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Affordable makeup brands/essentials 💄

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Hello this is my first list on Benable and I am here to help the girlies who are just now getting into makeup or need some help with getting good and affordable makeup products to help their looks I hope you enjoy 😉
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Primer

If you want to have flawless makeup you NEED to have a great primer to prep your face for foundation and other products to help with you look here are some that are great and affordable🏦
 
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NYX is a great brand all around especially when it comes to the base products for makeup 💄 like primer, foundation and lipstick or lip gloss
Face Glue Gripping Makeup Primer
 
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ELF is a brand that i actually use a lot and that i trust especially for people with sensitive skin and it is inexpensive and I highly recommend the Pink one specifically 😉
Power Grip Primer
 
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Urban decay was actually the first brand I was introduced to as a girl who was just getting into makeup and didn’t want to spend much money 💵 and their products are all amazing 🤩
All Nighter Face Primer - Longwear Foundation Boost

Foundation

 
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I know it’s not exactly a foundation but you can use it as one and combine it with the Eaze Drop’lit All-over Glow enhancement it’s literally magic together
Skin Tint
 
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You will see a lot of elf cosmetics on this list but that’s because I use them religiously and they are not expensive and are good quality products that I trust and use regularly! The foundation along with other products by this brand are always wort...
Foundation Makeup & CC Cream

Concealer

 
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So fun fact I actually use two different concealer one of them being once again by elf cosmetics we are locked in ❤️
Face Concealer & Color Corrector Makeup
 
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This is the other concealer along with elf cosmetics and they go hand and hand with helping me with my makeup routine especially for the under eyes
Concealer + Corrector

Setting spray

 
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I SWEAR BY THIS SETTING SPRAY! Urban decay is a great brand nonetheless and is somewhat affordable compared to other brands in the makeup industry today and it does stay on all night and doesn’t break out your skin
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray

Brushes

 
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You will ALWAYS need a good foundation brush and NEED to invest in one for your base will look flawless and not look like you have makeup on! Having a great base will help make a great makeup look! Morphe has a lot of great foundation brush and makeu...
Foundation Brushes | Morphe US
 
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The Sephora collection is also a great option for makeup! You could trust a MAKEUP company’s own products like brushes ! They are thick also have great bristles on the brushes so your face won’t feel itchy or have scratches on it and unlike other pop...
Makeup Brushes
 
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A beauty sponge or beauty blender can really help when it comes to setting powders and baking your makeup Ulta beauty has their own and are very affordable for like $6 the most and clean very easily too
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Brush cleaners/ makeup remover/ etc

Having a dirty makeup brush or no makeup remover is a NO NO❌ You always have to clean your makeup brushes not only because it’s good to did but using a dirty makeup brush can lead to skin issues like acne or itchy skin and lastly BAD MAKEUP🤢😬. Havi...
 
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Charlotte tilbury is that girl when it comes to makeup and taking it all off😏 see what I did there? Same name as the product 😂 but nonetheless charlotte tilbury is a brand you can trust when it comes to protecting your skin whether you put on makeu...
Take It All Off: Eye Makeup Remover
 
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Ulta beauty has amazing products for cleaning your brushes and I highly recommend getting a cleansing GEL not spray because spray does nothing! Gel is much better and easier to clean your brushes out and get a cleansing pad too like the one on this r...
Brush Cleaner - Tools & Brushes - 33 Products

Skincare after makeup

As a makeup beginner you need to have a great skincare routine after you’ve taken your makeup off and your about to shower and get ready for 🛌 if you already have a skincare routine you don’t need these recommendations but if you don’t have a skinca...
 
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ELF cosmetics is a very good brand for hydration and is very affordable and it’s cruelty free and vegan 🌱! Not only do I like their makeup products but I am also a big fan of their skincare and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS Double cleanse or maybe even tripl...
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
 
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For my sensitive skin girlies! Hey baby 🥰 Good molecules is a great invest not just one product either but it’s the whole line that amazing for our skin baby ever since I discovered them I have been hooked and I don’t care if i don’t get a sale from...
Good Molecules
 
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First of all!!! Dr.Jart sponsor me Pleaseeeeee! I love these face masks from Dr.Jart because they don’t dry out easily and it brings life back into your skin especially the ones with vitamin C in them! I put them on after I do my skincare routine and...
Korean Skincare Face Masks and Sheet Masks
 
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You can’t go to bed with dry lips! Not on my watch you won’t 😡 put something on those lips so they won’t be cracked in the morning and don’t you want to kiss your boo with smooth lips?! I thought so. Elf cosmetics can help you with that and they can...
Squeeze Me Glow Moisturizing Lip Balm

Makeup organizers

 
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You need a makeup bag or a makeup organizer to keep your makeup well….. Organized lol 😂 not only does it help keep your brushes and makeup around each other it helps keep you organized as a beginner makeup girly☺️
Makeup Bags & Organizers - Makeup - 74 Products