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Makeup Holy Grails of an Ex Ulta Employee
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items I worked for Ulta for five years, I worked in several positions including Lancome and Clinique counter manager. Heres a list of my holy grail makeup products! From primer all the way to setting spray, high end to drug store, these are my absolute top...
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Primers
Brows
Base
Blush and Bronzer
Eyes
Powders
Primers
The best primers I have used, from SPF to pore less to sticky, I've tried it all and these are my favs!
The BEST Milk sticky primer dupe, I love how affordable and long lasting this primer is!
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
I loooove a good SPF primer and this is one i have been using for MONTHS. It's light weight, leaves no cast and feels great on my skin!
SPF BFF SPF30 Face Primer - Milani
My original favorite pore filling primer, it also comes in a matte option for the oily divas but either way it is so good!
Benefit Cosmetics - 0.75 oz The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer
This one is so good if you have any redness or discoloration, I use it when I have red acne spots to help blur imperfections!
Stila One Step Correct Brightening & Correcting Primer
The all nighter primer is a classic goodie, I love any variety they have, Urban Decay slayed with this one.
All Nighter Face Makeup Primer - Urban Decay Cosmetics
Brows
I love all of these pomades, gels, pencils and powders. Gotta love a good brow moment!
The Anastasia dip brow has earned her moment as a staple brow product for a reason and I love getting it out when I need a full brow moment
DIPBROW Waterproof, Smudge Proof Brow Pomade ...
Such a good brow gel, keeps your brows in place without making it feel like they're glued down and hard
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Clear Brow Gel Flexible Medium-Hold Eyebrow Setter
Really good for soft fill-ins and making hair like strokes, love it for my easy days
Precision Eyebrow Pencil Brow Definer - NYX Professional Makeup
I know a lot of people don't care for a brow powder but if you do, this one is really good
Brow Duet Brow Powder Duo
Base
The best foundations and concealers, mostly for dry/combo skin but I've included a couple good matte options for my oily divas!
This is my absolute favorite foundation, its medium-buildable coverage and looks good on EVERYONE. I worked as a Lancome counter manager for two years and this is my ride or die foundation
Lancôme - Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Full Coverage Foundation
If you have dry skin, like me, the Anastasia foundation is a must have. It's dewey, lightweight, but still covers everything. I adore it
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Foundation
Another go-to foundation that I mainly wear when I'm running quick errands or having a lazy day. It's good, cheap, and lasts all day
Wet n Wild - Soft Beige PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation
My favorite skin tint for easy days
Sheer Skin Tinted Foundation - L.A. Girl
One of the best concealers I've personally used. It works best for dry skin because of the dewey finish but it has a beautiful finish
Anastasia Beverly Hills - 2 Magic Touch Medium to Full Coverage Concealer
LA Girl is really good about providing coverage. It's a more matte finish but still works great on most skin types, I've loved this one for years
L.A. Girl - Concealer
Blush and Bronzer
Blushes and bronzers that I cannot live without
So so creamy, blendable and buildable and gives me a perfect blush every time. Ive had the same stick for way longer than you should keep your makeup for and she still gives amazing results every time
Eclipse Cheek & Lip Stick - r.e.m. beauty
Really good, really affordable blush stick. I looove Essense as a brand and they did not let me down with this one
Baby Got Blush - Essence
These surprised me with how much I liked them. They have a super creamy feel, even though they're powders. I love finishing my blush off with it
Clinique - Blush
Just like the blush, Essense did their big one with these creamy sticks. I love the consistency and the way it blends out
Baby Got Bronze Bronzing Stick - Essence
This bronzer is sooo good, I love the glow it gives while not being too much at the same time
elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand
Eyes
Everything eye, from mascara and shadow palettes to liners and glitters, the best of the best!
SO GOOD!! I currently use the brown one for a more natural look but I have tried every single Essence mascara and any of the Lash Princess are the best ones
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
This is my favorite “high end” mascara. While working for Lancome/Ulta I got to try so many high end mascaras and no matter what I keep going back to Hypnose Drama
Lancôme - Hypnôse Drama Extreme Volumizing Mascara
This is a really good eyeshadow primer that is waterproof and lasts all day long! Love it
Anastasia Beverly Hills - Water-Resistant Eye Primer Mini
I love using the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer because I know my shadow is going to stay all day and night
Urban Decay Cosmetics - Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion
I LOVE the Revolution eyeshadow palettes! There are so many options and every one is a good one. I've never had a bad experience with Revolutions palettes
REVOLUTION | Shadow Palettes
I am obsessed with Halsey's About-Face makeup line, their attention to detail is everything and the fact that its all affordable and good is so incredible. These eyeshadows last all day and are SO good
Matte Fluid Eye Paint - about-face
The BEST all day eyeliners, I've worn these through concerts, rain, shine and snow and it does not budge until my face wash comes into play
NYX Professional Makeup - Long Lasting Liquid Eyeliner
Powders
A few of my go to, must have powders for all skin types!
SO good! Literally makes your skin look amazing no matter what, I'm obsessed
Translucent Light Infallible Blur-Fection Longwear Loose Setting Powder - L ...
I love this powder because of how blurring it is, especially when you get your base down good!
Translucent Rich Bake & Set Setting Powder - Morphe
One of the best powders I've used in a long time! Makes your skin look sooooo good
about-face - Finale Curtain Call - Set & Smooth Loose Powder
Been one of my easy go-to's for years, a really good basic powder to use
Anastasia Beverly Hills Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Setting Sprays
I love a good setting spray so heres my favs!
This setting spray has a cult following for a reason, it's SO good!
Charlotte Tilbury - 3.3 oz Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
I've loved this setting spray since it first released and Im not stopping any time soon. I love using it as a refresher during my day
Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe
I started using this one recently and genuinely enjoy how it makes my makeup stay. It especially works good when I pair it with the grip primer, my makeup wont budge when I use that duo
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - e.l.f. Cosmetics