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My "Can't Live Without" Makeup Favorites
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items My favorite and frequently purchased makeup products that keep me looking alive!
Sections
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Face (Matte makeup/oily skin)
Eyes
Cheeks
Removal
Lips
Face (Matte makeup/oily skin)
*Rate: 8/10* - THEE absolute closest "true neutral" (for me) foundation that doesn't cost me an arm & a leg. My NeutralWarm (not be confused with Warm Neutral😜) yellow undertone has been so difficult for me to match. A foundation is either, too ...
Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation
*Rate: 8/10* - A really good mattifying primer for my oily, acne-prone skin. I still get just a little breakthrough sebum on my nose, between my brows, and the tops of my cheeks, but its sticks to my makeup pretty good. I do, however get a little tra...
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer with Salicylic Acid
*Rate: 8.5/10* - I was genuinely surprised to know how much Wet 'n' Wild has stepped their game up in the industry. WW & Smackers were the "it" line for young girls, including myself, back in the 90s. And now to be back buying WW again in my big ...
Wet 'n' Wild Face Powders
*Rate: 9/10* This spray puts the $20+ and $30+ sprays to the test. NYX continuously creates products that give bigger ticket items a run for their money. The Dewy setting spray started off as a hydrating spray for my brushes. However, when I ran out ...
Dewy Setting Spray for Makeup
Eyes
*Rate: 10/10* - Easily the best eyeshadow primer in the game! When I apply this, my eyeshadow sticks to it like glue. I can easily wear this and keep my eyeshadow in place for my entire work shift (8hrs) AND still go out without any creasing. I canno...
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
*Rate: 7.5/10* - Super affordable, pigmented, super matte, gets-the-job-done type of liner. However! When the the pen is almost empty, it creates bubbles around the fine point bristles and leaks. Thus, ruining my makeup multiple times. HOWEVER, howev...
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Epic Ink Liner Waterproof
*Rate: 8/10* NYX's more expensive twin sister, if you will! While this eyeliner is double the price, structurally, it is a better eyeliner than NYX. The most noticeable difference is it doesn't leak when it reaches the end of its use. After that, the...
High Impact™ Eyeliner Liquide | Clinique
*Rate: 8/10* - Pretty darn good concealer! Pigmented, nice viscosity, dries down really nice. Considering I like my makeup matte, when set with powder it becomes matte-like. I actually prefer this over the Camo Matte concealers because the same color...
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer
*Rate: 10/10* I recieved a 5 palette set as a gift several years ago. Unfortunately, HipDot is out of business. It's a shame because their eyeshadows are absolutely stunning! Highly pigmented colors that show up beautifully on Brown and Black skin. S...
Hip Dot Eyeshadow
Nyx is a well loved brand, and strangely enough, I don't hear enough about their beautifully pigmented eyeshadow palettes - especially their bright palettes
NYX Professional Makeup Eyeshadow Palette
Cheeks
*Rate: 8/10* THEE best color product that Clinique has - and Clinique is not know for their color products (mainly because majority of their color products are not well pigmented). A couple swirls with the brush and it picks up so much color. And whe...
Cheek Pop™ Buildable Powder Blush | Clinique
*Rate: 9/10* Before I say anything - I was a huge fan of the former recipe of this blush! However, this formula isn't too bad either…I'm just saying. With that being said, MAC has always had terrific color products - especially their blushes. Raizin ...
Skinfinish Colourstruck Blush| Powder Blush
This palette is discontinued, but its a beautiful palette that fits medium complexions
Morphe 8H Hi-Fi Sculpt and Shimmer Palette - Cult Beauty
Removal
*Rate: 10/10* - Hands down: Best Makeup Oil Cleanser in thee industry! For me, this is one of those ridiculous "trapped on an abandoned island" type of products I must have with me at all times. The way the ingredients melts the makeup off is astound...
Clinique Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm
*Rate: 8/10* I'm never one to shy away from a store brand version of a popular product. Walgreens Micellar Water makeup remover is a pretty good alternative to Ganier's. A quick shake to combine the ingredients and it removes makeup easily in a few s...
Walgreens Micellar Cleansing Water Fragrance Free
*Rate: 9/10* Second best makeup remover in the Clinique line. While this is for lips, lashes, and lids, if I'm in a pinch it's great all over remover (a la micellar-ish).
Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & ...
Lips
I mean….What can I say. It's MAC - they're known for their lip products. My favorite color liners are Beet, Chili Rimmed, Brick-a-La, Root For Me!, and Grape Expectations
MAC Lip Pencil
I am a MAC lipstick girlie DOWN! I'm thoroughly convinced that MAC has the best, most pigmented lipsticks in the industry. I'm sure some veterans and long-time wearers of MAC may disagree with the current formula and the constant change in colors - i...
My go-to colors are Brick-a-La, Soar, Ruby Woo, Paramount, Cream in Your Coffee, (limited Edition color) Shanghai Spice.
My go-to colors are Brick-a-La, Soar, Ruby Woo, Paramount, Cream in Your Coffee, (limited Edition color) Shanghai Spice.
Lipstick Makeup | MAC Cosmetics
I know I'm not the only one who thinks that Nyx's Butter Gloss is the best gloss on the market! If you haven't tried it, especially as part of a lip combo, I implore you to RUN to your favorite beauty store that sells it and get a color you like!
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
People are in DEEP sleep on Clinique's lipliners. A somewhat limited line, even with the new Honey liners, these liners are surprisingly long lasting and nicely pigmented. My favorite colors are Chili, Intense Licorice, and Chocolate Chip.
Clinique Quickliner™ Lip Liner
Naturium is one of those brands that's gonna stay in my rotation, and if it comes out with makeup I will be first in line!
These glosses are gorgeously pigmented. They are THICC, so I stick the tube under my arm to warm it up and make it easier to move the product. Other than that, my lips feels so good long after the gloss disappears.
These glosses are gorgeously pigmented. They are THICC, so I stick the tube under my arm to warm it up and make it easier to move the product. Other than that, my lips feels so good long after the gloss disappears.
Naturium Phyto Glow Lip Balm Shades & Lip Care