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Makeup Musts (Matte Finish)

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These are my favorite makeup items for a matte but still minimalist vibe.
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First Steps

 
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Keeps my makeup on no matter what and gives that airbrush, matte effect. As someone who sweats easily and has tried many setting powders, this one has worked the best for me.
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread
 
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My fav foundation! It lasts me all day and gives the matte effect i love. Affordable as well.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
 
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A must for that matter look. Minimizes my pores and makes applying foundation easier.
Pore Filling Primer for Makeup
 
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This concealer is so smooth! I usually leave my concealer on my under eyes while i blend my foundation. This concealer doesn’t dry quick, which is great for people who do concealer after foundation.
Under Eye Concealer Makeup
 
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I use this before applying my primer. It moisturizes my face so that the primer minimizes pores and makes the makeup that much more flawless!
Clarant B3 Dark Spot Corrector For Balanced to Dry Skin
 
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As a girl who doesn’t like to overdo it on the bronzer and who uses no contour, this bronzer still shapes my face without going overboard. Sits so nicely on top of my makeup
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face
 
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Milani blush blends so well into my makeup. They have so many different colors depending how bright you want your blush. Lasts a long time too!
Blush Products & Powders
 
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You only need a little to go a long way! Hence, this highlighter will last a long time. Looks amazing on the tops of your cheeks and tip of nose!
Diamond Bomb All-Over Highlighter
 
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Use this setting spray to set everything in! Works amazing compared to other setting sprays i’ve used.
Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
 
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I use the pressed powder to set my concealer under my eyes and the makeup around my nose (the areas that crease the most). Looks so smooth
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Face Powder Makeup - 0.29oz
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Lips

 
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Put some of this to prep your lips before putting lip liner on!
Aquaphor
 
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Any revlon lip liners apply so smoothly (because i have experienced the lip liners that barely color and my lips hurt by the end). It lasts long too!
Revlon Lip Liner in Lip Makeup(71)
 
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This lipstick does not transfer at all! Stays on me the whole night. Makeout and eating approved.
Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick

Eyes

 
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Find the black eye pencil and use it for your waterline. Gives that cat eye effect and lasts!
Eyeliner
 
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Any palette from revolution beauty will never do you dirty. The powder is super compact and will last.
Shadow Palettes