Powder
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my favorite pressed powder! I keep a second one in my bag always
Pressed Powder
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a fav for special occasions, events, and the summer
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
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My final makeup step: the kopari sun glaze for a dewy glow and extra spf. Get an extra for your bag!
Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50
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I love setting my under eyes with this and it is always my last step after I’m done with my makeup - it gives the prettiest subtle glow
Cloudlight Soft Glow Veil Finishing Powder
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new to my lineup but definitely a new fav ✨
Cloud Set Loose Powder
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Love this powder - has a little bit of a glimmer so it’s great for winter months or dry skin girlies!
Saie Airset | Radiant Loose Setting Powder | Clean Beauty
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brushes and tools

 
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these brushes are amazing for skin tints and foundations
Face Makeup Brushes | Soft & Flawless Application
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the perfect 2-in-1 for your cream and powder bronzers and blushes
Duo Brush Face
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Literally the only eyeshadow brush in my lineup because it’s so versatile - use on cream, liquid or powder eyeshadow!
Duo Brush Eye
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The BEST blending brush for concealers on the market
Soft Bristle Concealer Brush - Tapered for Flawless Blendability
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My favorite for blending out primers and skin tints quickly!
Saie The Big Brush | Multi-Use Blender and Buffing Brush
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my favorite powder brush for targeted areas
Saie The Fluffy Brush | Multi-use Targeted Powder Brush
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my everyday puff for powder all over my face and under my eyes!
#1 Selling Powder Puff: Beautyblender® Power Pocket Puff
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lips

 
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my favorite lip plumper from someone with thin lips!
Lip Gloss, Plumping Serum, Polish & Cream
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a great, hydrating lip oil with just the right amount of color
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
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THIS is the best lip plumper ever
Polite Society “B.I.G. Mouth” Lip Plumping Gloss
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love this versed lip balm for hydration and just a hint of color
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my fav lip balm with tint - this + one of their glosses on top is perfection
Power-Full Plump Lip Balm
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my FAV lip balm besides my aquaphor
The Lip Balm | Multi-Ceramide
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worth the hype!
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
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skincare / makeup hybrids

we loooove a multi-tasking situation!! makeup that’s also skincare? yes please.
 
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full of ceramides + hyaluronic acid and makes a great primer!
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Face Glaze Skin Barrier Protect & Glow Moisturizer
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truly a serum skin tint with spf + such great coverage! my go-to everyday instead of foundation
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a medium coverage, buildable concealer
Swipe Serum Concealer
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best of the best in terms of skincare and makeup hybrid!! This stuff is SO good
Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 | Eye Cream
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all of these are fantastic and have spf!!
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Color Balm SPF 50
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Another great concealer with a serum consistency and benefits!
Bare With Me Concealer Serum
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not necessarily skincare but has a peptide ingredient that helps promote hair density 👏
Brow Makeup - Brow Pencils, Tints, & Brow Gels
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The best and packed with great ingredients
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
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as close to skincare as a powder can be!
Neo Blurring Powder | Lightweight Korean Beauty Essential
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Great for powder AND spf touch ups throughout the day
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield SPF 50
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