Makeup picks for the baddie on a budget. Tried and true by me! 90% of my makeup is drugstore, I’m not afraid to splurge occasionally but for most products, I just don’t find it necessary because I love these budget-friendly options!!
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eyes
lips
face
brushes/tools
eyes
Love the curved wand. This is very comparable to a similar high-end alternative in my opinion. Doesn’t flake but easy to remove when you need to. Helps the lashes curl a bit which mine need!
Lash 'N Roll® Curling & Lifting Mascara
I’m an elf mascara LOVER. I use this one with the curling mascara as my everyday go to. This one is great for lengthening and has a formula that doesn’t flake but washes off nicely.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
My go to and only brow pencil. My brows just need a ~little~ help in some sparser spots and this does the trick. I love how fine it is. Helps it look more natural. I use shade ash brown bc my brows are a medium brown.
Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen
Pretty good pigments and flattering shades!
e.l.f. Perfect 10 Eyeshadow Palette Nude
lips
Soooo… I’m obsessed with these. I think I own at least 7 different shades. My favorite are Honey Talks and Jam Session which I believe are the most popular in general. Love the big doe foot applicator. Love the colors and the formulas. My fave gloss,...
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
YALL I finally found my “my lips but better” product and it’s the elf glow reviver lip balm in the shade “strawberry shortcake.” I’m OBSESSED. I’ve only had it for about a week and I’m in love. Can’t wait to add more shades of this product into my co...
Glow Reviver Melting and Tinted Lip Balm
Fave lip liners are these ones from Revlon! I love the shade chocolate!
Lip Liner & Lip Pencil
Tbh this is my go to “lip balm” for super soft lips. I put some on every night before bed and any other time my lips need some moisture.
Vaseline® Healing Jelly Cocoa Butter
face
This is my tried and true concealer FOREVER. Great formula that never creases. Brightens my under eyes very well.
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer Face Makeup
My fave is the rose shade. Good liquid blush for the baddie on a budget! Blends well.
Cheek Heat® Gel-Cream Blush, Face Makeup
Good every day lightweight foundation. Low coverage! Blends well!
Clean Invisible Foundation
Love the fit me line from Maybelline. These are solid powder blushes!! Love to layer on top of my liquid blush for a little extra pop!
Fit Me® Blush Face Makeup
Solid setting spray, the fine mist feels so boujee! Very refreshing.
Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
Great basic setting spray and the matte version is nice for those with oily skin. I’ve used this product on and off for years.
Magic Mist & Set: Matte Setting Spray
Adds a nice dewy glow to your base!
CoverGirl TruBlend Skin Enhancer Opal Glow
My og go-to highlighter. Super pigmented and multiple pretty shades available!
wet n wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder
brushes/tools
My fave powder puff and it comes with a cute little case to keep it clean :)
Miracle 2-In-1 Powder Puff
Low cost eye makeup duo. Ecotools and real techniques are great brushes for the baddies on a budget! You won't catch me splurging on a brush!
