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Makeup Faves 2026

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In this list you'll find my favourite make-up items, from foundation and concealer, to eyes and lips. Everything I use on a daily base or especially for special occasions is in this list. I also added more affordable options I use myself, because eve...
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Base

 
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You don't need another prime than this one. Your makeup will stay on all day and all night! It works so good it's affordable, it's just perfect.
NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Primer 35ml
 
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Hands down my absolute favourite foundation, I've been using this one for years and it's perfect!
NC15 Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control - MAC
 
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An absolute amazing foundation, a little more expensive so I usually wear these when I want to feel extra fancy!
0N1 Alabaster Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation - Estée Lauder
 
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The best CC cream for when you want a little cover but not too much. Has beautiful ingredients to keep the skin hydrated too!
Medium Moisture Surge CC Cream Hydrating Colour Corrector Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Clinique
 
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My favourite low budget foundation. Perfect for everyday wear so you don't spend a rib on your foundation.
Natural Beige 220 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline
 
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An affordable BB cream that works amazing! Perfect for everyday wear.
Medium/Deep Dream Fresh BB Cream 8-In-1 Skin Perfector - Maybelline
 
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Hands down the best concealer out there!
22N Light Neutral Shape Tape Creamy Concealer - Tarte
 
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This concealer is one of my favourite concealers because it works wonders and you can use it a looooot before it's empty!
Vanilla Soft Matte Complete Concealer - NARS

Contour

 
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A very beautiful and easy to use bronzer to create that effortless and sunkissed look!
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face
 
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A beautiful contour with a little shimmer, perfect for summer days!
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer- Fair
 
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This blush is perfect for if you want that cute and flirty pink cheek and nothing overdone!
Dandelion Brightening Finishing Powder
 
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This highlighter is soooo beautiful and bright, the aliens on the moon will see it.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter
 
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A lovely darker blush for everyday wear. I personally love a darker blush most of the year.
Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Blush - Merlot Moment 140 - 0.21oz: Buildable Dewy Finish, Brightening Effect, Face Makeup
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Eyes

 
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Such a pretty pallette to create that flirty eye look! Perfect for both everyday and party use.
Revolution Reloaded Palette Provocative
 
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An amazing eyeshadow pallete for the perfect eye makeup. I use these colours everyday on my eyes and sometimes even my cheeks!
Maybelline City Mini Eyeshadow Palette - 480 Matte About Town - 0.14oz
 
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A blendable cream eyeshadow is so easy to put on and works every time! This colour is perfect for everyday wear and with more layers also perfect for a night out.
L'Oreal Paris Le Shadow Stick Blendable Cream Eyeshadow Stick - 230 Magnetic Bronze - 0.05 oz
 
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A wimper curler is a must for every make-up lover! I love this one beceause it has very nice handles to hold it.
e.l.f. Pro Eyelash Curler 84067
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The best mascara out there for long and full lashes!
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara - 910 Blackest Black - 0.27 fl oz
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A really great affordable mascara. It makes your lashes super long and pretty and it's waterproof!
essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara - 0.4 fl oz
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Lips

 
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I LOVE this one for my lips. Gives them such a nice, healthy colour without staining. Also very cute on the cheeks!
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
 
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A perfect lipgloss that doesn't stick as much as others do and the colour is perfect!
Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath - Pillow Talk Medium
 
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I love it when a product looks very pretty and does something good for you. So this lip oil is a no brainer for me! It hydrates your lips so good and looks very pretty.
Pink Quartz Glow Reviver Lip Oil - e.l.f. Cosmetics

Brushes

 
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I honestly think that the beauty sponges from Real Techniques are soooo muhc better than the real Beauty Blender!
Miracle Complexion Makeup Sponge Duo - Real Techniques
 
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This one is just soooo much better than the original beauty blender!
Miracle Complexion Makeup Blending Sponge - Real Techniques
 
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I've been using this to apply my foundation for years and I love it! I apply my foundation with this one and then go in with the beauty sponge from RT.
Buttery Blends M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush - Morphe
 
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I loooove this all in one Real Techniques brush set for your base. It's perfect and their brushes are such good quality!
Full Beat Makeup Brush Set - Real Techniques
 
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A sharp brush like this one is a must for an amazing eyebrow! I love this one because it's not too harsh and the quality is so goood.
Angle Brush - Palladio Beauty
 
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This eyeshadow brush is perfect for your eyeshadow! It's the perfect size and such good quality!
M332 Medium Rounded Blender Eyeshadow Brush - Morphe