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Affordable Makeup That Will Get You The Perfect Work-Ready "No Makeup" Look In Less Than 20 Minutes!

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The last thing I want to do in my early morning routine is stress over how my makeup looks. For my day-time hours in the office, I prefer the "no makeup" makeup look. So, over the years, I curated this list of products that I swear by with products t...
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Base

Breathable foundation and powders, easy applicators, and primers/setting sprays that'll make your makeup last the entire work day!

 
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Literally holds my makeup in PLACE. Love her sm
Power Grip Primer
 
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Never need to spend more than $7 on a sponge ever again
Makeup Sponges | RealTechniques.com
 
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So hydrating and nice!!! Coverage is very buildable. Sometimes I wear it all over as a foundation and it lasts forever.
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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I wear this in translucent and it doesnt leave a white cast at all. Holds my makeup DOWN.
High Definition Finishing Powder | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Works super well! And i love the scent of it.
Photo Focus™ Setting Spray

Blush

Peachy and Pinky blushes for those who love a matte look, or something with more shimmer!

 
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Always Rosy my beloved!!! Im so surprised I haven't hit pan in this yet. Its GREAT.
Primer Infused Matte Blush Powder
 
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I swear this blush was the one that started the baked blush trend back in the mid-2010s. I still love, and use it, when I just want to feel glowy.
Baked Blush - Luminoso
 
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At one point i owned every single color of this blush. I have since given some away, but the one that I do have left sits with the nice pan in the center.
Color Icon Blush

Bronzer

It's so hard to find a bronzer that doesn't make you look too orange, but I managed to find some throughout the years!

 
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I wear 250 light and it doesnt make me look orange. I bought it because I thought it would be a dupe for the Fenty bronzer and I was right!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Soft Matte Bronzer
 
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Again, another bronzer where the pan has been WORN down. I don't think you can ever pile too much on with this. Still love the smell to this day!
Murumuru Butter Bronzer

Highlighter

It's a constant battle on whether to shine so bright, or be subtle or have that wet look.

 
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I was scared to use this since its liquid, but it works wonderfully!
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
 
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You really don't need too much of this. The putty texture is very interesting tbh.
Shop Bronzer & Highlighter | Glow & Contour Essentials

Eyes

This may be “no makeup” makeup centered, but I can't deny that I do love some color now and then.

 
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The pink mascara is great, but i SWEAR by the purple tube. Never paying for high end mascara ever again tbh
lash princess false lash mascara
 
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Colourpop is that girl, sorry. I know she always has a color I need.
Shop Eyeshadow Palettes | Bright, Bold Eye Makeup
 
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I wanted a mascara that wasn't black, but I did not want to get a brown mascara either. So, I saw this one at the store I bought and tried it and LOVED IT!! It's dark enough to go with everything, but not a harsh black color!
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara Plum Twilight

Lips

Even a no-makeup makeup look needs a bold lip once in a while, right?

 
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Dont be sleeping on our girl, Revlon!!! Had to scrub my lips raw to get this off. Love her.
ColorStay Overtime™ LipColor, Liquid Lipstick
 
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oh, these make your lips so JUICY look. In my bag at all times.
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
 
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The stain/gloss combo is TOP TIER with this.
LIP STAIN

Skincare

The most important part of a makeup routine is the skincare. No matter if it's a natural look, or a full beat, you cannot skip on skincare!

 
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Gotta be careful with her. Dont over use her or else your skin will be very angry, but use it right and itll be feeling great.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
 
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I use this every other day if I haven't used the AHA mask. Throw some on a cotton round and you'll be picking up more dirt than you thought.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
 
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My skin has never felt more hydrated!!!
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
 
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I want to bathe myself in this.
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - Skincare
 
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The biggest bottle sits in my shower and is constantly being repurchased.
Renewing SA (Salicylic Acid) Cleanser | Face Wash
 
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Super great. I put it in my smile lines too!
Eye Repair Cream for Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkles
 
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Most of the time this is what I put on for my moisturizer/sunscreen combo.
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30