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Top-Rated Affordable Makeup by Category💄
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items The most talked-about and best-selling budget-friendly makeup products from amazon right now — all in one place. From viral TikTok finds to cult favourites, this list covers every category so you can upgrade your makeup routine with products people a...
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Primers & Bronzing Drops
Foundations
Skin Tints & CC/BB Creams
Concealers
Highlighters
Blushes
Primers & Bronzing Drops
Prep and glow with top-rated primers and bronzing drops that smooth skin, grip makeup, and add a radiant, sun-kissed finish.
4.5/5⭐️ A multi-purpose beauty product that can be used alone, as a primer, under foundation, or to highlight and contour
L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion - $19.96
4.3/5⭐️ An antioxidant-rich tinted serum that nourishes skin and gives you a warm, sun-kissed complexion.
e.l.f. SKIN Bronzing Drops - $15.99
4.1/5⭐️ Primer serum formula with 5 super powered electrolytes instantly smooths skin for even makeup application leaving skin feeling energized and plumped while leaving you drippin' in hydration.
NYX Plump Right Back Primer Serum $23.96
4.4/5⭐️ A gel-based, hydrating face primer that smooths skin while gripping makeup.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer - $11.94
4.5/5⭐️ Multi-use, hydrating gel serum drops that reveal a juicy, radiant complexion both instantly and over time.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration Thirst Drops - $15.19
4.3/5⭐️ Helps fill in enlarged pores, fine lines, and wrinkles to transform your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application. Infused with Tea Tree and Vitamins A & E for restorative benefits.
e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer - $9.97
4.4/5⭐️ A face gripping primer that gives you all of the glue and none of the sticky feel for makeup that lasts up to 24 hours.
NYX The Face Glue Primer - $12.96
4.2/5⭐️ A color correcting primer preps for makeup application by visually blurring away specific skin concerns.
Maybelline New York Primer - $10.98
4.3/5⭐️ Leaves skin with a baby smooth and matte finish. Moisturizes all day.
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer
4.2/5⭐️ Ultra lightweight formula that minimizes the appearance of pores. Controls shine for up to 8 hours creating a soft, perfectly matte complexion. Won’t feel heavy or greasy.
Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer - $8.98
4.2/5⭐️ Grips makeup for long-lasting wear and a flawless finish. Smooth, velvety texture seamlessly glides over skin. Ideal for oily, dry, and combination skin.
e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer - $11.94
4.3/5⭐️ Smoothes to minimize pores. Resurfaces for an even complexion. Brightens skin all day Mattifies and eliminates shine.
Rimmel London Fix & Perfect Pro Primer - $12.98
Foundations
Long-wearing, blendable, and skin-like—these Amazon favourites deliver high-end results at a drugstore price.
4.4/5⭐️ A liquid foundation with a radiant natural finish, medium buildable coverage that lasts up to 24 hours
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation - $17.99
4.2/5⭐️ Formula made up of 80% moisturizing cream that gives higher hydration to skin in 72H with repeated application.
L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation - $22.48
4.3/5⭐️ Lightweight Matte Foundation Makeup formula that mattifies and refines pores with a natural finish.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation - $5.50
4.2/5⭐️ A lightweight liquid foundation that naturally blends into skin (and hydrates while you’re at it) to help improve uneven skin tone and texture.
e.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundation - $8.48
4.2/5⭐️ A long-lasting, hydrating liquid foundation that delivers just-right, medium buildable coverage and a satin finish.
e.l.f. Soft Glam Foundation - $8.99
4.3/5⭐️ Feather-light, liquid mousse foundation that blends flawlessly for natural-looking, all day shine control. Silky smooth formula leaves a perfectly matte, baby-soft finish. Lightweight texture that won’t feel heavy or greasy.
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse - $8.98
4.1/5⭐️ Delivers buildable coverage and up to 30hr wear. Its light-as-air formula, infused with amino acids, gives a luminous matte finish.
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi Matte Foundation
4.2/5⭐️ A high-performing, skin perfecting foundation that diffuses pores and blends seamlessly into the skin for a luminous, dewy finish. Silky and creamy, coverage is easily buildable from medium to full, and helps minimize the appearance of pores ...
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Liquid Foundation - $5
4.4/5⭐️ An anti-aging foundation that plumps up skin to instantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles for a younger-looking complexion. Skin tone looks more even and other imperfections are blurred, while hyaluronic complex and vitamin C deliver firmin...
Covergirl Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Foundation
Skin Tints & CC/BB Creams
Lightweight skin tints that even out your complexion while keeping your skin looking fresh, glowy, and breathable.
4.4/5⭐️ A makeup-skincare hybrid that works to enhance the overall look of your skin for a glowing, dewy complexion.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter - $17.97
4.3/5⭐️ All-in-one beauty balm that hydrates, brightens, blurs imperfections, smooths, and enhances your complexion.
Maybelline BB Fresh - $9.99
4.3/5⭐️ A tinted serum with 1% Hyaluronic acid that instantly brightens, evens & hydrates all in one for a nude, radiant finish.
L’Oréal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Serum - $20.99
4.2/5⭐️ A lightweight and multipurpose formula delivers an instantly radiant and hydrated complexion. It contains hyaluronic acid and vegan squalane for buildable, sheer-to-medium coverage with a semi-matte finish.
Wet n Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Matte - $8.27
4.2/5⭐️ Brightens and delivers beautiful skin-like coverage for a natural, radiant finish. Resists sweat, humidity and fading. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint - $19.19
4.2/5⭐️ Light coverage evens skin tone for a healthy glow. Infused with Coconut Milk & Aloe Extract for instant, and all-day hydration that awakens a glowing complexion and leaves skin feeling nourished and looking refreshed.
Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Tint Foundation
4.3/5⭐️ It evens out skin tone, offers immediate and long-term hydrating benefits, helps protect skin from environmental stressors, promotes renewal, controls shine, soothes and calms, and reduces the appearance of imperfections.
Marcelle BB Cream Light to Medium Tinted
Concealers
Best-selling concealers for brightening, spot-covering, and under-eye perfection — full coverage and lightweight options included.
4.3/5⭐️ Most pigmented and full coverage concealer with an extra large applicator to provide maximum coverage. A waterproof, non-greasy formula that won’t transfer, fade, or flake and dries down to a thin, natural finish that lasts up to 24 hours.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer
4.3/5⭐️ Instantly creates a radiant, refreshed looking eye area. Infused with goji berry and Haloxyl.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
4.2/5⭐️ A long-lasting liquid concealer that provides crease-resistant full coverage with a satin finish.
e.l.f Hydrating Satin Finish Camo Concealer - $9.58
4.2/5⭐️ A crease-resistant liquid concealer that provides a matte finish and full coverage for up to 16 hours.
e.l.f. 16HR Matte Finish Camo Concealer - $9.58
4.2/5⭐️ Oil-free formula that delivers a more even complexion.
Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer - $8.96
4.3/5⭐️ A highly pigmented, lightweight, longwearing formula that won’t transfer. Delivers full coverage with a finish that lasts for up to 24 hours.
NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer - $14.96
4.4/5⭐️ A skincare serum in concealer form that provides up to 24hr hydration.
NYX Concealer Serum - $14.99
4.2/5⭐️ A high coverage concealer that is white cast-free under.
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Concealer - $6.79
Highlighters
Enhance your features with luminous cream and powder highlighters that add the perfect touch of glow—from subtle sheen to blinding shine.
4.4/5⭐️ A liquid highlighter wand with a cushion-tip applicator to give your complexion a luminous glow.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand - $12
4.4/5⭐️ An ultra-pearly finish and easy-to-blend formula that is silky smooth and highly-pigmented.
Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder - $7.99
4.2/5⭐️ A pearl pigments that leaves a reflective finish for a brilliant glowing skin.
Maybelline Face Studio Master Chrome Highlighter
4.1/5⭐️ A velvety, cream-to-powder formula that is ultra-blendable, long wearing and crease proof.
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Makeup Stick Highlighter
3.8/4⭐️ Intensely pigmented liquid formula delivers a multi-dimensional shimmer effect.
Wet n Wild Megaglo Liquid Highlighter
4.2/5⭐️ Instantly sculpts, defines, and highlights in one sweep. Each duo has two levels of intensity for color that compliments every skin tone.
Wet n Wild Mega Glo Hello Halo Blushlighter - 8.97
Blushes
From soft flushes to bold pops of colour, these cream and powder blushes blend seamlessly for a healthy, radiant glow on every skin tone.
4.4/5⭐️ A glowy liquid blush wand with a cushion-tip applicator to give cheeks a pop of radiant color.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand - $12
4.2/5⭐️ A cream-to-powder, wear-everywhere stick that delivers a highly blendable kiss of color.
e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick - $6.97
4.4/5⭐️ A long-lasting liquid blush in that delivers a dewy, high-pigment pop to cheeks.
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush - $7
4.1/5⭐️ A multi-tasking natural, blendable cream formula that provides a moisturizing and smooth, easy-to-apply glow to the skin wherever you use it.
Bayfree Multi Glow Balm - $16.99
4.3/5⭐️ Buttery powder blush that blends like powder & glides like butta! Transfer & fade resistant. Get your blush crushin' for up to 12 hours of wear.
NYX Buttermelt Blush - $15.96
4.3/5⭐️ A beautiful mosaic of complementary hues to contour and accentuate cheekbones with soft color and discreet shimmer.
Physicians Formula Powder Palette Blush - $10.38
4.4/5⭐️ Easy-to-apply soft powder blush that adds a natural shimmer.
Covergirl Cheekers Blush - $5.97
4.4/5⭐️ 4 gorgeous blush shades that allow you to mix and match to create different looks. Create a beautifully pigmented look that lasts all day.
e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette - $12.02
Contour & Bronzers
Add warmth, dimension, and definition with top-rated bronzers and contour products loved for their blendability and natural finish.
4.3/5⭐️ A liquid contour wand with a cushion-tip applicator for a naturally sculpted complexion.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand - $12
4.2/5⭐️ A long-lasting powder bronzer infused with priming benefits for effortless blending and sun-kissed color that stays put.
e.l.f. Primer Infused Bronzer - $8.88
4.2/5⭐️ A powder bronzer that blends smooth & glides like pure butta! Formulated to melt onto your skin, this fan favorite makeup bronzer delivers a butta’d up bronzed finish & silky-smooth skin that’s never muddy, patchy or orange
NYX Buttermelt Bronzer - $14.96
4.5/5⭐️ A high-pigment liquid bronzer and contour hybrid for creating a long-lasting, sun-kissed and sculpted look with a natural finish.
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour - $9.99
4.3/5⭐️ A compact powder contour palette made up of four bronzing shades, designed to sculpt, shade, and brighten your complexion.
e.l.f. Bronzer Palette - $12.47
4.3/5⭐️ A soft, silky and easy to apply powder. The look is luminous and natural.
Rimmel London Natural Bronzer - $9.48
4.4/5⭐️ Made with a blend of murumuru butter, cupuaçu butter, and tucuma butter from the nutrient-rich Amazon, this makeup is packed with essential fatty acids and pro-vitamins that soften, condition, and moisturize the skin.
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
4.1/5⭐️ Velvety, cream-to-powder formula. Ultra-blendable on the skin.
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Makeup Stick - $6.89
4.2/5⭐️ The Wonderstick's lighter shade mimicks a sunlit glow, while the darker shade enhances and sculpts the structure of your face.
NYX Wonder Dual-Ended Stick - $18.97
Setting Products (Powders & Sprays)
Lock in your look with viral setting sprays and powders that control shine, blur pores, and keep makeup in place.
4.4/5⭐️ A bi-phase makeup setting spray with shockingly fine mist that grips makeup for long-lasting wear with a hydrated, dewy finish.
e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - $12.98
4.4/5⭐️ Mattifies and leaves a poreless-looking finish with long-lasting shine control.
Maybelline Matte + Poreless Pressed Powder
4.4/5⭐️ A lightweight setting spray with a shine-free matte finish to make sure your makeup stays put literally all day and into the night!
NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray - $11.97
4.5/5⭐️ A mineral-based formula designed to help control shine and smooth skin texture with a hint of color.
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder
4.4/5⭐️ A lightweight clear setting spray infused with essential vitamins to set makeup, control shine, and hydrate skin.
e.l.f. Matte Magic Mist & Set - $8.56
4.4/5⭐️ A loose setting powder that doubles as a photo filter, bluring imperfections for a soft-focus effect on the skin.
e.l.f. High Definition Loose Setting Powder
4.2/5⭐️ A 2 in 1 Primer & Setting Spray that locks makeup into place. Prolonging & enhancing the wear of makeup, leaving skin shine-free all day long.
Rimmel Stay Matte Fix & Go Primer Spray
Eyeshadows & Eyeliners
Popular eyeshadow palettes and eyeliners that are easy to apply, pigmented, and beginner-friendly.
4.4/5⭐️ Soft creamy texture in a retractable pencil with built-in smudger for subtle blending and sharpener for high precision line.
Rimmel London Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer - $6.99
4.3/5⭐️ Slender, flexible brush tip easily allows you to create thin or thick lines in a flick.
NYX Epic Ink Liner - $13.96
4.4/5⭐️ A waterproof liquid eyeliner pen with a precision felt tip for creating thick or thin lines with intense color.
e.l.f. H2O Proof Felt Tip Eyeliner Pen - $8.97
4.3/5⭐️ A water-resistant retractable eyeliner pencil with a rich, creamy formula and incredible staying power.
e.l.f. No Budge Retractable Eyeliner - $6.97
4.4/5⭐️ A pro-level palette packed with 16 high-performance eyeshadows. Each set features a mix of velvety-rich, complimentary colors in mesmerizing finishes that range from mattes and satins to shimmers and metallics.
NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette - $31.97
4.2/5⭐️ Contains 16 ultra-pigmented and blendable neutral shades set in matte, sparkle, and glitter finishes, this luxuriously creamy formula glides on in a smooth application that last.
Wet n Wild Always Naked Palette - $5.79
4.2/5⭐️ A cream eye shadows that offers saturated colour—matte and shimmer—with a formula that wears up to 24 hours.
Revlon Colorstay Creme Eye Shadow - $11.97
4.4/5⭐️ A highly pigmented and blendable 10-shade eyeshadow palette in a mix of mattes and shimmers.
e.l.f. Perfect 10 Eyeshadow Palette - $12.96
Mascaras & Brow Products
Top mascaras for length and volume, plus trending brow gels, pencils, and tools for soft or sculpted brows.
4.3/5⭐️ A long lasting clear brow gel to sculpt and style brows. Up to 24 hours super hold. Also flake resistant, sweat resistant, and transfer resistant.
Maybelline Superlock Brow Glue in Clear - $11.96
4.4/5⭐️ Sky High lengthening and volume mascara for sky high lash impact from every angle. Long lasting mascara delivers full volume and limitless length.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
4.4/5⭐️ Lengthens and separates lashes for an intensely defined look. Its unique formula and brush create maximum impact without clumps.
L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara - $14.37
4.4/5⭐️ A micro precise tip with a creamy, blendable and long-lasting buildable formula for naturally filled in brows.
NYX Micro Brow Pencil - $12.59
4.3/5⭐️ A clump-resistant, smudge-resistant, longwearing, and lengthening mascara. The ultra-soft wavy brush catches every lash for dense, fuller-looking lashes.
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
4.4/5⭐️ An ultra-slim mechanical pencil to draw and shape your brows for a well-defined look.
L’Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Definer $12.31
4.3/5⭐️ A dual-ended precision eyebrow pencil and spoolie duo that helps you shape even, expertly defined brows.
e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil - $3.59
4.4/5⭐️ Exclusive fanning mascara brush with ten layers of bristles reveals layers of lashes for a sensational full-fan effect. Add the look of length and volume without clumping.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara $9.99
4.3/5⭐️ A mega-curling mascara with a unique double-sided and curved silicone brush to lift and separate lashes for an eye-opening effect.
e.l.f. Lash 'N Roll Mascara - $7.99
4.2/5⭐️ A powerful non sticky brow gel formulated to keep your eyebrows in place for 16 hours.
NYX The Brow Glue - $11.97
4.3/5⭐️ A unique triangular pencil tip that creates strokes small enough to look like your finest hairs.
Wet n Wild Ultimate Eyebrow Retractable Pencil
4.3/5⭐️ A clump-free formula that delivers bigger, thicker, and fuller lashes for dramatic volume.
Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Mascara
4.4/5⭐️ A micro-brush tip pen that allows you to create thin to thick lines that actually look like hairs.
NYX Lift & Snatch! Eyebrow Tint Pen - $14.96
4.6/5⭐️ A smooth formula that glides across brows with no color streaks and no pencil breakage for precisely defined eyebrows that last.
Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim Defining Pencil
Lipsticks & Liners
The most loved lipsticks and liners, including creamy nudes, soft pinks, and bold, matte shades.
4.4/5⭐️ A creamy lip liner pencil that glides on smooth to shape and sculpt your lips with high-pigment color and a semi-matte finish.
e.l.f. Cream Glide Lip Liner - $2.69
3.8/5⭐️ Non-drying, lightweight buildable lip stain that stays put, doesn’t feel tight and feels fresh all day.
Covergirl Outlast Lipstain - $9.99
4.4/5⭐️ A long-wearing liner delivers precisely defined lips and helps your fave lippie stay put for longer.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lip Liner - $7.48
4.2/5⭐️ A longwear liquid lipcolor that delivers no-budge vinyl color and up to 16 hour wear, featuring a Color Lock formula that defies smudging and transfer.and swipe
Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Lipcolor
4.3/5⭐️ A creamy and comfortable moisture-locking formula that delivers a smooth glide application.
Maybelline Lifter Lip Liner - $11.96