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my makeup recs for beginners or makeup lovers like me ♡ | oily & sensitive skin friendly
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items my favorite makeup products that I use (almost) every time i do my makeup! i have oily, sensitive skin and i am occasionally prone to acne, so these work best for me! <3
Sections
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primers
eyes + brows
foundation + tints + concealer
bronzer
blush
powders
primers
this is the only primer that i use! it grips my makeup all day long!
Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer
i love to use this primer on my t-zone as it really sucks up all that excess oil production before i apply my foundation or skin tint for the day!
Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer
eyes + brows
my go-to mascara! it gives a really nice natural finish, but you can customize the look with more coats. lasts a good amount of time as there’s a good amount of product, and it’s easy to remove with warm water. i like to pick the mascara off my eyela...
KUSH High Roll Clean Tubing Mascara
one of the first mascaras i tried and it is one of my favorites! super easy to apply, doesn’t irritate my eyes (i have sensitive skin) and it’s actually not too much of a hassle to remove! makes your lashes look natural and fake at the same time!
MILK MAKEUP KUSH High Volumizing Mascara
the BEST eyebrow gel! no flaking, easy application, and it works good for even the stubborn hairs.
Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel | Waterproof Eyebrow Gel
It makes it really easy to do my brows as a beginner!
Rare Beauty Brow Harmony Pencil & Gel Taupe
although the brush could be bigger, this is a really good affordable brow gel! lasts a long time and holds brows in place all day! I’ve actually never sweated it out.
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler - NYX Cosmetics
great eyeliner for beginners who struggle with wings! super easy to use, and it’s waterproof! my eyes tend to tear up a lot, but my wing almost always stays in place!
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
talk about PIGMENT!!! these eyeshadows are amazing and super easy to blend. i love a good pink makeup look, so these particular shades are my favorite.
Outer Spice ChromaPlus 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
this mascara is so GOOD! i usually use the tubing mascara from milk makeup, but i wanted to try out a drugstore brand in case i have been missing out on a cheaper alternative, and i definitely have! it goes on smooth and lasts all day! super easy to ...
Black Highly Rated Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara - Milani
foundation + tints + concealer
My favorite foundation ever. Doesn’t break me out and lasts a long time!
Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation | Non Comedogenic
this is a really great skin tint! i have oily, sensitive, acne prone skin and it doesn’t break me out at all! it applies on nice and it looks SO natural, almost skin like. definitely recommend!
Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50
big rare beauty fan if you couldn’t tell. natural finish, slightly buildable, really great if you love a soft or natural finish!
Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer | Non Comedogenic
this is my current foundation! it’s AMAZING for oily skin and it stays on all day, with or without primer. a little goes a long way with this, and it blends out perfectly! it’s not heavy on the skin and makes your skin look unreal!
Golden Caramel 332 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
this concealer is AMAZING!!! it’s full coverage, easy to blend, and a little goes a long way. this is one of the best drugstore concealers I’ve tried, and maybe even one of the best concealers in general! it’s not too cakey and it’s super easy to app...
385 Amber Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
this is such a good concealer especially for the price!!! you can’t beat a $5 concealer. it blends really smoothly and looks amazing on the skin, especially paired with the elf skin tint. LOVE!!!
Soft Glam Satin Concealer - e.l.f. Cosmetics
bronzer
favorite cream bronzer! creamy, easy to apply and blend, and lasts a LONG time. seriously, there’s so much product in here it’ll last you years.
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick
this thing has PIGMENT!!! it is one of the best powder bronzers and it’s only $11??? i own two shades and they’re lovely.
Buttermelt Bronzer: Long Wear Powder Bronzer
this liquid bronzer is so good, especially for the price! it’s a really great drugstore alternative to some of the high end brands, and it applies just as well!
Sweet Shadows 10 Baby Got Bronze Liquid Bronzer - Essence
i love this freckle stamp! the best way to apply it is to stamp it on your face and then blend it in with your finger in a motion that is almost as if you were trying to wipe it off. it looks great and it’s so cutesy!
Light-medium Go With The Faux Freckle Stamp - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
blush
i love blush, this is my strong suit (i may or may not occasionally have blush blindness)
my favorite cream blush! easy to blend, great range of colors, and has a natural finish! buildable as well :)
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick & Lip Color
no criticism, i love this thing with all my heart. last a good time, good pigment, overall gorgeous on the skin!
Compact Powder Blush Palette with Vitamin E
really nice liquid blush! great pigment, a little goes a long way!
Sweet Cheeks Soft Tint Cream Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
dupe for the rare beauty blush. super pigmented, definitely only need a little bit to achieve a good look.
Camo Liquid Blush
this blush is amazing! it’s super pigmented, so a little definitely goes a long way. if you’re a person who loves blush (bordering on blush blindness like me lol), this is the way to go!
Back and Butta Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
as a blush lover, this is one of my absolute favorite blushes i’ve tried! you get three blushes, one cream, one balm, and one powder, and they all look stunning! I use shade blind date, but all of the other shades are equally as gorgeous!
Blind Date Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio - Morphe
i LOVE this blush! i am a blush girly through and through, and this is a wonderful cream blush. it’s great for beginners and it’s really easy to blend and build up to your desired pigment. i have the shade cinnamood, which is often sold out, but i lo...
Muted Mauve Soft Glam Cream Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
powders
dare i say one of the best pressed powders? really great for those with oily skin, and it comes with its own little sponge and mirror!
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup
this is literally the best setting powder i have ever used! it makes your makeup last all day and applies well with both powder puffs and brushes! i use the ultra peach shade, which is lovely and also color corrects too! looks like you have a filter ...
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr | Sephora
pretty good pressed powder! I use a shade that is closest to my complexion, and I haven’t had any complaints! it lasts a pretty long bit too.
True to Myself Tinted Pressed Talc-Free Finishing Powder - Rare Beauty by ...
lip products
This is the BEST lip oil I have ever tried! It always leaves my lips feeling hydrated and glossy for hours!
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
this is honestly a really good dupe for rare beauty’s tinted lip oil! it’s long lasting and feels nice on the lips.
Glossy Lip Stain
one of the BEST drugstore lip liners. perfect for beginners, super creamy, and blendable!
Lip Liners and Lip Pencils
summer fridays dupe! great scents, feels smooth on the lips, and last for a good amount of time! did i mention they smell great?
Glow Reviver Melting Tinted Lip Balm
favorite lip liner, literally my currently one is begging to be replaced because it’s about an inch long including the cap, that’s how much i love it. shade expresso? need it.
Shop Creamy Lip Liners & Pencils | NYX Professional Makeup
love love love this lip oil! it’s not too thick, not too thin, and it lasts a long time on the lips without feeling sticky!
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
i love this product! I don’t always reach for it, but when I do, it looks amazing! slight tingling as it is plumping, though it’s a more subtle plump. a little goes a long way!
Pout Clout Lip Plumping Gloss Pen
good lip tint! i’m not fair toned, so it doesn’t really show up for me as a cheek tint, but great on the lips! lasts forever too, I’ve used it a couple times and it’s still almost full.
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
so underrated! it looks amazing on the lips and pairs great with any lip liner. natural finish and stays on pretty well!
Hydrating Core Lip Shine
i just recently discovered these and omg??? they’re so good! it applies on so smooth and they last pretty long, up to 6 hours! the color is still perfect even under a gloss or lip oil! i definitely recommend!
Baby Got Blush 104 The Slim Stick Lipstick - Essence
i fell for the tiktok influencing and honestly, i’m not even mad at it! this lip stain really does last you ALL day, even when you eat or drink. i like this because i can top it off with a clear gloss and not have the wand get dirty and change my cle...
HEY-zel Peel Off Lip Liner STAY-N - SACHEU | Ulta Beauty
when I tell yall this doesn’t move!!! i use shade fever and it is so good! it’s also really easy to blend out by either licking your lips or using a little water on a qtip before the stain sets in place. i literally went to ulta several days just to ...
Lock'n Line Lip Contour Stain - fwee - Ulta Beauty
this is such a great lip stain!!! you can use it as a liner or for your entire lip. I use shade hotvine, and it looks AMAZING on two toned lips! not to mention it’s only $5, like hello??? super easy to apply with the way the tip is designed and it la...<3
Hotvine Main Stain Lip Marker - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
this is such a great lip stain for a GREAT price! it lasts all day, even through eating and drinking. i have shade hotvine (as i have too many brown liners and wanted to try something new) and it’s really nice! it’s like a black cherry, kinda a brown...
Hotvine Main Stain Lip Marker - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
setting sprays
if you’re an oily skin kind of person like me, this is PERFECT for us! i typically produce more oil in my t-zone area, and i see a noticeable difference when i spray this after applying my makeup. it is mostly transfer proof and holds your makeup in ...
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
not even joking, this is the best setting spray i’ve tried. natural finish, and even looks good for oily skin! they offer a dewy and matte version as well, though i haven’t tried them!
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
really great setting spray for my fellow oily skin people! only downside is the nozzle often gets clogged, so I had to transfer the liquid to another bottle.
Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray for Oil Control
this setting spray is really good! it grips your makeup all day. this was actually the first ever setting spray i used! i’m a matte girly now so i don’t use it anymore, but it’s great for those who love a natural or dewy finish!
3.38 oz Hydro Grip 12HR Dewy Setting Spray With Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide - MILK MAKEUP | Ulta Beauty
brushes
this is the best brush for blending out cream bronzer and blush! i used this to achieve my birthday makeup look, and my makeup looked FLAWLESS!!!
M242 Slanted Cream & Liquid Bronzer Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
this applies foundation on so smooth and flawlessly that i HAD to add it to my list. you honestly don’t even need to go back over with a beauty blender, there’s like little to no brush lines in application! just tap it in and it blends out smoothly. ...
M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush - Morphe
i love this brush so much! I use it for powder bronzer and pressed powder (closest to my skin tone) to really get that clean finish! morphe’s brushes are amazing and they are so good for the price point and so soft!
M162 Tapered Powder Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
my favorite concealer brush! it’s not too dense, and it works perfectly with full coverage concealers! the fluffy tip really helps blend out creams so you have that airbrushed finish.
M131 Rounded Paddle Concealer Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
i like to use this for loose powders when i’m doing my under eyes to really get up in there! pairing this with a powder puff does wonders!
M164 Small Pointed Powder Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
this is the 5 piece set to the morphe brushes i’ve recommended! they are AMAZING!!! super great for beginners, easy to clean, and are very good quality. i got it as a christmas gift and have been using them ever since. i get so many compliments on my...
Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty