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Beauty Without Breaking the Bank

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Here are a couple of affordable products that I use all the time. You are allowed to treat yourself to new makeup products, without derailing from your budget or savings goal for the month. In this list I give you my affordable options for all things...
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4 Go-to Affordable Products for Your Face

My fav primers and foundations

 
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You could use this primer to lay bricks. As an oily girly, I cannot do my makeup without it!
ELF Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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This foundation is my holy grail. Since high school to now, it's always been in my makeup bag and ready to go!
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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I have TRIED so many concealers. LA girl PRO has never let me down. And for only $5!!!
Fawn Lightweight HD Pro Creamy Concealer - L.A. Girl | Ulta Beauty
 
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I use this primer in my T zone to make sure that I stay matte all day. It's really sticky though, so apply and move quickly babe!
NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Makeup Primer -

3 Budget Finds for Those Lucious Lips

A demure and…conscientious smooch.

 
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A perfect $3 find. I always throw this in my work bag when I need a cute lippie
06 Candy Shop Extreme Shine Volume Lipgloss - Essence | Ulta Beauty
 
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These $9 melting lip balms have been the perfect dupe for the $24 dollar one from another brand.
Blackberry Sorbet Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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Another holy grail for my lips. I always keep a couple of pinky-nude shades in my makeup bag. It's apart of my everyday picks
Tiramisu Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty

2 Powders That I Live By

Stay matte all day, for the low

 
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I use this everyday. It's my go-to all the time, and Maybelline always carries my shade <3
330 Toffee Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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Okay…this is only for my oily girlies. She's a dry one! But it keeps everything in place all day. 24hrs straight. Be prepared.
Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder Banana - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty

Sprays That Will Hold You Better Than Any Man Will

Something to set all your makeup savings.

 
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Run a marathon. TELL ME your makeup doesn't stay after spraying this. Lol. For my work makeup I pair this with the power grip primer from ELF and my makeup is set!
Photo Focus Matte Finish Setting Spray - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty
 
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I'm so serious. Be careful with this one. It's the makeup equivalent of hairspray lol. THIS will keep your makeup set for 24-48hrs lol. Ask me how I know
Sport Fix Extra Hold Makeup Fixing Spray - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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You have to get the spray to match the primer. Put these on and your makeup will stay! But don't ask me how it's going to come off lol
NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Makeup Setting Spray - 2 fl oz