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Top Beauty Products for Minimal Makeup
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Katie H.
2016 Youtuber makeup days are over for me, 2026 I’m wearing minimal makeup to enhance my natural beauty. These are the products I use. I had a color analysis consultation done & highly recommend getting one done for makeup/wardrobe purposes! I’m ...
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Brows
 
Primers
 
Eyeshadow
 
Concealer
 
Powder
 
Blush

Brows

An oldie but a goodie. A little goes a long way in my opinion. I feel like I never run out, so it’s worth the price!
 
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• i did not leave ABH pomade in 2016, I actually still use it just less heavy-handed! • i use shade Ash Brown as Dark Brown felt too harsh against my pale skin
DIPBROW® Pomade
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Primers

I combined eye and face primers into one list. I use face primer underneath anywhere I put concealer & eyeshadow primer when doing any eyeshadow palette applications!
 
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• I apply directly to my eyelids and dab outwards and upwards all over my lid when using eyeshadow palettes • prevents creasing and allows eyeshadow to blend seamlessly
Eyeshadow Primers - Crease-free & Long Lasting
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• I apply this underneath concealer to avoid patchiness, and if I’m opting for a heavier makeup look or soft glam to keep everything blend-able and natural looking!
Primer Makeup | Face Primers For Dry and Oily Skin
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Eyeshadow

For when I want natural glam or a more dramatic look in my makeup routine!
 
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• I splurged on my birthday and got this eyeshadow palette for myself, highly recommend getting yourself a “special occasions” palette! 🎨 • very pigmented & beautiful shades
Retro Glam Eyeshadow Palette | Classic Neutrals & Soft Greens
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Pigmented & bold colors for when I’m feeling artsy!
MEI PANG X BLEND BUNNY ROTTEN COLLECTION
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Wide range of shades with metallic options. Absolutely beautiful XL palette- one of my favorites to play with makeup looks with!
Ellis Atlantis Collection
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These colors actually do not suite me, but I can’t leave it in 2016. It’s just too good and despite not being MY colors, I do recommend this palette for soft glam looks!
Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
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Concealer

I mix both of these since I got the wrong shade in both… I prefer NARS over Too Faced concealer because I do feel Too Faced ends up looking patchy- but this could just be my primer contraindicating with the ingredients of the Too Faced concealer!
 
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• wide range of shades 👍🏻 • smooth texture, easy to blend!
NARS Liquid Under Eye Concealer
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• limited shade range unfortunately • little goes a long way 👍🏻
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
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Powder

I use the baking method for more dramatic makeup looks, and apply as a setting powder for soft glam makeup looks. I do not use concealer/powder everyday!
 
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• soft finish • leaves skin feeling smooth and angelic 👼🏻 • baking method for more dramatic makeup looks • regular setting powder application for soft glam makeup looks and to set concealer
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier
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Blush

I mostly use Patrick Ta’s powder blush, but cream/liquid blush is perfect for a dewy, natural look too. I use “She’s Giving” (about 2 layers) paired with my Becca highlighter, chefs kiss! 😘
 
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• lightweight and buildable • my personal favorite • “She’s Giving” is perfect for True Winters!
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
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• affordable with a trial size option! • pigmented and buildable, a little goes a long way
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
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• buildable • leaves you looking glowy due to gold shift shimmer, perfect for summer time!
NARS Blush
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Highlighter

 
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• i believe I use shade Opal since I have fair skin • i use a highlighter brush to apply right above my cheekbones, and a small detail brush along my nose, cupid’s bow, brow arches, and inner corner of my eyes! 👀
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter
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Setting Spray

 
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Check out this thread for other’s recommendations on dupes for setting spray. Urban Decay got rid of the original formula and even though I still have it, it’s discontinued.
Any dupes for Urban Decay All Nighter? : r/drugstoreMUA
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Lips

Even if I have a “no makeup” day, I like to use Dior’s lip balm for a little color added to my lips. For natural glam, I choose my Pat McGrath lipstick. For heavier makeup look, I’ll opt for my Marc Jacobs lipstick. 💄
 
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• long lasting hydration • my favorite cool toned pink lippie • Pink 001 for True Winters!
Dior Lip Balm
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• creamy texture • my favorite natural color lippie • my favorite shade is discontinued but they have a wide range of tones!
Pat McGrath Lipstick
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•pigmented • my favorite cool toned red lippie • one layer is all you need & it’s longlasting!! 💋
Marc Jacobs Lipstick
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