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Affordable Glam (Makeup)
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items Create a beautiful glamorous make-up look that will not break the bank with this product line up.
Sections
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FOUNDATION/CONCEALER
LIPS
LASHES
BLUSH
EYEBROWS
SETTING SPRAY
FOUNDATION/CONCEALER
This selection of foundation or primers will assist in building a beautifully glamorous make-up look.
This foundation is a top pic for me during the summer months. The powder is lightweight and buildable with a blurring effect.
Deep 510 C Camo Powder Foundation - e.l.f. Cosmetics
This water based primer is amazing. I use it when my skin feels a bit dry and I want to wear make-up. It is hydrating and will provide a bit of a glowy effect once set.
Power Grip Primer
I reach for this primer when my skin looks a bit dull and I want to shine. The finish is a dewy radiant make-up look.
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
This is my favorite contour stick. The easy to blend formula contours the face beautifully.
Deep Mocha Skin Silk Bronzer Stick - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Depending upon the season I have to modify the foundations I have and I do so with the foundation pigments from L.A. Girl. These are easy to mix in to get the best color match without having to buy new foundation.
PRO.color Foundation Mixing Pigment
This foundation has a beautiful finish. The powder is light and doesn't feel like I have makeup on. My face feels hot when wearing some make-up but not this one.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation — #420
This is my favorite summertime bronzer. It ads the right amount of heat and glow back to my face to give it dimension and life.
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer — Mocha Mami
I love this powder to set my contour. It is buildable and light-weight.
Ruby Kisses Mineral Pressed Powder Foundation Ebony
This powder is amazing for setting my under eye and my forehead. It softens imperfections and does not settle into my fine lines.
Medium Deep Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
I love the formula of this concealer. It does not settle into the creases under my eye. The pigment is so good it does not take much product to cover a blemish.
Hydrating Camo Concealer
I love this primer. The oil control is amazing for my oily T-zone. The container it comes in is not my fav but the product is amazing.
Mini Secure The Sweat Waterproof Mattifying Primer
LIPS
The perfect pout can be achieved with the product line up below.
The color of this lip oil is amazing with my melanated complexion. I love it.
Glow Reviver Brown Tinted Lip Oil - Honey Talks
This is an amazing plumping lip gloss. The formula is smooth and does not sting terribly like most plumping glosses.
Lip Plumping Gloss
This is the perfect color for my lips. It is a deep cool brown that I pair with most of my lip oils, glosses, or lip sticks.
Ruby Kisses Ultra-Easy Lip Liner #RMLP16 - Dark Brown
The lasting power on this lip stain is amazing. I was able to get 4 hours of wear before I felt the need to re-apply. It is a good alternative to a regular lip liner/ pencil.
Covergirl Outlast Lipstain, Tangelo, Brazen Raisin , Epic, Jazzberry, All Star, Ruby, Plum Berry, Atomic Love, , Admire, Sugey Girl, Crimson Glory, Heat Wave, Natural Blush
If i was obsessed over a lip product, it would be this one. It is the perfect gloss. High shine, smooth formula and a blurring/hydrating affect that makes the lips look supple. I love it.
Sugar Poppy Clean Fresh Yummy Lip Gloss - CoverGirl | Ulta Beauty
The hydration on this lip is amazing. The formula is smooth and the color payoff is great.
Profusion Cosmetics Juicy Lips - Radiant Rose
A matte lip is usually drying and can feel uncomfortable on the lips but this formula is soft and moisturizing. The color is also beautiful.
Baby Tee Super Stay Teddy Tint Long Lasting Matte Lip Tint - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
LASHES
Whether it is a piercing eye or flirty eye, the lash products below can achieve the look.
I have thin lashes that are not that long. This mascara lengthens and adds volume to give me a more flirty look with my natural lashes.
Black Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
This mascara gives the volume it advertises. I love to use it after adding on the lash princess mascara from Essence to give me a bold impact.
Black I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara - Essence | Ulta Beauty
BLUSH
Add color back into your face with the pigmented blush products.
I love a pinky-orange blush for my complexion. This blush is one that I always return to. It is buildable and the formula is smooth.
Rose Powder Blush
The color of this blush is beautiful and the rose pressed into the powder makes me smile.
Rose Powder Blush
EYEBROWS
Define your brows and build a lasting brow look with these products.
The brow like fibers in this product are amazing. The product fills in the brows to give more volume and fluffiness than just a pencil. I love the look.
Wow Brow Gel
I use this brow gel for my everyday make-up looks. It is the perfect shade match and the hair like fibers look so natural. The product lasts a long time and does not smudge.
Thick it. Stick It! Brow Gel | NYX Professional Makeup
SETTING SPRAY
If your make up is on it will not move with the setting sprays I listed. No melting over here.
I enjoy using this prior to the full application of my make-up. I spray this to set my concealer in my T-Zone after I set it with powder. It minimizes how much breakthrough oil i see.
Travel De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray | Urban Decay
This setting spray will freeze your make-up in place even on those hot sweaty days. The finish is dewy so if you are looking for a matte finish this will not give that.
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
This spray is amazing. Your make-up will not move until you move it. I love that it helps with my oil control issues to keep me looking pretty longer.
Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
EYES
Whether it is shimmery or smokey you can accheive the eye look you desire with these items.
I use this palette to create unique and sultry eye looks. The versatility in this color palette is amazing
Profusion Cosmetics 35 Shade Eyeshadow Palette - Minimalist
I grab this liner when I want to create an alluring eye look that is piercing. The pencil goes on smooth and is not difficult to remove.
No Budge Retractable Eyeliner